Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Garden City, NY
Hi! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and families, struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, self-harm, relationship problems, tolerating distress, and trauma reactions. I truly believe that treatment is most successful when working collaboratively with a client to identify and work towards goals.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and families, struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, self-harm, relationship problems, tolerating distress, and trauma reactions. I truly believe that treatment is most successful when working collaboratively with a client to identify and work towards goals.
Lindsay Rojas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AASW, EMDR CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
With a decade of experience, I specialize in helping people with trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Feeling like life is a bit too much right now? Like no matter what you do, it will never get any better? You're not alone. I know how overwhelming things can get, and it can feel like you're carrying the weight of the world. That’s where I come in. I offer a space where you can breathe, vent, and feel genuinely understood. I believe that growth happens best when we feel connected, so I strive to create a space that feels open, compassionate, and free of judgment.
With a decade of experience, I specialize in helping people with trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Feeling like life is a bit too much right now? Like no matter what you do, it will never get any better? You're not alone. I know how overwhelming things can get, and it can feel like you're carrying the weight of the world. That’s where I come in. I offer a space where you can breathe, vent, and feel genuinely understood. I believe that growth happens best when we feel connected, so I strive to create a space that feels open, compassionate, and free of judgment.
Heather Zawislak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over a decade of experience as a trauma specialist and utilize a number of modalities to help my clients heal themselves and move forward with hope.
I'm glad you're here. You've probably read a lot of profiles before finding mine so I will get right to it; I can help. Therapy not just a place to talk; it's a place to land, recover, laugh, and definitely cry (that's good!). I welcome all, however my passion lies with supporting women and lgbt+ individuals through the challenges and traumas of life however new or old those may be. Things feel almost unrecognizable these days and so many of us are full of anxiety and fear about what could be or be taken away. Whether you are dealing with a long term concern or just need help working through recent things, I'm here to help.
I have over a decade of experience as a trauma specialist and utilize a number of modalities to help my clients heal themselves and move forward with hope.
I'm glad you're here. You've probably read a lot of profiles before finding mine so I will get right to it; I can help. Therapy not just a place to talk; it's a place to land, recover, laugh, and definitely cry (that's good!). I welcome all, however my passion lies with supporting women and lgbt+ individuals through the challenges and traumas of life however new or old those may be. Things feel almost unrecognizable these days and so many of us are full of anxiety and fear about what could be or be taken away. Whether you are dealing with a long term concern or just need help working through recent things, I'm here to help.
September Portuondo-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years working with individuals and families, specializing in general mental health, men's mental health, race and ethnicity, addiction and substance misuse, trauma, and PTSD.
I have focused my therapeutic style on being dynamic, meeting individuals where they are. With a strong belief in a collaborative approach, I believe that therapy is a process designed for the individual's healing. Only through the healing process can there ever be any progress.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years working with individuals and families, specializing in general mental health, men's mental health, race and ethnicity, addiction and substance misuse, trauma, and PTSD.
I have focused my therapeutic style on being dynamic, meeting individuals where they are. With a strong belief in a collaborative approach, I believe that therapy is a process designed for the individual's healing. Only through the healing process can there ever be any progress.
Wise Mind Psychological Services, P.L.L.C.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
This treatment was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals but now recognized as the treatment for a wide range of other disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Wise Mind Psychological Services is a group practice of highly trained therapists dedicated to helping you overcome life's challenges and build the life you want to live. Our therapists provide interventions that are specifically tailored to your individual needs and have been scientifically proven to achieve long lasting change. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you work towards your goals in a caring, supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
This treatment was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals but now recognized as the treatment for a wide range of other disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Wise Mind Psychological Services is a group practice of highly trained therapists dedicated to helping you overcome life's challenges and build the life you want to live. Our therapists provide interventions that are specifically tailored to your individual needs and have been scientifically proven to achieve long lasting change. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you work towards your goals in a caring, supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
Theresa Ruge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
My practice has always been through the lens of a trauma informed care, which focuses on the values of trust, respect, resilience, collaboration, empowerment, and compassion to feel the connection and support in therapy.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step in seeking a therapist to help with how you're feeling. You may be experiencing moments of sadness, anxiety, need help navigating relationships, or maybe something bad has happened to you that you feel is now holding you back from enjoying life again. Working with a therapist like myself, we can work together to identify areas of concern and set obtainable goals to work toward and improve your mental and emotional wellbeing to get you “unstuck”. With 7+ years of experience, I'm happy to help you reach these goals.
My practice has always been through the lens of a trauma informed care, which focuses on the values of trust, respect, resilience, collaboration, empowerment, and compassion to feel the connection and support in therapy.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step in seeking a therapist to help with how you're feeling. You may be experiencing moments of sadness, anxiety, need help navigating relationships, or maybe something bad has happened to you that you feel is now holding you back from enjoying life again. Working with a therapist like myself, we can work together to identify areas of concern and set obtainable goals to work toward and improve your mental and emotional wellbeing to get you “unstuck”. With 7+ years of experience, I'm happy to help you reach these goals.
Julie Qureshi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11531 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social worker with 20 years experience. I enjoy working with adults, couples and women on issues of mental health, substance use, co-dependency and trauma. We will work together to identify attachment patterns and past trauma, that may hold you back in the present. I utilize a strengths based approach to help you identify your strengths and goals and how you want to proceed.
I am a Clinical Social worker with 20 years experience. I enjoy working with adults, couples and women on issues of mental health, substance use, co-dependency and trauma. We will work together to identify attachment patterns and past trauma, that may hold you back in the present. I utilize a strengths based approach to help you identify your strengths and goals and how you want to proceed.
Carolyn Carrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I help people find peace of mind who battle intense emotions, suffer with severe anxiety and intense paralyzing thinking patterns by utilizing DBT, Psychoanalysis and Trauma informed care.
With over 25 years experience treating complex trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, working with adolescents and their families, and treating various mental health conditions, my approach is one where I will support and challenge you. I will help you find new ways to overcome your obstacles, enable you to increase your skills, and work with you so that you are able to make sound decisions. Together we will determine which treatment would work best for you. We will explore the barriers in the way of your emotional growth and discover how you can have a life worth living.
I help people find peace of mind who battle intense emotions, suffer with severe anxiety and intense paralyzing thinking patterns by utilizing DBT, Psychoanalysis and Trauma informed care.
With over 25 years experience treating complex trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, working with adolescents and their families, and treating various mental health conditions, my approach is one where I will support and challenge you. I will help you find new ways to overcome your obstacles, enable you to increase your skills, and work with you so that you are able to make sound decisions. Together we will determine which treatment would work best for you. We will explore the barriers in the way of your emotional growth and discover how you can have a life worth living.
Our Psychologists,Social workers and Marriage & Family therapists are dedicated to helping each client with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma as well as anger management problems and relationship difficulties.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness or anxiety? Initially, change can be difficult to make but seeking help is the first step to empowering yourself to feel better. We will work collaboratively with each client to identify underlying sources of their emotional distress and maladaptive patterns that interfere with personal and work relationships in order to develop more effective ways of coping with life's stressors. On Course Psychological Counseling, P.C. is a multidisciplinary group practice comprised of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Our Psychologists,Social workers and Marriage & Family therapists are dedicated to helping each client with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma as well as anger management problems and relationship difficulties.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness or anxiety? Initially, change can be difficult to make but seeking help is the first step to empowering yourself to feel better. We will work collaboratively with each client to identify underlying sources of their emotional distress and maladaptive patterns that interfere with personal and work relationships in order to develop more effective ways of coping with life's stressors. On Course Psychological Counseling, P.C. is a multidisciplinary group practice comprised of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.
Elana Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
My practice, Daniel's Place, combines a peaceful, safe atmosphere along with empathic, professional guidance in order to help facilitate the healing process and achieve relief from symptoms resulting from past trauma including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and more.
Is pain from your past and worry about your future hurting your present? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in treating adults with a history of trauma, I am dedicated to helping you achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and others in order to heal from past experiences and live the life that is reflective of who you truly are! Feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation and insecurity can impair your functioning and inhibit traumatic healing. During our sessions, I will work with you to relieve these symptoms and promote true, lasting healing!
My practice, Daniel's Place, combines a peaceful, safe atmosphere along with empathic, professional guidance in order to help facilitate the healing process and achieve relief from symptoms resulting from past trauma including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and more.
Is pain from your past and worry about your future hurting your present? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in treating adults with a history of trauma, I am dedicated to helping you achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and others in order to heal from past experiences and live the life that is reflective of who you truly are! Feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation and insecurity can impair your functioning and inhibit traumatic healing. During our sessions, I will work with you to relieve these symptoms and promote true, lasting healing!
Anna Dec
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC2, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I specialize in Anxiety, Panic Disorders, PTSD, trauma-focused therapy, EMDR.
Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming at times. You may feel sad, depressed, anxious, and worried. Coping with these uncomfortable feelings and emotions can often be difficult. "All the world is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming," said an American author Helen Keller. I strongly believe that you have the strength within yourself to overcome any obstacles that life brings with my therapeutic assistance and guidance. I will create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment to enhance progress toward your goals, support personal growth, and encourage positive change.
I specialize in Anxiety, Panic Disorders, PTSD, trauma-focused therapy, EMDR.
Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming at times. You may feel sad, depressed, anxious, and worried. Coping with these uncomfortable feelings and emotions can often be difficult. "All the world is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming," said an American author Helen Keller. I strongly believe that you have the strength within yourself to overcome any obstacles that life brings with my therapeutic assistance and guidance. I will create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment to enhance progress toward your goals, support personal growth, and encourage positive change.
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Christina Dunne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
In my career thus far I have worked with adults with disabilities and adolescents with emotional disturbances for 6 years. My passion is helping clients to better understand themselves and why they are the way they are. Seeing my clients adopt healthy coping and communication skills and utilizing them to start changing their lives for the better brings me immense joy. My specialties are adolescents, trauma work, and I often use cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques in treatment.
In my career thus far I have worked with adults with disabilities and adolescents with emotional disturbances for 6 years. My passion is helping clients to better understand themselves and why they are the way they are. Seeing my clients adopt healthy coping and communication skills and utilizing them to start changing their lives for the better brings me immense joy. My specialties are adolescents, trauma work, and I often use cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques in treatment.
I have specific expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors.
I am passionate about helping others gain self-awareness and learn skills to overcome life's challenges. My approach to therapy is led by the belief that meaningful and long-lasting change is best achieved within a safe and trusting healing space. I strive to create an inviting and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can safely explore all aspects of yourself and your experiences. My role as a psychologist is to support you in better understanding your concerns, while empowering you to reach your personal goals and live a fulfilling life.
I have specific expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors.
I am passionate about helping others gain self-awareness and learn skills to overcome life's challenges. My approach to therapy is led by the belief that meaningful and long-lasting change is best achieved within a safe and trusting healing space. I strive to create an inviting and nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can safely explore all aspects of yourself and your experiences. My role as a psychologist is to support you in better understanding your concerns, while empowering you to reach your personal goals and live a fulfilling life.
Life's challenges can be overwhelming, no matter your age or background. With compassion, creativity, and expertise, I work with individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults. . My goal is to provide a supportive space for anyone navigating complex emotions and experiences. I provide therapeutic services for issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C- PTSD, ADHD, and behavioral problems like ODD. I have experience with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life's challenges can be overwhelming, no matter your age or background. With compassion, creativity, and expertise, I work with individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults. . My goal is to provide a supportive space for anyone navigating complex emotions and experiences. I provide therapeutic services for issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C- PTSD, ADHD, and behavioral problems like ODD. I have experience with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kelle Kenzik, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
You feel stuck and in a never ending cycle of trying to create the perfect career, relationship, and lifestyle. You feel overwhelmed because it feels like you're not doing enough, but at the same time like you're doing too much. You've tried talk therapy before and felt like you didn't get much out of it, or didn't feel connected to your therapist. I get that you don't want to feel like all you're doing is venting in your sessions with no feedback, or guidance. I know how important it is to trust, and relate to your therapist. I help millennials get unstuck and begin to live life in a more grounded, and fulfilling way.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
You feel stuck and in a never ending cycle of trying to create the perfect career, relationship, and lifestyle. You feel overwhelmed because it feels like you're not doing enough, but at the same time like you're doing too much. You've tried talk therapy before and felt like you didn't get much out of it, or didn't feel connected to your therapist. I get that you don't want to feel like all you're doing is venting in your sessions with no feedback, or guidance. I know how important it is to trust, and relate to your therapist. I help millennials get unstuck and begin to live life in a more grounded, and fulfilling way.
I have experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Making the choice to begin therapy can be challenging. The task of working through your inner thoughts can seem daunting, but I would like to be on that journey with you. My approach to therapy is to allow my clients to guide their own sessions while I serve as a support. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and I enjoy helping people do “inner work”, which is to explore past experiences and to dig deep into their thoughts. I feel treatment should be individualized, because each person is unique in their needs.
I have experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Making the choice to begin therapy can be challenging. The task of working through your inner thoughts can seem daunting, but I would like to be on that journey with you. My approach to therapy is to allow my clients to guide their own sessions while I serve as a support. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and I enjoy helping people do “inner work”, which is to explore past experiences and to dig deep into their thoughts. I feel treatment should be individualized, because each person is unique in their needs.
Valerie Graf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
Valerie Graf, LMSW, has dedicated most of her professional career to supporting individuals and couples across various life stages (ages 5 and up). She specializes in treating Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Identity Issues, Job Coaching, Autism, ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+ Care, and Peak Performance.
Valerie Graf, LMSW, has dedicated most of her professional career to supporting individuals and couples across various life stages (ages 5 and up). She specializes in treating Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Identity Issues, Job Coaching, Autism, ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+ Care, and Peak Performance.
Gabrielle Masih
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I'm here to walk alongside you as you create a life where you can truly thrive, leaving survival mode behind. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or identity struggles, we’ll work together to find the clarity and healing you deserve. I’m passionate about supporting those navigating trauma, grief, major life transitions, or the complexities of family dynamics. Together, we'll make sense of what feels overwhelming and uncover a path forward. My practice is all about helping you grow, heal, and reconnect with yourself, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
I'm here to walk alongside you as you create a life where you can truly thrive, leaving survival mode behind. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or identity struggles, we’ll work together to find the clarity and healing you deserve. I’m passionate about supporting those navigating trauma, grief, major life transitions, or the complexities of family dynamics. Together, we'll make sense of what feels overwhelming and uncover a path forward. My practice is all about helping you grow, heal, and reconnect with yourself, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
Amanda Pustorino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I am trained in using trauma-informed modalities and I have vast experience working with individuals and families to assess their needs and help develop a plan to reach their goals.
A strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship can help individuals on their path towards change. I believe therapy can provide that for those who are looking to work towards reaching their life's goals. Whether you want to address mental health concerns, past trauma or strategies to cope with life transitions, I help my clients to identify barriers in their thought patterns and present tools to build upon their resiliency. My goal is to guide clients towards building self-compassion and improving their confidence. You deserve to take time to invest in your personal well-being.
I am trained in using trauma-informed modalities and I have vast experience working with individuals and families to assess their needs and help develop a plan to reach their goals.
A strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship can help individuals on their path towards change. I believe therapy can provide that for those who are looking to work towards reaching their life's goals. Whether you want to address mental health concerns, past trauma or strategies to cope with life transitions, I help my clients to identify barriers in their thought patterns and present tools to build upon their resiliency. My goal is to guide clients towards building self-compassion and improving their confidence. You deserve to take time to invest in your personal well-being.
Christina DiBernardo
Counselor, LMHC, BCB, MSEd, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
We offer personalized support through a dedicated team of therapists skilled in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, Creative Arts Therapies (Art, Music, Dance/Movement, Drama), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Couples Counseling, Trauma-Focused Therapy and more.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
We offer personalized support through a dedicated team of therapists skilled in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, Creative Arts Therapies (Art, Music, Dance/Movement, Drama), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Couples Counseling, Trauma-Focused Therapy and more.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
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