Female Therapists in Islip, NY
Alexa Stern
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MSEd, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islip, NY 11751 (Online Only)
You begin to heal when you feel heard and understood. You are unique; no one is you, and that’s your greatest power. YOU are in control, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Life can be overwhelming and difficult to manage at times, choosing to face challenges and work on yourself can be scary. It takes creativity, courage, and self-awareness to make healthy changes. Working in a non-judgmental and empathetic environment with a positive therapeutic connection can help you tap into your own ability to explore and overcome the challenges in your life.
You begin to heal when you feel heard and understood. You are unique; no one is you, and that’s your greatest power. YOU are in control, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Life can be overwhelming and difficult to manage at times, choosing to face challenges and work on yourself can be scary. It takes creativity, courage, and self-awareness to make healthy changes. Working in a non-judgmental and empathetic environment with a positive therapeutic connection can help you tap into your own ability to explore and overcome the challenges in your life.
The work I do with clients lead to a deeper understanding of themselves; insights into their beliefs & behaviors. All of which leads to an improved quality of life.
The work I do with clients lead to a deeper understanding of themselves; insights into their beliefs & behaviors. All of which leads to an improved quality of life.
Heal Trauma, Find Yourself. Did you know? Your body holds trauma's wisdom. Learn to listen, heal, and thrive. Start your journey. Somatic trauma expert psychotherapist, yoga teacher & intuitive healer. Helping you find balance in mind, body & spirit so you can have life free from anxiety, depression and trauma.
Heal Trauma, Find Yourself. Did you know? Your body holds trauma's wisdom. Learn to listen, heal, and thrive. Start your journey. Somatic trauma expert psychotherapist, yoga teacher & intuitive healer. Helping you find balance in mind, body & spirit so you can have life free from anxiety, depression and trauma.
Are you looking to expand your understanding of yourself, learn how to communicate effectively, to better your relationships with yourself and others, need effective coping methods or ways to decrease your anxiety and depression? Your mental health is not something to "work on later" or neglect. Its never too late to reach out! You come first, make your mental health your priority!
Are you looking to expand your understanding of yourself, learn how to communicate effectively, to better your relationships with yourself and others, need effective coping methods or ways to decrease your anxiety and depression? Your mental health is not something to "work on later" or neglect. Its never too late to reach out! You come first, make your mental health your priority!
Welcome to our journey of healing and transformation at Tipi Healing House, LLC. Our private practice is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women and men who seek our services to gain personal sovereignty and free themselves from historical conditioning. Our approach to human suffering has helped our clients alleviate deep emotional wounds, clear negative mental beliefs systems, release trapped energy and emotions in the body, and reconnect back to one's spiritual nature. We take an integrative whole-person approach to healing which naturally merges traditional psychological training with ancient wisdom & healing traditions.
Welcome to our journey of healing and transformation at Tipi Healing House, LLC. Our private practice is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women and men who seek our services to gain personal sovereignty and free themselves from historical conditioning. Our approach to human suffering has helped our clients alleviate deep emotional wounds, clear negative mental beliefs systems, release trapped energy and emotions in the body, and reconnect back to one's spiritual nature. We take an integrative whole-person approach to healing which naturally merges traditional psychological training with ancient wisdom & healing traditions.
Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based support to families impacted by a child's conduct problems. I also specialize in helping couples in all stages find their way back to peace and connection.
Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based support to families impacted by a child's conduct problems. I also specialize in helping couples in all stages find their way back to peace and connection.
Katie Wigdzinski-Oldham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Islip, NY 11751 (Online Only)
My goal though treatment is to utilize skills that I have acquired though education and training as well as though other personal and professional experiences. When working with clients I keep a focus on setting obtainable goals with the client and working towards obtaining these goals, in order to work towards change.
My goal though treatment is to utilize skills that I have acquired though education and training as well as though other personal and professional experiences. When working with clients I keep a focus on setting obtainable goals with the client and working towards obtaining these goals, in order to work towards change.
Bonnie Neidecker Soukup
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Islip, NY 11751
Have you ever just felt stuck? Have you ever had the thoughts:"I must be perfect", "I am a bad person", "I should have done something", "I am a failure", "I cannot have a healthy relationship"? These are just a few of the negative beliefs we tell ourselves that can lead to depression, anxiety, and feeling unsatisfied with our path in life. Sometimes events we've experienced can lead to negative emotions, sensations, and irrational negative beliefs. These belief systems can become the lenses with which we view our world making it difficult to move forward from our past.
Have you ever just felt stuck? Have you ever had the thoughts:"I must be perfect", "I am a bad person", "I should have done something", "I am a failure", "I cannot have a healthy relationship"? These are just a few of the negative beliefs we tell ourselves that can lead to depression, anxiety, and feeling unsatisfied with our path in life. Sometimes events we've experienced can lead to negative emotions, sensations, and irrational negative beliefs. These belief systems can become the lenses with which we view our world making it difficult to move forward from our past.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with young adults, children, teens, and adults struggling with personal or relational issues utilizing individualized therapeutic strategies. I specialize in working with young adults, children, and adults struggling with separation or school/college related anxiety, social phobias, life transitions, oppositional behaviors, family/interpersonal conflict, family changes, loss, anxiety, communication challenges, and depression. I have worked in practice for more than 15 years and enjoy working with people motivated to feel better and seek help and look forward to meeting you.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with young adults, children, teens, and adults struggling with personal or relational issues utilizing individualized therapeutic strategies. I specialize in working with young adults, children, and adults struggling with separation or school/college related anxiety, social phobias, life transitions, oppositional behaviors, family/interpersonal conflict, family changes, loss, anxiety, communication challenges, and depression. I have worked in practice for more than 15 years and enjoy working with people motivated to feel better and seek help and look forward to meeting you.
April Masciana, LCSW Therapist & Life Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CLC
Verified Verified
Islip, NY 11751 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear? Are you feeling sad, lost or uncentered? Are you using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax and look at situations in a less frightening or threatening way.
Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear? Are you feeling sad, lost or uncentered? Are you using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax and look at situations in a less frightening or threatening way.
Sometimes in life we experience overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression. Psychotherapy can help us realize that we can make through a difficult time. Whether it be an adjustment to getting older, marital problems, divorce, children moving out and on to college or just an overall "foggy" or "blah" feeling, psychotherapy can help. If you feel as if problems have become unmanageable on your own give a call.
Sometimes in life we experience overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression. Psychotherapy can help us realize that we can make through a difficult time. Whether it be an adjustment to getting older, marital problems, divorce, children moving out and on to college or just an overall "foggy" or "blah" feeling, psychotherapy can help. If you feel as if problems have become unmanageable on your own give a call.
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Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been practicing for over 7 years working with individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in issues including anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, trauma, women’s issues, and family issues. I primarily employ attachment based theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of it.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been practicing for over 7 years working with individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in issues including anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, trauma, women’s issues, and family issues. I primarily employ attachment based theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of it.
Raising Hope Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Islip, NY 11751
I have substantial experience in the treatment of addictive disorders, trauma and dual diagnosis with both adolescents and adults. I've been able to assist many people obtain and sustain their recovery so they can establish a healthy lifestyle, improve their relationships and effectively manage life on life's terms. By taking a person-centered approach, I can meet you where you are in your life and help you implement a plan to achieve your recovery emotionally, mentally and physically.
I have substantial experience in the treatment of addictive disorders, trauma and dual diagnosis with both adolescents and adults. I've been able to assist many people obtain and sustain their recovery so they can establish a healthy lifestyle, improve their relationships and effectively manage life on life's terms. By taking a person-centered approach, I can meet you where you are in your life and help you implement a plan to achieve your recovery emotionally, mentally and physically.
Welcome! My name is Kristin Doran and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hold a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. I am also a masters level CASAC and have 10 years experience supporting individuals living with dual diagnosis as well as substance use difficulties. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, issues surrounding self-esteem, maladaptive coping skills, stress management, in addition to life transitions and relationship issues.
Welcome! My name is Kristin Doran and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hold a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. I am also a masters level CASAC and have 10 years experience supporting individuals living with dual diagnosis as well as substance use difficulties. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, issues surrounding self-esteem, maladaptive coping skills, stress management, in addition to life transitions and relationship issues.
Too often in life, it seems as though the struggles we face are going to overwhelm us. Too often we feel as though the very people who should be our support system are either failing us, or are part of the problem. My aim during therapy is to create a safe and secure environment in order to help clients reach their goals and learn healthier ways of interacting with people and world. Life isn't always fair, and it isn't always easy; but it can be better. Therapy can be an important factor in reaching that potential.
Too often in life, it seems as though the struggles we face are going to overwhelm us. Too often we feel as though the very people who should be our support system are either failing us, or are part of the problem. My aim during therapy is to create a safe and secure environment in order to help clients reach their goals and learn healthier ways of interacting with people and world. Life isn't always fair, and it isn't always easy; but it can be better. Therapy can be an important factor in reaching that potential.
I'm someone who deeply cares about others and believes in seeing the best in people, regardless of what they may be going through. When you talk to me, you're entering a space free of judgment, where you can express yourself without fear of criticism. I approach our interactions with a person-centered mindset, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
I'm someone who deeply cares about others and believes in seeing the best in people, regardless of what they may be going through. When you talk to me, you're entering a space free of judgment, where you can express yourself without fear of criticism. I approach our interactions with a person-centered mindset, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
There are times in life where you may feel unequipped to deal with life's challenges, where you find old solutions and coping strategies do not solve the problem anymore, and may be in need of a different perspective. Therapy can be a wonderful resource for clients to get to know themselves better, adapt healthier coping skills and reach their goals and full potential to live a more fulfilling life. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for clients to feel secure and supported on their journey towards self-fulfillment.
There are times in life where you may feel unequipped to deal with life's challenges, where you find old solutions and coping strategies do not solve the problem anymore, and may be in need of a different perspective. Therapy can be a wonderful resource for clients to get to know themselves better, adapt healthier coping skills and reach their goals and full potential to live a more fulfilling life. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for clients to feel secure and supported on their journey towards self-fulfillment.
There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.
There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.
I enjoy helping people overcome the obstacles they are facing in their life through brief, goal directed marital and individual therapy. I have been treating individuals, couples and families for the last 40 years in both private practice as well as in other mental health setting and my experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young adults and as well as adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues. I also have experience teaching parenting classes and on coaching parents to develop new ways to deal with problems their children may be experiencing i.e.,behavioral, academic, mental health concerns.
I enjoy helping people overcome the obstacles they are facing in their life through brief, goal directed marital and individual therapy. I have been treating individuals, couples and families for the last 40 years in both private practice as well as in other mental health setting and my experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young adults and as well as adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues. I also have experience teaching parenting classes and on coaching parents to develop new ways to deal with problems their children may be experiencing i.e.,behavioral, academic, mental health concerns.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not like yourself anymore? Maybe you are struggling with new changes in your life - becoming a first time mom, the end of a relationship, a job change, or the loss of a pet. Or, maybe you just feel like having someone to talk to. If you have been pushing down your feelings, and now feel like you need to address them, then you've already taken the first step! The next part involves letting those thoughts and feelings come out, working through them, and learning new coping skills to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your ability to handle the big feelings.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not like yourself anymore? Maybe you are struggling with new changes in your life - becoming a first time mom, the end of a relationship, a job change, or the loss of a pet. Or, maybe you just feel like having someone to talk to. If you have been pushing down your feelings, and now feel like you need to address them, then you've already taken the first step! The next part involves letting those thoughts and feelings come out, working through them, and learning new coping skills to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your ability to handle the big feelings.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.