Attachment-based Therapists in Astoria, NY
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CBT, DBT and other approaches such as strength-based, relational and attachment-based.
Hi there! My goal for our therapeutic relationship is for you to feel heard, safe and welcome. Creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable with developing your journey to work on persisting barriers, reconnecting with your inner strengths and embracing your present and your future with regained confidence. I believe we can work collaboratively through short or long-term treatment interventions towards your goals. I have experience working with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
CBT, DBT and other approaches such as strength-based, relational and attachment-based.
Hi there! My goal for our therapeutic relationship is for you to feel heard, safe and welcome. Creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable with developing your journey to work on persisting barriers, reconnecting with your inner strengths and embracing your present and your future with regained confidence. I believe we can work collaboratively through short or long-term treatment interventions towards your goals. I have experience working with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
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Accepting new clients via telehealth! Struggling with your mental health can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether it be depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help you understand where your issues have stemmed from, work on healing them, and learn new ways to cope and interact with your world. In working with me, you can expect to have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your innerworld. I work with clients of all ages, and in individual, couple, or family modality.
Accepting new clients via telehealth! Struggling with your mental health can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether it be depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help you understand where your issues have stemmed from, work on healing them, and learn new ways to cope and interact with your world. In working with me, you can expect to have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your innerworld. I work with clients of all ages, and in individual, couple, or family modality.
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I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practice and attachment-based therapy to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practice and attachment-based therapy to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
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Change is hard. Most people don’t like change. Some say it’s human nature. That may be true. At the same time, doing hard things can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. It can reward you with improved relationships with your loved ones and a better understanding of yourself. It can relieve you of the pain from a difficult past. It can help you better manage a challenging environment or life transition. You are not alone. Help is here.
Change is hard. Most people don’t like change. Some say it’s human nature. That may be true. At the same time, doing hard things can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. It can reward you with improved relationships with your loved ones and a better understanding of yourself. It can relieve you of the pain from a difficult past. It can help you better manage a challenging environment or life transition. You are not alone. Help is here.
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Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11106
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.
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Emilce P. Suarez-Lipton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105 (Online Only)
The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. What I am is enough if I would only be it openly.' C.Rogers. This quote is at the core of my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that the path to healing begins with the experience of being truly seen and celebrated with all your identities and parts that make the whole of you. I offer an affirming and collaborative space for the exploration of Self, connecting to your Divine within through mind-body-spirit practices so that you can move beyond the unloving narratives getting in the way of embodying your true Self and curating the life that you envision.
The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. What I am is enough if I would only be it openly.' C.Rogers. This quote is at the core of my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that the path to healing begins with the experience of being truly seen and celebrated with all your identities and parts that make the whole of you. I offer an affirming and collaborative space for the exploration of Self, connecting to your Divine within through mind-body-spirit practices so that you can move beyond the unloving narratives getting in the way of embodying your true Self and curating the life that you envision.
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Kimberly Vasallo, LMHC (she/her) is committed to providing therapy where all parts of your identity are seen, accepted, and able to blossom into your most authentic self. Kimberly has over a decade of experience working with both individuals and couples. As a couples therapist, she will help you and your partner(s) understand each other on an intimate level, allowing you to take hold of the negative cycles that keep you from a deeper connection. Kimberly works with relationships of all kinds - monogamous, open, queer, straight, friendships, colleagues, families, or your relationship with yourself in individual therapy.
Kimberly Vasallo, LMHC (she/her) is committed to providing therapy where all parts of your identity are seen, accepted, and able to blossom into your most authentic self. Kimberly has over a decade of experience working with both individuals and couples. As a couples therapist, she will help you and your partner(s) understand each other on an intimate level, allowing you to take hold of the negative cycles that keep you from a deeper connection. Kimberly works with relationships of all kinds - monogamous, open, queer, straight, friendships, colleagues, families, or your relationship with yourself in individual therapy.
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Angelina Kim Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105 (Online Only)
I'm accepting new clients via telehealth. I work with clients in navigating the difficulties that come with just living life. I use a warm, non-judgmental, and tailored approach to help clients meet their therapy goals. I also offer new and innovative treatments, such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
I'm accepting new clients via telehealth. I work with clients in navigating the difficulties that come with just living life. I use a warm, non-judgmental, and tailored approach to help clients meet their therapy goals. I also offer new and innovative treatments, such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
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Lindsay Ericksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11103 (Online Only)
I believe in everyone's inherent value and seek to guide individuals through the process of reconnecting to their true essence and worth. Together we would explore presenting challenges to eventually get to the origin of the pain that may be keeping you stuck or blocked. I work somatically using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy approach in order to gently guide the body and mind back into harmony as so often trauma and life experiences can separate or fracture the two, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
I believe in everyone's inherent value and seek to guide individuals through the process of reconnecting to their true essence and worth. Together we would explore presenting challenges to eventually get to the origin of the pain that may be keeping you stuck or blocked. I work somatically using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy approach in order to gently guide the body and mind back into harmony as so often trauma and life experiences can separate or fracture the two, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
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Steevy Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105 (Online Only)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
“I don’t need therapy, I have you guys!” - Carrie Bradshaw. Whether your friends or partner(s) have tapped out of being your therapist, or if you just need a fresh, safe space to dive deeper - I get it. I am passionate about curating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable, understood, and heard. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place for you to show up as your authentic self. I love my work because it was an intentional career shift! Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I enjoyed a 13 year corporate career in global marketing, leading product launches for Snapchat and Disney (hello corporate burnout!)
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If you have made it this far, I commend you for your courage. Seeking support is a huge step! The longer I’ve lived, the more I’ve understood that life brings both joy and pain, success and failure, beginnings and endings, and this duality can often bring dissonance within us, as we work to make meaning of it all. Healing and wellness are deeply personal to everyone’s journey, and I aim to honor your diverse life experiences through this work. On this journey, we’ll create an environment where you can be free to explore who you are, your needs, your values, and the priorities for your life in a safe space.
If you have made it this far, I commend you for your courage. Seeking support is a huge step! The longer I’ve lived, the more I’ve understood that life brings both joy and pain, success and failure, beginnings and endings, and this duality can often bring dissonance within us, as we work to make meaning of it all. Healing and wellness are deeply personal to everyone’s journey, and I aim to honor your diverse life experiences through this work. On this journey, we’ll create an environment where you can be free to explore who you are, your needs, your values, and the priorities for your life in a safe space.
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PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11102
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.
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Melanie Ann Dobuler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11101
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, as joy is our natural state of being. Through generational trauma, and various other events that transpire through one's life, the mind, body and spirit get coated with pain. I work with clients who desire to move past this pain. I believe that healing takes place by transcending limiting beliefs and feelings that are often found on a subconscious level. By uprooting these thoughts and feelings and processing the pain that may arise, the goal is to transcend them to live a more joyous life.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, as joy is our natural state of being. Through generational trauma, and various other events that transpire through one's life, the mind, body and spirit get coated with pain. I work with clients who desire to move past this pain. I believe that healing takes place by transcending limiting beliefs and feelings that are often found on a subconscious level. By uprooting these thoughts and feelings and processing the pain that may arise, the goal is to transcend them to live a more joyous life.
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Hello! My name is Kim Persico and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and differing life circumstances. I seek to help my clients cultivate self-love and acceptance of oneself while assisting them in developing healthy strategies to better manage their mental health. My goal as a therapist is to help you achieve positive change within yourself and your relationships in order to live a more fulfilling life. I aim to have my clients feel heard, accepted, empowered, and understood. I can assure you that our sessions will be a safe place for you.
Hello! My name is Kim Persico and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and differing life circumstances. I seek to help my clients cultivate self-love and acceptance of oneself while assisting them in developing healthy strategies to better manage their mental health. My goal as a therapist is to help you achieve positive change within yourself and your relationships in order to live a more fulfilling life. I aim to have my clients feel heard, accepted, empowered, and understood. I can assure you that our sessions will be a safe place for you.
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Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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Ruth Antonette Dubon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11106 (Online Only)
There are a lot of things that happen within us while we engage in our normal day to day lives. From our physiological processes to our mental and emotional processes. We spend a great deal functioning completely unaware of our internal world. Interestingly enough it is what’s inside of us that is the precursor to our behaviors and physical health condition. As a psychodynamic therapist I aim to help you come into contact with your inner person or what I refer to as your inner child. I review your childhood history to make sense of your current challenges. A lot of the ways we think and behave come from childhood learnings.
There are a lot of things that happen within us while we engage in our normal day to day lives. From our physiological processes to our mental and emotional processes. We spend a great deal functioning completely unaware of our internal world. Interestingly enough it is what’s inside of us that is the precursor to our behaviors and physical health condition. As a psychodynamic therapist I aim to help you come into contact with your inner person or what I refer to as your inner child. I review your childhood history to make sense of your current challenges. A lot of the ways we think and behave come from childhood learnings.
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Sarah Dell Colli
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11102 (Online Only)
As a licensed creative arts therapist, I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggled with anxiety and depression, interested in self-discovery. I am passionate about guiding clients through the process of healing and growth, empowering them to reclaim their inner strength and live authentically. If you are ready to explore the depths of your psyche and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you every step of the way.
As a licensed creative arts therapist, I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggled with anxiety and depression, interested in self-discovery. I am passionate about guiding clients through the process of healing and growth, empowering them to reclaim their inner strength and live authentically. If you are ready to explore the depths of your psyche and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you every step of the way.
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Ayah Issa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105 (Online Only)
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
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Mika Lee - Creative Arts Psychotherapy
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, RDT, LCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11106 (Online Only)
Mika Lee, LCAT, RDT is an experienced, bilingual (Mandarin/English) psychotherapist, trained in counseling psychology and creative arts therapy, specialized in using a client-centered, attachment and dynamic based approach, combining with a variety creative arts therapy modalities. She aims at building a culturally-sensitive and safe holding space for her clients to freely explore themselves and to promote inner growth, self-awareness and creative coping. Mika has an extensive clinical experience (12 years and counting) working as a clinician and clinical supervisor both in New York City and Taiwan in a variety of clinical settings,
Mika Lee, LCAT, RDT is an experienced, bilingual (Mandarin/English) psychotherapist, trained in counseling psychology and creative arts therapy, specialized in using a client-centered, attachment and dynamic based approach, combining with a variety creative arts therapy modalities. She aims at building a culturally-sensitive and safe holding space for her clients to freely explore themselves and to promote inner growth, self-awareness and creative coping. Mika has an extensive clinical experience (12 years and counting) working as a clinician and clinical supervisor both in New York City and Taiwan in a variety of clinical settings,
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Jennifer Varley
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCHt, EMDR
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11102 (Online Only)
Are you ready to break free from old patterns and beliefs that are holding you back? Are you sick and tired of talking about your problems over and over without any results? I can help. My approach works directly with the subconscious mind to re-wire past experiences. I'm a good fit for those who have tried other modalities without success and are ready to change. I help adults uncover hidden truths, heal past traumas, re-wire limiting beliefs & align with their true path.
Are you ready to break free from old patterns and beliefs that are holding you back? Are you sick and tired of talking about your problems over and over without any results? I can help. My approach works directly with the subconscious mind to re-wire past experiences. I'm a good fit for those who have tried other modalities without success and are ready to change. I help adults uncover hidden truths, heal past traumas, re-wire limiting beliefs & align with their true path.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.