In Person Therapists in Quogue, NY

Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.

Life is often stressful, now so more than ever. The decision to begin therapy is a positive step, but finding the right therapist can be difficult. While we all seek to uncover and understand the sources of our problems, we also need concrete ideas for how to improve our lives. At various times in life we experience different issues, including anxiety, depression, damaged relationships, or a loss of direction. I utilize a flexible, integrative and interactive approach that is tailored to the client’s individual needs, goals, and expectations, and focuses on solutions.

For over twenty years, I have strived to provide a safe, quiet space for children and adults to come and talk about the things with which they are struggling. Fred Rogers once said, "All our lives, we rework the things from our childhood, like feeling good about ourselves, managing our angry feelings, and being able to say good-bye to the people we love." This quote is particularly poignant as today's world becomes more and more challenging for both children and adults. My work aims to help others find the inner strength and resilience to navigate whatever challenges they have experienced or the ones that may lie ahead.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, family and relationship issues, identity, stress, and life transitions. My prior experience includes working with young adults within college counseling centers at NYU, Pratt Institute and Suffolk County Community College. I am also experienced working with seniors, veterans and military families.

Thank you for viewing my profile! Taking the first step and contacting a therapist can be intimidating and takes courage. Therapy looks different for every person, couple, or family seeking treatment. I am an experienced, skilled, caring therapist who works with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.I strive to meet people where they are at, from a non-judementaly standpoint. I believe that all people have a right to determine their own path to fulfillment and it is a great priviledge and responsibility of mine to help.

Do you find yourself in bed with your partner yet at a loss as to how to bridge the gap between you? For way too many of us, sex causes stress, disconnection, and even physical pain. The silence and misunderstandings that accompany this spiral into heartache, loneliness, and shame. If you are feeling frustrated and don’t know what else to do, trust that working with me may actually get you the results you’ve been unable to achieve on your own. My practice as an AASECT certified sex therapist is to motivate couples and individuals with hope and positive action. The style of my work is non-judgmental, and solution-focused.

With a focus on youth and adolescent populations, I utilize psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches to meet the individual needs of the client. Sessions focus on helping clients process their unique emotions and experiences by promoting emotional intelligence skills (like self-awareness and self-regulation), improving communication skills, addressing trauma, building self-esteem, relieving stress, incorporating positive coping skills, encouraging a sense of autonomy, and offering a safe space of exploration.

I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I use a creative, eclectic approach to help my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and actions, help them through difficult periods, discover coping skills, and achieve a deeper satisfaction with their lives. I work with anxiety, anger, depression, bereavement, self-esteem and family issues. I am a licensed creative arts therapist, registered drama therapist, and certified counselor, and draw from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories to inform my practice. In addition, I offer college counseling as an IEC.

With over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples, Mike focuses on a person’s strengths with compassion, empathy, and above all hearing the person as an individual. His area of focus includes those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), relationship and family conflict, bereavement, personal growth, stress reduction and managing life transitions. Additionally, Mike has developed a special niche over the years in working with couples, young adults and middle aged adults navigating life transitions that take many forms and the LGBTQ+ community.

The clients drawn to my work are highly sensitive individuals involved in creative & spiritual lifestyles & want a therapist who is appreciative of their choices. I have extensive experience helping clients work through anxiety, depression & self-defeating thoughts & behaviors. Clients will care better for themselves, develop more successful relationships & have more confidence in their decisions. Clients will learn to strengthen their voice, define their boundaries & gain a more expanded view of their future. Once we are aware of our personal nuances, what soothes us, nourishes us & triggers us we can take the steps towards change.

I am a firm believer that any person or couple can benefit greatly from therapy. There are those that are resistent to confronting their own issues, but my demeanor and personality helps put every patient at ease with themselves during their time with me.

I have a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and I am registered with NY State as a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor. My focus is on anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, finding one's path in life, and daily life stressors. I will help you determine your therapeutic goals and guide you toward those goals by guiding you deeper into yourself. I am an open-hearted and open-minded individual who believes there is more behind the scenes of life than we can possibly imagine. This belief has inspired me to learn and implement other healing modalities such as Reiki, and Shamanic Energy Healing.

The fact that you're reading this means that you are interested in change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Addictions Specialist & Certified Hypnotherapist I offer a Solution Focused Short Term approach to therapy. With over 30 years experience I have helped many individuals make the positive modifications to their attitudes, beliefs, thoughts and behaviors to drastically improve the quality of their lives. Through individualized treatment plans and combined therapies designed specifically to unlock the potential and power of the " subconscious mind". Think about what it would be like to be the best version of yourself.

Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.