Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Port Washington, NY

I have 8 years of expertise in treating depression and anxiety related to stroke, ruptured aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations, and traumatic brain injury. I treat these disease processes on the front end by performing Neuroendovascular Surgery but I also take great pride in treating the depression and anxiety that is associated with these diseases. I aim to treat patients with motivation, positive feedback, and encouragement. This method can be very powerful in treating psychiatric disease associated with primary neurologic disease.

As a therapist that has been in therapy for years, I know what it feels like to be in your shoes right now! Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, but once you find the right fit it is so worth it. I meet clients where they are to provide a safe, calm, and supportive environment to help them accomplish their goals.

I am post-doctoral trained in Neuropsychology and Brain Injury. I provide both assessment and treatment. Neuropsychological evaluations are conducted with patients who have sustained a concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or dementia as well as evaluate those with difficulties with attention, or learning difficulties; I can provide academic accommodations with with those who need accommodations in the classroom setting. Treatment consists of psychotherapy & cognitive remediation, which is individually tailored cognitive activities designed to strengthen areas of targeted weakness. (e.g., attention or executive functioning).

Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do, but it can also be one of the hardest because of past experience of not being heard, believed, or supported. Extreme stressors, life transitions, and traumatic events - including new or ongoing health conditions - affect every aspect of our lives and can make relationships - with family, friends, colleagues, and even healthcare providers - very challenging. The impact of these events can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsupported (even by the well-intentioned). They can also lead us to make choices we aren't proud of and limit our enjoyment of life in general.

Healing can happen with the courage to understand one’s own life story. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey toward prioritizing emotional well-being, promoting healthier behaviors and routines, and fostering self-compassion. This journey often includes examining the dynamic challenges that impact our relationships. As each person presents with a unique set of strengths and challenges, I strive to personalize treatment to meet your personal goals, build upon your strengths, and help you feel in control of your life. Most importantly, I prioritize doing this work in a warm and supportive environment.

I am a dedicated clinician with the mission to help others recognize and reach their potential by promoting their emotional and mental well-being. Resiliency is a skill that I emphasize throughout treatment. For some the need for crisis intervention or need for short term solution therapy is appropriate. Others need long term, psychodynamic therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. The chosen modality is always tailored to the needs of the client. "Choose your attitude, choose your life."

Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.

With over 15 years’ experience as a bilingual Psychotherapist working with very diverse populations from adults to adolescents who experience depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD I learned that not everyone feels comfortable going to speak to a therapist in a traditional setting like an office. This is why I offer “Walk Talk Therapy” and mobile therapy. I want to eliminate as many barriers as possible for you to get the help you need. Just as we are all encouraged to exercise for our physical health, I believe everyone should connect with a professional therapist to strengthen one’s emotional health.

Neuropsychological and Clinical Psychotherapeutic Services, LLC (NeuroPsychCPS) is a diagnostic, treatment, and consultation center for cognitive, behavioral, developmental, educational, neuropsychological and vocational challenges. Offering a wide range of clinical treatment in both individual and group therapy, neurorehabilitation, rehabilitation, vocational and career rehabilitation, mental health, trauma therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and readjustment and deployment stress therapy for military-related issues. Training for companies or schools in need of education or consultation, with regards to sports-related concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, crisis intervention, critical incident stress management (CISM), ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

I have been a psychotherapist and a neuropsychologist for over 25 years. As a therapist, I have extensive experience working with individuals in all stages of the life cycle; childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Each developmental stage has its own struggles and requires specific adaptations and interventions. Psychotherapy must be a collaborative and individualized journey. By understanding our emotional states and behavior patterns we are able to develop a greater sense of control and new and more effective strategies/skills to cope with life's stresses. I utilize an insight oriented approach in addition to targeted behavioral intervention and specific educational strategies with parents and families.

I received my doctoral degree and training at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I completed postdoctoral training at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, and further training in research and clinical assessments of mood and anxiety disorders at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Columbia University Medical Center, and New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Therapy gives us the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My background in left social movements grounds my practice in abolitionist and anti-oppressive frameworks. I particularly love working with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, peer conflict, OCD, AuDHD, TBI, and queerness. I am also passionate about supporting folks dealing with political and activist stress, chronic illness and ableism. I am emotions-focused, relational, and direct, and use a mix of talk therapy, IFS, somatic work, and am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

I specialize in working with individuals dealing with various disabilities, including physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, and mental health challenges. I specialize in supporting brain injury survivors and their families, individuals with substance use disorders, clients who are reintegrating into the community post-incarceration, and working with individuals who are adjusting to their community after receiving short or long term inpatient care.

Are you experiencing stress , anxiety, depression or have an addiction problem? Have you had unresolved trauma? Art is an expressive medium which helps facilitate communication, reduce stress/anxiety and explore the different aspects of yourself. I use psychotherapy as well as the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the mental, physical and emotional well being of individuals of all ages in a fun non-threatening approach.