Medicare Therapists in Islip, NY

I am a social worker with many years of professional experience in diverse settings. I believe that gives me a unique perspective on how people can face life's challenges and make positive changes in their lives; challenges such as serious illness, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, loneliness, trauma, relationship conflicts, or other emotional or behavioral concerns. I bring this perspective into my practice.

Beginning your journey to improve your mental health can seem overwhelming at first, but is truly something we all deserve. In working with you, I strive to create a non-judgmental space in which empathy, respect, and warmth are highly prioritized. In this space, we will work to make the day-to-day more manageable while cultivating tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. I enjoy working with children, teens, & young to middle aged adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, family conflict/trauma, and other various issues.

Leader in Teletherapy. Feeling Overwhelmed? Looking for someone who can truly understand you? When you meet the right therapist you will know in the first minute. Your concerns are my priority. Call me to discuss your thoughts and feelings without any obligation. I am here for you and with a number of well qualified associates, you will be able to schedule a session asap.

I am a psychotherapist with many years of experience working with individuals and couples. In my practice I utilize a wholistic approach with an emphasis on helping the client resolve "unfinished business". Unresolved emotions can have a negative impact on one's psychological and physical health. As your therapist, I will help you achieve an understanding and awareness of the obstacles that may be keeping you from living a more full and satisfying life. With your renewed self-knowledge, you will have the potential to create the relationships and the life that you want and need.

If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health professional is finding one whom you feel comfortable with and who you believe will be able to help you deal with, manage, and hopefully overcome whatever issue you are facing.

We all face different challenges and obstacles in our lives - stress, separation, divorce, health, relationship, death, financial, problems on the job and at school, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, poor academic performance and many others. We feel that we are strong enough to handle things, yet we can't. Life no longer feels worthwhile. Learn new ways to effectively deal with the challenges in your life that can give you back something priceless - the ability to enjoy your life.

Are you overwhelmed? Anxious? Are you medicating to not feel? Are you not sleeping well? Have you lost interest in your daily pleasures? Life can be very fulfilling and prosperous but can also have its trials and tribulations that may result in emotional instability. You can find that internal peace that you desire.

At Butterfly we strive to create an environment of hope and healing. We offer mental health services in a supportive and nurturing environment. Whatever the reason that you are seeking support or at any point in your life, Butterfly is here to help you. We welcome the opportunity to be a part of your journey. Anxiety, Self Esteem, Trauma, Grief & Loss, ADHD/ ADD, Couple/Family Conflict, Cultural Identity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Skills, Relationships, Relapse Prevention, Women’s Perspectives & Concerns, Gender Identity, Depression, Transitions & Stress, School Issues & Learning Difficulties, Teen Issues, Behavioral Concerns, Men’s Issues, Treatment of Active Military, Veterans, & Their Families. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou

Through out my experiences with different client populations with unique life challenges I have come to appreciate emotional turmoil and addictive behaviors and to understand where these problems originate. I have learned to appreciate that what the individual needs is a non judgmental environment where he or she can identify the path to a healthy life and hope.

The decision to enter therapy is highly personal and requires great courage, trust, and most importantly, hope. It often comes at a time in life when answers are hard to come by and people who really understand you are few and far between. Hurt, sadness, fear and anger might be clouding your view and damaging your most important relationships. Though you may not know it now, there are solutions. When you come in for your consultation we will look at why things have become so difficult and begin to work on making meaningful improvements so that the pain will stop.

We are all the products of our earliest emotional conditioning. A majority of us do not come from ideal upbringings due to the complexities of parenting. As a result, we all experience, and become accustomed to, varying levels of irritation and develop a "pushing away" defense to real intimacy. Because of this common dynamic, many people become creatures of maladaptive habits and develop destructive habits, ego deficits, and severe intimacy issues. If this sounds familiar to you, please consider calling me.

Our top priority is your care and privacy. We are not a clinic setting, rather our boutique office is designed to provide a serene and personal atmosphere for you to fully engage in the therapeutic process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that provides individual, family, and couples therapy through a variety of different techniques and modalities that suit your precise needs. I see counseling as a collaborative process between client and therapist. I believe in working to identify people's inner strengths and external resources with an eye toward increasing healing, health, inner freedom, and peace. I am a great believer that laughter can be both medicinal and therapeutic.