HealthFirst Therapists in Mount Sinai, NY

Life is to be enjoyed....not endured. Every person deserves the opportunity to grow and develop, and to achieve their full potential. Emotional issues often deprive the individual of the opportunity to make informed choices about their lives. When an individual is suffering from emotional pain it may seem like there is no hope. I listen to you and help restore hope. I help you to break free from problems/symptoms causing emotional pain. I help support you toward making healthy changes in your life. I have been providing these services for over twenty years.

I enjoy working with people of all ages who are experiencing "life" & the stressors that come with it. Especially the older teen, young adult, Gen X & Millenials - life is a journey that none of us are particularly prepared for & there comes a time when a caring ear & an outside professional perspective can truly help. life happens - its how we cope with it that matters most! i work with common issues such as relationship stressors, family conflicts, school life issues, life changes, life planning, behavioral challenges, parenting stressors as well as adults struggling with career issues and in need of basic life coaching.

Life can be challenging and uncertain at times. It can also be difficult to ask for support, but when we do, it can drastically change our lives for the better. My name is Shannon Russo and I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing psychotherapy in Port Jefferson, NY.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I also have a Master of Fine Arts Degree from New York University. I have many years of experience working with children, teens and adults within the world of the performing arts which has greatly inspired my approach to helping clients understand and overcome life’s challenges. I have worked in higher education, public elementary schools, and for private companies. Through a trauma-informed lens, I work to collaborate with each client on therapeutic goals using a strengths-perspective and person-centered approach.

Restore your strength and resilience. Maximize your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual ability. Affirm your inner greatness. Children, teens, adults, military veterans, their families, substance abusers, and the seriously and persistently mentally ill receive help. I am a certified Gottman Seven Principles of Marriage Program Educator, and a NYS Impaired Driver Assessment and Evaluation Provider. Receive the mature experience of a former preschool teacher, home school teacher, police detective, patrol supervisor, bereavement coordinator, college Psychology instructor, substance abuse counselor, and mental health therapist.

I have extensive experience with both anxiety and depression for children and adults. My practice focus is on today's lifestyle that can be overwhelming with stress that inhibits our peace and happiness. Your not alone and through supportive intervention, we can identify strengths and coping skills to manage uncomfortable symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Stress including change, transitions, loss can lead us to feel distressed and struggle with how to cope. I provide expertise in building strategies to increase our ability to manage distress, grief, and symptoms.

I am pleased to address everyone via this network. Over the years I have done a great deal of positive work with, individuals,couples diversified groups, drug and alcohol, children, the elderly, and women/womens issues. I do pre and post operative assessments for gastric bypass individuals. My practice is dedicated to maximizing the individuals I work with in all areas of their life, to produce absolute positivity and eliminate negative behaviors/conflicts. I practive from a cognitive point of view. I welcome all persons and take medicare and most forms of insurance.

We all encounter wounds from different phases of life, relationships and traumas. However, we aren’t always taught the tools that offer us resolution and healing. We are conditioned to be victimized by this pain rather than transforming it for a greater purpose. I believe when we integrate using our gifts towards life’s challenges and fully embrace the darkness within us, we can use it to our advantage, turning our pain into purpose.

I am a licensed social worker experienced in working with teens and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. My mission is to provide compassion, empathy, and create a safe space to explore feelings, thoughts, and patterns of behavior. In today’s fast-paced world it can feel hard to keep up with daily demands. Many people find themselves putting their needs after the needs of their loved ones. Leaving your needs for last can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, so kudos to you! I believe in a strengths-based, client-centered approach in my practice. I strive to provide my clients with a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to undergo their mental wellness journey. I am a trauma informed therapist and am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. Trauma can come in many forms such as childhood emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing/experiencing relational violence, and surviving horrific incidents. It is worth mentioning I enjoy working with and empowering adult children of emotionally immature parents.

Picture waking up each morning without the suffocating weight of anxiety pressing down on your chest, no longer calling the shots in your life. Imagine a life filled with strong relationships, career wins, and family harmony, free from constant anxiety. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, countless clients have broken free from anxiety's grip, taking back control of their lives and kicking fear to the curb. How would this game-changing transformation shake up your world?