Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Massapequa, NY

Anxiety and stress are normal reactions to life's challenges. Anxiety can help us focus on solving problems or achieving success. But when anxiety begins to spiral and take over, it can be paralyzing, negatively affecting our relationships, school/career performance and mental and physical health. If you are experiencing chronic worry, panic, obsessive fears, social anxiety, stress at work/school, or marital difficulties, I can help by teaching you proven strategies to conquer your symptoms by changing negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. You will learn more effective coping techniques, gain back control and focus more on living a productive, happier life.

My goal as a therapist it to empower my clients by providing them with the appropriate tools, support, and practical feedback to help manage or resolve current problems while creating positive changes to long-standing disruptive patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, body image issues, eating disorders, and relational issues.

Therapy is a gift. It is an opportunity to be seen, heard, understood, and supported in ways that you might not be. As a person-centered therapist, I don’t find success in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client. Being a multicultural counselor, I understand the importance of viewing someone as a whole individual, as opposed to what is presented symptomatically. Through an integrative analytic and cognitive-behavioral approach, I empower clients to gain insight and overcome life’s stressors and hardships. Healing is a journey, let’s go through it together.

I have 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Often people come to me because they feel overwhelmed, stuck or discouraged. My process is to empower people to help them identify and use their own unique experiences and qualities to achieve a sense of happiness and peace of mind. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing challenges with love, family, school or work. I have additional areas of specialty in co-dependency, OCD, grief, and trauma.

No matter what path we take in life, we will be met with suffering and hardship along the way. This is a natural aspect of the human condition. My goal as a Therapist is to assist you with identifying how your suffering manifests (whether it be due to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life change etc.) and the variety of ways in which you can cope with the distressing situations in your life. In my practice, I work to cultivate a warm, non-judgmental space that welcomes you to safely explore the issues you are facing. I specialize in working with clients working through anxiety, OCD, life changes and chronic health struggles.

BMHC assists individuals, families, groups and organizations throughout Long Island NY and the five boroughs of New York City with mental health counseling, trainings and presentations as well as technical and management assistance. Our office is located in Lynbrook NY. Sessions may be held in person in our office or by telehealth. We now also offer telehealth services in the states of Florida, Delaware, South Carolina and Vermont. Through our clinical practice we provide counseling, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, case management, prevention, discharge, and aftercare services.

Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 8-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress and facing challenges in your relationships, with worries and what-ifs dominating your thoughts throughout the day, I can help. Anxiety may feel like it's taking the reins, leaving you restless, tense, and unfocused, occasionally spiraling into moments of panic. I’m an experienced therapist who can help you to live life more fully without being incapacitated by anxiety or the despair of hopelessness. I will give you tools to manage anxiety, promote relaxation and develop strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

When people experience emotional pain or are struggling with their relationship to themselves, it can affect all areas of their lives. My passion is bringing understanding and healing to people struggling with these wounds. I help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves, grow in self-worth, understand the origins of their wounds, and overcome the strong emotions that they evoke.

We are offering in person and online sessions. After having the courage to finally call a therapy practice are you tired of either not getting a response or put on a never ending waitlist? We dislike that very much too! You are in the right place if you are looking for some immediate help. Please text the clinic director, Maria, on her cellular at 917-403-3267. She will be in touch. We pride our practice in getting back in touch with everyone. We are here to help! You are not alone.

Michelle Gladstone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2018. Michelle believes in helping her clients gain insight and understanding of what they may be struggling with and that they are not alone. She strives to help end the stigma of therapy and mental health issues by providing an empathic, supportive and safe environment. Michelle works collaboratively with her clients to help develop a “toolbox” of skills and strategies to cope with life’s stressors.

Navigating through life can be overwhelming or challenging. There might be times where you, or your child may struggle with anxiety, depression, school issues, relationships, life transitions, or with navigating the challenges of adulthood. My goal is to meet you where you are, and for us to work together to develop goals and work towards growth. As a clinician I strive to develop a therapeutic relationship with all my clients and families, that supports self-exploration and empowerment. I utilize a strength-based perspective to increase self-awareness/esteem and enhance coping skills to help in difficult situations.

Being human is hard. In addition to daily challenges, many of us weren’t shown how to feel and express our emotions, or how to communicate effectively with others. We may not have learned what healthy love looks and feels like, or how to care for and accept ourselves—because often, our caregivers hadn’t learned how to either. As a result, we often find ourselves experiencing painful emotions such as shame, anger, longing, worry, or hopelessness. Therapy is an opportunity to explore our experiences with curiosity and kindness, allowing us to gain insight into, make meaning of, and heal from the burdens we carry.

My clients throughout the years are looking for deeper answers and solutions to everyday problems. They are seeking ways to manage areas of direction, insecurity, depression, self control, anger, interpersonal conflicts, clarity of life purpose, anxiety, problem solving solution skill building. They are trying to find ways to breakthrough and to stop having life live them and instead learning ways to live their life.

Anxiety is an experience that can make us feel isolated and misunderstood. When other's advice seems to be to try harder or push through, we can feel as though we are doing something wrong. Chronic worry or phobias can divide us from the things we most want to accomplish and take the joy out of what we most value. My role in therapy is to provide you with guidance, warmth, and practical, realistic tools towards genuine understanding. Therapy is a place to lean in and face challenges in a safe environment.

Easy going and insightful, I can offer a different and unique perspective towards problem solving, relationship issues, and self-growth. Very few problems are insurmountable. My passion is in working with individuals and couples to better manage their lives in a way that increases overall well being. I have experience in working in a variety of settings with a variety of populations and I love what I do!

Is life proving to be extremely stressful at times? As a team you and I will problem solve together to help YOU find solutions to some of life’s concerns listed below. My promise is to “meet my clients where they’re at” and empower them. As a Licensed Social Worker I work with both children and adults by providing both individual and couples counseling. I primarily utilize evidence based methods to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy amongst others to help you resolve some of life’s problems.

Neurofeedback is direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently. It teaches the brain to improve attention, mood, behavior, cognition, and more. In simple terms, neurofeedback is positive reinforcement for the brain. We measure brain activity and teach the brain to make healthier patterns. Once these healthier brain patterns are learned the effects of neurofeedback tend to hold. Neurofeedback initiates self-regulation and enhances relaxation and cognition, all necessary components of optimal brain function. Neurofeedback can work on anyone, no matter the age. We treat a variety of conditions including ADHD, anxiety, brain injury, depression, insomnia, migraines, and more!

To me, emotional well-being means being able to deal with life on your terms and finding meaning/purpose in work, family, friendship, spirituality, and all other aspects of your life. As a bilingual, licensed Master social worker, I specialize in mental health counseling for children, teens, and adults. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, social and emotional issues, child/parent relationships, parenting and behavior management. I aim to make each session relaxing, private, pleasant, and personal. In order to provide the most effective service to my clients, I strive to get to know them well.