Narrative Therapists in Merrick, NY
I can draw from a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), motivational interviewing, strengths based therapy, music therapy etc.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore life’s many challenges. I work from a non-judgemental, affirming, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment based lens. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, love addiction, co-dependency, personality disorders, relationship issues, survivors of abusive relationships/trauma bonds, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I believe everyone is unique...therefore, my style is to customize the therapeutic process for each individual.
I can draw from a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), motivational interviewing, strengths based therapy, music therapy etc.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore life’s many challenges. I work from a non-judgemental, affirming, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment based lens. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, love addiction, co-dependency, personality disorders, relationship issues, survivors of abusive relationships/trauma bonds, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I believe everyone is unique...therefore, my style is to customize the therapeutic process for each individual.
Range of therapeutic modalities: including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! I’m Steven Purvin, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or navigating major life transitions, I’m here to support you.
Range of therapeutic modalities: including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! I’m Steven Purvin, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or navigating major life transitions, I’m here to support you.
I have been working in the mental health field for the past 15 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, parents, families, couples and adults.
I have been working in the mental health field for the past 15 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, parents, families, couples and adults.
Everyone deserves a safe space to work on themselves. Therapy is a great way to dive into yourself on levels you never thought possible.
Everyone deserves a safe space to work on themselves. Therapy is a great way to dive into yourself on levels you never thought possible.
As a therapist I deeply value the journey of gaining self-knowledge. Through a collaborative effort we can improve your self-awareness by identifying blind spots, relational patterns, and automatic thoughts. Unhelpful behaviors can cause you to feel stuck and may interfere with your ability to experience joy. My therapeutic approach is warm, open, and supportive. During sessions I pay careful attention to your personal history, current circumstances and goals so we can begin to map a meaningful way forward that is uniquely tailored to your needs.
As a therapist I deeply value the journey of gaining self-knowledge. Through a collaborative effort we can improve your self-awareness by identifying blind spots, relational patterns, and automatic thoughts. Unhelpful behaviors can cause you to feel stuck and may interfere with your ability to experience joy. My therapeutic approach is warm, open, and supportive. During sessions I pay careful attention to your personal history, current circumstances and goals so we can begin to map a meaningful way forward that is uniquely tailored to your needs.
Christine Cione, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you've imagined. Are you at a crossroads in your life? Are you feeling stuck and wish you could change your perspective? Are you overwhelmed by emotions that make it challenging to navigate through life? You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, past or current traumatic events, or everyday life stressors. If so, you probably are seeking peace of mind, gratitude, hope, inner strength, and healthy coping skills. If this sounds like you, I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path towards healing.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you've imagined. Are you at a crossroads in your life? Are you feeling stuck and wish you could change your perspective? Are you overwhelmed by emotions that make it challenging to navigate through life? You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, past or current traumatic events, or everyday life stressors. If so, you probably are seeking peace of mind, gratitude, hope, inner strength, and healthy coping skills. If this sounds like you, I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path towards healing.
Otylia 'tilly' McQuay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck and wondering why you make certain choices? Do you find yourself putting others' needs ahead of your own? I offer online therapy to help you improve relationships, regulate emotions more effectively, and break free from self-sabotaging habits. My passion is supporting those who’ve experienced trauma to regain control and overcome feelings of inadequacy, attachment issues, boundary struggles, and chronic anxiety or depression. I specialize in working with survivors of family trauma and abusive relationships, including narcissistic abuse, and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD).
Are you feeling stuck and wondering why you make certain choices? Do you find yourself putting others' needs ahead of your own? I offer online therapy to help you improve relationships, regulate emotions more effectively, and break free from self-sabotaging habits. My passion is supporting those who’ve experienced trauma to regain control and overcome feelings of inadequacy, attachment issues, boundary struggles, and chronic anxiety or depression. I specialize in working with survivors of family trauma and abusive relationships, including narcissistic abuse, and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD).
Annmarie B Boyle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
I work with couples to overcome infidelity, persistent conflict, and other relationship issues. I work with individuals to challenge negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that create patterns that keep them stuck. My approach is emotionally focused and attachment-based, to help clients gain insight and resume positive progress in their lives. See my profile at helloalma.com/providers/annmarie-boyle/ and request a free 15-minute consultation. I accept many insurance plans. Visit me at helloalma.com and let change start today.
I work with couples to overcome infidelity, persistent conflict, and other relationship issues. I work with individuals to challenge negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that create patterns that keep them stuck. My approach is emotionally focused and attachment-based, to help clients gain insight and resume positive progress in their lives. See my profile at helloalma.com/providers/annmarie-boyle/ and request a free 15-minute consultation. I accept many insurance plans. Visit me at helloalma.com and let change start today.
Allison Sarah Katz
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
With a decade of dedicated experience, I am a compassionate and skilled Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in anxiety, women’s issues, family dynamics, grief and loss and trauma. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
With a decade of dedicated experience, I am a compassionate and skilled Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in anxiety, women’s issues, family dynamics, grief and loss and trauma. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Everyone goes through periods of sadness, loss, anger, and adjustment to new situations. You are not alone in your struggles. Don’t allow anger, and resentment that grows from adversity to impair your ability to live your true life! Life can throw some curve balls and having the skills to maneuver these unpredictable situations is paramount in the healing process. Realizing you are not alone and finding a compassionate person to assist you through your struggle are the first steps. The next step is being present in therapy, willing to engage as we learn new skills to navigate this unpredictable world together. I will stand with you.
Everyone goes through periods of sadness, loss, anger, and adjustment to new situations. You are not alone in your struggles. Don’t allow anger, and resentment that grows from adversity to impair your ability to live your true life! Life can throw some curve balls and having the skills to maneuver these unpredictable situations is paramount in the healing process. Realizing you are not alone and finding a compassionate person to assist you through your struggle are the first steps. The next step is being present in therapy, willing to engage as we learn new skills to navigate this unpredictable world together. I will stand with you.
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.
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.
Brooke Elizabeth Rozea
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
I approach the challenges you bring with open mindedness and free of judgement. My empathetic demeanor, along with the interventions I utilize are very distinct in nature, as I take into account individual factors, because I know that personality is essential in developing the therapeutic relationship. Your story matters and I will ensure I create a safe space for you to be vulnerable about your experiences.
I approach the challenges you bring with open mindedness and free of judgement. My empathetic demeanor, along with the interventions I utilize are very distinct in nature, as I take into account individual factors, because I know that personality is essential in developing the therapeutic relationship. Your story matters and I will ensure I create a safe space for you to be vulnerable about your experiences.
Being stuck in your problems can feel overwhelming and it becomes difficult to overcome these problems and feelings associated with them on your own. As Albert Einstein once said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.“ Allow me to help you navigate your personal and relational struggles through my collaborative therapeutic approach that is tailor made to your personal goals because everyone has a different perspective and past experiences.
Being stuck in your problems can feel overwhelming and it becomes difficult to overcome these problems and feelings associated with them on your own. As Albert Einstein once said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.“ Allow me to help you navigate your personal and relational struggles through my collaborative therapeutic approach that is tailor made to your personal goals because everyone has a different perspective and past experiences.
Patricia Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
We all desire happiness, fulfillment and peace - but how do we get there when we feel like we have so little control over our situations? Healthy individuals and relationships are the cornerstone of our well-being, however, at times we all feel like we have lost control or are overwhelmed by challenges and changes in our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I will help you recognize and change ineffective, repetitive or destructive patterns of thoughts, communication and behavior in a safe, supervised atmosphere. Together we will focus on strengths, healthy interactions, goals and solutions to achieve positive changes in your life and relationships.
We all desire happiness, fulfillment and peace - but how do we get there when we feel like we have so little control over our situations? Healthy individuals and relationships are the cornerstone of our well-being, however, at times we all feel like we have lost control or are overwhelmed by challenges and changes in our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I will help you recognize and change ineffective, repetitive or destructive patterns of thoughts, communication and behavior in a safe, supervised atmosphere. Together we will focus on strengths, healthy interactions, goals and solutions to achieve positive changes in your life and relationships.
Michelle D Soodek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
If you are viewing this therapist's profile it is very likely you are seeking support and counseling. This is a good thing. Depression, anxiety, and fear can stop you from living a fulfilling life. If you are aware that something is not right in your life, than continue reading to find out how to learn to help yourself. Reduce anxiety, decrease depression, and learn how to live life without letting fear stop you. You are already on your way to better mental health. When you feel good everything that life has to offer becomes more clear and attainable.
If you are viewing this therapist's profile it is very likely you are seeking support and counseling. This is a good thing. Depression, anxiety, and fear can stop you from living a fulfilling life. If you are aware that something is not right in your life, than continue reading to find out how to learn to help yourself. Reduce anxiety, decrease depression, and learn how to live life without letting fear stop you. You are already on your way to better mental health. When you feel good everything that life has to offer becomes more clear and attainable.
Diana Hajjar-Grossman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
Do you feel challenged or stuck? Are you overwhelmed with life stresses? Do you yearn for a better relationship with your partner or family? You have probably tried working out these problems yourself, but let me help you and your loved ones meet life's challenges and create meaningful relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that trust, understanding and acceptance help create a safe and secure therapy environment. Together we will work to build on your strengths and create attainable therapeutic goals.
Do you feel challenged or stuck? Are you overwhelmed with life stresses? Do you yearn for a better relationship with your partner or family? You have probably tried working out these problems yourself, but let me help you and your loved ones meet life's challenges and create meaningful relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that trust, understanding and acceptance help create a safe and secure therapy environment. Together we will work to build on your strengths and create attainable therapeutic goals.
Lori B. Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
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.
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.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, working with adolescents, couples & families towards improving communication & enhancing relationships. Affair recovery is a specialty of mine. You can heal after infidelity. I have expertise in treating Anxiety Disorder and Depression, utilizing mostly Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. I help my clients to identify the way that their thinking (negative, flawed, irrational) is affecting the way they feel & behave. Changing one's thinking is the first step towards happiness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, working with adolescents, couples & families towards improving communication & enhancing relationships. Affair recovery is a specialty of mine. You can heal after infidelity. I have expertise in treating Anxiety Disorder and Depression, utilizing mostly Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. I help my clients to identify the way that their thinking (negative, flawed, irrational) is affecting the way they feel & behave. Changing one's thinking is the first step towards happiness.
Lindsay Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complex journey of grief and life transitions. My approach is deeply rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, offering a unique blend of empathy and evidence-based support. Having lost my mother unexpectedly in 2011 and growing up with a parent who faced mental health challenges, I understand firsthand the multifaceted nature of grief. I specialize in guiding individuals through all types of grief – both death-related and non-death-related. My holistic approach helps clients understand their unique journey, explore their emotions, and develop coping skills.
I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complex journey of grief and life transitions. My approach is deeply rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, offering a unique blend of empathy and evidence-based support. Having lost my mother unexpectedly in 2011 and growing up with a parent who faced mental health challenges, I understand firsthand the multifaceted nature of grief. I specialize in guiding individuals through all types of grief – both death-related and non-death-related. My holistic approach helps clients understand their unique journey, explore their emotions, and develop coping skills.
Welcome. As a Doctor of Social Work, a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social worker I support children, adults and families in an effort to promote personal growth and develop inherent strengths. As a certified school social worker I have experience in elementary, middle and high school settings and am sensitive to the needs of school aged children and adolescents. As an adult practitioner I work to support people experiencing a variety of mood issues, life changes, and substance use related concerns, in an effort to increase wellness and overall life satisfaction.
Welcome. As a Doctor of Social Work, a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social worker I support children, adults and families in an effort to promote personal growth and develop inherent strengths. As a certified school social worker I have experience in elementary, middle and high school settings and am sensitive to the needs of school aged children and adolescents. As an adult practitioner I work to support people experiencing a variety of mood issues, life changes, and substance use related concerns, in an effort to increase wellness and overall life satisfaction.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.