Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Westbury, NY

Do you Identify with any of the Following? Anxiety,Bereavement and loss,Depression, Self Esteem issues ,Parenting Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Insurance Accepted.

Throughout my career I have worked with adolescents and adults in various clinical settings, helping them to achieve a greater awareness of themselves and to empower them to create stability and emotional wellbeing. With my clinical training, I have supported clients through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, OCD, resolving traumas, and regaining a feeling of balance and control in their lives. My role is to show you how to lean into the process of understanding yourself, to give you tools and skills to work through the many obstacles in life, and to be a source of unconditional positive support throughout that process.

As a survivor myself, I specialize in supporting adults who have endured toxic family dynamics and unhealthy relationships. My goal is to help you feel safe and secure in your own mind and body, mentally & emotionally. Together, we will discover the roots of your discomfort, identify and establish boundaries, and build a solid foundation of trust and self-compassion. Our work will focus on ways to break harmful behavior patterns, increase inner strength, recognize toxic personalities, and build healthy relationships. Also, we will work on rewiring destructive thoughts empowering you to release what no longer serves you with support.

I sincerely believe that people can change. Sometimes we just need help navigating that process. If you are experiencing distress, despair, or maybe just feel lost, I will help you find a solution. My approach involves helping people get unstuck from the destructive traps that we find ourselves in. I can help you tap into your internal strength, tenacity, and motivation. This will empower you to not only achieve your goals, but sustain them long-term. I do this through effective therapy techniques backed by scientific research, coupled with compassion, support, and encouragement. In our sessions, we can heal your suffering together.

At North Star, we help and empower adults, adolescents, and children facing stressful life challenges. Our expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, and difficulties with ADHD, procrastination, and motivation. Our diverse and experienced team of over 30 therapists provides personalized in-person care in Commack and Jericho. We also offer comprehensive telehealth services throughout New York State. This ensures the perfect therapeutic match to light your path to wellness. We tailor our approaches to meet your unique needs, helping you achieve personal breakthroughs and lasting wellbeing.

I offer a warm and supportive environment and work with individuals with a variety of needs. This includes those requiring assistance with managing everyday stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, coping skills, OCD, ADHD, ODD and much more. As Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, I've had the opportunity to work with children, toddlers, adolescents and families facing various challenges. This includes children with low motor skills or intellectual disabilities, sensory issues, difficulties in expressive language, communication, socialization, and daily living skills.

Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 8-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.

I specialize in working with Anxiety and Panic Disorder as it relates to relationships, career and performance concerns. I also work with many couples, offering marital, pre-marital and, separation counseling. My approach is eclectic and patient-centered, drawing from scientific/ evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed. Above all, my services are compassionate and inspired at times by mindfulness and other eastern approaches. Therapy is offered conveniently over telehealth on Long Island ( Nassau & Suffolk County) to those in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island.

Does life feel overwhelming? Maybe you are struggling with recent transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. I often work with moms who are struggling with fertility or postpartum depression, and couples who are thinking about adoption. Understandably, many people have hard time coping during these situations. Sometimes it feels like it's just too much. Fortunately, things can improve. I provide expertise and experience to support you with whatever you are going through. My goal is to help you with the difficult moments so you can get back to a life full of meaning and joy.

I am a pro-active therapist in private practice over 35 years. I believe helping clients understand their problems through education and knowledge of the issues enhances the clients ablity to make informed, decisions about what to do regarding the issues they are struggling with. Whether it's helping clients change their faulty beliefs about themselves and teach them skills to attain their goals, or helping a marriage survive the chronic stress of living with a child diagnosed with a chronic physical or mental disorder, I am there to support and encourage my clients to reach their goals and "See the forest for the trees!"

At this time I am prioritizing clients seeking EMDR treatment. I was trained in EMDR Level 1&2 (during COVID) via Zoom, and thus have learned the most effective ways to implement EMDR via telehealth! I am prioritizing this service due to the outstanding results I have seen with each client I have worked with, although, results will vary per individual. Within my practice I carefully screen clients to ensure they are a prepared candidate for EMDR services. Please feel free to contact me for a free consultation to further discuss EMDR!

Over the course of your life, you may experience a change in your thinking, mood, or feeling, and behavior could be affected. It helps that we determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Together we will work through those struggles to live a happier and healthier life. As a therapist, with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and those who suffer a severe mental health illness, I am well versed in several counseling techniques and have a compassionate approachable demeanor.

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.

You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin to understand your situation, and then create a plan that will address the issues that are causing you stress. Do you feel overwhelmed with issues that are unmanageable to deal with? Are you unsure about how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool utilized to help resolve the problems you are experiencing. It strengthens our coping tools and our sense of self. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, compulsions/addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and developing action plans to address goal setting.

Some people come to therapy to process trauma. Some people have stressful jobs, difficulties in school, or other life challenges and want to unlock coping skills. Some people are worried or sad or both and do not know why or how to feel better. As a licensed clinical social worker, I use my clinical experience and training to guide you in your self-exploration. I believe that people deserve to enjoy life and to suffer less. I can provide you with an objective professional perspective and I will listen, empower, and support you on your journey.

I became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the purpose of helping people as they navigate through life’s many ups and downs. I am passionate about helping clients increase their self-awareness and recognize their inner strengths. I aim to provide a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to feel supported and validated. I utilize a client-centered approach to therapy, tailored to suit the needs of my client. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Therapy.

I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. My primary goal is to make each of my client’s therapeutic experiences as comfortable and safe as possible. I have worked with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Using a client-centered approach, I work with my clients to develop positive coping skills in order to tackle life’s stressors. I have experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

Mental health counseling demands a level of professionalism and a great deal of dedication. Integrity, genuineness, and a passion for the field of mental health are some of the assets I possess which will allow me to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to understanding your concerns and identifying a safe way to navigate through them. You will be validated and heard and together we will establish an individualized and collaborative plan that works for you. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic approach that will cater to your individual needs.

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about what you’re thinking or feeling. You might believe that if you did talk about it, people may judge or reject you. It is my mission to make you feel heard and validated in the hopes that when you do feel more comfortable, you just might find those difficult thoughts and feelings easier to manage. My treatment approach is person-centered, to empower you to understand that your experience of yourself and the world around you matters. I also incorporate psychodynamic, to explore and understand how you came to be who you are today. We will collaborate to to help you live the life you want to live.