Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Floral Park, NY

If you are experiencing distress that is affecting your life in ways that interfere with your ability to experience happiness and a sense of calm, I urge you to seek treatment. I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in the mental health field for over forty years providing treatment for people with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCD) and those who suffer from anxiety, depression as well as teaching parent effectiveness training. My approach is empathic and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic strategies to effect positive change and results.

I am a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in treating individuals and couples as well as families incorporating recognized clinical modalities based on client's needs assessment to address client's identified issues and goals. Additionally, I have over 20 years of college career counseling experience. I am a certified yoga instructor and will offer clients yoga postures and guided meditation that support treatment goals. I am experienced and comfortable working with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

As the owner and psychologist at Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Wellness Center, I am proud of the high quality care that is provided in a supportive, inclusive, and warm environment. We know that choosing a doctor and starting therapy can be a challenging process. Engaging in therapy can be a wonderful, life changing experience that can change the way you look at the world and the way you look at yourself. We work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better their lives. Feel free to call for a free consultation.

Therapy is a relationship where you are the driver and I am your navigator. I am here to help you meet your goals. I am an ally and closely work with the LGBTQ-IA community. I strive to create an affirming and safe environment for discussing concerns without judgment. My supportive and solution-based approaches are most effective in seeing positive changes take place. I include family members in treatment whenever appropriate to help build strength and supports. I have years of experience with adolescents and families. I also enjoy and work a great deal with educators/teachers and see many in my practice!

Sometimes life throws curves that seem to be insurmountable. Talking with a therapist can help you pay attention to and resolve the conflict that has gotten in the way of you having a more fulfilling life. Problems at work or school, inability to get a good night's rest, overeating are among the issues that you can't see as having you stuck. Depression or anxiety are real issues that must be worked through to get you back on track. Separation and loss are areas that can cause trauma. Trauma can be leaving home to go to college, the loss of a relationship, grief of loosing someone to death. Talking can get you through.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. The company tagline at Path2Growth (P2G) Counseling is "we grow together." P2G is trauma-focused and healing-centered. P2G serves children (preschool age up), teens, adults and families. All therapy, testing, and consultation services are provided using a trauma-focused lens to offer another perspective into the challenges or difficulties the patient is facing. Treatment plans are created using a culturally-sensitive approach which incorporates the patients' cultures and spiritual beliefs.

Jennifer is a born-and-raised New Yorker with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Mental health has always been a passion of hers. She strives to help those seeking assistance using Integrative Methods and strongly believes a client should be a part of developing their unique treatment plan.

“If you never quit, you never fail” -Robert F Kennedy ​

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or constant worry? Are you struggling to make important life decisions? Do you want to build resilience and improve your coping skills? You have the potential to make strides toward positive change, and receiving support along that journey can go a long way in reaching your goals.

Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you are having difficulty cultivating happy and healthy relationships, or maybe you are just looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I assist clients in exploring the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that may be causing distress in their lives. I have a special interest in anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues.

Do you worry about feeling uncomfortable or out of place when looking for a therapist? Do you feel that you are not well-represented in therapeutic communities? Are you concerned that your mental state could worsen before it improves? It's natural to feel apprehensive about seeking therapy but remember that taking the first step is often the hardest part.

Embarking on a journey toward mental well-being requires a nuanced and personalized approach, and I am here to guide you through it. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and addiction, I bring a wealth of experience to our therapeutic relationship. Recognizing the challenge of accepting mental health struggles, I offer unwavering support and understanding. In our sessions, I integrate Motivational Interviewing and a blended approach, combining evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.

Asking for help can be difficult but crucial in order to make necessary and beneficial changes in life. Therapy can be instrumental in helping overcome depression, relationship conflicts, anxiety, parenting concerns, and family problems. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of presenting problems. I believe that every person is unique; therefore no one approach is right for everyone. I integrate a number of therapeutic techniques and perspectives in a safe and comfortable office environment to address important issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. The breadth of my training and experience is in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults managing adjustments with symptoms related to anxiety, depression or trauma. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavorial and relational approaches in order to provide tailored interventions for you and your family members. Specialty areas include treatment of Teens, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Family trauma, and interpersonal conflicts.

- Couples' Counseling - Are you tired of having the same arguments with your spouse or your partner? Do you feel more like roommates than lovers? What if working on your challenges can bring you closer together? No matter how difficult things are, there could be a way back to love and mutual respect! Most couples get into trouble because they never learned the skills necessary for making the relationship successful. If you are looking at this page, chances are that it's time for you to take action. At SJT you will experience a significant positive change in your relationship in a short period of time.

As a solution-focused psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and 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 the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

My primary goals as a clinical psychologist are to help you:(1) live your life more fully, (2) feel more comfortable with and better about yourself, and (3) cope more productively with any stressors that you are facing. With this in mind, my therapeutic focus will be to provide you with the personal support that you need to make the changes that you want, and teach you specific techniques that you can use. We will do this in as time and cost efficient a manner as possible. Together, we will construct a new roadmap for you to use.

I view therapy as a collaborative effort. We will work as a team to make positive changes, build skills, improve self-awareness, and improve your overall quality of life. During our first few sessions we will focus on building trust, your story, and identifying a treatment goal. Based on that goal we will establish a plan for treatment that is tailored to your specific needs. I enjoy using therapy modalities that are evidence-based to get results. Creating structure through goal setting and consistency is important to the therapy process. However, I still aim to provide a relaxed approach that meets you where you're at.

I specialize in healing relationships with self and others. Whether these relationships are unfulfilling, challenging, unhealthy or just plain confusing, I am here to help! If you've lost yourself, given up on your dreams, have anxious thoughts, are feeling overwhelmed, or if you can't decide whether to stay in a relationship or leave, I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life stressors with a greater sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment.