Parenting Therapists in Jericho, NY

I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.

I received my PsyD in Clinical Psychology/School Psychology from Ferkauf School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, and am certified in NeuroPsych Testing. I have served as supervising psychologist for a group practice and have a private practice serving the greater Nassau Area. I specialize in working with children with developmental delays, divorce, loss, ADHD, as well as anxiety and depression. I serve as a resource for parents in learning to aid their own child's development and improve family communication and relationships. I also work with adults on issues around parenting, personal relationships and growth.

I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.

I specialize in working with motivated clients who are eager to delve deeper into self-discovery, aiming to overcome obstacles and lead more meaningful lives. Are you looking to cultivate healthier patterns of thinking and behavior, enhance your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and develop skills to navigate life's ups and downs with greater ease and resilience? Whether you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, or life transitions, I am committed to providing support and encouraging growth.

As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goals as we journey to a place where clients are content with how they are living their lives and feel satisfied with their progress.

Children with ADHD and executive function disorder face the daily struggle of not meeting expectations. Expectations come at them from so many sources: school, home, peers, extra-curricular activities, and more. The constant feeling that they are falling short or disappointing teachers and parents creates enormous stress and impacts their sense of self-worth, thus resulting in depression, anxiety and acting out behaviors. Ever feel like you, as the parent, are at a loss as to why your child is acting out or how to help them to keep up with the demands around them?

Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.

Life is an ongoing journey where we learn through our experiences, both good and bad. Making the decision to begin therapy is a scary, but courageous one. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience and compassion to both help and empower you through your life’s journey. Using a variety of evidence based treatment approaches, my therapy style is person-centered, and strength based. I meet you where you are at in your treatment, building upon your strengths, helping you realize your potential in a safe, supportive environment.

I provide individual treatment to children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety and mood disorders. More specifically, I can help provide effective treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, panic disorder, personality disorders, self-injurious behaviors, as well as provide parent training. I also have special interests in treating bereavement, perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression.

Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.

Life can be overwhelming sometimes and you do not have to struggle alone. You have strengths within you that we can build upon. I have skills based on years of study and experience that I will share with you. We will work together to resolve your current challenges while we examine patterns of thinking and behavior in order to avoid or quickly resolve future stumbling blocks. In an atmosphere of trust, comfort and acceptance, we can achieve lasting solutions. I work with children ages 12 through 19, as well as adults; specializing in anxiety, stress reduction, life coaching, adjustment disorders, couples and parent counseling.

Amy Goldsheid-Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Addiction Specialist. She is a NYS OASAS-Approved Provider for DWI/DUI assessments and assists individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. Amy also helps spouses dealing with co-dependency issues and child welfare cases. Additional services include: individual counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, parent education, and working with children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges.

While earning my doctorate in child and school psychology at New York University, I had the opportunity to work in hospitals, schools and private practice providing psychotherapy and administering evaluations to children, adolescents and adults. While I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have a passion for working with adolescents/teenagers and young adults and guiding them to raise self-awareness, encourage self-esteem and self-love and ultimately make positive changes to become happier individuals.

Do you feel unsatisfied with the direction of your life and the quality of your relationships? Do you feel stuck or lonely? Perhaps your persistent worries are narrowing your life? My goal is to empower adolescents, adults and couples to heal and grow into the people they would like to become, and to thrive in their lives and relationships. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related difficulties, parenting issues, trauma, grief, and marriage/relationship issues. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to develop new strategies to manage life challenges.

Too many people don’t have the space they need to feel and heal. This can be true whether you’re the one struggling or you have somebody in your life who is. Everyone has a unique story, and you deserve the space to share that story and receive the support you need to learn and grow into the healthiest and most authentic version of yourself. I work with people to strengthen their sense of self and help them feel equipped with the necessary coping skills to manage all life transitions. I believe in venturing beyond clinical textbooks, embracing my own experiences and collaborative brainstorming to craft personalized solutions.

Over the years my team and I have helped individuals and couples through many life stages find meaning and direction. By providing feedback and reflections with kindness, sensitivity and humor, we built good psychotherapeutic relationships with respect and trust. You too can find safety and comfort during our time together in order to maximize your growth, and work toward feelings of well-being and satisfaction. Since no one person is the same, there is no one way to do psychotherapy. Your individuality will always be respected as we are sensitive to your culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and family background.

I strongly believe that "believing yourself comes after knowing yourself". As a mental health counselor, I will guide you to know more about yourself, support you to face your everyday problems and struggles in various perspectives, teach you coping skills, and eventually encourage you to choose better choices on your own.

Do you want to calm the anxiety and quiet the negative thoughts? I can help. I am a warm, sensitive, and knowledgable professional who is dedicated to providing the best possible treatment. I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teens. I have helped people overcome difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, obsessions and compulsions, eating disorders, faulty coping mechanisms, parenting, infidelity, and relationship conflict.

When your child/teen is hurting as a parent you hurt. Is your child lonely, sad, anxious and/or angry? Have tears, yelling and slamming doors become all too common in your house? I can help. With compassion, humor and strategic therapeutic interventions I can help you or your child/teen/young adult find happiness, direction and balance in your life.