Women's Issues Therapists in Melville, NY

You feel stressed out all the time. You have managed to keep everything together for years but you feel like you are barely holding on. You are exhausted all the time and often think you just can't do it anymore. On the outside, it seems like you have it all it. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head often reminds you of all the ways you’re falling short. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. Now is the time to prioritize yourself and make a positive change.

I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal. I primarily work with women before, during and after pregnancy regarding issues of infertility and postpartum; with individuals, couples, families and small groups. My main practice is home-based.

You may be thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself.” but don’t know where to start to feel better. Did you imagine your life would be at a different place by now? Sometimes as great as family and friends are, they may not truly understand and an outside unbiased perspective is helpful. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, let alone find a therapist who is right for you. I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to help empower you and give you the coping skills needed to live the life you deserve.

I am passionate about uniting with women through painful and difficult seasons of their life. Many of us live each day with a lack of contentment, a nagging sense that we are not enough, but this does not have to become the norm. Challenges may arise that are difficult to overcome. Counseling is a way to develop better ways to cope with life in the present, heal wounds from the past, let go of worries for the future and help you overcome these barriers that stand in your way. I help clients gain insight by providing a supportive and caring environment, while also challenging my clients as my counsel is to always move forward.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an integral part to the healing journey. I work hard at creating trust and safety with those that I work with by providing an honest, authentic, and nonjudgmental presence. It is my goal to accept whatever a person may bring to therapy while also seeing the possibility of change. I work with adults to help them navigate challenges along their journey to parenthood.  I help them cope with the emotional and mental load of trying to conceive; manage feelings of grief, loss, anxiety, and depression; to heal from trauma; adjust to motherhood; and so much more.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Loretta M. Avallone-Goerke, LCSW-R is a licensed, clinical, social worker in the State of NY who enjoys providing client's the opportunity to address their mental health concerns in a safe, compassionate, non judgmental environment using up to date, effective techniques such as DBT and CBT to promote healing and growth.

“What lies before us, and what lies behind us, is not nearly as important as what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals and with couples, guiding their healing by bringing out the best of what lies within them. I believe therapy is a journey that I share with my patients, I view them as a ‘whole,’ encompassing their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects into one being, while creating a safe and emphatic therapeutic environment for their process.

The decision to begin therapy can be an emotional one. I am sensitive to the concerns people have about therapy and provide a non-intimidating, supportive and empowering environment for self-exploration and change. I encourage my clients to become active participants in their own lives and to create opportunities for themselves that lead to life enhancing change. Therapy is a challenging but rewarding process and we can work together toward positive outcomes.

When your child/teen is hurting as a parent you hurt. Is your child lonely, sad, anxious and/or angry? Have tears, yelling and slamming doors become all too common in your house? I can help. With compassion, humor and strategic therapeutic interventions I can help you or your child/teen/young adult find happiness, direction and balance in your life.

Are you seeking guidance, support, or change? I am a warm, sensitive, and knowledgable professional who is dedicated to providing the best possible treatment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with teenagers, college aged students, and adults. I have helped people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, obsessions and compulsions, eating disorders, faulty coping mechanisms, parenting, infidelity, and relationship conflict.

I provide psychotherapy for adolescents, college students, and adults; and I have over 20 years of experience working in clinical & academic settings. I address the following concerns: anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, education/career, grief/loss, marriage/family, separation/divorce, parenting, adoption/fertility, and disabilities. I presented research at the American Psychological Association in Boston, and I keep abreast of changes in the field. As a professor, I taught a myriad of graduate courses including psychotherapy, psychological testing, and ethics.

Going through Bariatric Surgery? Frustratrated with the ups and downs of dieting? I get it! Being overweight can have an enormous impact on us not only physically but so often mentally as well. Let's get real- it is never really about the food is it? We manage so much on a daily basis yet this issue remains so hard for us even when we work tirelessly to manage it. We can become so self- critical and simply feel defeated. You are not alone. You may be very surprised to learn how much of the way we think and feel directly impact this process. Truth be told, the answers are not always so obvious.

Smiling is hard when there’s only pain inside. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t good enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything

Michelle Gladstone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2018. Michelle believes in helping her clients gain insight and understanding of what they may be struggling with and that they are not alone. She strives to help end the stigma of therapy and mental health issues by providing an empathic, supportive and safe environment. Michelle works collaboratively with her clients to help develop a “toolbox” of skills and strategies to cope with life’s stressors.

Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is your own thoughts. It's remarkable how our thoughts work against us creating anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. The good news is that having the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, dreaming of a healthier relationship, or just trying to figure out what will actually make you happy, I am here to help you learn how to take control of your life.

Therapy is like getting a PhD in yourself, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of you. “Why is it so hard for me to say no?” “How do I manage my emotions?” “Will I ever feel better?” “Does everyone overthink or is it just me?” This is the space to heal and process the things that are holding you back from living the life you want. I specialize in complex trauma, attachment and relational issues, depression, and anxiety. I have experience working with individuals and couples as well as children and families of all backgrounds.

Are you feeling lost trying to figure out where to go in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same patterns? Are you struggling with big life transitions? I am a Licensed Therapist who specializes in helping adults and older teens heal their anxiety and depression, improve self esteem, and change old patterns. I help guide people towards a life they want for themselves. Whatever that looks like for you, I will work beside you to get there!

Noreen B. Anderson-Digiose, PsyD Noreen B. Anderson-Digiose is a Psychologist in New York who has been practicing since 2010. She has a Doctor of Psychology from St. John's University. Noreen's mission is to help alleviate strain and suffering for people and support healing and growth with the knowledge, skills, and experience she has acquired. She loves any activities in nature, time enjoying music, art and films and connecting with animals and people she enjoys and can laugh with.