Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Whitestone, NY

Are you feeling down, depressed and overwhelmed? Has it been difficult to look forward to the future? You've come to the right place. My name is Mona Suca, I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing therapy to a diverse population. I work with children and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting, low self-esteem, and more.

While some people have a strong grasp of their identity, you may be struggling with understanding your true self. If this resonates with you, I'm here to join you on your path of self-exploration. With experience as a licensed clinical social worker in clinical and hospital settings, I have treated various mental health diagnoses. My role as a school social worker has also given me valuable experience in assisting children dealing with behavioral issues, family conflicts, life changes, and self-esteem challenges.

I offer individual and group therapy. My scope of practice has been focused around young adult men and women ages 20-35 and with Veterans of all ages. My main goal for treatment is to help you identify the way you have developed from core beliefs of yourself, others, and the world. We are all so much a part of our own norm that often, it is hard to identify unhelpful or maladaptive patterns and behaviors. I will help you identify whats sitting in your core and how we can focus on developing the positive; or restructuring the parts that no longer serve your journey.

We have seasons in our lives that are filled with stress, anxiety, sadness, guilt, disappointment, grief, and even hopelessness. It can be overwhelming, getting stuck in a place where we cannot see a way forward, unable to change unwanted and repeated behaviors, where no one seems to understand or able to help, feeling frustrated, unmotivated, discouraged, alone, and even ashamed. Or you may be going through transitions, significant changes in work, family, relationships, and are understandably overwhelmed with uncertainty and feelings of loss. If this has been your experience, there is help to walk towards healing and renewal.

I Help people experience healing and growth by discovering pathways to understanding and change through examining thoughts, body, and emotion in regard to relationships, family, career, parenting, health, and self-esteem. My primary focus involves establishing a strong therapeutic relationship that allows freedom of expression and exploration within a warm, discreet, safe, and non-judgmental container. We will work together, at your own pace, acknowledging your specific challenges with the understanding that you are the best authority on what you need to gain resolution, empowerment and autonomy.

I believe therapy is akin to exercising for your brain, it's about nurturing your mental well-being, just as physical exercise promotes physical health. Therapy involves exploring your habits and core beliefs that may contribute to symptoms you're experiencing. By examining these factors, we can uncover underlying issues and work towards sustainable mental wellness. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your unique narrative and discover pathways to meaningful change. Therapy is not about receiving quick fixes or prescriptions.

I believe the fit between a patient and therapist plays an important role in healing and growth. My approach to therapy begins with respect and validation for your feelings and experiences. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where dialogue can flow without fear of judgment. I specialize in treating people struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and women's issues such as perinatal and postpartum depression. I will work with you to restructure your unhelpful beliefs that cause distress, develop new and healthier coping skills and improve your communication skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Life's difficulties can be overwhelming at times. Reaching out for help is a courageous (positive) first step. I have over 39 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in marriage and couples therapy, sex therapy, and mental health counseling, working with individuals, and couples. Blame is counter therapeutic and it is not allowed to become a focus of attention in treatment. Rather, emphasis is placed on developing strengths to overcome or manage problems more effectively. A main goal of therapy is helping people identify and access their strengths, as well as empowering them to lead more satisfying and healthier lives.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I conduct Immigration Evaluations for: VAWA, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum cases. I work closely with individuals, families, and their attorneys that are seeking legal haven in the USA for a better, safer, and brighter future. I have had years of experience with individual and group counseling in culturally diverse, multi­disciplinary, fast-­paced, and often demanding environments. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida and am able to see clients via telehealth in these states.

In my work with clients, it is my foremost goal, that client's should feel understood, empowered, and supported as they navigate their personal journeys. I work with clients who are looking for a collaborative relationship, where they are seen as the experts in their own lives, and therapy is a tool to help them follow the paths that best support their personal development and well-being. Clients may be experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress or difficulties in managing emotions and relationships.

Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.

These have been challenging times for many of us. Are you struggling feeling depressed or anxious? Have you or someone you love been struggling with substance use? Are you having difficulty in your relationships or just want to feel better about yourself? You're not alone. With over 25 years of experience facilitating group and individual therapy as a licensed social worker I believe I can help.

Welcome! I know it can be hard to reach out for therapy when you don't know what to expect. Here's what I can tell you: I am not the silent and judgemental therapist portrayed on TV shows - just a fellow human being, genuinely interested, and ready to take on the journey of self-exploration with you. I am a firm believer that everyone makes sense if you take the time to understand the context of their experiences. Together we will make those connections, through a collaborative process of compassionate curiosity. No matter how lost, disconnected, depressed, or anxious you may feel - you make sense.

We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.