Therapists in Queens County, NY
Yueh-Chun Sapphire Chao
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
Life is a continuous process, whether it’s navigating relationship struggles or life transitions. You might feel stuck in patterns, or unable to pinpoint the cause. Together, we'll explore your physical sensations, emotions, and internal world, bridging the gap between what makes logical sense and what feels right. My immigrant background helps me connect deeply with BIPOC communities, particularly Asian-Americans and cross cultural population. Through a mix of art and talk therapy, we'll address anxiety, trauma, cross-cultural adjustments, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, HSP or perfectionist tendencies, creating transformation.
Life is a continuous process, whether it’s navigating relationship struggles or life transitions. You might feel stuck in patterns, or unable to pinpoint the cause. Together, we'll explore your physical sensations, emotions, and internal world, bridging the gap between what makes logical sense and what feels right. My immigrant background helps me connect deeply with BIPOC communities, particularly Asian-Americans and cross cultural population. Through a mix of art and talk therapy, we'll address anxiety, trauma, cross-cultural adjustments, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, HSP or perfectionist tendencies, creating transformation.
Michelle Silver Lining Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11367
Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.
Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.
Samantha Linet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Ram Dass said "We’re all just walking each other home.” While this journey home is beautiful and unique, at times, it can be treacherous and lonely. As your therapist, I see myself as your travel companion – someone to help you identify, navigate, and overcome whatever obstacles you face on your journey. Using an integrative approach, I blend more traditional psychodynamic and relational therapies with evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
Ram Dass said "We’re all just walking each other home.” While this journey home is beautiful and unique, at times, it can be treacherous and lonely. As your therapist, I see myself as your travel companion – someone to help you identify, navigate, and overcome whatever obstacles you face on your journey. Using an integrative approach, I blend more traditional psychodynamic and relational therapies with evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
Past, painful experiences are a regular part of the human experience. When those experiences are unexplored and unresolved, they can feel overwhelmingly heavy. They can also be a part of your present; informing your relationships, unhealthy habits, and influencing the way you cope with difficult situations. This can leave you feeling alone, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your life. Therapy is a place where it is safe to unpack these painful experiences and process them in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment.
Past, painful experiences are a regular part of the human experience. When those experiences are unexplored and unresolved, they can feel overwhelmingly heavy. They can also be a part of your present; informing your relationships, unhealthy habits, and influencing the way you cope with difficult situations. This can leave you feeling alone, unfulfilled, and disconnected from your life. Therapy is a place where it is safe to unpack these painful experiences and process them in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment.
As an individual, you may be experiencing a range of symptoms in body and mind that affect your ability to function optimally, to rise, and become your fullest you. In individual therapy, you’ll discover that these symptoms conceal aspects of yourself that yearn to be seen and known by the rest of you. In accessing these buried parts of self, you’ll find that your symptoms become openings through which powerful transformations occur. As a couple, you may find yourselves trapped in repetitive, painful interactions. In couples therapy, you'll begin to transform these interactions into a safe dialogue where all feel seen and known.
As an individual, you may be experiencing a range of symptoms in body and mind that affect your ability to function optimally, to rise, and become your fullest you. In individual therapy, you’ll discover that these symptoms conceal aspects of yourself that yearn to be seen and known by the rest of you. In accessing these buried parts of self, you’ll find that your symptoms become openings through which powerful transformations occur. As a couple, you may find yourselves trapped in repetitive, painful interactions. In couples therapy, you'll begin to transform these interactions into a safe dialogue where all feel seen and known.
Putting on a flawless mask leaves you tired, anxious, and maybe like an imposter in your life. But now you recognize the high cost of perfectionism. You sacrifice sleep, health, relationships, and the freedom to be seen and loved for who you are at your core. You want to be genuine, but you feel overwhelmed about where to begin and scared about taking the first step. Perhaps you've lost touch with who you are. , But you’re ready to make a change. You're ready to start putting yourself first without feeling guilty for doing so.
Putting on a flawless mask leaves you tired, anxious, and maybe like an imposter in your life. But now you recognize the high cost of perfectionism. You sacrifice sleep, health, relationships, and the freedom to be seen and loved for who you are at your core. You want to be genuine, but you feel overwhelmed about where to begin and scared about taking the first step. Perhaps you've lost touch with who you are. , But you’re ready to make a change. You're ready to start putting yourself first without feeling guilty for doing so.
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Now offering same day video and phone appointments
Hello and welcome. There is tremendous potential in human potential of self-growth and positive reformation. I understand that seeking help for mental health concerns can be difficult, but it is a brave and important step towards improving your well-being and psychotherapy is an amazing tool that caters to that. Through therapy and small insightful 'aha' moments, one gains self-awareness that helps make gradual and meaningful changes, to live holistically. My work entails a journey of self discover and self love, aiming towards building a healthier inner core. In the process there is so much to learn from one another.
Hello and welcome. There is tremendous potential in human potential of self-growth and positive reformation. I understand that seeking help for mental health concerns can be difficult, but it is a brave and important step towards improving your well-being and psychotherapy is an amazing tool that caters to that. Through therapy and small insightful 'aha' moments, one gains self-awareness that helps make gradual and meaningful changes, to live holistically. My work entails a journey of self discover and self love, aiming towards building a healthier inner core. In the process there is so much to learn from one another.
Huilin Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CST, EMDR-C, SIFI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety. I will help you better understand and accept yourself, and use your own insights and strengths to change and grow. I am also passionate about working with individuals, families and groups with cross-cultural/immigration background. Coming to United States as an international student myself, I deeply understand the challenges in the international community, the painful process of loss and separation from home countries, and difficulties to fit in due to language and cultural barriers.
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety. I will help you better understand and accept yourself, and use your own insights and strengths to change and grow. I am also passionate about working with individuals, families and groups with cross-cultural/immigration background. Coming to United States as an international student myself, I deeply understand the challenges in the international community, the painful process of loss and separation from home countries, and difficulties to fit in due to language and cultural barriers.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you looking to explore your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. Maybe you're feeling sad or stressed and can't identify what the issue is. Maybe you're feeling lonely or stuck and want to figure out how to change that. I work with all of that and much more! You are not alone in this, and we can figure this out together!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you looking to explore your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. Maybe you're feeling sad or stressed and can't identify what the issue is. Maybe you're feeling lonely or stuck and want to figure out how to change that. I work with all of that and much more! You are not alone in this, and we can figure this out together!
Greg Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
Work, family, romantic relationships and friendships can be sources of deep fulfillment and joy, as well as conflict, doubt and anxiety. I'm interested in helping people explore their interpersonal patterns, thoughts and emotions in order to find real solutions to the problems that prevent them from feeling confident, happy and excited for life. In my practice, I aim to create a space where you are listened to deeply, free from judgment and closed-mindedness so you can openly express yourself without inhibition.
Work, family, romantic relationships and friendships can be sources of deep fulfillment and joy, as well as conflict, doubt and anxiety. I'm interested in helping people explore their interpersonal patterns, thoughts and emotions in order to find real solutions to the problems that prevent them from feeling confident, happy and excited for life. In my practice, I aim to create a space where you are listened to deeply, free from judgment and closed-mindedness so you can openly express yourself without inhibition.
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
My aim as a mental health counselor is to create an empathetic and curiosity-driven environment for clients to pursue and explore growth, well-being, and authenticity. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that works towards clients’ goals by examining emotions, unconscious beliefs, the mind-body connection, and relational patterns.
Being queer in today’s world can be TOUGH, and constantly having to explain your identity to your therapist definitely doesn’t make it any easier. As a fellow queer, I am passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community. You may be struggling to find your place in the community or find a support system that feels safe and validating. You may be struggling to figure out your relationships- maybe you are overwhelmed at the thought of finding a partner, maintaining your relationship(s), or managing conflicting sex drives. Or maybe you need an outlet to talk about how much the world can suck and process what that means for you.
Being queer in today’s world can be TOUGH, and constantly having to explain your identity to your therapist definitely doesn’t make it any easier. As a fellow queer, I am passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community. You may be struggling to find your place in the community or find a support system that feels safe and validating. You may be struggling to figure out your relationships- maybe you are overwhelmed at the thought of finding a partner, maintaining your relationship(s), or managing conflicting sex drives. Or maybe you need an outlet to talk about how much the world can suck and process what that means for you.
I do not believe that there is a one size fits all in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to approach goals and changes that feel right for you in your life, because you deserve a life that isn’t burdened with overwhelming feelings.
I do not believe that there is a one size fits all in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to approach goals and changes that feel right for you in your life, because you deserve a life that isn’t burdened with overwhelming feelings.
Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, are stuck repeating old patterns, or seek support for a specific goal, therapy can be a tool for decreasing stress, building self-compassion, and re-discovering yourself. I offer a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings, while finding the path that leads you to more joy and fulfillment in life. My Asian American identity helps me attune more easily with cross-cultural and intergenerational issues, and I work with both English and Mandarin-speaking patients. I also specialize in helping couples heal old wounds to enhance connection and intimacy.
Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, are stuck repeating old patterns, or seek support for a specific goal, therapy can be a tool for decreasing stress, building self-compassion, and re-discovering yourself. I offer a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings, while finding the path that leads you to more joy and fulfillment in life. My Asian American identity helps me attune more easily with cross-cultural and intergenerational issues, and I work with both English and Mandarin-speaking patients. I also specialize in helping couples heal old wounds to enhance connection and intimacy.
My style as a psychotherapist is engaging, warm, and reflective, and I place a great emphasis on building trust and connection as the foundation of my clinical work. From there, we can begin to explore difficult and sometimes painful life experiences and understand the emotions beneath it. By paying attention to these experiences and emotional signals, you can better understand yourself, both past and present. I believe, at birth, we are all hard wired for healing and self-repair but we need the support of trusting and caring relationships to access the powerful drive within ourselves to heal, grow, love, and flourish.
My style as a psychotherapist is engaging, warm, and reflective, and I place a great emphasis on building trust and connection as the foundation of my clinical work. From there, we can begin to explore difficult and sometimes painful life experiences and understand the emotions beneath it. By paying attention to these experiences and emotional signals, you can better understand yourself, both past and present. I believe, at birth, we are all hard wired for healing and self-repair but we need the support of trusting and caring relationships to access the powerful drive within ourselves to heal, grow, love, and flourish.
Eleanor Pope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
We all get stuck sometimes. Maybe you find yourself revisiting the same old territory in your mind, and find that it is hard to make a change on your own. Or you have faced conflict or loss in a close relationship, and find your world upside down. Perhaps you are noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, and are now feeling ready to explore them. Or you might find yourself avoiding certain social situations, even though you have a sense it might help you feel better.
We all get stuck sometimes. Maybe you find yourself revisiting the same old territory in your mind, and find that it is hard to make a change on your own. Or you have faced conflict or loss in a close relationship, and find your world upside down. Perhaps you are noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, and are now feeling ready to explore them. Or you might find yourself avoiding certain social situations, even though you have a sense it might help you feel better.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.