Anger Management Therapists in Commack, NY

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children, families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders.

My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the "why," so you may live with any "how."

I know life can throw some pretty mean curveballs. Life can get extremely difficult to navigate, causing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. I would be honored to work with you, to help you make it through these difficult times and get to a better place. I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal their wounds and improve their lives. As your therapist, I can help you to access these resources and utilize them to achieve your goals. My objective is to help you discover your full potential, and to be the very best version of yourself.

I approach therapy as a form of collaboration that can spark change. Whether you are looking to discover the best version of yourself or overcome a challenging experience, we can tailor our time to best meet your needs. Painful thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns can interfere with being able to experience contentment in life. These difficulties can prevent us from attaining our personal or professional goals and often start to damage our relationships with the ones we love. By understanding and becoming aware of your underlying beliefs and emotions, we can explore how to best move towards acceptance and change in your life.

Seeking therapy or counseling can be overwhelming. But reaching out for support in life can also lead to positive change. Counseling is essentially geared towards reducing your symptoms of distress while building your capability to handle life's inevitable demands and anxieties. No one can change what they have experienced in the past nor change things out of their control. However, every individual can work towards a better understanding of themselves while learning coping strategies for managing challenge and change.

Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

From both a family background and education in religion and behavioral sciences, I have learned the importance of being guided by ethical principles in making life choices. Through years of learning to balance family, working and social life, I have gained an understanding of the importance of forming and maintaining supportive relationships and managing expectations.

Coaching and/or short-term, solution focused therapy in a warm and caring environment. I am a coach as well as a NY-licensed marriage and family therapist focused on solutions. If you are dealing with any unhealthy emotions, individual, couple or relationships problems with family, friends or at work, if you are having parenting difficulties, a school related problem, or if you are dealing with divorce and the children of divorce--don't wait, call me!

My ideal client is one who is motivated to change. I deal with school related issues, family issues, individual issues and marital issues. My goal is to get clients to understand the consequences of their behavior and to learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings appropriately. I try to get them to develop insight into their behaviors along with being able to develop skills to work on stressors when they are not in the therapy sessions. I deal with mood disorders including depression, anxiety disorders and anger management issues.

Are you looking to expand your understanding of yourself, learn how to communicate effectively, to better your relationships with yourself and others, need effective coping methods or ways to decrease your anxiety and depression? Your mental health is not something to "work on later" or neglect. Its never too late to reach out! You come first, make your mental health your priority!

Whether you are struggling with past or recent trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, or relationship concerns, it is important that you know you do not have to be alone in this journey. You deserve someone who will listen intently, understand fully, and provide an open, supportive, and non-judgmental space to rebuild through. At Clear Direction Psychological Services, you will learn with the support, expertise, knowledge and guidance of your psychologist, Dr. Smyth, how to better relate to and understand your experiences, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and challenges. You will restore vitality in your life.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, 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/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward wellness! My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, empathetic and collaborative relationship that will meet your counseling goals. I believe in tailoring a treatment plan that fits the needs of each client. This is accomplished by incorporating several therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused, and psycho-dynamic techniques to facilitate growth and wellness.

In life, we all have times where we may think in a moment of struggle, "I don't know what to do." Working through these experiences can be confusing, stressful and even sometimes debilitating. My goal is to help you figure out how these life stressors can become more manageable. My specialties include anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, mindfulness techniques, anger management, Autisum, ADHD, mood disorders, adults with traumatic brain injuries, and behavior modification. Through my experiences as a social work professional for over a decade, I have worked with mostly teens and adults, in many areas of practice.

Real adulting starts when you address the parts of you that are flawed and actively work toward strengthening them. You do this because you understand that life will never be truly satisfying until you become the best version of yourself. Let me help you with that journey.

Thank you for visiting my page, and welcome to my practice! I have offices centrally located in Hauppauge and Garden City. I accept several major insurance plans, and will help clients on other plans obtain out of network reimbursement. I work primarily with a few groups. I work with many couples with marital issues, and with parenting issues. I help with many adolescents and college students navigate the trials and tribulations of life. Finally, as an expert in ADHD and learning disabilities, I offer state of the art psychological and psycho-education assessment.

Do you worry that your child is struggling and you are unsure of what to do? Do you find it difficult to manage your own emotions and feel like you're not able to cope? Are impulsive actions and difficulty staying calm in tough situations hindering your ability to reach your goals? I work with children, teens, adults, parents and their families to equip them with essential skills for overcoming these challenges. I can help you learn to manage your emotions better, adopt healthier coping mechanisms, and achieve steady, positive growth.

Taylor is a mental health professional who believes in empowering her clients in discovering their own self-worth and confidence. Taylor holds her license in mental health counseling with experience helping individuals of all backgrounds. Taylor adapts her counseling approaches to meet the unique needs of each client she works with. Taylor believes it is the power of empathy that fosters healing and growth to assist her clients in taking control of their lives in order for them to achieve their goals.

I can help if you have a child with behavioral or emotional problems. I can also help you if you are an adult suffering with anxiety, depression, or problems with your relationships. Once we share an understanding of the problem/diagnosis, I use supportive evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy tailored to your expressed needs. With children, I always fully involve the parents in treatment. With couples, I provide effective and exciting sessions that improve relationships by improving communication. I love dogs and specializes in pet bereavement therapy. Patients are welcome to bring their dogs to the office.