Anxiety Therapists in Rocky Point, NY

I work with clients ready to do the work of connecting with the self in the present moment. As a certified mindfulness instructor and a mindfulness practitioner, I bring mindful presence to the therapeutic process. Using somatic, integrative, intuitive and mindful self-compassion principles, I hold space for my clients to understand their inner wisdom and knowing. Clients who are willing to cultivate awareness and recognize their patterns, conditioning and reactivity based on their childhood and environment will benefit greatly from our therapeutic relationship.

My ideal client is someone ready to face personal challenges, ranging from trauma to mental health and behavioral issues. They seek understanding, coping mechanisms, and a path to healing. Their goal is to live a more fulfilled life, free from the restraints of their struggles. They want to feel heard, empowered, and to find strategies that resonate with their values—seeking a transformative experience that aligns with their desire for personal growth and well-being.

Trauma in varying degrees is a part of everyone's lives that often goes unrecognized, or the experience gets buried deep down consciously or unconsciously, with the hope that it doesn't resurface. We often feel we have done a good job of supressing until we find unhealthy coping behavior, and responses repeating themselves, keeping one stuck until acknowledged and addressed. My goal is to help promote world peace by helping one heart at a time to develop inner peace despite what ever is going on now or in the past.

My name is Daphne Smith, I am a Licensed Social Worker who has been practicing for the past 20+ years. My approach to therapy is motivational in style with a background in multiple cognitive behavioral approaches. My focus of practice is general mental health, families, PTSD and trauma. I have experience working with adults, children, families, Veterans and first responders.

As we move along our journey on the road of life, we sometimes encounter bends in the road that impact us in difficult ways. My goal as a helper, is to guide and support you through these moments, empowering you to make the best decisions to support your serenity, happiness and life fulfillment in a safe, secure setting. My office is an environment of non-judgment, where your issues whether heavy or light can begin the process of transformation into solution and healing.

Finding "our calm space" within in a very chaotic world is so important. Life will always throw challenges in our way, how we meet those challenges is very important to who we are as individuals. Find your "calm space". Learn to be your own best friend. Find healthy reciprocal relationships that will be with you for life. Understand that though you are hurting now, you are strong and resilient. There is always some discomfort in positive change. Turn off the social media often. Learn how to be mindful...learn how hypnotherapy (hypnosis + therapy) can change how you feel both physically and emotionally. Look forward!

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. -Carl Yung It is hard when you're told by other people you have so much in life to happy about, but you can't really feel it for yourself. Laying in bed often wondering, "Could I do more?", "Am I enough?", and "Why does it seem like I am missing something?". Asking yourself about these kinds of things are actually brave and courageous thoughts! Many times we feel alone or are afraid to share what we think and feel because no-one wants to be judged or ridiculed. To trust someone with our inner most thoughts and feelings, must be respected and protected.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist who has experience in treating a diverse clientele. Including, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have experience with treating clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders.