Female Therapists in Bay Shore, NY

Photo of Maureen LeBlanc, LMHC, Counselor
Maureen LeBlanc
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Are you feeling so overwhelmed that it is difficult to get through daily life? Do you have trouble telling people how you feel or finding someone you can trust that will understand what you are going through? Do you feel like everything you do is just not good enough and you are working to keep your head above water? Are you tired of meeting everyone elses expectations and struggling to nurture yourself? Are you looking for someone to support and guide you as you get started on your new path to healing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the place for you!
Are you feeling so overwhelmed that it is difficult to get through daily life? Do you have trouble telling people how you feel or finding someone you can trust that will understand what you are going through? Do you feel like everything you do is just not good enough and you are working to keep your head above water? Are you tired of meeting everyone elses expectations and struggling to nurture yourself? Are you looking for someone to support and guide you as you get started on your new path to healing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the place for you!
(631) 769-9723 View (631) 769-9723
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Sha Biddix
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
Talking about your depression, grief, trauma, and loss can seem overwhelming, but I believe you have the strength to process these difficult feelings and work towards feeling like your self again.
Talking about your depression, grief, trauma, and loss can seem overwhelming, but I believe you have the strength to process these difficult feelings and work towards feeling like your self again.
(929) 202-9926 View (929) 202-9926
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Your Therapist, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
Kudos to you! It takes such strength to acknowledge and respond to your needs and therapy is an incredibly effective way of gaining insight to promote self growth and achieve happiness. Our behaviors and day to day interactions with the world and the people in it, as well as how we feel about it, are based on a series of different parts; our thoughts, our experiences and our life events. My aim is to help you navigate difficult events, repair unhealthy interactions and get to the root of the issue; reframing unproductive thoughts and negative experiences so it is no longer hindering and you can become a better you.
Kudos to you! It takes such strength to acknowledge and respond to your needs and therapy is an incredibly effective way of gaining insight to promote self growth and achieve happiness. Our behaviors and day to day interactions with the world and the people in it, as well as how we feel about it, are based on a series of different parts; our thoughts, our experiences and our life events. My aim is to help you navigate difficult events, repair unhealthy interactions and get to the root of the issue; reframing unproductive thoughts and negative experiences so it is no longer hindering and you can become a better you.
(516) 473-0389 View (516) 473-0389
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Carmen Rose Morello
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MST
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
I was born and raised in NYC, which lends itself to creating a rich sense of culture and expression. I enjoy Broadway shows, plays, knitting, animals and family. Daily mindfulness practices allow for clearer thinking and rationalization of an often chaotic world. I am in my 4th year of social work practice, but have been working alongside social service workers since I began volunteering at the age of 11. I worked in numerous fields of mental health that provided me with diverse experiences I utilize to be of best service to all people.
I was born and raised in NYC, which lends itself to creating a rich sense of culture and expression. I enjoy Broadway shows, plays, knitting, animals and family. Daily mindfulness practices allow for clearer thinking and rationalization of an often chaotic world. I am in my 4th year of social work practice, but have been working alongside social service workers since I began volunteering at the age of 11. I worked in numerous fields of mental health that provided me with diverse experiences I utilize to be of best service to all people.
(631) 333-8991 View (631) 333-8991
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Heather Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706
I realize how hard it can be to start this new chapter of your life and I commend you on taking the next steps in working towards your goal. It is my mission to offer a safe space to support and guide you on your personal journey of growth and healing. I provided in office and on-line sessions assisting with exploring all areas of your life that have left you unsettled and or dealing with emotions that may be interfering in your day to day. It is my goal to help you learn how to improve your quality of life and feel comfortable in your space.
I realize how hard it can be to start this new chapter of your life and I commend you on taking the next steps in working towards your goal. It is my mission to offer a safe space to support and guide you on your personal journey of growth and healing. I provided in office and on-line sessions assisting with exploring all areas of your life that have left you unsettled and or dealing with emotions that may be interfering in your day to day. It is my goal to help you learn how to improve your quality of life and feel comfortable in your space.
(631) 956-8622 View (631) 956-8622
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Sandra Estimable
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
(845) 720-4019 View (845) 720-4019
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Laura P Zerafa
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
I assist women and families through struggles of family planning, infertility, loss, pregnancy, and postpartum struggles such as Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and more.
Hello and welcome! I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in treating a wide array of Mental Health Disorders in various outpatient settings. I have over 10 years of experience in treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adults ages 18 and over. I utilize evidence based practices and customize them to treat the specific needs of my clients.
I assist women and families through struggles of family planning, infertility, loss, pregnancy, and postpartum struggles such as Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and more.
Hello and welcome! I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in treating a wide array of Mental Health Disorders in various outpatient settings. I have over 10 years of experience in treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adults ages 18 and over. I utilize evidence based practices and customize them to treat the specific needs of my clients.
(631) 657-8539 View (631) 657-8539
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Nikita Dow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York with over ten years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I have worked with adolescents, couples, and families. I enjoy getting to the heart of the situation, and I am not afraid to address the “elephant in the room.”
I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York with over ten years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I have worked with adolescents, couples, and families. I enjoy getting to the heart of the situation, and I am not afraid to address the “elephant in the room.”
(631) 837-2210 View (631) 837-2210
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Christina’s Couch Counseling Center
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Are you looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist for you or your child/teen? Have you found it difficult to find someone who can help? Our therapists are trained in the latest and most effective techniques to help manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, addiction and more.
Are you looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist for you or your child/teen? Have you found it difficult to find someone who can help? Our therapists are trained in the latest and most effective techniques to help manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, addiction and more.
(631) 519-9912 View (631) 519-9912
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Kate Galfano Mental Health & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Life can be overwhelming, particularly with the changing times and the fast-paced culture of our society. It’s normal to feel uncertain or anxious when seeking help, but if you’re reading this you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task which is starting.
Life can be overwhelming, particularly with the changing times and the fast-paced culture of our society. It’s normal to feel uncertain or anxious when seeking help, but if you’re reading this you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task which is starting.
(631) 529-6616 View (631) 529-6616
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Chris Huang
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
I’m passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life feel truly seen, heard, and understood. With years of experience living in diverse environments, I bring a deep cultural sensitivity to my work. As a bilingual therapist in English and Mandarin, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can openly share your story, knowing that I will listen with care and without judgment. My goal is to see and learn about your unique experiences and support you in finding the healing and growth you deserve. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to meet your needs.
I’m passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life feel truly seen, heard, and understood. With years of experience living in diverse environments, I bring a deep cultural sensitivity to my work. As a bilingual therapist in English and Mandarin, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can openly share your story, knowing that I will listen with care and without judgment. My goal is to see and learn about your unique experiences and support you in finding the healing and growth you deserve. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to meet your needs.
(631) 333-8620 View (631) 333-8620
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Loseca Austral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
I believe you are courageous & self-honoring for exploring therapy. Examining life challenges to unearth your truth is transformative. If you're ready to release stagnant patterns, perceptions, & thinking errors, while practicing new strategies to reach your highest potential, you're in the right place. With over 18 years of experience working with a trauma-informed lens, I help my clients strengthen their resilience & self confidence, while reclaiming their power to create a joy-filled life. My aim is always to treat my patients holistically: mind, body, spirit, & sex.
I believe you are courageous & self-honoring for exploring therapy. Examining life challenges to unearth your truth is transformative. If you're ready to release stagnant patterns, perceptions, & thinking errors, while practicing new strategies to reach your highest potential, you're in the right place. With over 18 years of experience working with a trauma-informed lens, I help my clients strengthen their resilience & self confidence, while reclaiming their power to create a joy-filled life. My aim is always to treat my patients holistically: mind, body, spirit, & sex.
(631) 597-8676 View (631) 597-8676
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Victoria Omolayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Hello Everyone! My name is Victoria Omolayo and I am a Certified Mental Health First Aider as well as a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I specialize in working with teens to older adults, addressing concerns with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and identifying attachment styles. While in sessions, I believe it is important to always have fun, because life outside of therapy and can be so stressful and serious. Laughing moments are healing moments. I also place emphasis on collaboration to set goals and track progress and will assign homework. We will work together to find the strategies that help you best!
Hello Everyone! My name is Victoria Omolayo and I am a Certified Mental Health First Aider as well as a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I specialize in working with teens to older adults, addressing concerns with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and identifying attachment styles. While in sessions, I believe it is important to always have fun, because life outside of therapy and can be so stressful and serious. Laughing moments are healing moments. I also place emphasis on collaboration to set goals and track progress and will assign homework. We will work together to find the strategies that help you best!
(631) 251-4841 View (631) 251-4841
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Susan Marie Horvatits
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NYSCPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
The most integral aspect of counseling is coming from a person centered, peer and trauma informed focus that is collaborative and culturally sensitive, meaning, providing you with the autonomy and agency to decide what coping skills, care, and approach is best suited for you. Working as a team is imperative in order for each session to feel like a conversation and not something purely clinical. Providing you with resources you need and desire, along with actively listening, being empathic, and present, creates the ideal atmosphere for healing. It is my honor and privilege to be of assistance to you.
The most integral aspect of counseling is coming from a person centered, peer and trauma informed focus that is collaborative and culturally sensitive, meaning, providing you with the autonomy and agency to decide what coping skills, care, and approach is best suited for you. Working as a team is imperative in order for each session to feel like a conversation and not something purely clinical. Providing you with resources you need and desire, along with actively listening, being empathic, and present, creates the ideal atmosphere for healing. It is my honor and privilege to be of assistance to you.
(631) 405-7043 View (631) 405-7043
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Dana Legrande at Psychotherapy At Home, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy At Home, LCSW, PLLC offers virtual therapy to teens, adults, and couples struggling with a variety of life issues. All therapists specialize in clinical mental health treatment. All therapists have diverse backgrounds and may use techniques such as psychodynamic work, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theory, DBT, and Imago Couples Therapy to facilitate healing and growth. Dana Legrande, LCSW, Alexandria Haynes, LMSW, Valeria Rivera, LMSW, Myel Hill-Hypolite, MSW-LP, Susana Solis, MHC, LP, CASAC and Jade de Saussure, MSW-LP, PhD candidate, Anglis Gomez, MHC-LP, Samin Ali, MHC-LP, Kalovna Edmond, MFT-LP.
Psychotherapy At Home, LCSW, PLLC offers virtual therapy to teens, adults, and couples struggling with a variety of life issues. All therapists specialize in clinical mental health treatment. All therapists have diverse backgrounds and may use techniques such as psychodynamic work, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theory, DBT, and Imago Couples Therapy to facilitate healing and growth. Dana Legrande, LCSW, Alexandria Haynes, LMSW, Valeria Rivera, LMSW, Myel Hill-Hypolite, MSW-LP, Susana Solis, MHC, LP, CASAC and Jade de Saussure, MSW-LP, PhD candidate, Anglis Gomez, MHC-LP, Samin Ali, MHC-LP, Kalovna Edmond, MFT-LP.
(631) 257-3179 View (631) 257-3179
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Dr. Bernadette Marson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
We all face different challenges and obstacles in our lives - stress, separation, divorce, health, relationship, death, financial, problems on the job and at school, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and many others. We feel that we are strong enough to handle things, yet we can't. Life no longer feels worthwhile. Learn new ways to effectively deal with the challenges in your life that can give you back something priceless - the ability to enjoy your life.
We all face different challenges and obstacles in our lives - stress, separation, divorce, health, relationship, death, financial, problems on the job and at school, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and many others. We feel that we are strong enough to handle things, yet we can't. Life no longer feels worthwhile. Learn new ways to effectively deal with the challenges in your life that can give you back something priceless - the ability to enjoy your life.
(631) 657-7066 View (631) 657-7066
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Lianne E. Conroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Throughout my years of clinical experience, I have worked with child, adolescent, and adult populations. I have worked in school, hospital and private practice settings which has led to an expertise in crisis intervention, learning/emotional disorders, risk assessment, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other pertinent issues of adolescence and adulthood. I utilize my training in DBT and CBT to teach essential skills to the client to help navigate difficult feelings, experiences, and relationships. Through this work together, one learns how to manage difficulties in a warm and nonjudgmental environment.
Throughout my years of clinical experience, I have worked with child, adolescent, and adult populations. I have worked in school, hospital and private practice settings which has led to an expertise in crisis intervention, learning/emotional disorders, risk assessment, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other pertinent issues of adolescence and adulthood. I utilize my training in DBT and CBT to teach essential skills to the client to help navigate difficult feelings, experiences, and relationships. Through this work together, one learns how to manage difficulties in a warm and nonjudgmental environment.
(631) 505-1087 View (631) 505-1087
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Shinelle Ramkissoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
Are you going through a difficult time? Do you feel alone with the weight of your symptoms? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that can help you navigate through these uncertain times.  In my experience over the years, I have worked with adults, young adults and adolescents who are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues and a history of trauma.
Are you going through a difficult time? Do you feel alone with the weight of your symptoms? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that can help you navigate through these uncertain times.  In my experience over the years, I have worked with adults, young adults and adolescents who are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues and a history of trauma.
(516) 928-6358 View (516) 928-6358
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Jennifer M Bair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706  (Online Only)
There are difficult topics you want to discuss with your partner but don’t know how. In fact, after tonight's fight, you're sitting in a separate room stewing about how they misunderstood and invalidated everything you said. It’s been difficult to set boundaries with one another. Past traumas have arisen and the memory of them is affecting your intimacy. Communication between the two of you has been a constant struggle. Even simple conversations are becoming strained battles. You long to find a way to resolve these things, but fear that the gap between you and your partner is growing larger by the day.
There are difficult topics you want to discuss with your partner but don’t know how. In fact, after tonight's fight, you're sitting in a separate room stewing about how they misunderstood and invalidated everything you said. It’s been difficult to set boundaries with one another. Past traumas have arisen and the memory of them is affecting your intimacy. Communication between the two of you has been a constant struggle. Even simple conversations are becoming strained battles. You long to find a way to resolve these things, but fear that the gap between you and your partner is growing larger by the day.
(631) 919-4510 View (631) 919-4510
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Letitia Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bay Shore, NY 11706
There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.
There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.
(516) 537-9725 View (516) 537-9725
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.