Therapists in Forest Hills, NY

I am a NYS clinical psychologist specializing in providing therapy to Adults, Children, and Families. I have 20+ years experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to clients across the lifespan. I also provide PTSD, trauma, career, marriage, and addiction counselling with cultural sensitive approaches that provide help to individuals who may feel lost or hopeless during this pandemic. Wether in my office, or teletherapy my approaches reflect my commitment to clients well-being. I believe in providing a safe space where clients can explore their emotions freely.

I specialize in treating relational trauma and anxiety over life transitions. I am an active, warm presence in helping clients chart their goals, their learning, living and connecting strategies. Relationships often cause hurt, but can also heal and help us grow.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field for over 30 years. I bring my experience, training and authentic self to the therapeutic experience. I am a laid back, knowledgeable, devoted mom, woman, and therapist that is passionate about my roles and helping people.

Have you been thinking of reaching out to improve your general mental health? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or lost, feeling unmotivated or experiencing low self-esteem, having relationship difficulties in your personal or professional life, difficulty overcoming a loss in your life, or worrying about many things in your life? If you are we'll work on helping you feel empowered by being in the driver's seat of your mental health. My specialty areas include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Relationship problems.

In the heart of every problem lies its solution. Alex Boianghu, LPC, EMDR is a gifted therapist who works with individuals and couples. He has more than 25 years of experience of clinical work utilizing an integrative holistic approach with an emphasis healing trauma through integrative somatic therapy, EMDR, and nonduality therapy. He also uses EMDR, a technique that is effective in the treatment of PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, trauma, abuse & anxiety. Alex knows that healing happens when people integrate their past into the present.

Welcome! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, career and identity struggles. I also work with varying levels of trauma (physical/emotional injury, witnessing trauma, complex grief, breakups), postpartum issues, and frontline/essential workers. In working with me, you can expect a collaborative and non-judgmental environment, while exploring the causes for how you are feeling. We will work through uncomfortable feelings, examine new ways of being with yourself and others, and learn skills to achieve meaningful change and peace.

Life is tough these days and we all need help, particularly with this new pandemic threat and the consequent anxiety and depression it has caused. My therapeutic practice is based on Buddhist compassion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with alcohol and drug addiction as well as trauma and PTSD clients. I provide a traditional psychological perspective as well as a discovery of your life’s inner meaning, your strengths, your dreams, your creativity, your spirituality, and the socio-cultural context that surrounds you. I am able to create a nourishing, supportive environment that contributes to your healing and transformation.

My Name is Cassandra Rankine, I am a Clinical Social Worker that has been working with multiple populations for almost ten years, diagnosing and treating. I utilizing various modalities such as CBT, DBT, Behavioral Therapy, and Spiritual Therapy just to name a few. Very knowledgeable in working with the mentally ill, long or short-term therapy. I focus on the client's strengths, and cultural sensitivity. Worked with clients who are court and ACS-mandated My knowledge of multiple issues that people face on a daily basis or past trauma allows me to understand and develop a unique approach that best works with clients who seek help.

Life can be overwhelming and it can cause us to feel less confident, find things more challenging, or just have us feeling down. It is important when seeking a therapist to find someone you can develop a trusting, judgment free relationship with. I provide a supportive, safe, empathetic, and understanding space. We will have a partnership in your treatment because you are the expert in your life. I am just here to advance your self growth using your strengths and insight.

As a therapist at Wellness Psychotherapy Services, I provide a nonjudgmental, affirming space for clients to deepen self-compassion and understanding. People seek out therapy for different reasons. No matter what brings you here, therapy can be a transformative process - helping you find where you may be stuck, allowing you greater self-awareness, and empowering you to build a life that is in alignment with who you truly are. My approach is rooted in empathy, support, and collaboration. I believe that every person has a wealth of internal resources and a deep capacity for growth.

Our mental health consists of many components: our biology, our psychology, our social environments, and our spiritual lives. Because of the diverse range of human experience, mental health does not benefit from a one-size-fits all therapy, but rather from creative approaches to treatment. I believe that creativity and mental health are interrelated through their joint emphasis on humanism and empathy. This approach means meeting clients where they already are, using humility, radical acceptance, and creative thinking to learn the power of self-advocacy and achieve self-understanding.

I'm a psychotherapist practicing individual therapy for adults children and adolescents in NY state. I specialize in providing treatment to people who struggle with eating disorders. I offer a blended approach to therapy that integrates both psycho-dynamic and cognitive modalities. And I offer psychotherapy to people struggling with life transitions, mood disorders, breakthrough anxiety, and complex trauma.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get help. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Talking about loss, grief, emotional pain and stress, with the right therapist who is non-judgmental will help you deal with these issues in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

“-I am a Resilience Lab therapist-” Life is messy, and sometimes, it can feel like the universe is just not on your side. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, new transitions, stress management, or past traumas, it can feel like life gets in the way. My job is to collaborate with you to help you uncover what is getting in your way, so you can live your authentic true self. With an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to therapy, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered.

I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I have extensive experience treating individuals with OCD, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, relationship and job performance issues, grief, and loss. I use evidence-based treatment modalities. My approach is eclectic. I tailor each session to the needs of my client. I am a certified Yoga instructor with special populations (eg. trauma, OCD), use breath work to help clients understand the mind-body connection (MBCT) and assist them on a path of improved functioning and better quality of life.

I understand that starting treatment can be difficult. That's why my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and empathetic environment so that patients can feel as comfortable as possible navigating life's stressors. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between patient and therapist where together we will explore patterns, repetitive behaviors/thoughts and how traumatic experiences have shaped your decisions, beliefs and relationships. The therapeutic relationship can assist you in living more mindfully and help you challenge negative thought patterns.

I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focused, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, dialectical-behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic principles. I apply these techniques to help clients whose goals include: building self-esteem, healthy relationships, coping with anxiety, depression, & PTSD, becoming more attuned to their emotions, and navigating life transitions.

Everyone deserves to live a fulfilled life consisting of freedom, happiness, inner piece and growth. As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve these goals in order for them to live a happier life. My goal is to instill hope in my clients and guide them towards self-acceptance. My work with clients involves building the therapeutic relationship through empathy, unconditional positive regards, mindfulness and creativity. By providing clients with safe and non-judgmental environment we work towards exploring and resolving personal conflicts to help the client achieve growth and live a meaningful life.

You may struggle with your life recently and feel it’s hard to live a fulfilling life. You may find yourself with more conflicts with your loved ones recently. You may find you are drinking or smoking more often and your friends & family have become worried about you recently. You are not alone and I am here to help you. I have more than 8 years of clinical experience working with children, teenagers and adults experiencing a wide range of issues related to substance use, anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts. Together we will find new ways to cope with life’s challenges, and achieve your goals.