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Most of us experience challenging times in life including struggles with stress levels, regulating emotions and dealing with the relationships that surround us. It can be hard to know how to improve our lives or our relationships when all of this is going on. Many of us can greatly benefit from developing a productive therapeutic relationship to manage these issues.

Most of the clients I see have a history of trauma—physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or developmental trauma, which is the residue of dysfunctional caregiving. I believe strongly that people are naturally inclined to heal; our bodies and minds lean toward wholeness, even if it often feels like we can’t get there. While we go on with our day-to-day lives, acting as though everything is okay, the parts of us that were hurt—most often young parts—are still waiting and hoping for some kind of resolution to their pain. In therapy we look for those parts and take care of them; we nurture them and help them heal.

Dr. Robin Shaw is a licensed psychologist with over thirty years of experience in private practice. She has a diverse and extensive clinical background; she holds a doctoral degree in clinical/school psychology with an emphasis on cognition and assessment, is licensed and certified in psychology and psychoanalysis. In her private practice, Dr. Shaw treats adults, couples, college students, adolescents, and children for a variety of emotional issues and learning disabilities. In addition to providing treatment, she conducts full-battery psychoeducational/neuropsychological assessments to diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD and/or emotional problems that may impede academic performance. She evaluates individuals from age 5 through adulthood.

Come as you are. If you are worried, angry, disappointed in yourself or others in your life - whatever it is, we'll work to understand it in detail. We'll draw on everything you know about the situation at hand, and consider what may not be apparent to you.

The creative process combined with compassionate guidance has the ability to transform and heal matters of the body, mind and spirit. We will integrate traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapy. Therapy is a personal journey nurtured in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The therapeutic space offers insight to the inner world revealing emotions, memories and experiences. With this increased insight personal growth and transformation occurs, offering relief from overwhelming emotions, crisis or trauma. We will organically explore your personal needs and challenges, with the goal of maintaining wellness.

Feeling alone and isolated? Want MORE in your life and unsure how to get it? Feeling anxious and depressed? Sick and tired of talking about your problems over and over to find yourself in the same place? Let's transform your life! I help people explore/discover who they are in the world by building creative therapeutic environments in which people can grow emotionally, develop new ways to respond to challenging situations and create the lives they want to live.

For 30 years, my work has been dedicated to adults, children and families, specializing in emotional and behavioral problems. My belief is that most people are committed to doing the best they can & have the capacity for change with the right support and skill. I service clients with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder. When children and teens are in crisis, so are their families. Finding a good therapist can be a daunting experience! My office setting is comfortable and inviting & well equipped for therapeutic play. I welcome phone consultation before scheduling an appointment.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my doctorate from Adelphi University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems, behavioral dysregulation, and issues related to women's health/ motherhood, particularly maternal loss and adjustment to motherhood, including the emotions, anxieties, and stressors involved in navigating this complex life transition.

We all have the capacity to heal, to change, and to grow. We are more than the circumstances that shaped us. I collaborate with each person, based on their strengths, to understand the context in they developed. Difficulties in life can make us internalize negative beliefs about ourselves; therapy can replace that negativity with awareness of our strengths, abilities, and worthiness.

My approach to tackling life's difficult moments is via the interface of classical Judaeo-spiritual teachings and the psychological approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. (CBT). The cognitive behavioral approach to psychotherapy teaches that ideation determines the way one feels and acts. Changing the way one thinks triggers a change in the way one feels. I also use "a strengths perspective" focusing on the client's stengths which serve to compensate for one's weaknesses. The interface of these three approaches is transformative, and life changing serving to help a client return to his or her innate and authentic self.

As an eclectic, creative therapist, I believe in doing what works. I use EMDR, an evidence based treatment, to heal trauma and correct negative core beliefs that drive your problems. I provide a safe environment for painful emotions where you can heal and discover your true authentic self. Break free and resolve destructive relationship patterns and discover true and healthy intimacy. End compulsive and addictive behaviors, instead of using a substance, a process, or a relationship for instant gratification and to escape intolerable realities. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, I treat sexual addiction, infidelity and intimacy anorexia.

In today's uncertain world people feel upset, angry, frightened about the future and more alone than ever before. If you are in pain - dreading your day, in a relationship that isn't working, retired not knowing what's next, afraid to take risks, grieving loss of someone significant - you don't need to be alone with these experiences. I specialize in Group Therapy. When people work together with others they can develop their capacity to connect, interact and grow closer. I help my clients develop new ways of responding to their life challenges that are intimate, powerful and growthful.

Passionate about helping others, specialize working with clients struggling with life experiences that at times are overwhelming. I use an eclectic style of therapy that focuses on listening, developing concrete goals, exploring your past and developing motivation and self confidence. Many of my clients are young professionals and older folks who find it difficult to change. Many struggle with depression and anxiety and work to reduce negative and detrimental self destructive behaviors. I work to provide you with the support and guidance needed to become independent again and free of depression,anxiety and fear.

We are a group of Psychotherapists, each one specializing in a different area, to be able to provide expert treatment in specific needed areas. We have specialists trained in modalities such as Forensic, Addictions, Trauma, EMDR, Etc.We provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Post-Partum Depression, Trauma related issues, Family and relationship issues etc.

Are you experiencing problems that seem to be getting in your way of living a fulfilling life? Do you feel ignored, unaccepted or maybe your life just feels chaotic? We all may have felt that way some time or another. Most of the time we move on and continue on with our life. However sometimes we feel stuck, and despite being told (or telling ourselves) "just get over it” we can’t! There is something that holds us back and we cannot make sense of what is happening to us.

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential space. I have a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, overcoming depression, coping with trauma, improving relationships, or exploring personal identity and growth

I became a social worker after being a teacher for several years as an outgrowth of real desire to help my students on a psycho-emotional level after seeing the struggles they had at school. However, that script was flipped completely once I began working in an outpatient setting where I found that my real skill is talk therapy! Clients come to me when they want to work on anxiety, depression, relationships, OCD and grief. I strongly believe that my clients will feel better with the power of evidence based treatments via concrete skill building, insight development and analysis.

As a therapist, I place myself in my clients situations. I utilize my energy to fully understand my clients and their challenges that they have/need to address. My depth of understanding, guides my ability to assist my clients to comprehend how to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

Are you are looking for someone to help you deal with stress related to romantic relationships, dating, or friendships? Is trauma, self-confidence, anxiety, shame or depression, getting in the way of your goals? Navigating life challenges can be complicated. I can help by using a collaborative, warm, and change-oriented approach to help you manage struggles.