Female Therapists in South Richmond Hill, NY

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 6+ years of experience helping clients. I encourage clients to sit with their emotions while guiding them through all difficulties and challenges throughout their day to day life. I listen empathically to your feelings, and help you cope with any frustrations and worries.

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, longing for change but unsure what that change may be and where to start? Perhaps you've achieved success in your career or relationships, yet something feels missing or there remains a block of some kind. You find yourself questioning your choices, comparing your life to others, and wondering why happiness seems to elude you. As a therapist, I specialize in helping high achievers like you break free from limiting thought patterns and behaviors to unlock long-lasting satisfaction.

My ideal approach is working with individuals who are ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process.

Hello, my name is MaryEllen Leger. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I would love to help you find your answers. Together we can utilize various therapy techniques that are best suited to you so that you can find your peace and happiness. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you, such as stress, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a clinical social work therapist, my mission is to help individuals overcome the challenges of life stressors. I understand that these stressors can be overwhelming and debilitating, and I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their emotions and develop coping skills to improve their overall well-being. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that each person has unique strengths and experiences that shape their individual journey, and I strive to honor these differences by tailoring treatment to meet their specific needs.

My hope is to provide a gentle and affirming therapeutic space where those I work with can be their most free and authentic selves. Using a trauma-informed lens and culturally sensitive methods and modalities, I offer a safe environment in which others can feel wholly supported as they tap into their natural gifts and skills to meet their unique needs, navigate life stressors and challenges, and find healing within themselves. I am very client-led as I believe each person is the expert of their own life. The relationship we build is sacred and I honor the identities and experiences each individual bring with them into the room.

I love to work with people of diverse backgrounds experiencing challenges in their everyday lives, regardless of whether it is a situational concern or a historical diagnosis. I specialized in working with those seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and any other challenges they may face. I also have a passion for working with couples and incorporating sex therapy, as well as working with the LGBTQ+ community and polyamorous relationships. I am Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) certified to work with family members to support their loved ones experiencing substance abuse challenges.

Seeking someone to speak to can be the first step to improving your mental health. It can be difficult, but it can be an illuminating experience to look deeper within yourself. Speaking with someone can eliminate the feeling of being alone, and provide you with the support you need to work toward developing coping skills and explore how to make yourself live the life you want to live. As a first-generation Indo-Caribbean woman, I have learned to acknowledge and welcome the delights and difficulties of a multicultural identity. One of these very difficulties is the avoidance of addressing mental health.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, illness, loneliness, self-loathing, or problems regarding a relationship or change in your life? In the safe and comfortable environment of my Baldwin office, we can understand what is happening for you, and develop effective mechanisms for your overcoming these difficulties. I believe deeply in the process of psychotherapy and have seen positive changes in people of all ages whom I have worked with . While the idea of psychotherapy may seem daunting at the outset, I am committed to making the experience worthwhile and meaningful for you.