Male Therapists in Merrick, NY

Throughout his clinical and school experience, Dr. Rust has gained extensive training in Child/Adolescent Psychology. He specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rust often incorporates components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and principles of Behavior Analysis in his eclectic approach. He is exceptionally aware of the social, emotional and behavioral needs of a child and utilizes a “whole child” methodology.

The relationship with your therapist is paramount for a successful therapeutic experience. I am a warm, personable, professional, and kid-friendly practitioner on Long Island. I am a New York State Licensed Psychologist & Certified NYS School Psychologist. My practice offers therapy (both in-person and virtual), comprehensive Autism evaluations (ADOS-2, ADI-R, Adaptive scales included) for all ages, along with full neuropsychological evaluations, consultation, parent training, and behavior modification/management.

Are you struggling with a sense of futility because of a setback in your relationship or your career? Do you feel that there are recurrent patterns in your life that do not serve you well? Do you too often suffer from a sense of anxiety that you cannot define or cope with? Do you find yourself bored or basically unhappy with your life? Counseling and psychotherapy can help you address these and other life issues. Understanding yourself can help you grow and change ways of thinking, acting and even feeling, so that life can be fuller for you.

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.

Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Patrick Andretta. Most refer to me as Dr. "A". I am an easygoing and friendly Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience treating those with anxiety, depression, PTSD and adjustment issues. My patients benefit from learning productive ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life changes. I also work with the elderly and their siblings to enhance interpersonal communication for a more positive home environment, facilitating acceptance of health issues and other challenges associated with advanced age. I perform testing to assess IQ, address cognitive deficits and memory issues.

Therapy does not have to be a last resort for when your mental health deteriorates and/or life becomes unmanageable. Ideally, it is a space you enter in order to safely explore your thoughts and feelings about not only yourself, but the world around you without judgment. Therapy affords you opportunities to pinpoint what is important to you, and how you can take concrete actions to live with greater fulfillment, authenticity, and empowerment.

I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.

Are you tired of feeling like you're not showing up as your best self? As a Sports and Mental Health Counselor and Performance Coach, I recognize the vital role your mental and emotional well-being plays in your overall health. I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to prioritize your mental health and I'm here to help. Drawing from my own experience as a former Division I and professional football player, I intimately understand the physical and mental demands required to excel both on and off the field or court.

If you’re reading this, know you’re not alone. One in five Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition every year, and one out of six teenagers struggle currently with depression. You’re probably looking for compassionate and effective therapy either for yourself or your child. Well, you’re in luck. At InsightDBT, we provide cutting edge, compassionate, and effective Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teens, adults, and their families.

Today’s pandemic has created emotional and physical stressors that challenge our ability to manage anxious feelings and angry impulses. Thankfully, even under these conditions, anger and anxiety management remain skills you can learn and practice. Though the feelings of anger and anxiety are universal, the expression of these feelings can vary, and thus can result in either positive changes or disastrous consequences for your personal relationships, physical well-being, or professional career.

In my years as a mental health counselor in both private practices and residential facilities, I have gained extensive experience working with a wide range of clients and diagnoses. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, interpersonal/family complications, or addiction, we can explore them together and develop the tools needed to conquer them.

I am a dynamic therapist with 15 plus years experience working with various age groups. My experience has been working extensively with adolescents, young adults, adults, and parents, who have struggled with various degrees of mental illness. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues or would like to improve aspects of your life you are struggling with, then I might be the right person to talk to.

Hello, time traveler. I'm glad you made it here. I know there's a million other places you could be right now so I want to help you take a second to be here with me. Not at work tomorrow, not in the climate apocalypse and definitely not reliving that time in 5th grade when your yogurt exploded in your backpack because someone threw it down the street at the bus stop as the bus arrived. Ok. Now, that you're here, take a breath. Take another one. Feel the air flow in and out. Let that nagging voice that's pulling you from being here know that you hear it, and ask it to step aside for 30 seconds so that you can finish reading this.

In my 25 years of practice I have worked with, and helped, hundreds of people from different social and economic backgrounds. The commonality I have found in working with all of these people is that they come into therapy with the strong desire to talk and connect with someone who is accepting and not judgmental of them. I provide this atmosphere with the people who come in to see me, as well as provide them with competent therapeutic guidance.

People come into therapy for multiple reasons. It could be an issue with coping when something bad happens or feeling anxious or depressed or having interpersonal difficulties. I understand how painful emotional problems can be, and how they can interfere with everyday life. I believe in understanding what’s going on in the present and then building skills to deal with the future. Coping and overcoming pain and building skills are the best ways to actualize this future you. I am a full professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Hofstra. I am trained in CBT and have been able to help people with treatments that work.

For more than 30 years, I have helped others to negotiate their pain and difficult circumstances with compassion, sensitivity, warmth, intelligence and kindness. My interdisciplinary approach respects an awareness of each person's individuality and their life history, as people tend to cope with their problems and situations depending upon who they are in the first place. My goal is to provide both support and understanding, and through listening well, to provide expert professional guidance in helping people to find their way.

Dear Interested Friends, My services are based on my strong belief that every individual has unique strenghts besides the few issues one may be struggling with. I tap on your strenghts so that the solutions for your issues are within you and remain with you always. I emphasize on your plus vs minus. My faith and hope in you will help you to lead your life the way you want and where you want to take it. Please check my website Tranquilityofmind for more insights about my apporoach.

Highly motivated for self-reflection and personal growth - Recognizes the value of therapy in achieving goals - Willing to explore uncomfortable emotions and thoughts-Open-minded and receptive to new ideas and perspectives - Honest and authentic in sharing thoughts and feelings - Willing to take responsibility for their actions and emotions - Engaged and active participant in the therapy process

With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you individual or couples therapy from a position of skill and caring commitment to your growth as an individual or couple. I offer you an opportunity to safely and honestly address the issues that are causing your anxiety and depression or interfering with your personal success or the success of your relationships. When possible, I will work in combination with you and your partner both individually and together for the betterment of your relationship and your individual lives.