Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Woodside, NY

Hi! my name is Xiomara Borja. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Queens, NY with over 7 years of experience providing direct clinical services to adults, adolescents and children with mental health and substance use challenges. If you are seeking a psychotherapist, I imagine you or a love one are wanting to find a space to work on improving mood, manage daily life stressors, adjust to major life transitions or process traumas. You can expect a safe and welcoming space where together we can identify and address the stressors impacting your life and build on your natural coping mechanisms to meet your desired goals.

I have over nine years of direct practice experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve mental wellness and overcome challenges in their lives. I have honed my skills in providing evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral difficulties to gain awareness and autonomy. We will discuss your feelings, examine behavioral patterns, and life events that impact your current functioning and enhance your inner resources to achieve your goals.

Hi there! My goal for our therapeutic relationship is for you to feel heard, safe and welcome. Creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable with developing your journey to work on persisting barriers, reconnecting with your inner strengths and embracing your present and your future with regained confidence. I believe we can work collaboratively through short or long-term treatment interventions towards your goals. I have experience working with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and LGBTQIA+ challenges.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, or trauma? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with day to day life and need to improve your problem solving and coping skills? If so, let’s work together towards pursuing your happiness and you living your best life.

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.

As a mental health researcher and expert in culture and identity conflicts, my therapy work starts with making space for your unique lived experiences, identities, and how you show up in your different worlds. I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I help my patients learn about themselves, explore issues that have led to emotional distress, and teach skills to manage the situations at hand. Therapy can involve exploring your past, present, and future challenges and pursuing an emotional growth to handle it all.

I specialize in providing integrated EMDR to LGBTQ+ youth and adults, who are struggling with complex trauma and feeling disturbed by painful past experiences. They most often feel like they are a burden, incompetent or often find themselves endlessly ruminating over worst case scenarios. Therapy is initiated when they realize that they are ready to stop spiraling and begin experiencing a sense of grounding and connection. There has been an acknowledgement that they do not have to stay stuck. Their desire to feel confident, secure, and live authentically outweighs the fear to work through their pain.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with individuals, adolescents, families, and couples treating a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship concerns. I integrate elements of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, as well as psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques to help you gain awareness and autonomy over your day to day functioning.

Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship conflicts? Perhaps you're dealing with intimacy/ sexual addictions, porn addictions, partner betrayal trauma, family conflicts or parenting challenges, including neurodivergent children w/ special needs. If these issues affect your daily life and leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost, know that there is hope for a better life. You don't have to settle for less or live unhappy anymore. It shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel!

As an Indo-Caribbean-American mental health counselor, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to those grappling with mental health challenges. I know firsthand the cultural stigmas that often accompany these struggles. Growing up in a Guyanese household where emotions weren't openly discussed, I've experienced feelings of being misunderstood or ostracized after being vulnerable. I want you to know that I recognize these unique experiences and identities that shape our mental health perspectives. You can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings in our sessions.

Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.

Anyone can benefit from therapy. The first step is often the hardest and I want to congratulate you on taking yours. With over 20 years of clinical experience I help people with issues related to relationships, self image/esteem and goals, while addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. I work with adults and teens towards helping them adjust and thrive in their environments. Safety, comfort, and ongoing encouragement are essential in my work and I am able to adjust my therapeutic style based on the client’s needs. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.

In - Person Sessions Available! Making a change can be a scary process, but with the guidance of the right person it can be just as rewarding. Therapy can help you overcome challenges, learn about yourself, achieve goals, and increase life satisfaction. I provide a genuine, warm, and open environment that allows you to explore your difficulties, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and develop insight. I view each individual as unique, and strive to create an environment that is best suited for your personal needs.

Putting on a flawless mask leaves you tired, anxious, and maybe like an imposter in your life. But now you recognize the high cost of perfectionism. You sacrifice sleep, health, relationships, and the freedom to be seen and loved for who you are at your core. You want to be genuine, but you feel overwhelmed about where to begin and scared about taking the first step. Perhaps you've lost touch with who you are. , But you’re ready to make a change. You're ready to start putting yourself first without feeling guilty for doing so.

My ideal client is a person who wants to succeed in life, by becoming aware of their mind, body and spirit interactions and how to utilize this awareness in their intimate relationships. Their issues can be improving their self esteem, overcoming past traumas, and developing their emotional, intellectual and sexual connections with others. If you strive to have better relationships and/or safeguard your current relationship, I can offer you the understanding and techniques of how to do so. I can do this without years of therapy, in a short term focused way that addresses how to overcome struggles fast and effectively.

WellQor is a new model in online therapy marrying the best of traditional and innovative approaches. We’re a full service psychology practice accessible online with a uniquely collaborative approach to care. This means your personal therapist works with a PsyD Clinical Director to review your care plan and and adjust your treatment to ensure you’re on the fastest path to living your best life. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, burnout, major life changes, or just finding a sense of purpose, our diverse multi-specialty team of therapists is here to help.

GRAND OPENING JULY 2019-----Every type of problem you encounter - relationships, bereavement, anxiety, panic, attention, eating, substance abuse, addiction - all deal with one topic...change. Combining an extensive professional background with the life-changing experience of losing of my 17-year old son, Michael, has helped me to create a simple series of tools that anyone can use to help them through even the darkest of times. You have the power to change the way you look at living. My team of therapists will show you how.

Life can be very challenging and demanding at times and can often leave us feeling confused, lonely, depressed, and anxious. I believe that addressing our mental health and emotional well being is as important as taking care of our physical health.

Roslyn has over 25 years of post- graduate work experience and professional commitment to the overall wellness of her clients with a specific interest in the MH needs of people of color and members of disenfranchised communities in our society. She has clinical experience working with clients across a variety of treatment settings—family court; group homes; a college counseling center; substance abuse treatment program; inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities and jails.