Veterans Therapists in Forest Hills, NY

Dr. Joseph Santiago, LMHC, PsyD-MFT has over 20 years of clinical experience. He has assisted countless clients with a diversity of issues and concerns on their road to recovery, including anger, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, men's issues and spirituality. I strongly believe that the most important characteristics a therapist can possess are being emotionally and spiritually available and present, being willing to bear witness to the pain of the client, having the tools to "assist" the client on their journey, and understanding that everyone's road to recovery can look different.

I am an institute trained psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience; I also have a Doctorate in Social Work and have been in a leadership position at a major psychiatric hospital in the New York area. I tailor methods and modalities of practice to the needs of my clients. I have had significant experience and training in working with individuals who are in crisis or have experienced traumatic events.

Thank you for coming to my profile! I’m a holistic psychotherapist, communication specialist and women’s empowerment coach. I’ve had many years of experience and have been very successful at helping people feel better, communicate effectively, heal their relationships AND create richer, more satisfying lives! The work I do runs the gamut from therapeutic inner child work to heal early trauma to cognitive behavioral therapy to help alleviate fear and anxiety to empowerment coaching that elevates the individual’s emotional resilience, mental acuity and commitment to profound personal growth and transformation!

Hi! My name is Mary Denning and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping my clients live happier, healthier lives. As your therapist, my goal is to help you achieve yours. I’ll act as a sounding board for you to freely express your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In the meantime, I’ll be doing my best to fully understand you, and in turn help you understand yourself. We’ll work together to set achievable goals, and I’ll help equip you with the right tools as we move through the therapeutic process. I truly enjoy working with each one of my clients to help them bring transformational change to their lives.

Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.

Welcome to Supportive Mental Health Counseling! Whether you're seeking assistance with managing stress, overcoming anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, or enhancing personal relationships, I am here to help. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My approach is grounded in evidence based treatment, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of care. Through personalized therapy sessions, we will work together to identify goals, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience.

You are suffering from the pain of grief. Intrusive thoughts about the loss you’ve endured come and go like waves. No one has been through the same thing you have, so no one can relate, and it’s made you feel isolated. It's scary and feels hopeless. Normally, you’re a very driven person, but since your loss, you feel paralyzed. Sometimes, you think of calling or texting them, but then remember you can't. The cycle of wanting to see or talk to them again, knowing you can’t, and having no one to relate to has also brought depression and anger.

My experience includes 25 years of working in the field of social service and over 10 years working as a therapist. I have worked with people of many different backgrounds, identities, ages, and experiences and I highly value time with those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+. I provide therapy through a lens of antiracism, intersectionality, and feminism.

While change is difficult, it is never too late! My clients have ranged in age through 97. I see both individuals and families dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues. I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. To that end, I try to tailor my methods to the individual needs of the client - utilizing psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy modes. As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.

I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been my passion to help those in need . I graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and am also a Certified Life Coach. I also am the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City serving those who live with mental illness, the homeless, HIV/AIDS, and Developmental Disabilities. In my private practice I have helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem.

Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of direction, it can be hard to know what to do. I approach psychotherapy from a place of empathy, non-judgment and I tailor my treatment approach to each unique individual I work with. With compassion and honesty, I aim to help you work through issues and identify your inner strengths to be a more happier and healthier version of you. My specialization as a therapist, researcher and educator has been in loss and complicated grief, as well as with those who are experiencing serious illness.

My primary goal as a clinical psychologist is to help patients develop more fulfilling, meaningful and rewarding relationships through evidence-based treatment. My approach to healing integrates principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT). I work collaboratively with individuals to create a safe space and a therapeutic alliance where clients identify aspects of life that are causing difficulties and symptoms. CBT and IPT enable clients to uncover and to change unhelpful patterns of social behavior, distortions of thought, and to improve present day coping skills and management of emotions.

When you or someone you love is suffering, it can feel hopeless. Sadness, anxiety, and anger are our body’s signal that there is a problem that we need to deal with. Your problems may seem so overwhelming that you feel helpless. I believe in a better future for you, and can give you the tools and insight to help get you through this difficult time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Is your child experiencing emotional or behavioral problems? Do you wonder if your child's mood swings or difficulty focusing are more extreme than other children?

I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.

Do you feel trapped in cycles of anxiety and racing thoughts or burnt out from the stress of high expectations? Are you ready to try something different from talk therapy? At Mindful Psychological Services PLLC, we work with clients to guide them in reclaiming their lives back from tough emotions by reconnecting to their values. Together, we will figure out which approach works best for you. Whether that be ERP for OCD, ACT for anxiety, or understanding how past traumas influence your life. Our integrative approach emphasizes a combination of modern evidence-based treatments and insight to make real, meaningful change.

As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.