Therapists in Syosset, NY

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to ask for help. Especially when you are feeling the effects of stress, anxiety and/or depression. Just by looking for a therapist, you have already taken some of your first steps towards change and the healing process. You are doing great and just like everyone else; it helps to have someone in your corner. That’s where I come in. I am here to listen to your concerns and help you navigate the troubled waters that can be our thoughts and feelings. In my practice I provide a warm empathetic understanding coupled with real down to earth accountability.

I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more creative approaches when called for. Some clients are open to including mind/ body based practices in their work with me while others may pursue a more traditional route. Ultimately, we will work collaboratively on the issues you are facing.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.

I have an accepting, affirming and non-judgmental approach that makes clients feel comfortable and safe. Together we will integrate the grounding concepts of mindfulness into our counseling sessions. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space to help each client identify barriers and take the steps to achieve desired goals. We will develop skills and strategies to manage anxious feelings. I am committed to helping those who are experiencing grief at any point in your life. I believe that grief has no timeline and that we have the potential for growth following the loss of a loved one.

Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is the way you think about things. It's remarkable how our own thoughts can work against us creating anxiety, depression and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. There is great relief in the realization that the happiness you truly want and deserve is actually within your control! Whether your goal is diminishing your fears, gaining a better understanding of why you feel so sad, finally having the healthy relationship you have been yearning for, reducing stress, finding balance, or finally being able to answer that question, "What will make me happy?"

Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.

I believe that the essence of therapy is to provide the tools necessary to make changes that can help someone improve their life or the lives of those around them. Therapy can be short-term or long-term, there are always effective strategies. I provide a safe and comfortable setting to facilitate growth and self awareness. I teach coping skills that will lead to lasting independence. In addition, I urge my clients over time to become introspective, explore their actions, and to eradicate unhealthy behavioral patterns.

If you are here then you most likely are seeking help for some area of your life. You are certainly not alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker having attained my bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from New York University. For over 20 years, I have been helping my clients in various stages and areas of their lives.I am passionate about and committed to creating a safe place for you to heal and grow with my guidance, care, and expertise openly and freely. My goal for you is that you can piece together the areas that are holding you back from living a more peaceful, more hopeful, and happier life.

Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.

Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.