Spirituality Therapists in Forest Hills, NY

As an individual, you may be experiencing a range of symptoms in body and mind that affect your ability to function optimally, to rise, and become your fullest you. In individual therapy, you’ll discover that these symptoms conceal aspects of yourself that yearn to be seen and known by the rest of you. In accessing these buried parts of self, you’ll find that your symptoms become openings through which powerful transformations occur. As a couple, you may find yourselves trapped in repetitive, painful interactions. In couples therapy, you'll begin to transform these interactions into a safe dialogue where all feel seen and known.

Your life is important. You've taken a powerful step by deciding to start or return to therapy. Though it can be quite tedious or scary, finding a therapist who aligns with your values and needs is possible. I am committed to your safety and wellbeing and I believe in your capacity for reflection, growth, change and healing. Our work will be collaborative, intentional, and affirming to help you feel more present and powerful in your life.

Life is tough these days and we all need help, particularly with this new pandemic threat and the consequent anxiety and depression it has caused. My therapeutic practice is based on Buddhist compassion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with alcohol and drug addiction as well as trauma and PTSD clients. I provide a traditional psychological perspective as well as a discovery of your life’s inner meaning, your strengths, your dreams, your creativity, your spirituality, and the socio-cultural context that surrounds you. I am able to create a nourishing, supportive environment that contributes to your healing and transformation.

My role is to hold space and provide compassionate, open-minded support for clients as they work through life’s challenges and dive into the process of discovering who they are on a deeper level. As an art therapist, I also offer experience in the use of art making as a non-verbal, creative means of expressing emotions, building inner resources, and developing personal agency. Sometimes it can be difficult to describe our internal world with words alone, but the combination of art and traditional talk therapy can make for a powerful mode of healing. If you are looking to create a new narrative, I would love to collaborate with you.

Spiritual Intuitive. You are stuck. Want to get out of your situation? Crave release of old patterns, feelings, beliefs? Desire to achieve, but can't quite reach what you should be yours, but isn't? To find the answers, explore your own subconscious. You may be holding onto old stuff from your earlier years, or picked up a belief from family, culture, peers, etc. that hinders you in your life today. You desire to be free, to have the burden lifted, to find success. Anger, fear, sadness or lack of Joy bog you down? By going within, you can find all the old issues, and through Intuitive guidance and energy work, Release It All.

Please note that my practice is for adults in New York State only. I'm a Japanese-born Jungian Analyst. While I mainly do Jungian analysis through dream interpretation and active imagination, I also use other modalities (e.g., Existential psychotherapy and mindfulness-based therapy). My focus is not so much on psychopathology or diagnosis per se, but more on the meanings that your unconsciousness is trying to convey through these problems. My view is that various life challenges often appear as stepping stones for further inner development and self-actualization.

Treatment is accomplished through a healthy, caring, and positive therapeutic environment. In my office I provide an inviting, relaxing, safe space to create a comforting experience. Together we will focus on goals, treatment measured in a timely manner. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Adjustment Issues. I have experience working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anger Management, Socialization Skills, Domestic Violence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Relationship Conflicts. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY - ONLY - (NO COUPLES). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, and Psychotherapist.

Drs. Joel Stukalin & Sara Mandelbaum caringly provide exceptional COUPLES COUNSELING & INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY for your emotional health & vitality. With 70 years of combined psychological experience, helping thousands of grateful clients, Drs. Stukalin & Mandelbaum specialize in Short-Term Marriage, Pre-Marriage & Couples Counseling; Short-term & Insight-oriented Psychotherapy; Psychological Consultation; & Life Coaching for Success. Our services can profoundly enhance the quality of individuals, couples & families. Also available are consultations for children & adolescents who are manifesting anxiety, depression, frustration, relational & school conflicts. Please call 718-544-6400 for Dr. Stukalin & 718-544-9198 for Dr. Mandelbaum or visit us @ www.coupleguidance.com or www.boardcertifiedpsychologist.com

My clients are typically adults from all cultural and religious backgrounds. They come to me with a variety of experiences that need attention; depression, anxiety, panic disorder, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, attention deficit disorder, vocational issues, difficulty finding meaning or purpose, trauma, women's health, men's health, LGTBQ+, body and self-image, cultural intersectionality issues, and social justice issues to name a few. Most often however, my clients thrive when they feel seen, heard, and validated within their experience. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure good pacing, trust, and comfort.

My Name is Cassandra Rankine, I am a Clinical Social Worker that has been working with multiple populations for almost ten years, diagnosing and treating. I utilizing various modalities such as CBT, DBT, Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Therapy just to name a few. Very knowledgeable in working with the mentally ill, long or short-term therapy. I focus on the client's strengths, and cultural sensitivity. Worked with clients who are court and ACS-mandated My knowledge of multiple issues that people face on a daily basis or past trauma allows me to understand and develop a unique approach that best works with clients who seek help.

I work warmly and compassionately with individuals and couples, listening attentively and responding to your specific needs. Emotional safety and respect are key in my work as I help clients find relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, transitions and difficult life circumstances. As a trained Imago couples therapist I bring my knowledge and understanding of relationships to my work with both individuals and couples. I specialize in working with gay and lesbian clients.

If you are looking for support and guidance through life experiences and challenges, I am here to provide support. I aim to provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable enough to go through this healing journey. I want you to trust me enough to be able to communicate the things that you are feeling, thinking, and things you want to change. My primary goal is to work with you to create the changes that best fit you, and make any changes along the way.

Are you a young adult looking to reduce anxiety? Of color? Struggling with goals? family college? financial stress? Pregnancy/Postpartum ? increase self-esteem? gain coping skills? Etc.. Then I am the therapist for you! My goal is to help people grow, heal, obtain their goals and have overall positive experience within a safe space. We can make art or just talk in therapy or focus on life coaching.

Being the narrator of your own story is one of the most liberating and empowering experiences in life. Using a holistic approach, I help individuals take back control of their lives, allowing them to live a more purposeful and deliberate existence. While working with my clients, I focus on their strengths allowing them to embrace life beyond their diagnoses.

I have a warm, relational style. Although together we will explore influences from the past, we will address your concerns and find solutions to real life problems that you are experiencing now. Research indicates that healing in therapy is connected to the relationship with client/ therapist. I create a safe and warm environment so you will be able to freely explore your thoughts and feelings. An exploration of what aspects of self and life that can be changed and ones that we can develop acceptance with if we cannot change them. I love my work and enjoy supporting others. My practice is rooted in diversity and inclusion

For me, mental wellness is extremely important. I believe that everyone deserves support in achieving and maintaining one's overall health goals. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is compassionate, flexible and supportive as I enjoy working collaboratively with clients' on their self-discovery and healing journeys. I understand that recovery and peace of mind is attainable through work, reaching out for help, utilizing natural resources, and connecting with a higher power. The journey through life is not easy for some, but living a life of purpose is achievable for those who seek it.

Our practice style to health and wellness is holistic, providing client education on lifestyle changes, emphasizing the interdependence between mind, body, and spirit for optimal well-being. Our therapist strive to provide quality treatment customized to each client's individuals needs. They employ a variety of therapeutic techniques which includes a humanistic approach, energy psychology techniques, mindfulness, CBT, EFT, and Reiki. Experienced with highly empathic /sensitive people (HSP) and kink allied individuals; with concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions and relationship issues.

In my psychotherapy practice, I specialize in eliminating the underlying causes of emotional difficulties and stressful problems. I work with conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, posttraumatic stress, sexual and physical abuse, grief, life purpose and a variety of relationship issues including codependency. Having been trained in powerful and effective techniques such as EMDR (as a gentle tapping technique) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), meditation and hypnosis, the removal of painful, limiting beliefs and behaviors are successfully achieved during the process with my clients.

I am a Christian Counselor. I believe that psychotherapy is more effective when Christ is central to the process. Since God created the child, adolescent and his/her parents, He is the one with the wisdom to bring healing and restoration to the family. Though I have specialized with children and adolescents many adults have requested to see me and now my practice is expanding to include adults. Christian Counseling unites Biblical values with the power of the Holy Spirit, together with the knowledge base of psychology and social work to bring emotional and mental health healing to people.