Racial Identity Therapists in Commack, NY
Andrew Persaud
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
I prioritize the therapeutic alliance, working within each client’s comfort zone to foster a warm, non-judgmental environment. This sensitive approach is essential for making clients feel secure and truly understood, particularly when exploring complex issues related to identity, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural or racial backgrounds. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients can feel safe to express themselves and explore their identities without fear.
I prioritize the therapeutic alliance, working within each client’s comfort zone to foster a warm, non-judgmental environment. This sensitive approach is essential for making clients feel secure and truly understood, particularly when exploring complex issues related to identity, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural or racial backgrounds. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients can feel safe to express themselves and explore their identities without fear.
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.
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.
I utilize an integrative approach to treatment consisting of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I also work with a multicultural lens exploring how intersecting identities may impact clients and their mental health. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the core of therapy, therefore I aim to establish trust, comfort, and safety with my clients. My goal is to assist clients in processing emotions, managing symptoms, and developing new perspectives. I look forward to being a part of your mental health journey.
I utilize an integrative approach to treatment consisting of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I also work with a multicultural lens exploring how intersecting identities may impact clients and their mental health. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the core of therapy, therefore I aim to establish trust, comfort, and safety with my clients. My goal is to assist clients in processing emotions, managing symptoms, and developing new perspectives. I look forward to being a part of your mental health journey.
Lisa A. Vecchione LCSW, PLLC
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
Waitlist for new clients
I have always been a compassionate person and a champion for the underdog. We learn many things in school, but compassion, empathy and integrity cannot be taught. You either have it or you don't. This is the cornerstone of all I do. Every major decision starts with one small step in the right direction . Making the call or writing the email to discuss how your life can be better is that first step . I will be there to help assist you make those changes . Believe it ! It’s truly possible ! There is no shame in therapy. You get to do the work but it’s well worth it .
I have always been a compassionate person and a champion for the underdog. We learn many things in school, but compassion, empathy and integrity cannot be taught. You either have it or you don't. This is the cornerstone of all I do. Every major decision starts with one small step in the right direction . Making the call or writing the email to discuss how your life can be better is that first step . I will be there to help assist you make those changes . Believe it ! It’s truly possible ! There is no shame in therapy. You get to do the work but it’s well worth it .
Hello, My name is Nirmala Rana, I have Psy.D. from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Yeshiva in New York. I have been working with a diverse population for 20 years with multiple issues, such as Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse. I work with diverse cultures and multiple ethnicities. My work with Therapeutic Foster Care and Substance Abuse brought me in contact with voluntary treatment as well as court mandate.
Hello, My name is Nirmala Rana, I have Psy.D. from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Yeshiva in New York. I have been working with a diverse population for 20 years with multiple issues, such as Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse. I work with diverse cultures and multiple ethnicities. My work with Therapeutic Foster Care and Substance Abuse brought me in contact with voluntary treatment as well as court mandate.
The Mindful Parent Child & Family Therapy LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
What is a “mindful parent,” exactly? A mindful parent is the one that asks: how do I know that what I am doing is preparing my child mentally and emotionally for an increasingly complex future? How do I optimize the relationship I have with them right now to better ensure they become an adult that is empowered not entitled, self-reliant and compassionate, curious, and competent in a world of increasing artifice? Those are great questions and, luckily, we have the answers. Developmental research has identified ways you can enhance the parent-child relationship to prepare your child for a more secure, autonomous adulthood.
What is a “mindful parent,” exactly? A mindful parent is the one that asks: how do I know that what I am doing is preparing my child mentally and emotionally for an increasingly complex future? How do I optimize the relationship I have with them right now to better ensure they become an adult that is empowered not entitled, self-reliant and compassionate, curious, and competent in a world of increasing artifice? Those are great questions and, luckily, we have the answers. Developmental research has identified ways you can enhance the parent-child relationship to prepare your child for a more secure, autonomous adulthood.
Paola Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you suffering from constant worry, fear of the future, or persistent feelings of sadness and you don't know why? Are you a part of the immigrant community and struggle with managing the multitude of challenges and recognizing the strengths that come with your immigrant story? Are you a first generation college graduate, and professional in need of exploring how systems are impacting your mood, and future goals? Then therapy may be a great space for you to explore all of these challenges.
Are you suffering from constant worry, fear of the future, or persistent feelings of sadness and you don't know why? Are you a part of the immigrant community and struggle with managing the multitude of challenges and recognizing the strengths that come with your immigrant story? Are you a first generation college graduate, and professional in need of exploring how systems are impacting your mood, and future goals? Then therapy may be a great space for you to explore all of these challenges.
I am Christopher Montano, a dedicated therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges and improve their emotional well-being. As a bilingual therapist, I offer services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that all clients feel understood and supported.I work best with clients who are seeking intensive support and are committed to making positive changes in their lives. My ideal clients are individuals who are struggling with managing intense emotions, navigating difficult relationships, coping with trauma, or seeking to develop healthier coping skills.
I am Christopher Montano, a dedicated therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges and improve their emotional well-being. As a bilingual therapist, I offer services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that all clients feel understood and supported.I work best with clients who are seeking intensive support and are committed to making positive changes in their lives. My ideal clients are individuals who are struggling with managing intense emotions, navigating difficult relationships, coping with trauma, or seeking to develop healthier coping skills.
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!
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!
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Tyce D. Nadrich
Counselor, PhD, LMHC-D, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington, NY 11743 (Online Only)
Dr. Tyce Nadrich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY), Board Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. He specializes in providing services for adolescents and adults working through racial ambiguity, biracial identity development, and the intersection of social and mental health issues and racial identity. He also has extensive experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, and difficulties adjusting and coping. His goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and culturally competence counseling environment, and assist clients in their development of wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency.
Dr. Tyce Nadrich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY), Board Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. He specializes in providing services for adolescents and adults working through racial ambiguity, biracial identity development, and the intersection of social and mental health issues and racial identity. He also has extensive experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, and difficulties adjusting and coping. His goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and culturally competence counseling environment, and assist clients in their development of wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency.
As a South Asian therapist in NYC, I understand the importance of cultural diversity and intersecting identities. Those who gravitate towards working with me tend to set high standards for themselves, and are typically from culturally and professionally diverse backgrounds. Often, we do the needful of everyday life while constantly doubting ourselves. I help people overcome internal conflicts, self-sabotage, and unhealthy relationships with others in their lives. It might be tempting to put yourself on the back burner and attend to others, but you also deserve a safe space to process and be heard without fear of judgment.
As a South Asian therapist in NYC, I understand the importance of cultural diversity and intersecting identities. Those who gravitate towards working with me tend to set high standards for themselves, and are typically from culturally and professionally diverse backgrounds. Often, we do the needful of everyday life while constantly doubting ourselves. I help people overcome internal conflicts, self-sabotage, and unhealthy relationships with others in their lives. It might be tempting to put yourself on the back burner and attend to others, but you also deserve a safe space to process and be heard without fear of judgment.
I'm Lauren, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Trauma specialist dedicated to helping clients address the challenges of life with confidence and accordance with their values. In my approach to therapy, we attempt to answer some of the big questions that cause anxiety and depression - “Who am I?, What is my purpose in life? How do I move forward?”. I often work with clients who experience rumination, hypervigilance, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, and fear, interpersonal conflict, family/relationship concerns, pregnancy and postpartum depression, sexual dysfunction, and work stressors.
I'm Lauren, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Trauma specialist dedicated to helping clients address the challenges of life with confidence and accordance with their values. In my approach to therapy, we attempt to answer some of the big questions that cause anxiety and depression - “Who am I?, What is my purpose in life? How do I move forward?”. I often work with clients who experience rumination, hypervigilance, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, and fear, interpersonal conflict, family/relationship concerns, pregnancy and postpartum depression, sexual dysfunction, and work stressors.
Carolyn Kirkwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kings Park, NY 11754 (Online Only)
I have been working with people for over ten years in different variations of counseling including trauma, substance abuse, mental health, eating disorders, and grief and loss to name a few. I also have extensive experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. and using the Trauma Informed Care approach. I truly enjoy working with diverse populations of people including persons of color as this is my strength.
I have been working with people for over ten years in different variations of counseling including trauma, substance abuse, mental health, eating disorders, and grief and loss to name a few. I also have extensive experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. and using the Trauma Informed Care approach. I truly enjoy working with diverse populations of people including persons of color as this is my strength.
There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit, whether it is individual, child, co-joint, marital or family therapy. I have advanced training in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and interpersonal treatment modalities. My hope is to create a safeplace so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and downs of this journey we call life.
There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit, whether it is individual, child, co-joint, marital or family therapy. I have advanced training in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and interpersonal treatment modalities. My hope is to create a safeplace so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and downs of this journey we call life.
I’m Lesley Lopez (She/Her) - a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as multicultural issues, trauma history, relationship issues, undergraduate and graduate school issues and career counseling. Working for 5 years at BU,I have helped students address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-care, academic and athletic performance, ADHD, issues with identity and more. I have also worked to support transgender students with both their identity journey and gender-affirmation steps.
I’m Lesley Lopez (She/Her) - a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as multicultural issues, trauma history, relationship issues, undergraduate and graduate school issues and career counseling. Working for 5 years at BU,I have helped students address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-care, academic and athletic performance, ADHD, issues with identity and more. I have also worked to support transgender students with both their identity journey and gender-affirmation steps.
Are you in a season where you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply behind in life? Have you been comparing yourself to others? Do you feel uncertain about your next steps, or struggling with knowing your own purpose and potential? Or maybe past traumas are weighing you down, making it hard to move forward. I’m driven by a desire to understand and connect with others on a profound level. I’m here to guide and support you on your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we can create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling for you.
Are you in a season where you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply behind in life? Have you been comparing yourself to others? Do you feel uncertain about your next steps, or struggling with knowing your own purpose and potential? Or maybe past traumas are weighing you down, making it hard to move forward. I’m driven by a desire to understand and connect with others on a profound level. I’m here to guide and support you on your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we can create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling for you.
Do you struggle with anxiety/depressive-like symptoms? Do you have changes within your workplace or relationships? You may have goals to improve communication within the workplace and social/ family relationships, develop coping skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, and reframe thinking and response effectively within interpersonal settings. Achieving these goals would benefit you by improving self-esteem and attachment issues and obtaining a better quality of life.
Do you struggle with anxiety/depressive-like symptoms? Do you have changes within your workplace or relationships? You may have goals to improve communication within the workplace and social/ family relationships, develop coping skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, and reframe thinking and response effectively within interpersonal settings. Achieving these goals would benefit you by improving self-esteem and attachment issues and obtaining a better quality of life.
I'm a therapist, a licensed psychologist, accepting new patients in my new Huntington, Long Island, New York office. this is my 33rd year in practice, and I love the work as much as ever. Psychotherapy can serve many purposes. It is perhaps the only venue where we can speak about pretty much anything... not just deep dark problems, "issues", unpleasant events, mental disorders or illnesses, but potentials, dreams, a life in which you have more choices available to you, and more ways of pursuing them alone and in relationship with others. Psychotherapy done well is a powerful sort of education, the kind we don't receive in scho
I'm a therapist, a licensed psychologist, accepting new patients in my new Huntington, Long Island, New York office. this is my 33rd year in practice, and I love the work as much as ever. Psychotherapy can serve many purposes. It is perhaps the only venue where we can speak about pretty much anything... not just deep dark problems, "issues", unpleasant events, mental disorders or illnesses, but potentials, dreams, a life in which you have more choices available to you, and more ways of pursuing them alone and in relationship with others. Psychotherapy done well is a powerful sort of education, the kind we don't receive in scho
Marissa Ahern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743 (Online Only)
It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if you have experienced loss, survived trauma or learned that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Despite being “put together” on the outside, you find yourself spending so much energy trying to stay that way that you are burning out. You want to feel better but you are getting so overwhelmed that you shut down before you even know where to start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to practice actionable steps to access joy and security in the present and reconnect with hope for the future.
It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if you have experienced loss, survived trauma or learned that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Despite being “put together” on the outside, you find yourself spending so much energy trying to stay that way that you are burning out. You want to feel better but you are getting so overwhelmed that you shut down before you even know where to start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to practice actionable steps to access joy and security in the present and reconnect with hope for the future.
Anjali Papaiacovou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746 (Online Only)
Therapy is the first step in investing in yourself. I am a NYS licensed clinical social worker. My mission is to provide guidance and support to you without judgement in a safe, therapeutic environment so that you can focus your sessions on creating the positive life and perspective that you seek. Starting at the first session, I will work with you on creating a treatment plan as step one in order to gain a healthy perspective on your priorities.
Therapy is the first step in investing in yourself. I am a NYS licensed clinical social worker. My mission is to provide guidance and support to you without judgement in a safe, therapeutic environment so that you can focus your sessions on creating the positive life and perspective that you seek. Starting at the first session, I will work with you on creating a treatment plan as step one in order to gain a healthy perspective on your priorities.
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