Spirituality Therapists in Glen Oaks, NY
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Are you longing to connect with something bigger than your pain and fears? Would you like to try a different approach? Spiritual Exploration (SE) is a gentle, caring, supportive, process that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but exploring what spirituality means to you. SE can help you cultivate a more profound sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, explore careers, and heal from life’s inevitable traumas and setbacks. While very similar, Spiritual Exploration is not psychotherapy. Please get in touch with me to learn about this transformational modality for free.
Are you longing to connect with something bigger than your pain and fears? Would you like to try a different approach? Spiritual Exploration (SE) is a gentle, caring, supportive, process that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but exploring what spirituality means to you. SE can help you cultivate a more profound sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, explore careers, and heal from life’s inevitable traumas and setbacks. While very similar, Spiritual Exploration is not psychotherapy. Please get in touch with me to learn about this transformational modality for free.
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Through our work together we will uncover ways to expand your strengths, identify unproductive patterns and develop healthier ways of seeing yourself. We will explore how past experiences impact your life and examine how the behaviors, feelings and thoughts that result may interfere with your efforts to achieve a more satisfying life. I utilize a wide array of approaches to guide clients towards increased self awareness and self acceptance.
Through our work together we will uncover ways to expand your strengths, identify unproductive patterns and develop healthier ways of seeing yourself. We will explore how past experiences impact your life and examine how the behaviors, feelings and thoughts that result may interfere with your efforts to achieve a more satisfying life. I utilize a wide array of approaches to guide clients towards increased self awareness and self acceptance.
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Michelle Friedman: Grace Street Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Glen Oaks, NY 11004 (Online Only)
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help and start the personal journey towards healing. You may be going through a difficult time and feel as if grace is not present in your life. You may feel lost and in need of some guidance and understanding as you ask yourself: When will life feel familiar again? Why is it so hard to make decisions? How can I be my best self? When will this sadness go away? Why is it so hard for me to sleep or keep a healthy lifestyle? Will these feelings of nervousness and worry ever go away? Grace Street Counseling is here to provide support. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help and start the personal journey towards healing. You may be going through a difficult time and feel as if grace is not present in your life. You may feel lost and in need of some guidance and understanding as you ask yourself: When will life feel familiar again? Why is it so hard to make decisions? How can I be my best self? When will this sadness go away? Why is it so hard for me to sleep or keep a healthy lifestyle? Will these feelings of nervousness and worry ever go away? Grace Street Counseling is here to provide support. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
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Alaina Malik
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Not accepting new clients
New York is a loud and bustling city - and sometimes it can be hard to reconnect with yourself. As an attachment-focused therapist or a ‘relationship therapist for the individual’, I work to help my clients feel grounded in the true sentiment of self-love and compassion. Our therapeutic work together may focus on nourishing your inner child, identifying and redefining unhealthy attachment patterns, and rewriting personal narratives to reconnect with your own sense of empowerment and self-confidence.
New York is a loud and bustling city - and sometimes it can be hard to reconnect with yourself. As an attachment-focused therapist or a ‘relationship therapist for the individual’, I work to help my clients feel grounded in the true sentiment of self-love and compassion. Our therapeutic work together may focus on nourishing your inner child, identifying and redefining unhealthy attachment patterns, and rewriting personal narratives to reconnect with your own sense of empowerment and self-confidence.
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Liang-Ying Chou
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
Chou works with clients who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Grief and Bereavement, Infertility, Family Issues, Stress, Identity Development, LGBTQIA+, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Executive Coaching, Peak Performance, and Spirituality.
Dr. Liang-Ying Chou, Ph.D., LMFT is an Individual, Couples, and Family therapist, as well as an educator. Born and raised in Taiwan, Dr. Chou is proficient in English and Mandarin. She holds a national supervisor status and has experience teaching in accredited therapy programs for over a decade.
Chou works with clients who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Grief and Bereavement, Infertility, Family Issues, Stress, Identity Development, LGBTQIA+, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Executive Coaching, Peak Performance, and Spirituality.
Dr. Liang-Ying Chou, Ph.D., LMFT is an Individual, Couples, and Family therapist, as well as an educator. Born and raised in Taiwan, Dr. Chou is proficient in English and Mandarin. She holds a national supervisor status and has experience teaching in accredited therapy programs for over a decade.
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Diona Ceniza
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queens Village, NY 11427 (Online Only)
In addition, I received training as a birth doula and a strong interest in spirituality.
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.
In addition, I received training as a birth doula and a strong interest in spirituality.
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.
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Tracey Cardello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Garden City Park, NY 11040 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, spirituality, trauma, and romantic relationships, utilizing energy to facilitate healing on the mind, body, and soul levels.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need. I'm Tracey Cardello, and I aim to help you overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and challenging relationships, and to help you rise above it. I understand what it's like to feel stuck, frustrated, confused, rejected, and alone. My goal is to help you become more aware of your emotions, thoughts, and the narratives you create about your self-worth. Struggle to Seremity, Moneyfestation, and Winning at Weight Loss Groups are forming for October 2024 check the website for more information.
I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, spirituality, trauma, and romantic relationships, utilizing energy to facilitate healing on the mind, body, and soul levels.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to provide the support and guidance you need. I'm Tracey Cardello, and I aim to help you overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and challenging relationships, and to help you rise above it. I understand what it's like to feel stuck, frustrated, confused, rejected, and alone. My goal is to help you become more aware of your emotions, thoughts, and the narratives you create about your self-worth. Struggle to Seremity, Moneyfestation, and Winning at Weight Loss Groups are forming for October 2024 check the website for more information.
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JoAnne M. Spinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Floral Park, NY 11001 (Online Only)
It takes a courageous person to pick up the phone and ask for help and together we will work collaboratively to incorporate your unique needs and preferences into a personalized, solution focused care plan. My approach to therapy is supportive and empathetic and together we will find your strengths and build upon them, the goal being to improve your self-esteem, the quality of your life and achieve a healthy balance among relationships, work, spirituality, social life and personal care. Reaching out for support and guidance is the first step in committing to your personal growth and healing.
It takes a courageous person to pick up the phone and ask for help and together we will work collaboratively to incorporate your unique needs and preferences into a personalized, solution focused care plan. My approach to therapy is supportive and empathetic and together we will find your strengths and build upon them, the goal being to improve your self-esteem, the quality of your life and achieve a healthy balance among relationships, work, spirituality, social life and personal care. Reaching out for support and guidance is the first step in committing to your personal growth and healing.
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Vanessa Guest
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 (Online Only)
My practice is one that incorporates spirituality into the therapeutic process. A practice who sees you as a whole person taking positive steps to meet your needs. Those who are dealing with esteem issues, issues of depression and anxiety. I work with clients looking to change negative or unhealthy thought patterns into more positive ones, adjustment issues and seeking better relationships with themselves and others to obtain a better outlook on themselves and their lives as a whole. We promote this through self awareness, mindfulness, and understanding healthy boundaries.
My practice is one that incorporates spirituality into the therapeutic process. A practice who sees you as a whole person taking positive steps to meet your needs. Those who are dealing with esteem issues, issues of depression and anxiety. I work with clients looking to change negative or unhealthy thought patterns into more positive ones, adjustment issues and seeking better relationships with themselves and others to obtain a better outlook on themselves and their lives as a whole. We promote this through self awareness, mindfulness, and understanding healthy boundaries.
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She brings in spirituality when she feels the client will relate.
Dr. Weissman is a licensed Psychologist with over thirty years experience. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
She specializes in life transitions including career and relationship changes, moving into retirement, parenthood, relocating, and creating a balanced life style.
She works with clients conquering anxiety and depression, managing anger and stress, enhancing self-esteem, conquering addictions, weight loss and smoking.
She practices eclectically, utilizing clinical and coaching interventions that she believes will work for the individual.
She brings in spirituality when she feels the client will relate.
Dr. Weissman is a licensed Psychologist with over thirty years experience. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
She specializes in life transitions including career and relationship changes, moving into retirement, parenthood, relocating, and creating a balanced life style.
She works with clients conquering anxiety and depression, managing anger and stress, enhancing self-esteem, conquering addictions, weight loss and smoking.
She practices eclectically, utilizing clinical and coaching interventions that she believes will work for the individual.
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Deserie Matos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Queens Village, NY 11427 (Online Only)
I have been a social worker for over 30 years working with people on a range of issues. I'm so happy that you've taken this first step towards wellness and feeling better emotionally. I will help you get to where you want to be, we will do this together.
I have been a social worker for over 30 years working with people on a range of issues. I'm so happy that you've taken this first step towards wellness and feeling better emotionally. I will help you get to where you want to be, we will do this together.
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Nashuda (Nash) Augustine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Queens Village, NY 11428 (Online Only)
Therapy isn't a quick fix; it demands time, dedication, and the courage to open up about your truths. Confronting and embracing raw emotions during sessions is part of the process. Committing to growth is about rediscovering self-love and finding the strength to heal and move forward. Throughout this journey, we'll address these emotions, guiding you towards self-love and resilience. Therapy involves facing your past, understanding your present, and planning your future. By embracing this process, you'll build resilience and move towards a fulfilling life.
Therapy isn't a quick fix; it demands time, dedication, and the courage to open up about your truths. Confronting and embracing raw emotions during sessions is part of the process. Committing to growth is about rediscovering self-love and finding the strength to heal and move forward. Throughout this journey, we'll address these emotions, guiding you towards self-love and resilience. Therapy involves facing your past, understanding your present, and planning your future. By embracing this process, you'll build resilience and move towards a fulfilling life.
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Old Brookville Psychotherapy LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030 (Online Only)
Hello and Thank You:) We have helped many people heal from their past and learn how to have healthier relationships. If that is what you are looking for, we can help you too! Maybe you are living a life that does not represent you or your dreams right now. And you might have a vision of the life that you want to live but you do not know how to get there. We can teach you how, step by step. And we can help you heal from your past. That way, you will know how to make decisions that will create a life which is authentic and fulfilling. We also provide family sessions for those who want to work with their family as well as individually.
Hello and Thank You:) We have helped many people heal from their past and learn how to have healthier relationships. If that is what you are looking for, we can help you too! Maybe you are living a life that does not represent you or your dreams right now. And you might have a vision of the life that you want to live but you do not know how to get there. We can teach you how, step by step. And we can help you heal from your past. That way, you will know how to make decisions that will create a life which is authentic and fulfilling. We also provide family sessions for those who want to work with their family as well as individually.
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Hello and welcome to my psychotherapy practice. It is a safe supportive space to address the difficulties that you would like to resolve and gain strength from your increasing self-awareness. There is within all of us, great potential to access our inner resources and live a more rewarding and fulfilling life. Yet all too often emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, fears, eating disorders, blockages that hold us back from action, and even old habits prevent us from being the person we would like to be.
Hello and welcome to my psychotherapy practice. It is a safe supportive space to address the difficulties that you would like to resolve and gain strength from your increasing self-awareness. There is within all of us, great potential to access our inner resources and live a more rewarding and fulfilling life. Yet all too often emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, fears, eating disorders, blockages that hold us back from action, and even old habits prevent us from being the person we would like to be.
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Kenneth J. Baracaldo
LCAT, MT-BC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to find happiness in your daily life? Have the activities you once considered fun and fulfilling lost their meaning? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, or find it difficult to focus on daily tasks? Do you struggle to create or maintain healthy and long-lasting relationships? Do you want more peace and clarity in your life? Do you want to be more present and have the confidence to express your feelings and emotions without fear of shame or abandonment? Do you need help breaking through the mental barriers that keep you from accomplishing your life goals?
Do you struggle to find happiness in your daily life? Have the activities you once considered fun and fulfilling lost their meaning? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, or find it difficult to focus on daily tasks? Do you struggle to create or maintain healthy and long-lasting relationships? Do you want more peace and clarity in your life? Do you want to be more present and have the confidence to express your feelings and emotions without fear of shame or abandonment? Do you need help breaking through the mental barriers that keep you from accomplishing your life goals?
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Disha Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, Disha Robinson, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Queens Village, NY 11427
Step into each day a little closer to being the person you have always wanted to become. By using custom-tailored narrative therapy methods and solution-focused therapy methods, we will uncover meaning, direction and purpose for your life. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, insomnia, and low self-esteem, in addition to pre-martial counseling, couples therapy and family therapy. My approach is one of compassion and empathy with a dose of humor. Let’s explore trauma, relationships and negative self-talk that prevent you from becoming your best self and develop new healthy patterns. I look forward to hearing from you!
Step into each day a little closer to being the person you have always wanted to become. By using custom-tailored narrative therapy methods and solution-focused therapy methods, we will uncover meaning, direction and purpose for your life. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, insomnia, and low self-esteem, in addition to pre-martial counseling, couples therapy and family therapy. My approach is one of compassion and empathy with a dose of humor. Let’s explore trauma, relationships and negative self-talk that prevent you from becoming your best self and develop new healthy patterns. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Long Island Counseling and Anxiety Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11020
The Long Island Counseling and Anxiety center was founded to address the need for effective treatment of children and families with Anxiety and OCD. We are licensed clinicians with training and expertise in effective techniques in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders. LICA provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health and related issues delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. Our mission is to assist our clients in learning and implementing the skills they need to competently overcome the limitations that anxiety creates.
The Long Island Counseling and Anxiety center was founded to address the need for effective treatment of children and families with Anxiety and OCD. We are licensed clinicians with training and expertise in effective techniques in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders. LICA provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health and related issues delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. Our mission is to assist our clients in learning and implementing the skills they need to competently overcome the limitations that anxiety creates.
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Mary Mercandetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 (Online Only)
Mary Mercandetti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received her degree from Adelphi University in New York. Mary adopts a Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach to psychotherapy, although this depends on the unique needs and presentations of the person seeking therapy.
Mary Mercandetti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received her degree from Adelphi University in New York. Mary adopts a Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach to psychotherapy, although this depends on the unique needs and presentations of the person seeking therapy.
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Ayanna Kelly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Queens Village, NY 11428 (Online Only)
Life is full of transitions and it's difficult to deal with the day-to-day challenges of family, work, school, health, or grieving a loss. The help of a professional counselor may be necessary to get through some of these moments. I use a Person-Centered technique to create a safe space for you to tell your story. I have over 15+ years of working as a Human Resource Professional and I have seen how workplace bias impacts an individual’s mental well-being. I transitioned into Mental Health Counseling because of my passion for working with individuals and families to find a pathway to getting unstuck and navigating the unknown.
Life is full of transitions and it's difficult to deal with the day-to-day challenges of family, work, school, health, or grieving a loss. The help of a professional counselor may be necessary to get through some of these moments. I use a Person-Centered technique to create a safe space for you to tell your story. I have over 15+ years of working as a Human Resource Professional and I have seen how workplace bias impacts an individual’s mental well-being. I transitioned into Mental Health Counseling because of my passion for working with individuals and families to find a pathway to getting unstuck and navigating the unknown.
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Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable, have trouble concentrating and making decisions, or find it hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? You may have noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, and life has begun to feel overwhelming.
Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable, have trouble concentrating and making decisions, or find it hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? You may have noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, and life has begun to feel overwhelming.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.