Divorce Therapists in Fresh Meadows, NY

Having been a practicing psychologist for 23 years, my style is cognitive behavior therapy. This involves changing the irrational beliefs behind stress, anxiety and depression. Specialties include women's issues, teens, children with behavioral problems, divorce, and drug and alcohol related issues. Office hours weekdays 1 to 9. Weekend appointments available.

Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice and our therapists are passionate about helping to foster the healing process of those in need. Wana Ulysse, is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New York. She graduated from Adelphi University, and has over 15 years of experience working with children and families. Her specialties include working with adolescents, family counseling, anxiety, depression, PTSD, life changes (divorce, break ups, etc..), career changes and chronic illness. Wana is bilingual in Haitian Creole. She will always provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to express yourself.

I specialize in helping individuals feel better and get the life they want by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). This approach is a practical, solution-focused therapy that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. It helps identify and change negative thinking patterns contributing to emotional distress or difficulties. By teaching specific skills and techniques, CBT empowers individuals to manage challenges more effectively. It aims to break overwhelming problems into smaller parts, fostering a better understanding of oneself and developing strategies to cope better with life's ups and downs.

With the right tools and a supportive environment, you can clearly define and achieve your goals. This is the approach I take in our therapeutic relationship: helping you identify and build upon your areas of strength to create meaningful and lasting changes in your life. I approach therapy as a collaborative, empowering process. Through our work, we will address your needs and goals and find techniques to help relieve your symptoms as quickly and effectively as possible.

My name is Andrew Diakiwski. I was born and raised in Queens. I received my post graduate degree from Columbia University. I have been working in the mental health field for the past fourteen plus years. My skills allow me to work with a variety of populations including adolescents, adults, and seniors. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. Additionally I can provide psychological testing and or psychiatric assessments. I believe that therapy is an art form and toward that end I have been trained in such diverse theoretical models as Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

If you are feeling uncomfortable in an aspect of your life, I deliver psychological services for individuals affected by depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness and other conditions.

Life transitions can be difficult on many levels. The issues that emerge in life that bring on the struggle of depression and anxiety. The loss of a loved one, the loss of employment can produce undue stress in life. Making coping appropriately difficult. These stressors often present itself as a block. Now causing you to feel blocked or stuck. With over 15 years experience,we can can identify what is is important and meaningful to you. Then we can proceed towards change.

I aim to provide an inclusive, affirming, and empowering space for therapy, emphasizing interactive, collaborative, and client-centered sessions. With a foundation in cognitive-behavioral and humanistic theories, I tailor my approach to your unique needs and goals. My expertise lies in working with adults from diverse backgrounds facing anxiety, navigating major life transitions, workplace or academic stress or family/relationship issues. I'm particularly passionate about supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals.

I help couples to became more aware of each other, and what each needs from the other. I help the couple to focus in better on what each other is feeling and saying, and to put aside one's own thoughts. This results in better understanding, greater closeness, less anger, and less selfishness. I help individuals gain confidence and pursue and attain their life's goals.

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!

Are you worried about your child's behavior or emotional well-being? Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with events or people in your life? Do you feel unsure of how to improve or change things with your partner, child or job? I have over fifteen years of experience helping adults, children and families manage life's challenges. I believe that all people, regardless of age, sometimes need help and extra support. I believe change is possible and powerful and that it has a significant impact on you and those in your life.

Dr. Sara Mandelbaum, a recognized expert in the treatment of marital, personal & family problems, is an astute listener. Talented & effective in communicating meaningful thoughts in helpful language, she is welcoming & enlightening in her sessions. Working effectively with individuals, couples & children, her rich multi-cultural background lends depth & texture to her interactions. Her specialties include creating empathic bonds with pre-adolescents & adolescents, enabling them to mature & grow holistically. Some of Dr.Mandelbaum's other specialties involve emotional intimacy, conflict resolution, recombined families, & addictive behavior. An experienced, licensed psychologist, her training has been approved by the American Psychological Association.

You have an incredible amount of stress in your daily life. You are starting to become aware of the emotional, financial, or physical toll it is taking on you. You spend a lot of time worrying, feeling guilty, or feeling helpless. You feel you get "stuck" when trying to accomplish your goals. I would like to help you learn more effective ways to cope with these feelings so that you feel more effective and more relaxed.

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Hello. My Name is Kahli. I am a qualified mental health professional. I provide therapy to adults and children. I specialize in helping women to get through challenging life transitions. Using an eclectic mix of evidence-based treatments, common sense and humor, I provide individual therapy, pre-marital and marital counseling.

You're dissatisfied with yourself and your life. You may be coping with a recent trauma or something from your past. Perhaps you're frustrated with your lack of career advancement or difficulties finding a meaningful relationship. It seems like you're behind the curve and maybe you'll never catch up with your peers. Yet, there is hope. You can achieve real change by solidifying your innate strengths and exploring the roots of whatever is causing you pain. In therapy, we will have a safe space to look at what's on your mind. There may be challenges as we rebuild your patterns to align better with your goals.

My main goal for my clients is to assist them in navigating their difficult emotions and helping them process their feelings. I offer an empathetic atmosphere and safe place to share feelings and traumas experienced. Each person has a story to tell and sometimes he/she is not validated by those closest to them, and this can further the trauma of the individual. Together, we explore and process traumas from the person's life to help him/her live a more fulfilling life. Progress and moments of joy are also celebrated in which empowers the client to become his/her best self.

My name is Andrew Ferdinandi. I'm a New York State Licensed Mental Health clinician and tenured professor. I have been in practice for 35 years, working with individuals from every possible background. My desire is to help individuals and couples who come to me in distress to work towards rebalancing themselves and moving towards a feeling of “wellness” in the areas of their lives that they find challenging. My goal is to help you remove barriers that block your ability to reach your full potential and help to define a plan that will result in clearer thinking, increased productively, and a life grounded in emotional stability.