In Person Therapists in East Hampton, NY

I believe that everyone has the ability to lead a satisfying and productive life, and that it's never too late to start. We all also have the capacity to get "stuck" in unproductive situations or relationships. The key ingredients for a successful outcome in therapy are the individual's, couple's, or family's readiness for change, and the safe, supportive, collaborative relationship we develop. My deepest interest lies in helping clients recognize their own needs, goals, strengths, under-utilized talents, and decision-making capacity. With the clarity they obtain, I can help them take some necessary steps to improve their lives.

Wellness and reaching your full potential is within your reach. My aim is to assist you. My dedication to this belief has been evident in my years of practice, assisting with discovering one's truth, identify patterns of self defeating behavior, and progressing toward making positive changes in life. My practice is dedicated to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of multiple addictions which impact the lives and relationships of individuals, couples, and families. Utilizing evidence based treatment, in a safe, confidential, and respectful environment, I provide a compassionate, realistic, and positive process for recovery.

I have been a psychotherapist for almost 40 years. I love my work. I dedicate myself to my practice which means I am spiritually orientated. I learn as much from you as a human being as you do from me. The difference being... that you do not have to take care of me! I am a seasoned therapist. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression. I work with couples who are struggling with intimacy. I am experienced in teaching mindfulness as a spiritual tool. I treat grief....the loss of a partner, a child or a beloved pet. I am comfortable with tough problems...but i believe laughter an humor play a crucial role in therapy.

As men, many of us have been taught to hold in our feelings… often leading to pent-up anger… too much drinking… acts of rage. We have been taught that talking about feelings is a sign of weakness. In his book, MEN’s LIVES, about the history of fishermen on Long Island’s East End, Peter Matthiessen quotes a young man in 1929, “ … no one could have a happier moment … than to be asked to be one of the boat crew by a captain you had always admired …the honor soon became a reality… the achin, achin of every muscle….. I must endure without a word.”

I believe the key to a successful therapeutic experience is the relationship between the therapist and the client. With this in mind, I understand the importance of showing non-judgemental compassion and respect for every person who asks for my help. My work with individuals is focused on finding change and building a foundation on which they can confidently manage life’s challenges and live a healthier life. My work with couples and families helps them find strategies to diffuse conflict and learn to communicate more effectively.

Therapy is education. Are you looking for more balance in your life? Are you unsettled about your place in the changing world?? Almost everyone is. If you want a safe space to talk about and learn from what you’re grappling with, you have found it at Hampton Ed-Space I have been a psychotherapist and a teacher for 35+ years. I believe that learning is ongoing and livelong. My work as a therapist and as a teacher is grounded in the belief that therapy, like school, is only meaningful and transformational when the setting is right for you. Education should not be about shame … nor should therapy.

As a Psychotherapist in East Hampton, NY, I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with relationship difficulties, divorce, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and a wide range of other concerns. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and to lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults age 20 and older, and specializing in treating people over age 65. I trained at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) in New York City, and worked there for 9 years before relocating my practice to East Hampton.

We all experience bumps in the road during life, such as traumas, divorce, family issues, or loss of loved ones. Receiving support and understanding from an outside perspective can give you clarity of how these events shape us and our relationships. I firmly believe that having a collaborative partnership with an empathetic counselor is crucial in this process - one who truly sees and values you. Together, we can map out a better picture of how your life events affected paths made along the way and use these insights to improve your relationships and develop your goals into realities.

For over 35 years I've been serving the community of the East End of Long Island as a therapist, lecturer and consultant in schools and private practice. I utilize varying modalities such as EMDR, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques and traditional talk therapy.

I work with adolescents, adults and couples. To explore unsatisfying relationships and issues of personal identity, I draw on concepts from dynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral psychology. I see psychotherapy as a collaboration, a co-creation between therapist and patient.

I offer psychotherapy and addiction counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I work with clients from a relational perspective to break old patterns of thinking and behavior that are often ingrained and have become habitual and unfulfilling. These faulty ways of thinking and behaving often result in non productive and sometimes destructive relationships, with ourselves and our partners, as well as the way we see ourselves in the world . I work with my clients to create a new narrative for themselves and to move forward in their lives with integrity and dignity.

If you are seeking therapy it means you are wise enough to know you can do something about your problems and brave enough to try. For each person therapy is a unique collaboration. While I use my training in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral treatment, and family therapy as guidance, success depends on paying careful attention to a client's personal history, life situation, and current goals. While the past shapes us and is always with us, your "here and now" issues are the focus, as we emphasize and reinforce your strengths while also addressing problems.

Life can be challenging, and sometimes we just need help. You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with sadness or shame, managing tough relationship issues, or perhaps facing a major life transition or coping with loss. With the help of a compassionate and skilled therapist, you can address these and other concerns that may be negatively impacting your daily life and functioning. In our sessions together, we will work collaboratively to develop practical strategies for getting unstuck, with the end goal of making room for growth and creating positive and lasting changes in your life.

Are you currently navigating challenges in your life, relationships, or career? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you and your partner in distress or want to improve your relationship? With over two decades of dedicated experience with both individuals and couples, I offer a safe space for meaningful dialogue and exploration that can lead to long-lasting change.

I have been in the helping profession for the majority of my adult life. Through the years, I have learned that we all face challenges from time to time that can confuse and overwhelm the best of us. Sometimes it just takes a different voice, a different perspective and the understanding of another to help clear the path to self fulfillment.

In therapy, we will dedicate space and time to address what needs to be explored more fully in your life, so that meaningful connections can be made to begin the process of healing. Often times life transitions may leave one wondering how to move forward or cope with difficult emotions that emerge from loss, illness, divorce, or other significant changes that alter the patterns of your life. Each session is a learning experience focused on you to better understand yourself and make changes. We can explore ways to cope with any anxiety, sadness, or stress that are challenging for you.

My therapeutic approach focuses on my belief that when it comes to an individual’s life, they are the expert. As a therapist, it is my job to be expert on theory and techniques, to assist client's in realizing their own capabilities of deciding where they want to go, and I encourage the strengths within themselves to pursue wherever that is and to identity what that will take to get there. First, however, I must address the level of resistance a client shows.My treatment heavily looks at aspects of internalization, pulls from psychoanalytic theories of neurosis, specifically signal anxiety, and focuses on realizing personal agency.

My goal is to help people feel and function better in love, work, play and inner peace. Life is often challenging and stressful. Sometimes we feel lost. Most of us engage in self-defeating beliefs, patterns and behaviors which leads to unhappiness and life dissatisfaction. The goal of therapy is to change these negative ways of feeling and being. When I have asked clients what has been most helpful in therapy, the most common response is " You helped me see things from a new perspective, which ultimately led to positive changes in how I think, feel, behave and relate to others".