Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Amityville, NY

Are you a 20-something adult experiencing anxiety, OCD, and/or perfectionism? Do you want to improve your self-esteem and ability to cope with life transitions? Is your anxiety or OCD becoming overwhelming and now's the time you need help? I provide a warm, collaborative environment to help you work through your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while pursuing your values-driven goals. These may include facing your fears, managing the "what-if's" that run rampant in your mind, and disengaging from rigid routines or behaviors.

As Aaron Beck, father of Cognitive Therapy states, "It is not bad things happening to us, but it is our interpretation of them that makes all the difference." Therapy will allow you to feel heard and understood in a safe environment, so that you can gain insight and the tools to learn how to cope with various challenges. A individualized treatment plan will help you understand why you are experiencing difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc. If you are ready to STOP being the passenger in this journey called life and get in the driver's seat, call Dr.Gawrych today. Email dr.amygawrych@peaceofmindpsych.com

Life is not about the absence of struggles but how we approach them to grow from them & know ourselves better in the process. Each of us deserves compassion, openness, and genuine regard when it comes to life's difficulties. My aim is to be an active support in my clients' challenges so that they can learn independence, insight, and trust in themselves by virtue of our time together.

To establish a therapeutic relationship with trust and respect. Increasing their healthy coping skills and decreasing symptoms.

Every individual has their own needs, as well as goals in their therapeutic process. I work with teenagers and adults. I will provide you with a safe and empathetic environment. I tailor sessions on an individual basis starting with a non-judgmental and humanistic approach. If you are unsure of where to start, I will help guide you in this journey.

My name is Amanda Egan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have always had a passion of helping others and I am constantly inspired by listening to people’s stories. There are many reasons people look into therapy and whether you just need someone to listen and help you talk things out or you are struggling with something currently, I can help. I have over a decade of clinical experience. I have worked with all ages and populations. Currently I also work as a Middle School Social Worker and assist adolescents in managing their school related stress and anxiety symptoms on a daily basis.

I have been a practicing clinical social worker for over 15 years. I have extensive experience working as a school social worker, addiction counselor and private practitioner. I incorporate different types of treatment modalities into my sessions, based on the issues and people that I am working with. My client base consists of tweens to adults and I work with individuals, couples and families.

I am passionate about helping others navigate through life's challenges and find their path towards growth and healing. I am pursuing my master's in clinical mental health counseling. Through my training, I have gained valuable theoretical knowledge and practical experience in various therapeutic modalities. I am currently working as a Registered Nurse at a hospital in New York City.

Welcome. My name is Eric Falkman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the state of New York. I have over 8 years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with various populations, including individuals in crisis and others with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management issues, self-harm, psychosis, among many others. I have completed trainings in the areas of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well as solution focused brief therapy (SFBT).

I'm a dynamic and seasoned professional with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with addiction and substance use, have experienced trauma and/or suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My practice consists of individual, family, couples and adolescent therapy. I am certified in Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) and Credentialed Alcoholism Substance Counselor (CASAC).

My therapeutic style involves an eclectic and collaborative approach. I work with children, adolescences, adults and couples.There are many different kinds of psychotherapy. Along the therapeutic process we will match the mode of therapy to your specific concern, need and preference. Everyone is different and unique in their own way. I work with you to tailor the counseling process and make it an enjoyable and effective experience.

I find that an empathetic approach is the best way to build rapport and trust with a client. I am fortunate to have worked across many populations (infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, military personnel, special needs, etc) and feel that creative arts therapy is universal. I have experience in a myriad of diagnoses ranging from anxiety and depression to acute psychiatric disorders.

I want to get to know you. I want to get to know you so that I can help you to get to know yourself--your original self, the self you are today, the self you want to be tomorrow. I want you to get to know me. I have more than twenty years of experience helping people help themselves. I have an M.Div. degree (Master of Divinity), an MSW degree, and I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If I cannot help you, I will refer you to someone I think can.

Dedicated to helping you live fully in the present, open up to the future and invest in life and relationships with others.

When you make the commitment to engage in therapy, I will be there to guide you on your unique journey. By forming a therapeutic relationship, I will help you enhance your strengths, gain personal insight, reconcile your past, and build a better future.

Easy going and insightful, I can offer a different and unique perspective towards problem solving, relationship issues, and self-growth. Very few problems are insurmountable. My passion is in working with individuals and couples to better manage their lives in a way that increases overall well being. I have experience in working in a variety of settings with a variety of populations and I love what I do!

Everyone deserves to live a life full of purpose and joy. For some, mental health can be challenging without a clear path or support system. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, experienced loss or trauma, and having difficulty coping during these uncertain times and are ready to create change, we are here to help. Our role is to help you identify and create a realistic plan outlined with achievable goals in order to make positive changes that empower you.

South Shore Counseling and Psychological Services is a private practice with locations in Wantagh, Woodbury, and Amityville, on Long Island. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxious disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. We consider it our privilege to be part of our patients' development and healing.