Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Astoria, NY

For comprehensive information regarding my practice visit: www.drhersha.com Everyone encounters stress, loss, relationship difficulties, and challenges at various points in life. Many common symptoms are experienced: Loneliness and frustration in relationships, difficulty sleeping, concentrating, feeling sad, irritable, not taking good care of ourselves, and making dangerous or impulsive decisions as a means of escape for feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or boredom. I offer sensitive, non-judgmental support, evidence based approaches and true commitment to achieve goals.

The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. I pride myself in building strong, caring therapeutic alliances. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, phobias, and PTSD. Nobody likes to admit that they need help, but sometimes it can be a life transforming opportunity.

You've just taken the first step towards advancing your own personal growth. It can be difficult to address the painful or uncomfortable matters in our lives, but it is the only way to propel ourselves forward; to make the future stronger than the past. While the past will always play a role in shaping our future, it doesn't define it. Through counseling, we will work together to identify and overcome whatever obstacles may be in your path. With a clear mind and an empowered spirit, you'll be on your way to living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

As a dedicated psychotherapist, I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself fully, feel at home in your body, and safely explore the deeper parts of your story. My personable approach empowers individuals to work through anxiety, strengthen their relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Drawing from my social work experience in high schools and senior centers, as well as my professional background as a labor doula, outdoor guide, and family therapist, I bring a unique, holistic perspective to my practice.

My role is to hold space and provide compassionate, open-minded support for clients as they work through life’s challenges and dive into the process of discovering who they are on a deeper level. As an art therapist, I also offer experience in the use of art making as a non-verbal, creative means of expressing emotions, building inner resources, and developing personal agency. Sometimes it can be difficult to describe our internal world with words alone, but the combination of art and traditional talk therapy can make for a powerful mode of healing. If you are looking to create a new narrative, I would love to collaborate with you.

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.

You’re feeling so anxious, overwhelmed and depressed. You are ready to find happiness but you just feel stuck and you don’t know how to get there. You see your relationships suffering and deteriorating. You want to get out of this loop of never-ending anguish. You feel like everyone else has got it all together and that you just don’t have the motivation to keep going. You lack confidence, self-esteem, and a willingness to thrive. You wish things were different, that you could turn your life around, but you don’t know how. You’ve looked for a therapist that understands you, but you feel stressed about the process.

In practice, I strive to work together with clients to identify and address unresolved areas of concern. My objective is to help clients develop greater insight into their lives, encourage self-compassion, and facilitate the client’s ability to reach their desired goals. I aim to create an environment where empathy, acceptance, and compassion are tangible, and in which clients can feel safe, affirmed, and free of judgment.

I'm a queer-identified licensed psychologist who provides virtual therapy to adolescents & adults. My specialties include short & long-term therapy focusing on life transitions, anxiety, trauma & abuse, relational concerns, parenting, depression, & cultural humility. I'm passionate about supporting you in your sexual, gender, cultural, &or racial identity development. I'm committed to honoring diverse identities & tailoring treatment to be collaborative & client centered. I work to provide a warm, empathetic, & safe environment that is trauma-informed. Guiding clients toward a path of empowerment & self-advocacy is of central focus

Natalie practices with a warm and non-judgmental style and prioritizes understanding each client's unique story, challenges, and hopes for therapy. Natalie helps clients understand how their past informs their present. Natalie integrates cognitive behavioral and strengths-based interventions to help clients connect to their inherent capacity for resilience and develop new ways of coping.

Please note that at this time I am currently only accepting requests for supervision for clinicians looking to attain clinical licensure or interested in private supervision. My approach to therapy - A relationship built on trust and empathy is key to healing. I believe in providing a person-centered and non-judgmental therapeutic atmosphere that starts with building rapport. Many parts of our identity contribute to our perceptions and we’ll work together to identify those so you can have a personalized treatment. I believe in a culturally sensitive approach to both assessment and treatment is important.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and find yourself having difficulty focusing on completing daily tasks? Are the people closest to you concerned about your ability to maintain and stay afloat? Have you found that once you finally get a chance to relax you are left with exhaustion and racing thoughts with increased worry?

It takes a lot of courage to seek help when struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or dealing with complex family dynamics. As your therapist, I am here to support you through this journey. Together, we will work collaboratively to uncover the root of these challenges and find ways for you to heal and grow. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. I want to help you have an authentic therapeutic experience that is realistic and helps you reach your goals. I believe that you deserve to find the calm and joy you are searching for; I am here to help you achieve that!

With 20 years experience counseling clients, my style is warm, supportive and interactive, and within that therapeutic relationship, you may begin to identify obstacles and patterns, gain self-understanding and promote life changes and solutions. Through collaboration, we work to set realistic, achievable goals and sort through all the possibilities to promote satisfying decisions and relationships. Among my interests and strengths are women’s issues, parenting, balancing work and family challenges, life transitions, workplace difficulties and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss.

Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Therapy Groups help you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness and find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.

Guidance on how to cope through a difficult time, adjust to new circumstances and to re-discover who you may be in this very moment may be the initial steps to a whole new beginning. You might be going through relationship conflicts, adjusting to change or feeling like things are out of control. Anxiety symptoms may be enhanced or you feel like there is not many people you can go to that will understand. The goal is to feel at ease, to want to come to sessions and to explore unaddressed emotions, improve the ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a balance. We will work together to create that balance.

You can feel confident that whatever your issue is, we can talk about it and together we can figure out an approach to alleviate your suffering. Sometimes we need guidance while at other times we need someone to listen and hold space for us. It is possible that you are looking for a fresh take on your circumstances or have tried "everything" out there and are ready to give up. Do not be discouraged. We can figure out a way for you to heal.

Are you tired of feeling unhappy and ready for change? I am an EMDR therapist who works with clients 18+ impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem and relationship issues. I have a love for helping others and use a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). My style is warm, conversational, and direct. I strive to create a safe space where you are able to fully express yourself without judgment.

Hi there! I'm Aili (rhymes with smiley). I help people who feel lost, stuck, or otherwise thrown off balance. I guide people with "toxic" relationships to identify their needs and build up boundaries. I support people with overwhelming anxiety to find relaxation and peace. I help people with intrusive negative thoughts to discover purpose and enthusiasm for life. I ease the pain and suffering of traumatic experiences through evidence-based therapies. If you're looking for an empathetic, affirming therapist, let's connect!