Relational Therapists in Center Moriches, NY

Life situations can often burden us leaving us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless which can contribute to increased anxiety and disturbance in sleeping patterns. My specialty revolves around individual and family systems therapy which includes a unique approach to couples therapy (marriage counseling), life transitions, children, adolesecents and family of origin issues. Through my continuing post graduate training I have developed a behavioral, relational, and psychdynamic psychotheraputic approach to assist in allivating these patterns by enhancing communication styles, negotiating skills and problem solving techniques.

Are you feeling stuck? Do the same arguments and struggles keep coming up? We are all trying to connect- with ourselves and with other people. Individuals and couples often seek therapy when the old ways of relating don't work. As an Advanced Imago Clinician, my expertise is relationships. My approach is based on a client's strength which provides a solid foundation for change and growth. I can help transform your relational conflict into healing and connection. With DBT experience, I offer mindfulness practices and simple skills to foster new ways of navigating this complex world and reclaim a full and happy life.

I create a nonjudgmental, safe space for my patients to explore their challenges. I approach my work with you through a trauma-focused lens and acknowledge how emotion is central to human experience. I draw from relational and psychodynamic approaches, focusing on how our past pains can influence our present patterns and cycles. Through deep listening, I am able to guide you through your own journey of self-awareness and reflection. I completed my education in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Albany, where I also served as a peer assistant and training instructor for a mental health and crisis hotline.

You deserve great care, where all your experiences are welcome. I have been in practice for over 10 years and worked with thousands of patients across presenting issues and demographics. I know that sometimes taking the step to getting support and help in therapy seems overwhelming and I celebrate you for being here! I also know that the experiences you've had leading up to exploring therapy have likely been even more overwhelming, and that you deserve to feel relief, comfort, and care for and from yourself. I specialize in working with grief, loss, transition, and relational traumas which have disrupted your sense of self and joy.

I specialize in Substance Use Disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, and life crises, and treat individuals, over age 15, couples, and families, using client-centered talk therapy, CBT, and writing therapy. As Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for 25 years,I worked and supervised inpatient and outpatient. and taught the CASAC curriculum at Marymount and CCNY. As LCSW, (Stony Brook, 1997 and Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH), I have maintained a private practice for 27 years in Westhampton Beach, NY. My passion is to motivate and facilitate clients toward positive change.

Most of us at some point in our lives go through difficult times. You may be feeling depressed or anxious; maybe you're having problems in your relationship, or with your family and friends; or perhaps you feel stagnant or blocked in the pursuit of your goals. Having an attentive and supportive therapist to help you make sense of your experience and discover your unique strengths can make the difference in moving past these obstacles.

I am an experienced and compassionate therapist who helps many individuals feel better about life. I work with people who are not reaching their potential- either professionally or personally. My goal is to provide you with a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you will experience comfort and safety working toward healing and restoration. As an experienced therapist, I guide individuals toward success in different areas of their lives. If you feel you are not reaching your full potential, but are motivated to do so, I will help you achieve your goal.

I provide psychological services to help children lead meaningful and vibrant lives. Disruptive behaviors, changes in the family structure, traumatic experiences and developmental issues are some of many challenges families are faced with. As children mature to a new stage of development their needs change and parents need to respond in a way to continue to foster the child's physical, social, and emotional well-being. I offer individual, parent-child (dyadic), group, and individual parent consultations services. These services are available to those seeking support, guidance, and meaning to what is taking place within themselves, their child, or their family.

As Carl Jung said, "I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become. Know that choice is available. The question is; where am I choosing from? Is it the past that directs my life or have I crossed the bridge from the past to stand in the present moment where choice and freedom prevail. "You're not alone." Empathy is a powerful connection between us all. Empathy is connecting with emotions to another with a sense of knowing what that person is feeling. Can you connect with your own feelings and emotions to realize the experience of being alive? Two questions to ponder: Who have you been this year?

Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal and professional relationships? Wanting to make a change, but unable to decide the best course of action? Such indecision can lead to anxiety and depression, which makes it even harder to reach your goals. I have over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate their lives in more fulfilling ways. Working from an eclectic background which draws from both psychodynamic and behavioral domains, I attune my clinical approach to the unique needs the individual or couple.

As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.

Struggling in your relationship? Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of infidelity, facing communication, trust and intimacy issues, feeling like your partner doesn't understand you, or dealing with a divorce, we' re here! What sets us apart is our structured approach. We'll start with weekly sessions, then transition to biweekly, and eventually monthly meetings. Plus, after your "graduation", we'll have two check-ins per year to ensure those healthy habits stick. In between sessions, we'll assign tasks to work on your relationship, and you'll have access to us outside of appointments for advice and support.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

I provide psychotherapy to adults using a collaborative approach in which we work together to help you heal and grow. First, I will assist you to help me understand your strengths, experiences, relationships, challenges, and goals. Then, in the context of a mutually respectful relationship, we can discuss how barriers may have developed and how we can resolve these so you can live the live you want and deserve. I integrate therapeutic interventions to meet your unique needs, including psychodynamic, EMDR, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, motivational, DBT skills, relapse prevention, and other approaches.

Do you struggle with feeling present in your life and have difficulty slowing down? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed with your thoughts? Do you struggle with uncertainty and want to feel grounded? Now more than ever, more people are feeling the impact of anxiety, racing thoughts, and trying to do it all. Instead, you can learn how to lean into embracing imperfections, slow down, and have the tools to be more present in your life. When we are living our lives self-led, we lead with the heart, courage, compassion, and curiosity.

When we're struggling, it can take us away from the “now” and keep us stuck in a cycle. We will work together to get to the root of the problem and identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that have been holding you back from the life you want. We will learn to identify and reframe thought processes to inspire change in feelings and behaviors. Pain and suffering is inevitable in life, and it does not need to hold you back. We will learn to both make room for pain, and engage in behaviors toward your values. Ultimately, you will learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable while challenging yourself to live a fulfilling life.

My focus is on the individual and helping my clients overcome the obstacles that hold them back from reaching their goals. I develop the treatment plan together with my clients that meets their needs. Whether I am working with individuals or couples, I look for practical solutions and offer additional tools to further the process towards wellness. I explore all the areas in a person's life, past and present, to help my clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.

We all come across challenges in our lives which affect our happiness and our level of functioning. Whether it's the loss of a loved one; work-related stress; parenting difficulties or various life transitions; we all can benefit in receiving intervention from a therapist who cares. I have a very warm, yet goal oriented approach when it comes to helping my patients realize their full potential. Together we can figure out the best course of treatment for you.