Therapists in Massapequa, NY

Whether going through a life change, experiencing hardship, or managing challenging symptoms, therapy can be helpful to people from all walks of life. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients become a better version of themselves. I aim to provide my clients with the tools necessary to improve the quality of their daily life. I hope to provide a warm supportive environment where my clients feel safe to express themselves fully. By doing so, I hope to encourage clients to build self-awareness, engage in self-reflection, and create ongoing positive change.

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.

Admitting that you need help is not a sign of weakness, but actually the first step needed to invite meaningful change into your life. In therapy with me, you can be your authentic self. There is no one to impress or appease because therapy is for you and only you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist helping New Yorkers for over 11 years and I am committed to confronting your difficulties with you. In my current practice, I specialize in providing therapy for adults suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, and difficulties with relationships and life transitions.

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!

I want to get to know you. I want to get to know you so that I can help you to get to know yourself--your original self, the self you are today, the self you want to be tomorrow. I want you to get to know me. I have more than twenty years of experience helping people help themselves. I have an M.Div. degree (Master of Divinity), an MSW degree, and I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If I cannot help you, I will refer you to someone I think can.

Are you living your best life? I believe that you are in control of your own happiness, and it comes down to making better choices to support your goals. Figuring out what those choices are is the hard part. Let's work together to help you make smart (though sometimes difficult) choices, while refusing to fall into negative, self-defeating traps. I will help you look for any underlying issues and come up with practical solutions. You can make lasting changes in existing behaviors - at least the ones that are keeping you from the life you deserve to have!

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile! I enjoy treating a diversity of clients, from teenagers through seniors. Most have issues of anxiety, depression, stress-management, identity, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationships, life changes, family, grief, school, or career. I am very LGBTQIA+ allied. I am easy to talk to and non-judgmental. I love helping people uncover their untapped strengths and resources, and to assist in guiding them through life's many difficulties. I consider my practice style to be Eclectic, meaning that I draw from several theoretical orientations, and utilize what best fits each client's particular needs.

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.

Have you ever considered the defining experiences in your life that affect how you currently live your life and how you feel? Are there major challenges with relationships, substance use, loss, work or past trauma? Are your best efforts to avoid suffering keeping you "stuck" on the same path? Are you struggling with feeling you have become someone else's version of you?

Difficulties with intimacy are prevalent. People are pessimistic and frightened of marriage. Levels of anxiety, depression, and "pushing away" defense mechanisms are increasing and we tend to seek the emotionally familiar. We fall in love based on our earliest experiences with bonding, or lack of it. Thus, if these feelings are based upon aberrations of bonding, we are constantly drawn to those who cannot bond & connect. If you continually repeat the same mistakes in your life you may be emotionally "stuck" due to these early feelings.

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.

“Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live satisfying lives is a fascinating and important undertaking.” -Sommers-Flanagan

I am available to help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. The first step is talking with someone compassionate who listens and tries to understand the world from your perspective. I know the importance of the relationship between therapist and client; therefore, I take a client-centered approach. Being able to tell your story and process it is the first step toward healing and initiating change. My approach is integrative, where I employ different therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs best.

My therapeutic style involves an eclectic and collaborative approach. I work with children, adolescences, adults and couples.There are many different kinds of psychotherapy. Along the therapeutic process we will match the mode of therapy to your specific concern, need and preference. Everyone is different and unique in their own way. I work with you to tailor the counseling process and make it an enjoyable and effective experience.

If you feel dissatisfied, stressed, depressed, anxious, unfocused, stuck or unhappy with yourself in any area of your life, I will work with you. Understanding and the ability to relate to others are very important to me and help create a connection as I strive to listen and provide compassion and direction to those in need. It is also most important to have a framework in order to help people achieve their goals - I do. I use the necessary therapeutic interventions that are specifically tailored to those I see which has achieved a high success rate.

When a person decides to seek counseling, they often feel vulnerable and overwhelmed by their emotions. My office provides a safe and comfortable setting to begin the healing process. I am a non-judgmental, compassionate listener with a proven record of engaging clients in a supportive, goal-oriented therapeutic relationship. Sessions are tailored to the specific needs of each client while utilizing various therapeutic approaches to treatment.

Welcome... Together we can "get to- the- heart- of- the- matter " I provide a safe and nurturing environment and have a practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, addiction/substance abuse, grief and loss. Let's discover what is causing distress in your life and help you become your best self. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR trauma therapist.

Mental health counseling demands a level of professionalism and a great deal of dedication. Integrity, genuineness, and a passion for the field of mental health are some of the assets I possess which will allow me to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to understanding your concerns and identifying a safe way to navigate through them. You will be validated and heard and together we will establish an individualized and collaborative plan that works for you. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic approach that will cater to your individual needs.

Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is the way you think about things. It's remarkable how our own thoughts can work against us creating anxiety, depression and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. The happiness that you truly want and deserve is actually within your control! Whether it's getting rid of your fears, understanding why you feel sad, finally having that healthy relationship you have been yearning for, reducing stress, finding balance, or finally being able to answer the question "what will make me happy?".