Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in West Sayville, NY
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Caralee Piccola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Sayville, NY 11796
With my formal training in trauma based therapy I use modalities of mindfulness, meditation, life coaching and other skills to help reduce stress, worry, anxiety, or depression and help you reach your goals in life.
Are you are looking to create the life you desire, reduce your stress, worry and anxiety? Manifest the life you’ve always wanted? Therapy is a great way to help develop skills and insight to achieving your goals. There are moments in everyone's life where they might be resistant to change, or dealing with stress or worry that is causing you to feel stuck. With my holistic approach, you can be sure to leave each session feeling understood, valued and feel that you have a plan to better yourself.
With my formal training in trauma based therapy I use modalities of mindfulness, meditation, life coaching and other skills to help reduce stress, worry, anxiety, or depression and help you reach your goals in life.
Are you are looking to create the life you desire, reduce your stress, worry and anxiety? Manifest the life you’ve always wanted? Therapy is a great way to help develop skills and insight to achieving your goals. There are moments in everyone's life where they might be resistant to change, or dealing with stress or worry that is causing you to feel stuck. With my holistic approach, you can be sure to leave each session feeling understood, valued and feel that you have a plan to better yourself.
![Photo of Andrew Michaels, LMHC-NY, LPC -SC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e16c540-eaa8-4fa7-a4e4-2011ab96919a/2/320x400.jpeg)
I incorporate a vast range of clinical interventions into my practice: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Anger Management, Relaxation Training and Psychoanalytic Treatment.
I have over 30 years experience in the mental health field. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, OCD, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, complicated grief and relationship issues. For 17 years I have worked in a day treatment program where I provided individual, group and family counseling targeting clients suffering with range of issues from ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, physical/sexual abuse and substance abuse. Only Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Self-Pay with South Carolina residents.
I incorporate a vast range of clinical interventions into my practice: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Anger Management, Relaxation Training and Psychoanalytic Treatment.
I have over 30 years experience in the mental health field. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, OCD, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, complicated grief and relationship issues. For 17 years I have worked in a day treatment program where I provided individual, group and family counseling targeting clients suffering with range of issues from ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, physical/sexual abuse and substance abuse. Only Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Self-Pay with South Carolina residents.
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Picture waking up each morning without the suffocating weight of anxiety pressing down on your chest, no longer calling the shots in your life. Imagine a life filled with strong relationships, career wins, and family harmony, free from constant anxiety. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, countless clients have broken free from anxiety's grip, taking back control of their lives and kicking fear to the curb. How would this game-changing transformation shake up your world?
Picture waking up each morning without the suffocating weight of anxiety pressing down on your chest, no longer calling the shots in your life. Imagine a life filled with strong relationships, career wins, and family harmony, free from constant anxiety. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, countless clients have broken free from anxiety's grip, taking back control of their lives and kicking fear to the curb. How would this game-changing transformation shake up your world?
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When life becomes overwhelming, our emotions become difficult to navigate. Have you been feeling emotionally overwhelmed? Are you feeling unsettled with changes that you may be facing? You don't know what to do first, because you feel there is too much to do all at once. You just want to escape, but you're unsure of how to help yourself. Maybe you're engaging in destructive behaviors to fill the void. You just want to feel better and be "normal". Keeping these emotions bottled up creates a sense of loneliness. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. This is actually very common and there is help.
When life becomes overwhelming, our emotions become difficult to navigate. Have you been feeling emotionally overwhelmed? Are you feeling unsettled with changes that you may be facing? You don't know what to do first, because you feel there is too much to do all at once. You just want to escape, but you're unsure of how to help yourself. Maybe you're engaging in destructive behaviors to fill the void. You just want to feel better and be "normal". Keeping these emotions bottled up creates a sense of loneliness. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. This is actually very common and there is help.
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Patricia Rykert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
West Sayville, NY 11796 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have had a long career in the treatment of substance use disorders, marital counseling, adolescents with self harm behaviors and adults presenting with depression and anxiety. I am bilingual (Spanish) and have specialized in harm reduction techniques, motivational interviewing skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach to treatment is highly individualized, warm, and empathic. The focus of my work is to maximize the individual's strengths and facilitate their growth into meeting each individual need.
I have had a long career in the treatment of substance use disorders, marital counseling, adolescents with self harm behaviors and adults presenting with depression and anxiety. I am bilingual (Spanish) and have specialized in harm reduction techniques, motivational interviewing skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach to treatment is highly individualized, warm, and empathic. The focus of my work is to maximize the individual's strengths and facilitate their growth into meeting each individual need.
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I use evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporate mindfulness strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
Are you feeling defeated? Do you feel like you're drowning with negative emotions, the buildup of stress and/or relationship issues? Do you feel like your misunderstood? Recognizing the need for change is not easy and is the first step in the therapeutic process. In my years of experience, I have found that therapy helps one to understand themselves with greater perspective. This understanding leads to improving communication, making healthier relationship choices and ultimately living authentically. Finding the right therapist can make a world of difference on your journey!
I use evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporate mindfulness strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
Are you feeling defeated? Do you feel like you're drowning with negative emotions, the buildup of stress and/or relationship issues? Do you feel like your misunderstood? Recognizing the need for change is not easy and is the first step in the therapeutic process. In my years of experience, I have found that therapy helps one to understand themselves with greater perspective. This understanding leads to improving communication, making healthier relationship choices and ultimately living authentically. Finding the right therapist can make a world of difference on your journey!
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Dr. Susan Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sayville, NY 11782
As a contemplative psychotherapist, I work to help my clients find balance by teaching mindfulness practice to aid in emotional regulation which is often the cause of anxiety and depression; deconstructing and integrating trauma; identifying often unconscious patterns which contribute to cyclic suffering; teaching skills to replace harmful coping behavior.
The foundation of my work as a therapist is the knowledge that attunement in a therapeutic relationship helps people make lasting positive changes in their lives. We are all entitled to happiness, and to live with meaning and purpose. I work with my clients in partnership as we define personal strengths and rediscover their authentic Self. My clients are people who have struggled with a myriad of challenges. My philosophy is that these challenges do not define who you are. I do not treat depression or anxiety. I work with people who struggle with relational patterns that result in depression and anxiety want to change.
As a contemplative psychotherapist, I work to help my clients find balance by teaching mindfulness practice to aid in emotional regulation which is often the cause of anxiety and depression; deconstructing and integrating trauma; identifying often unconscious patterns which contribute to cyclic suffering; teaching skills to replace harmful coping behavior.
The foundation of my work as a therapist is the knowledge that attunement in a therapeutic relationship helps people make lasting positive changes in their lives. We are all entitled to happiness, and to live with meaning and purpose. I work with my clients in partnership as we define personal strengths and rediscover their authentic Self. My clients are people who have struggled with a myriad of challenges. My philosophy is that these challenges do not define who you are. I do not treat depression or anxiety. I work with people who struggle with relational patterns that result in depression and anxiety want to change.
![Photo of Deanna Liu, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f7ba9b30-9586-4988-8f1a-2ddd046968a2/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills.
As a therapist, my goal is to support clients in their journey by using individualized treatment approaches. One of the most important indicators of treatment success is the connection between client and therapist. I strive to cultivate a safe working relationship in which you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges in order to help untangle them. I believe that effective therapy can promote a renewed sense of self-worth and understanding through supported self-discovery.
I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills.
As a therapist, my goal is to support clients in their journey by using individualized treatment approaches. One of the most important indicators of treatment success is the connection between client and therapist. I strive to cultivate a safe working relationship in which you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges in order to help untangle them. I believe that effective therapy can promote a renewed sense of self-worth and understanding through supported self-discovery.
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Kyle P. Cattell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sayville, NY 11782 (Online Only)
Within my generalist framework, I incorporate the use of mindfulness, exploration of the here-and-now, and a focus on helping you grow into your desired self.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting and at times a scary undertaking, but rest assured, this is a time of self-growth and positivity. I believe in a Person-Centered approach, which means that WE work together in the process of therapy toward formalizing your desired treatment goals for self-growth.
Within my generalist framework, I incorporate the use of mindfulness, exploration of the here-and-now, and a focus on helping you grow into your desired self.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting and at times a scary undertaking, but rest assured, this is a time of self-growth and positivity. I believe in a Person-Centered approach, which means that WE work together in the process of therapy toward formalizing your desired treatment goals for self-growth.
![Photo of Veronica J. Harkins, LCSW, EMDR, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c926947-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Veronica J. Harkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sayville, NY 11782
Although, I am a graduate of the Long Island Institute for Mental Health's training program in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy, today most of my work draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Helping someone to feel comfortable and safe discussing whatever they are struggling with is my highest priority. The decision to talk to a professional about personal problems is often difficult and frightening. However, the way I see it is that we all encounter challenges that may be beyond our ablity to handle well alone at some points in our lives. Having the courage to ask for help is really a strength rather than a weakness.
People who come to me for help say I am easy to talk to and provide them with the chance to develop a healthy perspective.
Although, I am a graduate of the Long Island Institute for Mental Health's training program in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy, today most of my work draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Helping someone to feel comfortable and safe discussing whatever they are struggling with is my highest priority. The decision to talk to a professional about personal problems is often difficult and frightening. However, the way I see it is that we all encounter challenges that may be beyond our ablity to handle well alone at some points in our lives. Having the courage to ask for help is really a strength rather than a weakness.
People who come to me for help say I am easy to talk to and provide them with the chance to develop a healthy perspective.
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Hi there! I am so proud of you for taking the first step towards bettering yourself. Some of my main focuses are on maintaining a respectful, ethical, inclusive, and empathetic environment with individualized treatment for all clients. I have worked with clients in individual and group settings dealing with an expansive range of concerns from behavioral issues, mood and personality disorders, co-occurring diagnoses, comorbid diagnoses, etc. This experience has assisted me in fine-tuning a cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approach.
Hi there! I am so proud of you for taking the first step towards bettering yourself. Some of my main focuses are on maintaining a respectful, ethical, inclusive, and empathetic environment with individualized treatment for all clients. I have worked with clients in individual and group settings dealing with an expansive range of concerns from behavioral issues, mood and personality disorders, co-occurring diagnoses, comorbid diagnoses, etc. This experience has assisted me in fine-tuning a cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approach.
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Treatment approaches include evidenced based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.
I provide strengths based therapy to help individuals build effective coping mechanisms to address life challenges. I am committed to providing services that help you strengthen home, school, career and community partnerships by reducing overwhelm, stress and conflict.
Treatment approaches include evidenced based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.
I provide strengths based therapy to help individuals build effective coping mechanisms to address life challenges. I am committed to providing services that help you strengthen home, school, career and community partnerships by reducing overwhelm, stress and conflict.
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Choosing to begin therapy could be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself or your child; a decision that will enable you to learn how to manage the stress of your condition or circumstance, giving you the energy you need to pursue your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I provide a person centered approach, building on a persons strengths and incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness techniques. I can provide support and treatment with issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, and behavioral issues.
Choosing to begin therapy could be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself or your child; a decision that will enable you to learn how to manage the stress of your condition or circumstance, giving you the energy you need to pursue your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I provide a person centered approach, building on a persons strengths and incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness techniques. I can provide support and treatment with issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, and behavioral issues.
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Hanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths based and Mindfulness in her approach when working with others.
Hanna Clair is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s Degree from New York University in Manhattan. She has extensive experience working with and supporting children and adolescents to enhance their social emotional well-being. Hanna has worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and autism in a school setting.
Hanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths based and Mindfulness in her approach when working with others.
Hanna Clair is a NYS Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s Degree from New York University in Manhattan. She has extensive experience working with and supporting children and adolescents to enhance their social emotional well-being. Hanna has worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and autism in a school setting.
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I use evidence-based interventions, mindfulness and person-centered approaches, which allows me to work with people through depression, anxiety, bereavement, and life transitions that disrupt daily functioning.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others, or just stuck in life. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings on your own can be difficult, and I am here to help. I want to help you to learn how to cope with all that life may throw at you. Therapy can be a good way to help ground yourself, challenge negative thoughts, and learn the skills you need to live a life you can feel proud of. I will provide a safe space to heal, explore, learn new skills, and receive support. It is my goal to help you reach your own personal goals.
I use evidence-based interventions, mindfulness and person-centered approaches, which allows me to work with people through depression, anxiety, bereavement, and life transitions that disrupt daily functioning.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or others, or just stuck in life. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings on your own can be difficult, and I am here to help. I want to help you to learn how to cope with all that life may throw at you. Therapy can be a good way to help ground yourself, challenge negative thoughts, and learn the skills you need to live a life you can feel proud of. I will provide a safe space to heal, explore, learn new skills, and receive support. It is my goal to help you reach your own personal goals.
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Dandelion Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sayville, NY 11782
Our therapists believe in the awesome power of mindfulness and assist with learning to be still and ride the wave of the present.
We are so glad you are here! Our therapists work from a person-centered approach to assist in finding a client's desire to break down challenges that need to be addressed and to empower each and every person to find their courage to believe in their worth, and, their strength. This means working together will be conversation based and using techniques and approaches that won’t make you feel like you are being put under a microscope. Our goal is to make you feel validated and heard. Our therapists assist to help others think outside the typical, to be creative and see things and obstacles from a different perspective.
Our therapists believe in the awesome power of mindfulness and assist with learning to be still and ride the wave of the present.
We are so glad you are here! Our therapists work from a person-centered approach to assist in finding a client's desire to break down challenges that need to be addressed and to empower each and every person to find their courage to believe in their worth, and, their strength. This means working together will be conversation based and using techniques and approaches that won’t make you feel like you are being put under a microscope. Our goal is to make you feel validated and heard. Our therapists assist to help others think outside the typical, to be creative and see things and obstacles from a different perspective.
![Photo of Sarah Post, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52f150ba-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah has experience using a range of practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills.
PROVIDING VIRTUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS THROUGH TELEMEDICINE! Sarah Post is a NYS Licensed Social Worker and a clinician at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. She has extensive experience working with youth and families in the mental health community including supportive services and school environments. Sarah has worked with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Sarah has experience working with youth who have challenges with self-esteem, communication, school avoidance, and positive social interaction.
Sarah has experience using a range of practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help clients build resilience and healthy coping skills.
PROVIDING VIRTUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS THROUGH TELEMEDICINE! Sarah Post is a NYS Licensed Social Worker and a clinician at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. She has extensive experience working with youth and families in the mental health community including supportive services and school environments. Sarah has worked with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Sarah has experience working with youth who have challenges with self-esteem, communication, school avoidance, and positive social interaction.
![Photo of Christine Anderson, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22425749-bf9d-4373-ad43-41d2eab3014d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christine is a compassionate clinician, who utilizes active listening skills in order to hear and understand her clients’ needs. Christine uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a strengths based approach, mindfulness and motivational interviewing throughout sessions, and she always provides a warm, welcoming environment. Christine aims to empower clients to reach their full potential and she is able to build trusting relationships quickly. Christine has experience working with children, adolescents and adults and she believes that everyone has the potential to be the best version of themselves.
Christine is a compassionate clinician, who utilizes active listening skills in order to hear and understand her clients’ needs. Christine uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a strengths based approach, mindfulness and motivational interviewing throughout sessions, and she always provides a warm, welcoming environment. Christine aims to empower clients to reach their full potential and she is able to build trusting relationships quickly. Christine has experience working with children, adolescents and adults and she believes that everyone has the potential to be the best version of themselves.
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By utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focus, and a Strengths Based Perspective, I aim to give my clients a safe space where they can feel validated and understood.
Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel that it is becoming more difficult to manage school, work, and friends? Or are you finding it difficult to transition into college? These everyday struggles can lead us to become withdrawn, overwhelmed, unmotivated, and stuck. I understand that speaking with a therapist can seem intimidating, but asking for help is the first step toward living a more enjoyable life. My goal is to help you learn ways to cope with these feelings and create your own success and happiness.
By utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focus, and a Strengths Based Perspective, I aim to give my clients a safe space where they can feel validated and understood.
Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel that it is becoming more difficult to manage school, work, and friends? Or are you finding it difficult to transition into college? These everyday struggles can lead us to become withdrawn, overwhelmed, unmotivated, and stuck. I understand that speaking with a therapist can seem intimidating, but asking for help is the first step toward living a more enjoyable life. My goal is to help you learn ways to cope with these feelings and create your own success and happiness.
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Rob Salpietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sayville, NY 11782 (Online Only)
The majority of my clients are adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and self-esteem. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and am always updating and adapting my style in order to accommodate individual needs.
The majority of my clients are adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and self-esteem. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and am always updating and adapting my style in order to accommodate individual needs.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.