In Person Therapists in Richmond Hill, NY

The therapeutic experience starts with you, and congratulations on taking the first step towards finding help for what has been weighing on you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, feelings of anxiety, or depression, my approach is to work collaboratively with you to create a safe and open therapeutic relationship. Your needs as an individual are of my greatest concern, and my belief is that providing you with a non-judgmental, empathic, and welcoming space can promote the development of a healthier and happier lifestyle.

My ideal client is in her (or his) early 30's till mid 70's. She comes to me because of a recent loss (be it of a loved one, or a relationship, or a job) or because she is struggling with sandwich generations issues or with a difficult child or or with an ill family member. These clients want an empathic and caring listener who has life experience as well as professional training. The client would like to come thru the therapy experience stronger and more resilient with tools for handling the anxiety or depression that her situation evokes.

Holmes Counseling & Coaching Service offers full family service dedicated to working with couples and individuals to build, mend and restore relationship, work through trauma and other life and mental health issues. Dr. Holmes is a Lifetime member of the Chi Phi Honors Society of Psychology. She is a Published Author of His Heart Her Voice and From hello to I do; She has articles entered in both the National Journals of Gerontology and Psychology. Dr. Holmes is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, an International Speaker, as well as a member of the John Maxwell Team of certified Life Coach.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of counseling experience. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, substance use, mood disorders, bipolar and borderline personality disorders, and more. My top modalities are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. My behavioral health background includes case management, vocational case management, and social work for individuals with mental health and or substance use diagnosis. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to support you in making your desired changes.

As we navigate the world it is common to search for someone who understands who we are, our needs, and our deepest thoughts. Life can quickly become overwhelming without an outlet and the proper tools to cope. I work with clients seeking to understand and cope with stress and anxiety, life transitions, personal identity development, body image issues, and more.

Have you reached a point in your marriage where you desire a divorce but want to avoid destroying yourself emotionally and financially? Are you looking for an alternative to the insanity of a contentious, litigated divorce? Most importantly, are you looking to spare your children from the ravages of marital warfare? Win-Win Divorce Solutions is a DIVORCE MEDIATION FIRM committed to ensuring that your divorce is AMICABLE. My partner and I will MEDIATE your divorce so that you can come to an agreement that you and your spouse are happy with.

Hi! My name is Stella Cook, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in practice for about 20 years. As a social worker, I approach emotional well-being through the lens of your health, your environment, and your own understanding of yourself. I consider myself skilled at working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, working through major life transitions or decisions, challenges with fertility, and foster care/adoption/parenting related stress. I generally thing setting goals is important, but not everyone loves them. I approach goal setting creatively, and with agreement.

I know therapy can be daunting, to reach a point where you feel comfortable opening up, being honest, and vulnerable. This alone can be a challenge, so the fact that you're here reading this is already progress in the right direction. I strive to provide what I like to consider a judgment free “safe haven” where individuals can express themselves openly and authentically.

As a psychotherapist in private practice, and Clinical Director of a therpaeutic agency, I bring a depth of expertise to my work that has been sharpened by 20 years of clinical experience. The cornerstone of my therapeutic work is to help people become fully present in the Here and Now, free from dysfunctional roles, psychological distortions, and trauma. To help clients rest into this connection with themselves and their environment I use a variety of modalities including Psychanalytic Relational Self Psychology, Spiritual Psychology, Focusing, and EMDR. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and lead workshops, teach, and supervise internationally."

When you or someone you love is suffering, it can feel hopeless. Sadness, anxiety, and anger are our body’s signal that there is a problem that we need to deal with. Your problems may seem so overwhelming that you feel helpless. I believe in a better future for you, and can give you the tools and insight to help get you through this difficult time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Is your child experiencing emotional or behavioral problems? Do you wonder if your child's mood swings or difficulty focusing are more extreme than other children?

Shira is a licensed therapist who is passionate about the journey we can take from surviving to thriving. She is certified as a clinical trauma professional, aiming to provide a safe space for the whole person (mind and body) to engage in the therapeutic process. She works with a variety of ages and cultural backgrounds and utilizes a strength-based approach tailored to each of her clients. Shira completed advanced training in trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, an evidenced-based modality to help clients feel empowered in regulating intense emotions.

Dr. Grimaldi is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals can share their experiences and begin taking steps towards living a fuller, meaningful, and values driven life, no longer hindered by anxious thoughts or unhelpful behaviors.

My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. ​ I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.

Hi. How are you today? My name is Beth Walker. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I see counseling as a collaboration where I walk beside you on your healing journey, and I really appreciate client input, especially if I am missing the mark. My areas of practice include; depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation, trauma, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, addictions, and dissociation. Treatment interventions I am trained in include; Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Couple therapy, EMDR, CPT, Ego State therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema therapy.

I believe that relationships can heal and authentic connection is at the core of my work. I integrate psychoanalytic and humanistic theories alongside mindful self-compassion and trauma informed practices. I am especially interested in the unseen space between us and the intentional use of myself as a tool in our work. I believe that the body has an innate wisdom and inner-knowing far deeper than the’ thinking mind’ and in listening to our body we start to make our way back to ourselves.