Sexual Abuse Therapists in Syosset, NY
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My treatment approach is fundamentally based on Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytical Modalities, Attachment Disorders, and Relational Trauma with a strong focus on treating survivors of childhood trauma and maternal emotional neglect, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
I believe that there are different pathways to helping clients reach their established goals. My primary focus is to establish a strong and empathic therapeutic relationship, as well as a secure base to help you navigate the journey of exploring and working through the root cause of your pain or presenting symptoms. As a psychotherapist, I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families with histories of severe emotional disorders, complex trauma, depression and anxiety.
My treatment approach is fundamentally based on Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytical Modalities, Attachment Disorders, and Relational Trauma with a strong focus on treating survivors of childhood trauma and maternal emotional neglect, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
I believe that there are different pathways to helping clients reach their established goals. My primary focus is to establish a strong and empathic therapeutic relationship, as well as a secure base to help you navigate the journey of exploring and working through the root cause of your pain or presenting symptoms. As a psychotherapist, I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families with histories of severe emotional disorders, complex trauma, depression and anxiety.
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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.
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Rosara Torrisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MEd, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
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Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
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Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.
Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.
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**I am only virtual** Are you looking to find the best version of yourself? Let's restore your mental balance together. Do you need help setting or accomplishing your goals? Whether you need help with a mental illness or negative thinking, I can offer my professional guidance to help you make the changes needed to improve the quality of your life. I can offer you a peaceful environment to process your feelings and help keep you accountable and motivated!
**I am only virtual** Are you looking to find the best version of yourself? Let's restore your mental balance together. Do you need help setting or accomplishing your goals? Whether you need help with a mental illness or negative thinking, I can offer my professional guidance to help you make the changes needed to improve the quality of your life. I can offer you a peaceful environment to process your feelings and help keep you accountable and motivated!
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I like to approach therapy as collaborative detective work, solving the riddles that stand in the way of a happier, calmer, more meaningful life. What are the current issues and past experiences contributing to your distress? How can you attain greater awareness and control over your decisions and behavior? These are the puzzles we'll undertake solving together. Research indicates that the connection between you and your therapist is the paramount factor in predicting therapeutic success. I'm not a passive listener; I provide ample feedback and will approach our work together with respect, curiosity and compassion.
I like to approach therapy as collaborative detective work, solving the riddles that stand in the way of a happier, calmer, more meaningful life. What are the current issues and past experiences contributing to your distress? How can you attain greater awareness and control over your decisions and behavior? These are the puzzles we'll undertake solving together. Research indicates that the connection between you and your therapist is the paramount factor in predicting therapeutic success. I'm not a passive listener; I provide ample feedback and will approach our work together with respect, curiosity and compassion.
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The decision to begin psychotherapy can be a life-changing one. I work with each person collaboratively to address everyday problems as well as long-standing issues and concerns with a focus on understanding underlying causes. My goal is to increase self-awareness, and develop healthy coping skills to become the best person you can be and live a more fulfilling life. I offer both short and long term treatment. In addition, I have experience with infertility and reproductive disorders. I am an experienced psychologist and psychoanalyst and work with adults and adolescents.
The decision to begin psychotherapy can be a life-changing one. I work with each person collaboratively to address everyday problems as well as long-standing issues and concerns with a focus on understanding underlying causes. My goal is to increase self-awareness, and develop healthy coping skills to become the best person you can be and live a more fulfilling life. I offer both short and long term treatment. In addition, I have experience with infertility and reproductive disorders. I am an experienced psychologist and psychoanalyst and work with adults and adolescents.
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I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is committed to helping people make needed changes in their lives. Sometimes change is not possible and we need the tools to adapt to those situations that are beyond our control. I have supported many clients in the therapeutic relationship to learn about themselves and to focus and build on the strengths that each person has. I have extensive experience with adolescents and children and i have always worked very closely with parents so that we can all work towards the same goals.
I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is committed to helping people make needed changes in their lives. Sometimes change is not possible and we need the tools to adapt to those situations that are beyond our control. I have supported many clients in the therapeutic relationship to learn about themselves and to focus and build on the strengths that each person has. I have extensive experience with adolescents and children and i have always worked very closely with parents so that we can all work towards the same goals.
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Have you been bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, or trying to "be good"? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? Has your anxiety caused you to avoid certain situations or affected your peace? Eating Disorder, Addiction and anxiety can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, or feeling hopeless. You might not even remember a time life didn't feel this way. You feel ready for RELIEF and freedom from anxiety, guilt and obsessions. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
Have you been bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, or trying to "be good"? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? Has your anxiety caused you to avoid certain situations or affected your peace? Eating Disorder, Addiction and anxiety can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, or feeling hopeless. You might not even remember a time life didn't feel this way. You feel ready for RELIEF and freedom from anxiety, guilt and obsessions. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
I provide individual treatment to children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety and mood disorders. More specifically, I can help provide effective treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, panic disorder, personality disorders, self-injurious behaviors, as well as provide parent training. I also have special interests in treating bereavement, perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression.
I provide individual treatment to children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety and mood disorders. More specifically, I can help provide effective treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, panic disorder, personality disorders, self-injurious behaviors, as well as provide parent training. I also have special interests in treating bereavement, perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression.
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Christine Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
Welcome... Together we can "get to- the- heart- of- the- matter " I provide a safe and nurturing environment and have a practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, addiction/substance abuse, grief and loss. Let's discover what is causing distress in your life and help you become your best self. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR trauma therapist.
Welcome... Together we can "get to- the- heart- of- the- matter " I provide a safe and nurturing environment and have a practiced ability to get to the heart of a problem quickly. My specialties include trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, addiction/substance abuse, grief and loss. Let's discover what is causing distress in your life and help you become your best self. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR trauma therapist.
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I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.
I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.
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I create a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere to let you talk about your most pressing issues. By using proven therapeutic techniques that promote personal insight and awareness, I will provide tools that you can access in the moment when things are going terribly wrong. The end result is a feeling of self-efficacy that stays with you for a lifetime.
I create a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere to let you talk about your most pressing issues. By using proven therapeutic techniques that promote personal insight and awareness, I will provide tools that you can access in the moment when things are going terribly wrong. The end result is a feeling of self-efficacy that stays with you for a lifetime.
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South Shore Counseling and Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
South Shore Counseling is a private practice on beautiful Crossways Park Drive North in Woodbury, right off of the 135! We accept the majority of major insurance plans. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. Being part of your development and healing is our true privilege. We have additional locations in Wantagh and Amityville.
South Shore Counseling is a private practice on beautiful Crossways Park Drive North in Woodbury, right off of the 135! We accept the majority of major insurance plans. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. Being part of your development and healing is our true privilege. We have additional locations in Wantagh and Amityville.
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Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is your own thoughts. It's remarkable how our thoughts work against us creating anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. The good news is that having the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, dreaming of a healthier relationship, or just trying to figure out what will actually make you happy, I am here to help you learn how to take control of your life.
Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is your own thoughts. It's remarkable how our thoughts work against us creating anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. The good news is that having the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, dreaming of a healthier relationship, or just trying to figure out what will actually make you happy, I am here to help you learn how to take control of your life.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.
Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.
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Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is the way you think about things. It's remarkable how our own thoughts can work against us creating anxiety, depression and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. There is great relief in the realization that the happiness you truly want and deserve is actually within your control! Whether your goal is diminishing your fears, gaining a better understanding of why you feel so sad, finally having the healthy relationship you have been yearning for, reducing stress, finding balance, or finally being able to answer that question, "What will make me happy?"
Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is the way you think about things. It's remarkable how our own thoughts can work against us creating anxiety, depression and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. There is great relief in the realization that the happiness you truly want and deserve is actually within your control! Whether your goal is diminishing your fears, gaining a better understanding of why you feel so sad, finally having the healthy relationship you have been yearning for, reducing stress, finding balance, or finally being able to answer that question, "What will make me happy?"
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If you're feeling filled with self-doubt, or like you can't turn off your thoughts, you are not alone. Life is full of challenges and transitions, and when these obstacles become overwhelming, certain emotions and behavioral patterns may affect your relationships, career, and sense of self-esteem. As a therapist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders, I provide a safe space to identify what you'd like your life to look like, and explore what's keeping you "stuck". For more info follow us on instagram/tiktok... Username: hlwtherapy
If you're feeling filled with self-doubt, or like you can't turn off your thoughts, you are not alone. Life is full of challenges and transitions, and when these obstacles become overwhelming, certain emotions and behavioral patterns may affect your relationships, career, and sense of self-esteem. As a therapist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders, I provide a safe space to identify what you'd like your life to look like, and explore what's keeping you "stuck". For more info follow us on instagram/tiktok... Username: hlwtherapy
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Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical, through all stages of life. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.
Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical, through all stages of life. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.