Play Therapy in Syosset, NY
I am a LMHC utilizing an integrative Person Centered approach drawing from aspects of CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.
Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life. I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally.
I am a LMHC utilizing an integrative Person Centered approach drawing from aspects of CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.
Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life. I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally.
Holly Albro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
Hi! I am currently accepting new virtual morning & day-time clients! Are you or a loved one experiencing ongoing feelings of anxiety, panic, or stress? Are life’s daily struggles becoming harder to cope with? I promise, you are not alone! My goal is to help children, adolescents, and young adults find happiness and balance in their lives through using a mindful, compassionate, client centered approach. I use compassion, humor, play and art therapy, and strategic therapeutic interventions. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, school related issues, and trauma.
Hi! I am currently accepting new virtual morning & day-time clients! Are you or a loved one experiencing ongoing feelings of anxiety, panic, or stress? Are life’s daily struggles becoming harder to cope with? I promise, you are not alone! My goal is to help children, adolescents, and young adults find happiness and balance in their lives through using a mindful, compassionate, client centered approach. I use compassion, humor, play and art therapy, and strategic therapeutic interventions. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, school related issues, and trauma.
My broad background experience utilizes behavioral, psychodynamic and play therapies.
I received my PsyD in Clinical Psychology/School Psychology from Ferkauf School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, and am certified in NeuroPsych Testing. I have served as supervising psychologist for a group practice and have a private practice serving the greater Nassau Area. I specialize in working with children with developmental delays, divorce, loss, ADHD, as well as anxiety and depression. I serve as a resource for parents in learning to aid their own child's development and improve family communication and relationships. I also work with adults on issues around parenting, personal relationships and growth.
My broad background experience utilizes behavioral, psychodynamic and play therapies.
I received my PsyD in Clinical Psychology/School Psychology from Ferkauf School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, and am certified in NeuroPsych Testing. I have served as supervising psychologist for a group practice and have a private practice serving the greater Nassau Area. I specialize in working with children with developmental delays, divorce, loss, ADHD, as well as anxiety and depression. I serve as a resource for parents in learning to aid their own child's development and improve family communication and relationships. I also work with adults on issues around parenting, personal relationships and growth.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for almost twenty years, I am expert in helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with mood, trauma, acculturation stresses, and academic difficulties. I am well-versed in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play techniques. My approach is integrative and person-centered. I believe that my clients possess an innate force to grow and heal. Through compassion, creativity, empathy, and a sense of humor, I facilitate such growth and healing by helping them understand themselves, manage their emotions, utilize their strengths, overcome life’s challenges, and fulfill their potential.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for almost twenty years, I am expert in helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with mood, trauma, acculturation stresses, and academic difficulties. I am well-versed in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play techniques. My approach is integrative and person-centered. I believe that my clients possess an innate force to grow and heal. Through compassion, creativity, empathy, and a sense of humor, I facilitate such growth and healing by helping them understand themselves, manage their emotions, utilize their strengths, overcome life’s challenges, and fulfill their potential.
I often treat anxiety and depression, as well as conduct play therapy and parent training.
I believe that the essence of therapy is to provide the tools necessary to make changes that can help someone improve their life or the lives of those around them. Therapy can be short-term or long-term, there are always effective strategies. I provide a safe and comfortable setting to facilitate growth and self awareness. I teach coping skills that will lead to lasting independence. In addition, I urge my clients over time to become introspective, explore their actions, and to eradicate unhealthy behavioral patterns.
I often treat anxiety and depression, as well as conduct play therapy and parent training.
I believe that the essence of therapy is to provide the tools necessary to make changes that can help someone improve their life or the lives of those around them. Therapy can be short-term or long-term, there are always effective strategies. I provide a safe and comfortable setting to facilitate growth and self awareness. I teach coping skills that will lead to lasting independence. In addition, I urge my clients over time to become introspective, explore their actions, and to eradicate unhealthy behavioral patterns.
I utilize multiple interventions from CBT, DBT, Play therapy, Gestalt, SFBT, Reality, Person-centered, Family systems, and Mindfulness.
I want to begin by applauding your initiative in seeking counseling services. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out is a commendable and courageous step. It demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to prioritize your well-being. I want to help individuals manage ADHD, Relationship and Interpersonal issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Burnout, and more.
I utilize multiple interventions from CBT, DBT, Play therapy, Gestalt, SFBT, Reality, Person-centered, Family systems, and Mindfulness.
I want to begin by applauding your initiative in seeking counseling services. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out is a commendable and courageous step. It demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to prioritize your well-being. I want to help individuals manage ADHD, Relationship and Interpersonal issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Burnout, and more.
Through an integrative approach combining evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness practices, and more, I help you develop healthy coping mechanisms and cultivate emotional resilience.
Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Perhaps you're facing challenges with relationships, social situations, or finding purpose in your life. Regardless of age or circumstance, you desire a sense of emotional well-being, fulfillment, and the ability to navigate life's difficulties with resilience and confidence. Your goal is to develop effective coping strategies, cultivate emotional intelligence, and better understand yourself and your experiences. Whether a child, adolescent, or adult, you long for a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Through an integrative approach combining evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness practices, and more, I help you develop healthy coping mechanisms and cultivate emotional resilience.
Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Perhaps you're facing challenges with relationships, social situations, or finding purpose in your life. Regardless of age or circumstance, you desire a sense of emotional well-being, fulfillment, and the ability to navigate life's difficulties with resilience and confidence. Your goal is to develop effective coping strategies, cultivate emotional intelligence, and better understand yourself and your experiences. Whether a child, adolescent, or adult, you long for a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
I have worked with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and oppositional defiance. I also specialize in addressing a variety of family issues such as parenting and family problems, infertility, physical health concerns and self-esteem/body image issues.
I have worked with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and oppositional defiance. I also specialize in addressing a variety of family issues such as parenting and family problems, infertility, physical health concerns and self-esteem/body image issues.
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am a LMHC. My role is to guide you and assist you in processing and/or dealing with your present concerns. In this space, you are able to talk freely in a way that you feel heard without any judgment. A place you can use to fully be yourself. The way in which we work on your concerns can vary from person to person in regard to treatment modalities and what works best for you.
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am a LMHC. My role is to guide you and assist you in processing and/or dealing with your present concerns. In this space, you are able to talk freely in a way that you feel heard without any judgment. A place you can use to fully be yourself. The way in which we work on your concerns can vary from person to person in regard to treatment modalities and what works best for you.
Salina Felice-Ballensweig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, BS
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goals as we journey to a place where clients are content with how they are living their lives and feel satisfied with their progress.
As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goals as we journey to a place where clients are content with how they are living their lives and feel satisfied with their progress.
Heal and move forward with the right therapist in a nurturing setting! To get the most out of therapy, it is important to find a professional that is skilled in creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment. I am trained to treat people of all intersecting identities with a broad range of socio-emotional issues to find their way in life. To help my clients work through impasses and uncover deep personal truths, I position myself as an accepting and empathetic guide to promote healing, help people evolve towards a more stable life and, ultimately, attain fulfillment on their terms.
Heal and move forward with the right therapist in a nurturing setting! To get the most out of therapy, it is important to find a professional that is skilled in creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment. I am trained to treat people of all intersecting identities with a broad range of socio-emotional issues to find their way in life. To help my clients work through impasses and uncover deep personal truths, I position myself as an accepting and empathetic guide to promote healing, help people evolve towards a more stable life and, ultimately, attain fulfillment on their terms.
I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to fully express their thoughts and feelings in an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. I am devoted to a collaborative process of assisting individuals with identifying and achieving their goals. I believe that the therapeutic process is beneficial in helping clients gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions, attain self-efficacy on how to cope in times of adversity, and ultimately become self-aware to foster significant changes in their lives that are parallel to their genuine beliefs.
I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to fully express their thoughts and feelings in an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. I am devoted to a collaborative process of assisting individuals with identifying and achieving their goals. I believe that the therapeutic process is beneficial in helping clients gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions, attain self-efficacy on how to cope in times of adversity, and ultimately become self-aware to foster significant changes in their lives that are parallel to their genuine beliefs.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating depression and anxiety, chronic relationship and interpersonal difficulties, marital problems and behavioral difficulties/anger management. Although I treat clients across all age groups, my expertise is working with adolescents and young adults, and helping them to navigate the complex emotional, social and family issues that often occur during these stages of life. I run a modern practice providing 24-hour care for my clients, including communicating via text and email as needed. My goal is to be accessible to my clients whenever and however they need me.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating depression and anxiety, chronic relationship and interpersonal difficulties, marital problems and behavioral difficulties/anger management. Although I treat clients across all age groups, my expertise is working with adolescents and young adults, and helping them to navigate the complex emotional, social and family issues that often occur during these stages of life. I run a modern practice providing 24-hour care for my clients, including communicating via text and email as needed. My goal is to be accessible to my clients whenever and however they need me.
Dr. Kim has had considerable experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has provided psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including anger management issues, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, inattention, disruptiveness, and social communication disorders. Dr. Kim also specializes in working with individuals and families with an immigration background. She has conducted research on the adjustment experience of recent immigrants to academic environments in the U.S. Finally, Dr. Kim provides both monolingual (English) and bilingual (English/Korean) psychological evaluations. Her areas of assessment include ADHD, Learning Disability, Developmental Disability, Personality assessments.
Dr. Kim has had considerable experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has provided psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including anger management issues, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, inattention, disruptiveness, and social communication disorders. Dr. Kim also specializes in working with individuals and families with an immigration background. She has conducted research on the adjustment experience of recent immigrants to academic environments in the U.S. Finally, Dr. Kim provides both monolingual (English) and bilingual (English/Korean) psychological evaluations. Her areas of assessment include ADHD, Learning Disability, Developmental Disability, Personality assessments.
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you'll ever have. I am a Licensed Social Worker and Parent Coach with over thirty years of experience working with parents and their children. I can help you parent at your very best. Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with your home environment? From birth through the young adult years, I coach parents through periods of growth and challenges. Discover healthy ways to cope with conflict and the everyday challenges of parenting. I offer one on one personalized Parent Coaching designed to meet the needs of each individual and family.
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you'll ever have. I am a Licensed Social Worker and Parent Coach with over thirty years of experience working with parents and their children. I can help you parent at your very best. Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with your home environment? From birth through the young adult years, I coach parents through periods of growth and challenges. Discover healthy ways to cope with conflict and the everyday challenges of parenting. I offer one on one personalized Parent Coaching designed to meet the needs of each individual and family.
I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.
I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.
While earning my doctorate in child and school psychology at New York University, I had the opportunity to work in hospitals, schools and private practice providing psychotherapy and administering evaluations to children, adolescents and adults. While I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have a passion for working with adolescents/teenagers and young adults and guiding them to raise self-awareness, encourage self-esteem and self-love and ultimately make positive changes to become happier individuals.
While earning my doctorate in child and school psychology at New York University, I had the opportunity to work in hospitals, schools and private practice providing psychotherapy and administering evaluations to children, adolescents and adults. While I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have a passion for working with adolescents/teenagers and young adults and guiding them to raise self-awareness, encourage self-esteem and self-love and ultimately make positive changes to become happier individuals.
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may have and we'll see what we can set up.
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may have and we'll see what we can set up.
You have taken an important first step towards making positive and lasting change for yourself and your family. Using a safe and supportive approach I can help your child work through difficulties and experience more joy and connection.
You have taken an important first step towards making positive and lasting change for yourself and your family. Using a safe and supportive approach I can help your child work through difficulties and experience more joy and connection.
Taking the first step and reaching out for help can seem initially intimidating, but once you have begun you will be moving toward positive change in your life. During my 17 years of practice as a psychologist, I have developed a warm and empathic approach to collaborative problem solving, which will help you develop the skills and insight in order to make productive changes in your life.
Taking the first step and reaching out for help can seem initially intimidating, but once you have begun you will be moving toward positive change in your life. During my 17 years of practice as a psychologist, I have developed a warm and empathic approach to collaborative problem solving, which will help you develop the skills and insight in order to make productive changes in your life.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.