Female Therapists in East Meadow, NY

Is pain from your past and worry about your future hurting your present? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in treating adults with a history of trauma, I am dedicated to helping you achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and others in order to heal from past experiences and live the life that is reflective of who you truly are! Feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation and insecurity can impair your functioning and inhibit traumatic healing. During our sessions, I will work with you to relieve these symptoms and promote true, lasting healing!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to individuals 18+. My greatest strengths lie in treating Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and interpersonal stressors.

I have been in practice for the past thirty years. I continue my education on an ongoing basis. My passion is to work through marital difficulties and individual issues.As of April 1, 2017, I will also include Divorce mediation to my practice.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide my clients with a warm and compassionate environment free from the fear of judgment and criticism. I understand that each person is unique and are all learning how to work through our own life’s challenges. I stress the importance of addressing each individual's specific needs in order to truly feel heard, validated, and in control of their own therapeutic journey. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques, I help my clients gain insight into their daily stressors and work with them to challenge maladaptive thoughts.

Do you feel that you need guidance and support to face or overcome difficult times and situations? Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you towards greater self-awareness, self-empowerment, and a more fulfilling life. I am a bilingual clinical social worker with experience in working with adults and adolescents in schools, clinics and private practice. In my practice I use a psychodynamic approach to identify and understand the challenges you are facing. Together we will work on helping you gain insight and build the confidence to create meaningful change to achieve your goals.

IDEA is confusing. Know your children's rights to a Free and Appropriate Education. With 35 years experience, as a School Psychologist and Sp. Ed. Administrator, I empower parents. I help them negotiate the complex world of Special Education and guide them in their interpretation of their children's school district evaluations. I will attend CSE, CPSE, 504, Impartial Hearings, Superintends Meetings. & Teacher Conferences. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help my clients address their personal life challenges. I integrate complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to my clients needs.

We all want better relationships and struggle to understand each other. It is an honor to know and work with couples, families and people of all ages to build flexible thinking skills to help you find peace in the many transitions in life. You have abilities and confidence in yourself and we take the time to grow into that space where you want to be.

Together we will process what brings you to therapy and learn positive ways to manage stressors. We will explore past traumas and discover how to improve relationships and develop better methods to accomplish goals.

Sometimes the challenges are so great and the feelings are so overwhelming that it's hard to describe in full sentences. I have worked with so many people that start therapy unsure of what particular area they want to start working on first - the career, the relationship, the personal struggles, building self-confidence, the challenges of being a parent, working through racial adversities and so many more. I know they want to feel a sense of balance, contentment and control of their lives and I know the way to get there is to take that first step towards change.

Elizabeth’s counseling style is candid, reality-based, un-prejudiced, collaborative, in-depth, and inclusive. She is an active listener who strives to not only listen to her clients, but also acknowledges that they need to be heard, as there is a difference. She possesses a coaching approach and response in providing effective feedback, therapeutic tools, skills, and assignments; goal-directed to always provide a non-judgmental, open-minded perspective in a confidential and safe therapeutic space.

If you are viewing this therapist's profile it is very likely you are seeking support and counseling. This is a good thing. Depression, anxiety, and fear can stop you from living a fulfilling life. If you are aware that something is not right in your life, than continue reading to find out how to learn to help yourself. Reduce anxiety, decrease depression, and learn how to live life without letting fear stop you. You are already on your way to better mental health. When you feel good everything that life has to offer becomes more clear and attainable.

I am a Clinical Social worker with 20 years experience. I enjoy working with adults, couples and women on issues of mental health, substance use, co-dependency and trauma. We will work together to identify attachment patterns and past trauma, that may hold you back in the present. I utilize a strengths based approach to help you identify your strengths and goals and how you want to proceed.

Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you feel overwhelmed by relationship issues? kids? family? Has there been recent loss in your life? Do you experience depression, anxiety or mood swings. These are areas in which I am trained to work. I can work with couples, adults, young adults. You will find yourself in a safe, supportive, empathic environment when you are in my office.

I believe that there is no "one-size fits all approach" to therapy, just like anything else in life. Everyone is different and have different beliefs and interests. Therefore, I think that is how people can grow, change and adapt, with new experiences or with learning more about themselves and within relationships. I also bring my true self into sessions with clients, meaning that I am not afraid to say I made a mistake or talk out loud about things within the therapeutic relationship. After all, we are all human and are continuing to learn everyday.

We all encounter unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling frustrated, alone, and confused. During these difficult times we can experience anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. One of the biggest challenges can be finding someone that you can confide in, feel supported by, and recieve guidance and understanding. Collaboratively, our comprehensive team of therapists work with clients to create a safe and supportive environment, foster personal strength and growth, and assist in navigating challenges so clients can reach their full potential and live a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

We all desire happiness, fulfillment and peace - but how do we get there when we feel like we have so little control over our situations? Healthy individuals and relationships are the cornerstone of our well-being, however, at times we all feel like we have lost control or are overwhelmed by challenges and changes in our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I will help you recognize and change ineffective, repetitive or destructive patterns of thoughts, communication and behavior in a safe, supervised atmosphere. Together we will focus on strengths, healthy interactions, goals and solutions to achieve positive changes in your life and relationships.

Often when we are feeling anxious or overwhelmed we can become unsure of ourselves which launches us into an exhausting cycle. My mission is to help you take on your important life roles with reflection, empathy, and the bravery to take a new approach to the challenges you are experiencing. I provide therapy to adults who are experiencing anxiety, challenges in relationships and parenting, are exploring their identity, or are wanting to heal from their trauma history. I also provide therapy to children ages 0-11 who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioral challenges. All services can be provided in English or Spanish.

I attended Adelphi University for both my undergraduate and graduate studies. I earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi. Since graduation, I have worked as a clinial psychotherapist providing individual therapy to seniors, adults, adolescents and children. I specialize in treating clients, who suffer from anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and phobias. I have developed an eclectic therapeutic treatment approach. However, my individual approach gravitates towards cognitive behavior theory. My work with clients focuses on their realization that their various disorders stem from their erroneous beliefs about themselves.

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a demonstrated history of working with children, adolescents, and adults, in school and in community based settings. This experience has made me well equipped and skilled in addressing clients mental health concerns and challenges that arise from interpersonal relationships. I have been working in the field for over 10 years, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.