Therapists for Teens in Melville, NY

I SPECIALIZE IN TEENS&ADULTS - Is your child's behavior causing you to stress out? I have extensive experience treating teens and understand the issues that cause them to bottle up, shut down and become defiant. I WELCOME ADULT PATIENTS-Unhappy? Need to talk? Whether your having marital difficulties, issues with your job or family or issues that you can't seem to solve on your own, there is help available for you. As an experienced therapist/educator I have helped my clients develop a more focused understanding of why they are feeling their feelings and how to heal.

Ms. Martinez-Drinks is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has over 20 years' experience working with children and families. She completed training in Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) for children and families, aimed at helping them recover from events including sexual and physical abuse. She has received certification to work with first responders by the National Emergency Responder and Public Safety Center (NERPSC).

Selected by NASW as Nassau County's "Social Worker of the Year for 2013", I have been providing quick symptom relief and comprehensive healing for 32 years. As I believe in "different strokes for different folks," I utilize Havening, EMDR, and DNMS to achieve these results. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and panic attacks have all benefitted. I also provide counseling for alcohol and substance abusers where I specialize in relapse prevention. Child and adolescent issues are also actively addressed, along with parenting concerns. Relief is available for those experiencing grief and other trauma i.e. car crash victims.

At Premier Psychology of LI, we assist clients in overcoming difficulties in their lives and changing unproductive patterns of thinking and behavior. Treatment is individualized, goal-directed, and collaborative in nature. Clients are empowered to handle life's challenges and uncertainties with improved coping and resiliency.

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.

I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal. I primarily work with women before, during and after pregnancy regarding issues of infertility and postpartum; with individuals, couples, families and small groups. My main practice is home-based.

I am a psychologist with a number of post-graduate specializations and certifications, though I also maintain a general practice. I have formal training, experience and certifications in hypnotherapy, which has been shown to be helpful with a wide-range of psychotherapy issues and modalities. I also have additional training and experience in addictive disorders, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and elder psychology. I endeavor to provide up to date, research-based procedures, integrating various modalities of treatment (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, systems, interpersonal)to facilitate time-efficient and significant improvement in social and emotional functioning for adults, children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.

Put simply, I'd like to help you and/or your family member(s), feel less worried, less sad, and, in general, less distressed. With over 40 years of experience, I feel that I've been able to provide that to many hundreds of people with whom I've worked. Whether it's your child or teen who is suffering (I work with all manner of child and adolescent issues, including ADHD, academic underachievement, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression and limitations in social skills) or whether it's you, your relationship or your family that is troubled, I have the experience to help resolve issues.

Hi, my name is Christine Bellise and as a Licensed Social Worker for over 20yrs, I have seen teenage girls struggle to deal with challenges such as comparison culture that negatively affects their body image; the stressors of school life; and friendship drama. As a Teen Life Coach, I help teenage girls navigate the demands of adolescence. By providing support in a safe environment, your teenager will gain new strategies and skills to maintain healthy relationships; increase confidence; manage stress; and make positive decisions.

At Reflections Therapy LCSW, we understand how anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major transitions can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. We will work with you with compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and discover and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you want. Our goal is to support you during these life changes and assist you with developing the skills to be successful in your journey.We have a passion for working with pregnant women and new parents to help them adjust and manage the stress related to this major life change.

Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Navigating these emotional challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you're a teenager seeking your path, a young adult building your future, or a parent concerned about your child. My practice is committed to supporting individuals and families at various life stages to manage these difficulties and enhance their overall quality of life. By focusing on individualized strategies, I aid clients in developing coping skills that are effective for current challenges and beneficial for long-term well-being.

As a trained psychotherapist, I understand how anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major transitions can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. I will work with you with compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and discover and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you want. My goal is to support you during these life changes and assist you with developing the skills to be successful in your journey. I have a passion for working with pregnant women and new parents to help them adjust and manage the stress related to this major life change.

I am passionate about uniting with women through painful and difficult seasons of their life. Many of us live each day with a lack of contentment, a nagging sense that we are not enough, but this does not have to become the norm. Challenges may arise that are difficult to overcome. Counseling is a way to develop better ways to cope with life in the present, heal wounds from the past, let go of worries for the future and help you overcome these barriers that stand in your way. I help clients gain insight by providing a supportive and caring environment, while also challenging my clients as my counsel is to always move forward.

Are you still depressed even though you have tried several antidepressants? Are you worried about a son or daughter who is on antidepressant medication, abusing alcohol or drugs, and is not getting better? Call me. I have been helping people with depression, bipolar illness, and alcohol/drug abuse for over four decades. You might want to take a look at my books on Amazon: The Depression Sourcebook and the Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Bipolar Illness.

Bobby Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2018. He earned his Bachelor's in Sociology/Criminology from Mount Saint Mary College and his Master's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. He has 5 years of experience working with individuals and their families in the community. During this time, he focused on treating substance abuse and assisted with family reunification and positive family functioning. Bobby also has 2 years of experience of working with children/families associated with foster care in New York State.

Akili Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2022. Akili typically strives to help clients realize their potential through a myriad of techniques and modalities. In his free time, Akili writes, plays basketball, draws, and enjoys art. He is an author of a relationship book, several books of poetry, and is currently working on a book on Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Ryan Cleary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2019. Ryan offers a therapy practice that emphasizes client-therapist connection most importantly and believes that the therapeutic bond is where great work can happen. He believes individuals have the ability to free themselves from patterns that no longer serve them, and sometimes need help from others doing so. Ryan strives to approach psychotherapy sessions with the intention of amplifying one's strengths and tending to their growing edges.

Sometimes life brings us challenges we aren’t always prepared for. Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with work related issues or life transitions. Are you grieving after the loss of a loved one or struggling with issues related to family discord. I provide support to motivate my clients, help them develop better coping skills and encourage them to reach their highest potential. I use a compassionate and client centered approach and treat each client and family individually. We will work collaboratively to identify your own personal goals, strengths and develop a plan to manage life's challenges.

We are a mental health, therapy, eating disorder and nutrition center. We handle all therapy & nutrition needs with the upmost amount of love, care and compassion. Having a mixed staff of Psychotherapists, Registered Dietitians & Coaches, we are able to treat a whole person, not just mind or body. Each patient is is viewed as an individual, allowing us to focus on THEIR personal needs/wishes. Our goal is to meet the patient where they are at and together help them understand their struggles and bring them to a happier & healthier place mentally & physically. Our passion is to provide the most safe/comfortable environment