Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Merrick, NY
Our difficulties don't define us. Life presents challenges and it's often our choices in meeting these challenges that determine who we become. Whether you're facing serious medical illness or are providing care-giving for a loved one who is ill, are dealing with emotional pain from divorce, job loss, retirement, parenting issues or marital conflict, my many years of clinical experience offers you expert and sensitive care and comfort. I identify and build upon your existing strengths and provide a place of safety and compassion in which you can share your experience and resolve the obstacles that stand in your way.
Our difficulties don't define us. Life presents challenges and it's often our choices in meeting these challenges that determine who we become. Whether you're facing serious medical illness or are providing care-giving for a loved one who is ill, are dealing with emotional pain from divorce, job loss, retirement, parenting issues or marital conflict, my many years of clinical experience offers you expert and sensitive care and comfort. I identify and build upon your existing strengths and provide a place of safety and compassion in which you can share your experience and resolve the obstacles that stand in your way.
The first steps to seeking out therapeutic support can feel challenging and/or uncomfortable. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I focus on developing treatment that will be tailored to the needs of the individual with a strong emphasis on the rapport within the therapeutic relationship. I believe with a stronger understanding of our emotions and how they impact our behaviors, we can develop tools and skills to experience an overall happier and healthier life.
The first steps to seeking out therapeutic support can feel challenging and/or uncomfortable. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I focus on developing treatment that will be tailored to the needs of the individual with a strong emphasis on the rapport within the therapeutic relationship. I believe with a stronger understanding of our emotions and how they impact our behaviors, we can develop tools and skills to experience an overall happier and healthier life.
Every person has a story to tell and I am ready to hear yours. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment for you to discover more about yourself, through identification and clarification of your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. By forming a relationship based on trust and compassion, we can address any obstacles preventing you from achieving your full potential. Implementing effective coping skills and adaptive thought patterns will provide you with comfort from potential challenges and the confidence to be the leader of your own story. Together, we can navigate and cultivate your life’s journey to self-fulfillment.
Every person has a story to tell and I am ready to hear yours. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment for you to discover more about yourself, through identification and clarification of your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. By forming a relationship based on trust and compassion, we can address any obstacles preventing you from achieving your full potential. Implementing effective coping skills and adaptive thought patterns will provide you with comfort from potential challenges and the confidence to be the leader of your own story. Together, we can navigate and cultivate your life’s journey to self-fulfillment.
I am a social worker and enjoy working with individuals, families, couples and children. I understand the many dynamic and complex issues that arise throughout our lives and am here to help you navigate through those challenges. I believe through a strong therapeutic relationship growth and transformation are possible.
I am a social worker and enjoy working with individuals, families, couples and children. I understand the many dynamic and complex issues that arise throughout our lives and am here to help you navigate through those challenges. I believe through a strong therapeutic relationship growth and transformation are possible.
Accepting new clients! I create a nonjudgmental, supportive, client-centered environment that fosters respect, trust, growth, and hope. Collaboratively, we will work together, at your pace, on issues that are important to you. I will empower you to make choices in treatment and in life that will enhance your functioning and life satisfaction. Interventions will be tailored using your strengths to meet your current needs and goals. In our work together, you will gain skills that you can continue to use beyond therapy.
Accepting new clients! I create a nonjudgmental, supportive, client-centered environment that fosters respect, trust, growth, and hope. Collaboratively, we will work together, at your pace, on issues that are important to you. I will empower you to make choices in treatment and in life that will enhance your functioning and life satisfaction. Interventions will be tailored using your strengths to meet your current needs and goals. In our work together, you will gain skills that you can continue to use beyond therapy.
Nassau Suffolk Psychotherapy & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
Life has taken a huge toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that are new and concerning. Whether you are a brand new parent without the important support you need, or a parent concerned about the emotional health of your child, or even a partner or loved one of a family member who is struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn.
Life has taken a huge toll on you and your loved ones lately and there are likely feelings of exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and mood changes that are new and concerning. Whether you are a brand new parent without the important support you need, or a parent concerned about the emotional health of your child, or even a partner or loved one of a family member who is struggling, you are feeling helpless and uncertain of where to turn.
Melissa A. Tillman, Ph.D., is the founder of New View Psychology Group, where she leads a dedicated team of mental health professionals passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults. As a licensed clinical and school psychologist, Dr. Tillman’s warm and personalized approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven and goal-oriented method for addressing various emotional and behavioral challenges, including anxiety and mood disorders. Dr. Tillman earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology and holds a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University.
Melissa A. Tillman, Ph.D., is the founder of New View Psychology Group, where she leads a dedicated team of mental health professionals passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults. As a licensed clinical and school psychologist, Dr. Tillman’s warm and personalized approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven and goal-oriented method for addressing various emotional and behavioral challenges, including anxiety and mood disorders. Dr. Tillman earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology and holds a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University.
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York City and Greenwich, CT, with a deep rooted passion for empowering individuals through the art and practice of psychotherapy. I have extensive specialized training in Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues and Women's Health and use a Body Positive, Anti-Diet, HAES philosophy but work with clients on a variety of different clinical concerns/behaviors. My therapeutic approach as a psychotherapist is first and foremost client-centered, working with individuals specifically on establishing goals to assist them improve their overall quality of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York City and Greenwich, CT, with a deep rooted passion for empowering individuals through the art and practice of psychotherapy. I have extensive specialized training in Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues and Women's Health and use a Body Positive, Anti-Diet, HAES philosophy but work with clients on a variety of different clinical concerns/behaviors. My therapeutic approach as a psychotherapist is first and foremost client-centered, working with individuals specifically on establishing goals to assist them improve their overall quality of life.
I have helped many people improve coping skills and interpersonal relationships. I'm focused on your needs and committed to having you better prepared to handle your current issues each time you leave my office. I am interactive and enjoy having an open dialog to help you find lasting solutions. We will explore any underlying unconscious issues from your past that may be contributing to your current life. Illuminating why you may be drawn to act in a negative way (even though you don't want to) often can help you to make better choices and feel better about life.
I have helped many people improve coping skills and interpersonal relationships. I'm focused on your needs and committed to having you better prepared to handle your current issues each time you leave my office. I am interactive and enjoy having an open dialog to help you find lasting solutions. We will explore any underlying unconscious issues from your past that may be contributing to your current life. Illuminating why you may be drawn to act in a negative way (even though you don't want to) often can help you to make better choices and feel better about life.
Liz is a clinical social worker with specialties working with pregnant and parenting folks, as well as young children and their families and knows welcoming a new baby to the family comes with a host of challenges and changes: from hormonal shifts and changes in our brains and bodies to changes in employment, lifestyle, relationships, and reflecting on our own experiences of being parented. She is highly experienced in working with pregnant, birthing, postpartum, and parenting folks with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—or just struggling with the changes in demands, identity, and daily structure.
Liz is a clinical social worker with specialties working with pregnant and parenting folks, as well as young children and their families and knows welcoming a new baby to the family comes with a host of challenges and changes: from hormonal shifts and changes in our brains and bodies to changes in employment, lifestyle, relationships, and reflecting on our own experiences of being parented. She is highly experienced in working with pregnant, birthing, postpartum, and parenting folks with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders—or just struggling with the changes in demands, identity, and daily structure.
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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.
I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with young children through adolescents and parents. I offer services to families at the office, in the home or at school to provide counseling to best facilitate positive changes and coordinate efforts of all those involved with the youngsters' success. I have two Masters Degrees and use a cognitive behavioral approach to counseling. Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with young children through adolescents and parents. I offer services to families at the office, in the home or at school to provide counseling to best facilitate positive changes and coordinate efforts of all those involved with the youngsters' success. I have two Masters Degrees and use a cognitive behavioral approach to counseling. Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
You are looking for a therapist to LISTEN and really HEAR you, and then HELP you with your life challenges. For example, if you are not dealing with life's daily stresses; having difficulties with some relationships; not functioning and feeling the way you would like; have had a life-changing event and are trying to make sense of it; feeling stuck, maybe even 'OK', but know you want more.........
You are looking for a therapist to LISTEN and really HEAR you, and then HELP you with your life challenges. For example, if you are not dealing with life's daily stresses; having difficulties with some relationships; not functioning and feeling the way you would like; have had a life-changing event and are trying to make sense of it; feeling stuck, maybe even 'OK', but know you want more.........
People worry every day. Some worriers "worry all their lives." Excessive, non-productive WORRY may lead to symptoms seen in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), irritability and depression. There may be misguided behavioral strategies or unresolved experiences that prevent more productive use of worry and subsequent self-esteem enhancement. I will help you understand your worrying behavior, learn about how to live with uncertainty and consider strategies and new behaviors you have not yet thought about. I pride myself in my ability to develop good working relationships with my clients, a crucial part of therapy.
People worry every day. Some worriers "worry all their lives." Excessive, non-productive WORRY may lead to symptoms seen in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), irritability and depression. There may be misguided behavioral strategies or unresolved experiences that prevent more productive use of worry and subsequent self-esteem enhancement. I will help you understand your worrying behavior, learn about how to live with uncertainty and consider strategies and new behaviors you have not yet thought about. I pride myself in my ability to develop good working relationships with my clients, a crucial part of therapy.
Emotions can be overwhelming, in order to become more productive and positive in life we need to manage them. Therapy allows my clients to feel in control of their destiny, to regain vitality and a sense of purpose. As they work through difficult experiences, they will obtain a more balanced life with an attitude of "self-acceptance" and "flexibility". They feel revitalized and strengthened to face life's difficult situations. I also work with couples and adolescents.My clients can use their bodies and minds in a more effective coordinated way by learning techniques of relaxation and mental focus.
Emotions can be overwhelming, in order to become more productive and positive in life we need to manage them. Therapy allows my clients to feel in control of their destiny, to regain vitality and a sense of purpose. As they work through difficult experiences, they will obtain a more balanced life with an attitude of "self-acceptance" and "flexibility". They feel revitalized and strengthened to face life's difficult situations. I also work with couples and adolescents.My clients can use their bodies and minds in a more effective coordinated way by learning techniques of relaxation and mental focus.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of expereince with all age levels. I work in helping to clarify issues, develop self-esteem and improve relationships and personal fulfillment. Specialization in self development, co-dependancy, couples therapy, and parenting of young and adult children. Coping with stress including meditation is also a focus.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of expereince with all age levels. I work in helping to clarify issues, develop self-esteem and improve relationships and personal fulfillment. Specialization in self development, co-dependancy, couples therapy, and parenting of young and adult children. Coping with stress including meditation is also a focus.
Asking for help can be difficult but crucial in order to make necessary and beneficial changes in life. Therapy can be instrumental in helping overcome depression, relationship conflicts, anxiety, parenting concerns, and family problems. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of presenting problems. I believe that every person is unique; therefore no one approach is right for everyone. I integrate a number of therapeutic techniques and perspectives in a safe and comfortable office environment to address important issues.
Asking for help can be difficult but crucial in order to make necessary and beneficial changes in life. Therapy can be instrumental in helping overcome depression, relationship conflicts, anxiety, parenting concerns, and family problems. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of presenting problems. I believe that every person is unique; therefore no one approach is right for everyone. I integrate a number of therapeutic techniques and perspectives in a safe and comfortable office environment to address important issues.
My first goal in therapy is to make you feel welcome, safe, and understood. The second is to provide you with the support and perspective to take a look at where you're getting stuck and figure out a plan to make things go more smoothly. While I work with a wide range of people, my specialty is treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions, including Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), skin-picking, hair-pulling (Trichotillomania), and Health Anxiety. Please take a look at my website (there's a link to the left) for more information.
My first goal in therapy is to make you feel welcome, safe, and understood. The second is to provide you with the support and perspective to take a look at where you're getting stuck and figure out a plan to make things go more smoothly. While I work with a wide range of people, my specialty is treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions, including Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), skin-picking, hair-pulling (Trichotillomania), and Health Anxiety. Please take a look at my website (there's a link to the left) for more information.
Cindy L. Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR, Psychoa
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566
My training as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and Life Coach provide me with a unique combination of skills and resources which I use in the service of helping my clients find clarity in life, and achieve their goals. Sometimes we feel angry, sad, frustrated, anxious and unfulfilled without really knowing why. The combination of knowing and understanding our past, in the context of our present life, provides us with an invaluable amount of information we can use to understand and change how we feel and what we do in our lives.
My training as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and Life Coach provide me with a unique combination of skills and resources which I use in the service of helping my clients find clarity in life, and achieve their goals. Sometimes we feel angry, sad, frustrated, anxious and unfulfilled without really knowing why. The combination of knowing and understanding our past, in the context of our present life, provides us with an invaluable amount of information we can use to understand and change how we feel and what we do in our lives.
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