Anxiety Therapists in Port Jefferson Station, NY

I applaud the courage of individuals who recognize the need to seek help for any emotional or life stage crisis. One of the biggest hurdles in achieving an improved sense of self and well-being,then,may already be behind you! I especially welcome families, couples and individuals struggling with the human life cycle crises - the birth of a child, job or residences changes, divorce, college, elderly parents, health problems, grief and loss. Managing situational or ongoing anxiety and depression also sometimes accompany these life cycle shifts, often challenging the very best of us.

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Challenges with relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression and coping in ways that end up hurting rather than helping can be overwhelming and even create a sense of hopelessness at times. Open Wings Art Therapy exists to help you explore your story and guide you toward new experiences, growth and healing. Whether you are someone familiar with art or just open to a different approach, a combination of art and/or talk therapy that best suits your needs and comfort level unfolds within the partnership and safety of the therapeutic relationship. Creating greater connections between body, mind and spirit can bring welcomed change.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field for 29 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I have worked with many families and couples to help improve their communication skills in order to build healthier relationships. I am extremely committed to the therapeutic relationship and in helping you to find the peace and life harmony you desire. It takes tremendous courage to take the step towards healing and I have the skills and training necessary to give you the tools that you will need.

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 most passionate about working with individuals and couples of all varieties who desire to go deeper into their healing process. I work with self love, inner child work, trauma, and anxiety, and move my clients from burned out and people pleasing to a newfound sense of self, empowered and standing in love with kickass communication skills and boundaries.

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I am excited to get to know my clients and help them achieve their short and long-term goals. I use hypnosis and mindfulness practices for those who are interested in learning to heal self. I enjoy working with "the overthinker" and "worrier". I have specialized training in working with individuals that live with anxiety disorders and cope with various medical conditions. I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist that has training in DBT.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

I helped people navigate a variety of topics, including anxiety, codependency, substance abuse, relational issues, ADHD, gender/identity exploration, and religious trauma, among others. My ideal client is ready to explore, ask questions, and get to the root of things. They want to improve their relationship with themselves and others. They are an active participant in the therapeutic process and are willing to work with me to explore solutions.

Does your child struggle to make or keep friends? Does he or she feel uncomfortable or anxious in social settings? Do they have difficulties communicating with others in person or using electronic communication appropriately? When a child, teen, or young adult is struggling it can negatively impact the family unit and have lasting effects on the individual.

Whether your struggles are ongoing or new, whether it involves you or your loved ones, I am here to offer a safe, professional and caring environment in which to strategize solutions and improve well-being. You are not alone in spousal conflict, parenting struggles or anxiety and depression. From time to time, our life cycles present many challenges. It's helpful to talk over these challenges with a qualified professional to sort things out, stop the arguing, and to live the lives we were meant to enjoy! Reach out for FaceTime or Zoom sessions today!

Sometimes in life a person is faced with challenges that are difficult to deal with and may leave them feeling overwhelmed and alone. We can work together to develop ways of facing those challenges and using the strength from within to help you feel empowered. My experience as a clinical social worker has been varied; I work with adults, adolescents and children who have suffered from depression, anxiety and conflicts in their interpersonal relationships.I am here to provide the support you may need to deal with life's challenges whether for yourself, your child or family.

Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable, have trouble concentrating and making decisions, or find it hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? You may have noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, and life has begun to feel overwhelming.

As a therapist, I have helped many people achieve greater peace of mind, decrease feelings of stress, and develop more self-compassion. Life is not always easy. In fact, it can feel quite overwhelming when you don't know where to go or who to turn to for help. Maybe you feel like your past is weighing you down and you can't move forward because of unresolved problems. Regardless, I welcome you to take one step by giving me a call today. Together we will figure out the rest of the journey at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, tough life transitions, and social/family/work/school-related issues. My ideal client seeks to discover inner conflict, make changes toward self-improvement, is willing to put in the effort to identify past issues or continuous unhealthy patterns, and is open and committed to trying different approaches and methods toward achieving their goals. We will discuss your main goals, develop a personalized plan, & take steps to learn from your past, stop unhelpful patterns, heal from your hardships, & utilize different techniques and tools to improve your overall quality of life.

My work in the field of Mental Health has been a life-calling. I have over thirty years of experience counseling individuals, families and groups in a multitude of settings; including: inpatient and partial hospitalization, outpatient, community mental health and schools. In 2005, I earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University. When working with clients, I utilize a client-centered, accepting approach to establish the therapeutic relationship needed to facilitate change.

Sometimes, there is a concrete event or change we can point to as the cause for increased anxiety, depressed mood or relationship conflicts and we just need some support as we transition and adjust to these changes. However, some people may experience a chronic sense of disconnection, low self-worth, persistent sadness or confusing stress responses that impact various areas of their life. Therapy can provide support, resources & tools in order to work through current struggles, resolve past injuries or address underlying and persistent issues that prevent us from living a fulfilling life.

I am a NYS licensed Clinical psychologist with subspecialities in Health Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Biofeedback. I have over 20 years experience in the field and have worked in hospitals, acute and long term care facilities, adult homes, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I have specialized training in clinical diagnostics, assessment, and in the use of cognitive behavioral treatment strategies. My expertise are in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress related disorders, psychological disorders secondary to medical illness, relationship/marital problems, and in the treatment of severe and persistent mental illness.

Do you struggle with anxiety/depressive-like symptoms? Do you have changes within your workplace or relationships? You may have goals to improve communication within the workplace and social/ family relationships, develop coping skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, and reframe thinking and response effectively within interpersonal settings. Achieving these goals would benefit you by improving self-esteem and attachment issues and obtaining a better quality of life.