Gottman Method Therapists in Garden City, NY

Taking the first step is always the hardest. I'm here to help and so excited to work with you! I have experience working with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety and those who are navigating through the grieving process. I also have experience working in a hospital setting with individuals who have chronic and ongoing health issues. I practice couples therapy as well utilizing the Gottman Method; which focuses on improving communication.

Has your relationship lost that “spark” that it once had? Do you and your partner find yourselves in the same cycle of fighting over seemingly meaningless things? Do you find yourself constantly on edge over things your partner says or does? Does it feel like there isn’t any romance, intimacy, or sex anymore? Do you feel stuck and hopeless? It can feel like you’re with a different person or someone that you don’t even know anymore. The arguments seem to happen more frequently and feel more intense. This leads to resentment and anger, which only continues the argumentative cycle. Being in this place can feel hopeless and hurtful.

I work with clients to help identify, process and heal relational issues whether it be familial, romantic, professional, or platonic. I also work with clients suffering from and feeling held back by the scars of trauma, emotional wounds, and maladaptive behavior patterns. I help clients to acknowledge their pain and/or the role they play in their dissatisfaction, slowly process it, accept it, and implement new paths forward so they can take back control of their lives and enjoy closer relationships.

Lorelei has experience working with communication issues, infidelity, life transitions, unmet emotional needs, neurodivergence, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational conflict. She has experience working with interracial and Hispanic couples. Lorelei works to help couples strengthen their bond by providing guidance on how to have difficult conversations leading to increased closeness and understanding of each partner’s perspective. She provides accessible strategies meant to create safety for clients as they leave the therapeutic space.

I am here for YOU, with almost a decade of experience. I want you to feel at ease and comfortable with my approachable style. I have a results-driven record of being effective and efficient. Depending on your specific struggles and circumstances, I will design a personalized approach. Various types of psychotherapy will be customized specifically for you. These include: EMDR for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy based on Psychoanalytic Principles and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy related approaches, etc. Please visit: www.zocdoc.com/professional/samya-sammy-touma-lcsw-431236 for more details.

The goal of therapy is for you to no longer need it. This is attained with conscious behavioral changes. This improves your ability to both establish and maintain relationships. Working in sync encourages effectiveness and the ability to cope. Our work together will promote your decision-making process while boosting your potential. We will assess our success together by looking at different aspects of your life. For example: We will look for improvements in your mood and emotions

Have you ever experienced an event that completely changed your view of the world? Do you feel afraid, alone and unsure of where to turn? Are you experiencing intrusive thoughts, when you least expect it or even nightmares? Trauma has lasting physical and emotional effects that can leave you tired, jumpy, anxious, feeling ashamed, exposed, insecure and wondering who you can trust. Do you find yourself wondering why you haven't found the love you want in your relationships? Do you believe no matter what you say or do for your significant other, it's never the "right thing" or "good enough"?

Some people come to therapy to process trauma. Some people have stressful jobs, difficulties in school, or other life challenges and want to unlock coping skills. Some people are worried or sad or both and do not know why or how to feel better. As a licensed clinical social worker, I use my clinical experience and training to guide you in your self-exploration. I believe that people deserve to enjoy life and to suffer less. I can provide you with an objective professional perspective and I will listen, empower, and support you on your journey.

Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.

I provide relationship coaching to support, empower, and teach couples how to be happy together again. So many couples are simply missing the tools needed to create the healthy relationship they want. Partners need to know the "rules" of healthy communication, fighting constructively, and repairing the breaks that occur between them. When you understand why couples fight and how unresolved conflicts snowball into deep resentment and unhappiness, you're able to help reverse it. I believe teaching the underlying principles allows each partner to trust the process and invest in making changes.

Maybe recently your life hasn’t been going the way you envisioned. Maybe you are struggling with a new challenging situation in the face of a big change. Maybe a relatively small issue has become what your daily life is now centered on. Or, maybe you can’t put your finger on what is bothering you, but you haven’t been yourself lately. It can feel like “no one knows how this feels”, or “things could get worse”, but it can also feel like “I’ve already wasted so much time”. You are here and I want to be the first person to welcome you in taking the first step toward finding whatever it is you are looking for.

I am a licensed New York State psychotherapist treating individuals and couples in a range of mental health conditions. If you are seeking support or guidance through a challenging time or are simply interested in personal growth and development, I look forward to working with you.

You deserve to be better than fine! I am a Long Island psychologist, providing individual, group, and couples counseling, with offices in Garden City, Rockville Centre, and Roslyn Heights, NY. I believe in getting to know you as a person. I offer evidence based treatments, but I account for the personal factor, because you have your own unique needs. My goal is to create a warm environment, work with you on your challenges, and develop solutions that will help you reach your goals. I focus on what will make your life better, and provide support that helps you see results.

Working with adolescents and young adults has always been my passion. As a former school counselor, I use my knowledge of the school system in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide teens throughout their educational experience. With specializations in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQ, I work closely with each individual client to determine goals and create a realistic long-term plan.

I am a genuine, empathetic and passionate therapist. I work with all genders and races with acknowledgment to cultural competence and sensitivity. For adolescent clients I incorporate the parents/guardians to assure effective change. I believe that we all have the ability to change or improve in any situation. I utilize strength based approaches providing validation towards empowerment and positive change. My principle focus is "Changing the way you see things and the things you see will change". Counseling is a significant step towards self-actualization which can benefit a person with increase self-awareness, self-care and future endeavors.

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about what you’re thinking or feeling. You might believe that if you did talk about it, people may judge or reject you. It is my mission to make you feel heard and validated in the hopes that when you do feel more comfortable, you just might find those difficult thoughts and feelings easier to manage. My treatment approach is person-centered, to empower you to understand that your experience of yourself and the world around you matters. I also incorporate psychodynamic, to explore and understand how you came to be who you are today. We will collaborate to to help you live the life you want to live.

My dedication to this field comes from my interest in working with people and being inspired by their ability to change and persevere when motivated and engaged to do so. I am particularly experienced in helping couples who are struggling with communication and/or family issues. I also treat adults and older adolescents with life stressors and challenges, including anxiety, depression, social discomfort, parenting, goal stagnation, and personality issues. My early work in addiction makes me qualified to help clients assess their relationship with substances and develop a plan with them, and their families, to address it.

Are you seeking a path to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping couples and families navigate the complexities of their relationships. I also work with individuals who are looking for stronger connections within their families, friendships, and other important relationships.

Are you feeling stagnant but can't seem to get "unstuck"? Grappling with shame and guilt from past wounds? Living in fear-based cycles or struggling with harmful relationship patterns? Maybe you're seeking a greater sense of peace, balance and inner security? Sometimes our past can cast shadows that eclipse our hope for a better future and rob us of our joy in the present moment. While the path toward healing can be daunting, you don't have to go it alone. Taking the first step can be one of the hardest, most pivotal and rewarding of the journey.