Therapists in Staten Island, NY
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Throughout this journey that we call life, we all experience times where we need perspective, support and insight. It is normal to need help navigating through life transitions, loss, grief, milestones, relationships and reaching your full potential. It is during these times that you may need guidance developing appropriate coping strategies, setting boundaries, problem solving, managing emotions effectively and making difficult decisions. I would like to support you during these challenging times by accessing your strengths, recognize your limitations, yet working through them to acquire growth, necessary change and success.
Throughout this journey that we call life, we all experience times where we need perspective, support and insight. It is normal to need help navigating through life transitions, loss, grief, milestones, relationships and reaching your full potential. It is during these times that you may need guidance developing appropriate coping strategies, setting boundaries, problem solving, managing emotions effectively and making difficult decisions. I would like to support you during these challenging times by accessing your strengths, recognize your limitations, yet working through them to acquire growth, necessary change and success.
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Cekira Bush-Miguel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10301 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to break generational trauma? Are there some things in your past that are affecting your present? Are you struggling with managing all of life’s stressors? I’m here to help! As an Afro-Latina therapist, I bring a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise to my practice. I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel understood and supported. With a focus on holistic well-being, I utilize evidence-based techniques to help individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth.
Are you struggling to break generational trauma? Are there some things in your past that are affecting your present? Are you struggling with managing all of life’s stressors? I’m here to help! As an Afro-Latina therapist, I bring a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise to my practice. I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel understood and supported. With a focus on holistic well-being, I utilize evidence-based techniques to help individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth.
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Erika Adelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10312 (Online Only)
Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do, but it can also be one of the hardest because of past experience of not being heard, believed, or supported. Extreme stressors, life transitions, and traumatic events - including new or ongoing health conditions - affect every aspect of our lives and can make relationships - with family, friends, colleagues, and even healthcare providers - very challenging. The impact of these events can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsupported (even by the well-intentioned). They can also lead us to make choices we aren't proud of and limit our enjoyment of life in general.
Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do, but it can also be one of the hardest because of past experience of not being heard, believed, or supported. Extreme stressors, life transitions, and traumatic events - including new or ongoing health conditions - affect every aspect of our lives and can make relationships - with family, friends, colleagues, and even healthcare providers - very challenging. The impact of these events can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsupported (even by the well-intentioned). They can also lead us to make choices we aren't proud of and limit our enjoyment of life in general.
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Have you felt stressed, anxious, grief stricken, panicky, or depressed? Are relationships causing you conflict and it's as if no one understands you? You have made the first step to bettering yourself and I appreciate you. I am here to provide my experience, training and empathic approach to give you the tools to overcome your challenges. We will do this together. My almost 2 decades of being a psychotherapist has taught me great patience, compassion, empathy and understanding of our unique situations. I am looking forward to helping you overcome your difficulties in life and spreading your wings of emotional and inner freedom!
Have you felt stressed, anxious, grief stricken, panicky, or depressed? Are relationships causing you conflict and it's as if no one understands you? You have made the first step to bettering yourself and I appreciate you. I am here to provide my experience, training and empathic approach to give you the tools to overcome your challenges. We will do this together. My almost 2 decades of being a psychotherapist has taught me great patience, compassion, empathy and understanding of our unique situations. I am looking forward to helping you overcome your difficulties in life and spreading your wings of emotional and inner freedom!
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My name is Robert Schaer. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed psychoanalyst with over 40 years in clinical practice. My treatment approach is collaborative and insight oriented. Together we identify dysfunctional behavior and create emotionally healthy and sustainable alternatives.
My name is Robert Schaer. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed psychoanalyst with over 40 years in clinical practice. My treatment approach is collaborative and insight oriented. Together we identify dysfunctional behavior and create emotionally healthy and sustainable alternatives.
25 years of experience helping people. I have vast experience and training treating Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Bereavement and Trauma. Helping adult Individuals and couples continues to be a successful focus of my work. I will be conducting sessions on line, Face time or Skype during the Corona Pandemic. Insurance Companies will reimburse. Free 10 minute consultation
25 years of experience helping people. I have vast experience and training treating Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Bereavement and Trauma. Helping adult Individuals and couples continues to be a successful focus of my work. I will be conducting sessions on line, Face time or Skype during the Corona Pandemic. Insurance Companies will reimburse. Free 10 minute consultation
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Vincent Infante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RMT
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10314
You're a highly productive executive or entrepreneur. You've built a very successful life for yourself, however you know there is still another level. Whether it's an income, interpersonal, or business goal, you can't help but feel you are not hitting your maximum potential. You've begun to realize you have unresolved interpersonal issues taking away from your ability to experience life in it's fullness. Maybe you're feeling that you are undeserving of your success or you can't sustain it? Or perhaps you're just a growth minded individual looking for someone who can help guide you to higher levels. Whatever the struggle, let's talk
You're a highly productive executive or entrepreneur. You've built a very successful life for yourself, however you know there is still another level. Whether it's an income, interpersonal, or business goal, you can't help but feel you are not hitting your maximum potential. You've begun to realize you have unresolved interpersonal issues taking away from your ability to experience life in it's fullness. Maybe you're feeling that you are undeserving of your success or you can't sustain it? Or perhaps you're just a growth minded individual looking for someone who can help guide you to higher levels. Whatever the struggle, let's talk
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I address all clients in a supportive manner, validating and understanding the life experiences that bring them to my office. I try to empower clients to understand their patterns and create change in a secure accepting environment. I customize a treatment approach for each person and situation.
I address all clients in a supportive manner, validating and understanding the life experiences that bring them to my office. I try to empower clients to understand their patterns and create change in a secure accepting environment. I customize a treatment approach for each person and situation.
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Lauriann Mancini
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Staten Island, NY 10309
Not accepting new clients
I AM CURRENTLY FULL & UNABLE TO TAKE ON NEW PATIENTS. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience practicing in Manhattan, and more recently in SI. I am interested in helping people manage everyday life stress (particularly in relationships and career), life changes and crisis in a relaxed, supportive environment. I utilize an interactive eclectic approach to psychotherapy tailored to the individual needs of the client. While taking into account the client's upbringing, history, and culture, the therapy is usually very present-oriented and focused on the current concerns and stressors the client is facing.
I AM CURRENTLY FULL & UNABLE TO TAKE ON NEW PATIENTS. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience practicing in Manhattan, and more recently in SI. I am interested in helping people manage everyday life stress (particularly in relationships and career), life changes and crisis in a relaxed, supportive environment. I utilize an interactive eclectic approach to psychotherapy tailored to the individual needs of the client. While taking into account the client's upbringing, history, and culture, the therapy is usually very present-oriented and focused on the current concerns and stressors the client is facing.
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Over the past 30+ years, I have treated the varied emotional problems of several diverse generations. Those clients who worked hard and gave significant time to the treatment were all, for the most part,able to put their relationships in order and further enhance them as well as becoming rather successful in their work. My mentor, an analysand of Erich Fromm, told me long ago that "each person has his/her own poetry." My job was to let it unfold. It all sounded very lofty but time revealed that this was the way.
Over the past 30+ years, I have treated the varied emotional problems of several diverse generations. Those clients who worked hard and gave significant time to the treatment were all, for the most part,able to put their relationships in order and further enhance them as well as becoming rather successful in their work. My mentor, an analysand of Erich Fromm, told me long ago that "each person has his/her own poetry." My job was to let it unfold. It all sounded very lofty but time revealed that this was the way.
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This is a tough time. Really. We are all born to be connected, but are pulled away from source and are now lonely. seekling love, purpose, acceptance and empathy in the presence of a caring straight-shooting and good humored guide. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I work with outsiders whose resilience, relational, emotional, spiritual and financial potentials may be have been thwarted from inadequate care givers and the trauma of just surviving in the world we a living in. We loose our capacity for emotional regulation and don't have "the words to say it". Let me help you.
This is a tough time. Really. We are all born to be connected, but are pulled away from source and are now lonely. seekling love, purpose, acceptance and empathy in the presence of a caring straight-shooting and good humored guide. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I work with outsiders whose resilience, relational, emotional, spiritual and financial potentials may be have been thwarted from inadequate care givers and the trauma of just surviving in the world we a living in. We loose our capacity for emotional regulation and don't have "the words to say it". Let me help you.
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Jacqueline Szoychen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Staten Island, NY 10314
I have a long track of success treating people of all ages, in the individual, couples, family, and groups modalities. Special experience working with PTSD, LGBTQ issues and trauma. I also have provided treatment for people in the Autism spectrum. I can provide services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew. I have a robust system to provide you with the state of the art Telehealth services.
I have a long track of success treating people of all ages, in the individual, couples, family, and groups modalities. Special experience working with PTSD, LGBTQ issues and trauma. I also have provided treatment for people in the Autism spectrum. I can provide services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew. I have a robust system to provide you with the state of the art Telehealth services.
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I believe we can all benefit from help and support at one time or another in our lives, but taking that step can feel like a leap into the unknown. My aim is to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space in which we collaborate together through the deeply meaningful process of growth and healing. I have trained in various therapeutic approaches, working with a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues to help children, families, and individuals uncover their own unique strengths and find solutions that will work for them.
I believe we can all benefit from help and support at one time or another in our lives, but taking that step can feel like a leap into the unknown. My aim is to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space in which we collaborate together through the deeply meaningful process of growth and healing. I have trained in various therapeutic approaches, working with a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues to help children, families, and individuals uncover their own unique strengths and find solutions that will work for them.
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Decisions like this can be so difficult. You may feel overwhelmed. You may feel anxious and stressed. It’s what led you here to this very page. Together, we can walk a path to find peace. We can help find direction and purpose. If you are struggling with managing your emotions, increased anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, feelings of loss and hopelessness, loneliness, or trauma, I can provide a safe space for you to express yourself. We can create an evidence based treatment plan that fits you or your child’s needs.
Decisions like this can be so difficult. You may feel overwhelmed. You may feel anxious and stressed. It’s what led you here to this very page. Together, we can walk a path to find peace. We can help find direction and purpose. If you are struggling with managing your emotions, increased anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, feelings of loss and hopelessness, loneliness, or trauma, I can provide a safe space for you to express yourself. We can create an evidence based treatment plan that fits you or your child’s needs.
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Patricia Iovine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DHSc, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Staten Island, NY 10307 (Online Only)
Today's changing world has led to struggles with loss, grief and transition. These struggles threaten our physical, mental and spiritual health. When we are desperate for relief, poor coping can lead to devastating consequences such as addiction, depression, physical health issues, and other self-destructive behaviors. I believe that addiction affects the mind, body and spirit and is potentially life-threatening but treatable. Recovery is achieving one's best self physically, mentally and spiritually.
Today's changing world has led to struggles with loss, grief and transition. These struggles threaten our physical, mental and spiritual health. When we are desperate for relief, poor coping can lead to devastating consequences such as addiction, depression, physical health issues, and other self-destructive behaviors. I believe that addiction affects the mind, body and spirit and is potentially life-threatening but treatable. Recovery is achieving one's best self physically, mentally and spiritually.
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In life, we all experience both positive and negative life events that affect our mental health and well-being. It's not just the actual experiences that we encounter, but how we come out of those experiences as the best version of ourselves that creates space for even more growth and maturity, no matter how big or small the event/experience is. Therapy is an ongoing process that takes dedication and an open mind. Our mental health directly correlates to our physical, emotional and spiritual health. It starts with the mind. How we interpret and receive things is essential in understanding who we are and who we want to be.
In life, we all experience both positive and negative life events that affect our mental health and well-being. It's not just the actual experiences that we encounter, but how we come out of those experiences as the best version of ourselves that creates space for even more growth and maturity, no matter how big or small the event/experience is. Therapy is an ongoing process that takes dedication and an open mind. Our mental health directly correlates to our physical, emotional and spiritual health. It starts with the mind. How we interpret and receive things is essential in understanding who we are and who we want to be.
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At My Therapy our team wants to create a safe space for you to openly express your thoughts and emotions without judgement. Everyone seeks validation for their experiences and always look to a compassionate ear to listen to their story. We want you to feel understood and supported in exploring the root causes of your distress. Our goals are to help you in your journey through achieving self-awareness, understanding patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. We want to help build up your resilience to enhance your overall well-being and to strive for a sense of inner peace and fulfillment in your daily life.
At My Therapy our team wants to create a safe space for you to openly express your thoughts and emotions without judgement. Everyone seeks validation for their experiences and always look to a compassionate ear to listen to their story. We want you to feel understood and supported in exploring the root causes of your distress. Our goals are to help you in your journey through achieving self-awareness, understanding patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. We want to help build up your resilience to enhance your overall well-being and to strive for a sense of inner peace and fulfillment in your daily life.
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If you are ready to embark on a journey to improve your life the therapists at Project Hospitality's Wellness Center are excited to serve you! We provide heart-felt compassionate care to those seeking therapeutic supports. We employ a wide variety of techniques suited to your inidividual goals, but you are always in control of your own therapy. We also offer the option of psychiatric services and medication for anyone that would also like that added support.
If you are ready to embark on a journey to improve your life the therapists at Project Hospitality's Wellness Center are excited to serve you! We provide heart-felt compassionate care to those seeking therapeutic supports. We employ a wide variety of techniques suited to your inidividual goals, but you are always in control of your own therapy. We also offer the option of psychiatric services and medication for anyone that would also like that added support.
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There may be times in your life when you feel that the burden of your problems is interfering with a relationship, work, or in general with the quality of your life. Depression, anxiety, a loss, a problem in your past, or perhaps an unknown cause results in distress. A person can enter psychotherapy to find out how to deal with these problems and emotions more effectively. Asking for help can be easy or hard but talking to a caring professional can be the first step to alleviating a variety of problems.
There may be times in your life when you feel that the burden of your problems is interfering with a relationship, work, or in general with the quality of your life. Depression, anxiety, a loss, a problem in your past, or perhaps an unknown cause results in distress. A person can enter psychotherapy to find out how to deal with these problems and emotions more effectively. Asking for help can be easy or hard but talking to a caring professional can be the first step to alleviating a variety of problems.
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Joshua Trujillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10314
The human experience is unique and complex, filled with varied paths, some difficult or profoundly challenging, some joyful and fulfilling and some just simply fall somewhere in between. In therapy I enjoy the privilege of walking some of these paths with my clients. Together, through a collaborative effort, my goal is to help clients become pioneers in their own lives, making and walking new paths that equip them with a new and purposeful understanding of their circumstances. I offer my clients space to talk about and explore the goals and outcomes they would like to develop to help them succeed and thrive in their environment.
The human experience is unique and complex, filled with varied paths, some difficult or profoundly challenging, some joyful and fulfilling and some just simply fall somewhere in between. In therapy I enjoy the privilege of walking some of these paths with my clients. Together, through a collaborative effort, my goal is to help clients become pioneers in their own lives, making and walking new paths that equip them with a new and purposeful understanding of their circumstances. I offer my clients space to talk about and explore the goals and outcomes they would like to develop to help them succeed and thrive in their environment.
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Number of Therapists in Staten Island, NY
400+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Staten Island, NY who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
72% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Staten Island, NY see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Staten Island?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.