Therapists in New Hyde Park, NY

Hello! I'm Tara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My primary focus is working with teens and adults, guiding them through their unique challenges with care and compassion. Specializing in treating anxiety and depression, I am dedicated to partnering with you to foster a deeper understanding of your experiences and promote meaningful, positive changes in your life. Note: I have availability for college students over the summer!

Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and behavioral difficulties. My goal is to provide you with a warm and validating space where we can collaboratively achieve your goals. In sessions we will develop adaptive coping skills, gently confront emotions, and build a life that is meaningful and fulfilling for you. I currently have openings for telehealth sessions only.

I am a empathetic psychologist with various experiences in clinical and educational settings. I use an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles, philosophies, and techniques from Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based and/or Play Therapy. I joined AHRC/ Brookville Center for Children Services in 2004 as an Applied Behavior Analysis consultant, providing parent training and direct care for home based programs utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis for school age individuals diagnosed with Autism and later obtained the role as the program supervisor from 2012-2015.

Each of us have a unique story that reflects our life experiences and helps to shape our perspective of the world around us and how we view ourselves. Therapy is an opportunity to explore and understand your life story, heal from painful emotions, identify and build upon your strengths, and create lasting change to improve your overall sense of well-being. As your therapist, I aim to foster a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you feel safe to engage in self-exploration and reach your goals.

Every human being has the right to pursue happiness without being inundated with emotional and behavioral problems. Happiness is not optional but mandatory. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. To achieve optimal success and happiness, we must maintain emotional health as well as physical health. If we lose this emotional component, physical health is not achievable, and vice versa.

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about what you’re thinking or feeling. You might believe that if you did talk about it, people may judge or reject you. It is my mission to make you feel heard and validated in the hopes that when you do feel more comfortable, you just might find those difficult thoughts and feelings easier to manage. My treatment approach is person-centered, to empower you to understand that your experience of yourself and the world around you matters. I also incorporate psychodynamic, to explore and understand how you came to be who you are today. We will collaborate to to help you live the life you want to live.

I mainly work with young adults with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and those going through a transitional stage in their lives, I also have experience with adults and couples. I have a very upbeat and open-minded approach mainly utilizing CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a path of empowerment and growth. We cannot escape or undo the pain of past experiences, but we can explore unaddressed emotions, improve our ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a peaceful balance.

Do you find yourself overthinking about things that happened in the past? Or worried about something that may happen in the future? Are you dissatisfied with your life? Do you often think about wanting to change, but always get stuck on how to actually do it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I can offer you various tools and a different perspective from a neutral and non-judgemental standpoint. Together we can work through any obstacles that may be in the way of having the life you desire.

Hello worriers! Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and stuck in spiraling thoughts? Are you wondering how to stop overthinking? Maybe you feel uncomfortably restless or short tempered, or perhaps you are feeling frozen and indecisive, or unable to start tasks. Maybe you even have panic attacks. You might be feeling depressed or frustrated, or badly about yourself that you haven’t been able to ‘just forget it and get it together!’ It takes courage to look for a therapist and face these thoughts. It is brave of you to be here.

You might seek therapy because you've been feeling overwhelmed, down, or just not how you're used to feeling. It's been hard to enjoy living, and you may experience the day to day as going-through-the-motions. You might have gone through a trauma, a loss, or other stress that leaves you feeling stuck in distress. You may have tried therapy before, or this could be your first time (and you might be super ambivalent about it!)

As a therapist with over 30 years experience, I focus my practice on life transitions such as divorce, grief/loss, retirement, medical issues, ageism, "empty nest" syndrome and moving. I also assist in helping clients, couples and families struggling with relationships and/or addictions. Once thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are validated, discussed, re-structured, and re-directed, an opportunity for positive transformation, for better physical and emotional health, and for a wonderful quality of life will result.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

I became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the purpose of helping people as they navigate through life’s many ups and downs. I am passionate about helping clients increase their self-awareness and recognize their inner strengths. I aim to provide a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to feel supported and validated. I utilize a client-centered approach to therapy, tailored to suit the needs of my client. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Therapy.

My name is Peter. As a clinical therapist for 23 years, I understand being there for others when in crisis can provide a sense of emotional support. In my 23 years, I have worked with children, Family, and adults who struggle with various mental health concerns. I have provided support for those struggling from narcissistic abuse surviving toxic relationships, anxiety, and various forms of depression. I will listen, and support you through your most difficult time. My goal is to help you meet your potential. I'm here to tell you, you're not alone in your journey. I'm here to listen.

Over the course of your life, you may experience a change in your thinking, mood, or feeling, and behavior could be affected. It helps that we determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Together we will work through those struggles to live a happier and healthier life. As a therapist, with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and those who suffer a severe mental health illness, I am well versed in several counseling techniques and have a compassionate approachable demeanor.

You just want to fulfill your goals in life and be happy, but you feel stuck. Maybe it is due to a loss, a bad relationship, poor self-image, or an illness. Nevertheless, you have strayed off course and have run out of answers on how to fix it. You're sick of the same old story and realized that you have lost yourself in the shuffle. You just need some help to get back to your true self. I can assist you in therapy with peeling away the layers of yourself that no longer serve you.

Are you struggling with your emotions and feeling stuck? Do you tend to get overwhelmed by your thoughts and are unsure about how to move forward? We all go through life experiences that can impact our present day. These challenges tend to shape the way that we view the world and ourselves. When you choose to begin this journey, we can take a deeper look at unhealthy relationships, negative self-judgments, and unresolved experiences. I often see those experiencing anxiety, challenging family dynamics, depression, perfectionism, and complex trauma.

Are your emotions getting the best of you, influencing behaviors that impact your relationships, career, or sense of self? Are worry thoughts or your mood becoming increasingly challenging? Building the life you desire can be tough when strong emotions interfere, but it's possible to rein them in. In our sessions, collaboration is key, and I'll prioritize understanding and empathizing with your needs. Together, we'll work diligently to help you reach your treatment goals, and when you've achieved them, we'll celebrate your graduation from treatment.