Female Therapists in Patchogue, NY
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Darcy believes that each person possesses the innate capacity for healing, and that we are always moving towards connection and growth. She views her work as an opportunity to create a warm and trusting space that can be used to identify and address the disruptions that have occurred along the way of this natural growth process. Darcy has specialized training in perinatal mental health. She utilizes a variety of different approaches, including EMDR therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Darcy believes that each person possesses the innate capacity for healing, and that we are always moving towards connection and growth. She views her work as an opportunity to create a warm and trusting space that can be used to identify and address the disruptions that have occurred along the way of this natural growth process. Darcy has specialized training in perinatal mental health. She utilizes a variety of different approaches, including EMDR therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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Debra L Terry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health professional is finding one whom you feel comfortable with and who you believe will be able to help you deal with, manage, and hopefully overcome whatever issue you are facing.
If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health professional is finding one whom you feel comfortable with and who you believe will be able to help you deal with, manage, and hopefully overcome whatever issue you are facing.
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Marie Spaccarotella
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Let me help you take this step towards healing. I am here to walk beside my clients as I truly believe you don’t have to do it alone. I believe that seeking help is an act of strength. Let me help you empower yourself to achieve your individual goals and enable you to lead a more fulfilling life. I feel that therapy should be done in a safe and non-judgmental space. My clinical style has been described as approachable, compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic. I like integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities to enhance your overall well-being. Let’s begin the journey and work together.
Let me help you take this step towards healing. I am here to walk beside my clients as I truly believe you don’t have to do it alone. I believe that seeking help is an act of strength. Let me help you empower yourself to achieve your individual goals and enable you to lead a more fulfilling life. I feel that therapy should be done in a safe and non-judgmental space. My clinical style has been described as approachable, compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic. I like integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities to enhance your overall well-being. Let’s begin the journey and work together.
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I am a Licensed Master Social Worker offering individual and group therapy. I earned a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and I have a postgraduate certificate in addictions. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. I have worked in case management for those with co-occurring disorders and have experience in crisis intervention. I work with adolescents and adults with specialties in anxiety, coping skills, infertility, rebuilding self-esteem and women’s issues.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker offering individual and group therapy. I earned a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and I have a postgraduate certificate in addictions. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. I have worked in case management for those with co-occurring disorders and have experience in crisis intervention. I work with adolescents and adults with specialties in anxiety, coping skills, infertility, rebuilding self-esteem and women’s issues.
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Julia Schubert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Life can be challenging, and you don't have to figure it out on your own. Many factors shape who we are and how we feel, some of which we’re not even aware of. Therapy provides the opportunity to gain understanding of those things in a safe and supportive environment. I consider my part in your journey of self-discovery as a privilege. I understand seeking help is truly an act of courage, which I deeply appreciate and respect.
Life can be challenging, and you don't have to figure it out on your own. Many factors shape who we are and how we feel, some of which we’re not even aware of. Therapy provides the opportunity to gain understanding of those things in a safe and supportive environment. I consider my part in your journey of self-discovery as a privilege. I understand seeking help is truly an act of courage, which I deeply appreciate and respect.
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Jennifer Huse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Are you seeking a change in your life? Is it for personal growth or for changing unhealthy relationships and behavioral patterns?
Are you seeking a change in your life? Is it for personal growth or for changing unhealthy relationships and behavioral patterns?
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My team currently has availability: please see Thilini Weerakkody and Mae Dalauta. We utilize a holistic approach to navigate anxiety, worry, panic, depression, self worth, traumas, family conflicts and difficult life transitions. We see wellness as the process of exploring and understanding our experiences, getting to the root of our challenges and moving more towards happiness and health. Sometimes we get stuck or lose our direction along the way resulting with symptoms of dis-ease. Our passion is to guide and support you through this journey of reconnecting to your self.
My team currently has availability: please see Thilini Weerakkody and Mae Dalauta. We utilize a holistic approach to navigate anxiety, worry, panic, depression, self worth, traumas, family conflicts and difficult life transitions. We see wellness as the process of exploring and understanding our experiences, getting to the root of our challenges and moving more towards happiness and health. Sometimes we get stuck or lose our direction along the way resulting with symptoms of dis-ease. Our passion is to guide and support you through this journey of reconnecting to your self.
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Live in the Movement, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Are you a female teenager or young adult overwhelmed by the stress of school, sports, peers, relationships or family life? Are you looking for the right tools to help you process the flood of emotions that make you feel like you're drowning some days? Live in the Movement Therapy is a private therapy practice built to help female teens and young adults develop and value a lifestyle that enhances their overall well-being through physical movement, spiritual attention, mental health support and other therapeutic interventions.
Are you a female teenager or young adult overwhelmed by the stress of school, sports, peers, relationships or family life? Are you looking for the right tools to help you process the flood of emotions that make you feel like you're drowning some days? Live in the Movement Therapy is a private therapy practice built to help female teens and young adults develop and value a lifestyle that enhances their overall well-being through physical movement, spiritual attention, mental health support and other therapeutic interventions.
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My name is Teresa Maguire, and I have been a psychotherapist (LCSW-R) for 25 years. I work primarily with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, gender identity concerns, relationship problems, and LGBTQ issues. I work mainly from a psychodynamic and relational model, utilizing Attachment-based, Eclectic, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe those therapeutic relationships are the most important vehicle for facilitating positive change and growth.
My name is Teresa Maguire, and I have been a psychotherapist (LCSW-R) for 25 years. I work primarily with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, gender identity concerns, relationship problems, and LGBTQ issues. I work mainly from a psychodynamic and relational model, utilizing Attachment-based, Eclectic, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe those therapeutic relationships are the most important vehicle for facilitating positive change and growth.
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I am a licensed therapist committed to helping others heal, grow, and develop deeper self awareness. I believe one's experience in therapy should be safe, supportive, and non-judgmental. I strive to make my office a compassionate, and welcoming environment that promotes growth, self-exploration and healing. My clinical approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I customize treatment to each individual, as I believe each person comes to therapy with their own unique strengths, experiences, and needs. I routinely ask for feedback to ensure my clients are getting the most out of their time in therapy.
I am a licensed therapist committed to helping others heal, grow, and develop deeper self awareness. I believe one's experience in therapy should be safe, supportive, and non-judgmental. I strive to make my office a compassionate, and welcoming environment that promotes growth, self-exploration and healing. My clinical approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I customize treatment to each individual, as I believe each person comes to therapy with their own unique strengths, experiences, and needs. I routinely ask for feedback to ensure my clients are getting the most out of their time in therapy.
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I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; but I use a variety of approaches depending on my client's needs. I have been in private practice for 9 years. Prior to private practice I worked at Family Service League in Bayshore with all populations. I also worked at Stony Brook University Hospital on the Child Psychiatry Unit working with children from 4-13 years old. I currently work at Stony Brook University and had previously worked at The Juilliard School.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; but I use a variety of approaches depending on my client's needs. I have been in private practice for 9 years. Prior to private practice I worked at Family Service League in Bayshore with all populations. I also worked at Stony Brook University Hospital on the Child Psychiatry Unit working with children from 4-13 years old. I currently work at Stony Brook University and had previously worked at The Juilliard School.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
My name is Irene Dashiell, I’m a therapist and I have Cerebral Palsy. As a person with a disability I know firsthand what it feels like to be different and how it feels to be treated differently by other people. And that is why I work with kids, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism and anxiety. So I understand why on Monday mornings you push the snooze button five times and don’t want to get out of bed. As a parent or an adult you just feel exhausted, overwhelmed and don’t want to start another week. You just want to wave a magic wand and have a typical life, but that is not your life!
My name is Irene Dashiell, I’m a therapist and I have Cerebral Palsy. As a person with a disability I know firsthand what it feels like to be different and how it feels to be treated differently by other people. And that is why I work with kids, teens and young adults who have physical disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism and anxiety. So I understand why on Monday mornings you push the snooze button five times and don’t want to get out of bed. As a parent or an adult you just feel exhausted, overwhelmed and don’t want to start another week. You just want to wave a magic wand and have a typical life, but that is not your life!
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Alexandria DellaPenna
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
My passion is to help people get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. I’ve worked with many clients who say they feel completely controlled by their anxiety, their relationships, or what’s expected of them. It’s not easy to liberate yourself from these constraints, but I promise it is possible. At the end of the day, you have this one precious life to live. My goal is to help you live it with as much freedom, peace, and power as possible.
My passion is to help people get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. I’ve worked with many clients who say they feel completely controlled by their anxiety, their relationships, or what’s expected of them. It’s not easy to liberate yourself from these constraints, but I promise it is possible. At the end of the day, you have this one precious life to live. My goal is to help you live it with as much freedom, peace, and power as possible.
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Have hope, you can be peaceful and healthy! Through Gestalt Therapy, my background as a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and experience and belief in spiritual growth and development, I provide a holistic, safe and non-judgmental approach to counseling. Health is an integration of mind, body, and spirit. Just bring yourself as you are, and this is where we'll begin!
Have hope, you can be peaceful and healthy! Through Gestalt Therapy, my background as a NYS Licensed Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and experience and belief in spiritual growth and development, I provide a holistic, safe and non-judgmental approach to counseling. Health is an integration of mind, body, and spirit. Just bring yourself as you are, and this is where we'll begin!
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Gina Marie Tedesco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. When your life feels overwhelming, or you need professional guidance, contact me, Gina Tedesco, LCSW-R. I am licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in New York. I am also the owner and operator of My Mind Links, LLC. Spend time with me in a comfortable space and discover ways to reconnect with yourself spiritually.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. When your life feels overwhelming, or you need professional guidance, contact me, Gina Tedesco, LCSW-R. I am licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in New York. I am also the owner and operator of My Mind Links, LLC. Spend time with me in a comfortable space and discover ways to reconnect with yourself spiritually.
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Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I love helping people set and reach short and long term goals, experience happiness, and effectively manage and accept negative emotions. I really enjoy helping people to identify, accept, and overcome anxiety. While we all experience anxiety during our lives, it is important to learn the difference between real and imagined dangers, to be able to approach new experiences even if we are scared, and to live a life free from the damaging and smothering aspects of anxiety related disorders.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I love helping people set and reach short and long term goals, experience happiness, and effectively manage and accept negative emotions. I really enjoy helping people to identify, accept, and overcome anxiety. While we all experience anxiety during our lives, it is important to learn the difference between real and imagined dangers, to be able to approach new experiences even if we are scared, and to live a life free from the damaging and smothering aspects of anxiety related disorders.
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I guide children, adolescents, and adults to build healthier relationships with themselves and the world around them. I offer an evidence-based therapeutic approach, with a focus on identifying and transforming negative thought patterns and ineffective behaviors that contribute to low self-worth and mental health struggles. I believe in offering clients effective tools and techniques that will empower them to develop confidence, resilience, and internal resources to overcome challenges.
I guide children, adolescents, and adults to build healthier relationships with themselves and the world around them. I offer an evidence-based therapeutic approach, with a focus on identifying and transforming negative thought patterns and ineffective behaviors that contribute to low self-worth and mental health struggles. I believe in offering clients effective tools and techniques that will empower them to develop confidence, resilience, and internal resources to overcome challenges.
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Accepting New Clients (Adults Only 18+) Do you feel like you just haven't made the progress or changes you want in life? Are looking for something different to help create the well-being you desire? Do you want to learn how to promote mental and emotional balance for yourself? If so, and you ready use and learn methods to help you access deeper states of consciousness, get in tune with your intuition and inner guidance system, and tap into your energy body and systems to achieve and create balance, then you are in the right place!
Accepting New Clients (Adults Only 18+) Do you feel like you just haven't made the progress or changes you want in life? Are looking for something different to help create the well-being you desire? Do you want to learn how to promote mental and emotional balance for yourself? If so, and you ready use and learn methods to help you access deeper states of consciousness, get in tune with your intuition and inner guidance system, and tap into your energy body and systems to achieve and create balance, then you are in the right place!
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Linda McLehose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
I help adults ages 18 and over identify thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer working for them. Using a variety of interventions and strategies, I can help you learn effective coping skills resulting in a meaningful and joyous life. If you are a couple experiencing relationship challenges, I can help you get your relationship back on track by using evidence-based strategies to help deepen your connection and improve communication.
I help adults ages 18 and over identify thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer working for them. Using a variety of interventions and strategies, I can help you learn effective coping skills resulting in a meaningful and joyous life. If you are a couple experiencing relationship challenges, I can help you get your relationship back on track by using evidence-based strategies to help deepen your connection and improve communication.
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Thilini Nikeshala Weerakkody
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
I am here to collaborate with my clients and explore how trauma, stress, and pain have rooted in their bodies. My clients report experiencing disconnection and dissociation from the emotional and physical experiences inside of them. As a consequence, they often only have connection to what is happening in their bodies and minds in moments of intense crisis, dysregulation, and severe need. In these moments, they feel ill-equipped, overwhelmed, and confused about how to navigating these consuming experiences. These clients typically share that they are consistently visiting this space of chaos with little to no control or autonomy.
I am here to collaborate with my clients and explore how trauma, stress, and pain have rooted in their bodies. My clients report experiencing disconnection and dissociation from the emotional and physical experiences inside of them. As a consequence, they often only have connection to what is happening in their bodies and minds in moments of intense crisis, dysregulation, and severe need. In these moments, they feel ill-equipped, overwhelmed, and confused about how to navigating these consuming experiences. These clients typically share that they are consistently visiting this space of chaos with little to no control or autonomy.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.