Behavioral Issues Therapists in Suffolk County, NY

Do you want to know that you matter? To be heard and understood? Are you struggling with anxious thoughts, sadness, or a stressful circumstance? Let’s work through this together. I am a Mental Health Counselor who has a heart for people going through difficult times. I have many years of experience working with parents, children, and teenagers. I focus on building self-awareness, identifying your goals, and recognizing your strengths in a nonjudgmental and safe place.

Therapy should not only focus on relieving your symptoms and distress but is also about building greater capacities for dealing with life's inevitable stresses and anxieties. I believe it is important to actively collaborate with you to find out what it is you want from therapy and to periodically evaluate the progress toward these goals. I look to tailor each person's therapy to their specific presenting problems and goals so that they will be able to feel better and feel more capable in facing life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing for 20 years with children and adults. I provide services in your home or where you feel the most comfortable. “Taking that first step and asking for help can feel scary and overwhelming.” Whether it is family issues, stress at work, loss, depression or trauma, a helping hand is readily available for you. I am an approved NYS OASAS DWI Screening & Assessment Provider.

Your happiness is more than just a possibility. Don't settle for toxicity or letting trauma control you. Aim for freedom from pain and find meaning in all aspects of life. In my decade as a therapist, I've guided individuals through desperate situations, witnessing their smiles as they achieve greater well-being and fulfillment. Therapy empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and deepen self-understanding. Your happiness is a choice. Stay positive, work hard, and I'm here to help make it happen.

As a licensed psychologist and BCBA, I work with my clients to identify their values and create meaningful and sustainable behavioral change. Whether you are struggling with your own personal growth or you have a child who is struggling, we will work together to identify common triggers, break unproductive response patterns, and build flexibility and resilience to help you take action toward your goals. I work with children, teens, and adults in the areas of anxiety and stress management, executive functioning, parent coaching and training, and challenging behavior.

Navigating the parenting journey with a child or teen on the autism spectrum requires thoughtful support, from therapy to evaluations to engaging in social groups; rest assured, I am dedicated to providing personalized assistance to help you access the services your family needs.

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”- Wayne Dyer. Are you ready to take the first step toward being your true self? My goal is to create a warm and supportive environment for you to express your true emotions and build a strong sense of self. I understand taking the first step can be difficult and I am here to guide you.

I have 41 years of providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I provide therapy to help you reach your potential and improve the quality of your life, and to help you find better coping strategies with challenges. I will help to empower you to make better choices, gain assertiveness skills, form healthy boundaries and obtain conflict resolution. I use a psychodynamic approach and behavior modification. I also specialize helping people who suffer with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with kids and adolescents.

Hello! My name is Tara OHare. I have over 15 years' of clinical experience in the mental health field. I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, as well as co-parenting therapy for separated and divorced parents. I treat children, adolescents, & adults. I'm experienced in treating a multitude of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems, which include anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, addiction, & adjustment disorders. I have extensive experience in the areas of divorce, social anxiety, self-harm ("cutting"), problems w/ communication & assertiveness, as well as issues related to remarriage & stepfamilies.

Life presents with numerous challenges. As children, teens, and young adults are learning about themselves and the world, seeking support to navigate life's stressors can assist in creating a happy and fulfilling life. I utilize an empathetic and active therapeutic approach. I work with client's to identify their core values and establish meaningful life goals. We will discuss your life events while generating thought and behavioral strategies to cope with current and future life stressors.

Katie specializes in providing assistance to clients with a wide range of mental health diagnosis, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, and Social-Relational problems. She enjoys using multiple interventions that best suit her client’s specific needs, such as CBT/DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systemic Therapy, and Couples/Marriage Therapy. Katie always makes sure to ensure her clients feel secure throughout their therapeutic experience with her, and makes it her mission to help them continue to grow and thrive in their everyday lives.

I provide an opportunity for adults, teens, and children to prioritize mental health and wellness. Using evidenced based interventions I help clients explore new behavioral, communication, and relationship skills. We will explore negative patterns and cycles that cause distress and complicate relationships.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming for teens, and adults. School, work, relationships, family issues, trauma, life transitions and social pressure can become challenging to cope with. These difficulties, in addition to other personal struggles, can lead to trouble in school or work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, opposition and defiance, irritability, relationship instability, feelings of low self esteem, and other concerns. We can work together to help you, or your child navigate a way towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

One of the hardest things for many individuals is to make the decision to seek therapy. As a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor/Therapist it is a privilege to be afforded the opportunity to be a part of someone's process as he or she starts to break free from some of the limitations imposed on them by their own past, or the pain of their early relationships and experiences, to find their way, uncover their goals, and start to reveal who they really are. it is honestly one of the most rewarding reasons I am committed to the process of change produced through therapy.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgemental and safe place where my client can feel open and trust me. From my previous work background I have learned that having a therapist you can not only trust but have a personal connection with is very important. I believe every individual has their own unique experiences, trauma, and issues and I would like to be that safe place for someone to unravel these experiences and together work towards a positive healthier journey. I strive to always validate my client's feelings and have an open empathetic mindset during my sessions which I believe is very important.

Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.

Do you struggle with every day stress, anxiety, or OCD? Do you experience episodes of depression or low self-esteem? Is it difficult to control your impulses? Could you benefit from assertiveness training? Are you struggling to make time to practice self-care? Are you looking to set goals and change your life, but don't know where to get started? If the answer is yes to any of these then I can help!

My theoretical orientation is integrative, which means I use a combination of humanistic, solution-focused, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based /contemplative approaches, stress management, and insight oriented techniques-depending on the needs of the client. I understand how critical the relationship between client and therapist is to the success of the therapeutic experience. As such, my hope always is to provide a warm, empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment-one in which my clients will feel safe and encouraged to build trust and work towards self-empowerment. To that end, I employ a collaborative, strengths-oriented approach.

Dr. Skolnik is a NYS Licensed Psychologist who received his doctorate in Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He has extensive experience both assessing and treating children, adolescents, and adults in private and school settings. While trained and grounded in Cognitive-Behavior therapy, Dr. Skolnik incorporates a variety of evidence-based treatments to individualize a plan based on the needs and goals of each person he works with.