MagnaCare Therapists in Suffolk County, NY

Hi there! My name is Carissa Gulli, I am a licensed social worker at Feel Alive Therapy LCSW P.C. and I work with clients 5 years old and up. At Feel Alive Therapy, we believe in building caring and warm relationships with all of our clients. Empowering our clients and capitalizing on their strengths is our main focus to help them achieve self-improvement and personal growth. As your therapist it is my goal to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to process and work through any and all emotions. I work as a team player with all of my clients to help them build the skills necessary to live a happy and healthy life.

I help people because I make it possible for them to bring their issues and concerns into the therapy session in order to resolve these problems in the treatment. Whatever we accomplish in this task carries over to the client's outside life and they become more successful. I am able to do this because of my many years of supervision with some of the top therapists in the New York area. I also train other therapists and I was cited as a supervisor of excellence by the California Psychological Association.

At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.

Are you feeling like no matter what you do, it is never good enough? Maybe you are feeling hopeless and unsure how to start feeling more positive about yourself and your life. Anxiety and depression can feel crippling at times and keep you from living the life you want to be living. Overcoming this negative self-talk is not easy, but it's possible. I help clients learn how to live the life they desire and stop letting their inner critic stop them! I will challenge you to try new things, but I will be there to provide support, feedback and education along the way. You don't have to do this alone.

Lauren Miceli Counseling is a group practice comprised of eleven therapists. Therapy is an investment in yourself, your relationships, and your future. Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive person has the ability to make you feel better. The therapy process can be healing by providing you a voice for worries or to talk about something that's weighing on your mind. We are committed therapists who can help you get to the root of your problems, overcome emotional challenges, and make positive changes in your life.

I am a licensed psychotherapist. I have worked in the field for over 15 years addressing issues of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, impulse control issues as well as relationship problems. I work with children and adults. My approach is client centered, I personalize my intervention to fit the needs of each individual client. I am proficient in psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral therapy as well as play therapy and family systems therapy. My approach is thoughtful and insight oriented.

I believe the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. A good therapeutic relationship is one in which you not only gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, but you also feel accepted and supported as you work toward making positive changes in your life. My main goal as a therapist is to build a therapeutic alliance with each person I work with that is based on acceptance, trust and support, from which it is possible to reach a level of awareness that opens the door to life altering changes and transformations.

Life in general is stressful. Change is difficult. Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable to speak with in a non-judgmental atmosphere is essential to improving life and gaining a new perspective. As an LCSW for over 20 years, my goal is to help you gain confidence, feel supported, and cope with stressors that impact your daily functioning. Together, we will formulate solutions to achieve personal goals. I will help you feel empowered, gain insight and learn coping skills that work best for you. I have extensive experience working with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties.

Do you or your child have difficulty managing emotions, maintaining healthy meaningful relationships, or coping in a stressful and chaotic world? I am passionate about helping you learn to manage impulsive behaviors, depression and anxiety. When you learn where to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors you are likely to see an improvement in mood and self-esteem, greater joy in your relationships, and an easier ability to adapt to life’s stressors. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults, and I treat clients with major life transitions, such as job changes and relationship beginnings and endings.

Because your mental health can significantly impact day-to-day life, you are now proactively taking this step towards empowerment. Congratulations! We will mutually form an individualized treatment plan which will help you meet your specific needs. I frequently employ Cognitive Behavioral Remodeling, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Solution Focused therapies. Thank you for visiting and I look forward to helping you discover solutions that are sustainable.

Darcy believes that each person possesses the innate capacity for healing, and that we are always moving towards connection and growth. She views her work as an opportunity to create a warm and trusting space that can be used to identify and address the disruptions that have occurred along the way of this natural growth process. Darcy has specialized training in perinatal mental health. She utilizes a variety of different approaches, including EMDR therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I believe that a person seeking treatment is generally having trouble with either handling emotions or with dealing with a significant person in his life. As we collaborate, patients gain insight into how their history gets acted out in relationships. They experience relief of symptoms that are tied to early messages that invalidated their feelings. In working with children and their parents or couples, my goal is to facilitate more effective conflict resolution through creating safety in their interactions and an increased ability to truly hear each other on a "feelings" level. My style is very interactive.

Do you feel like you struggle in your day to day life? Do you experience difficulty managing your emotions? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

Too often in life, it seems as though the struggles we face are going to overwhelm us. Too often we feel as though the very people who should be our support system are either failing us, or are part of the problem. My aim during therapy is to create a safe and secure environment in order to help clients reach their goals and learn healthier ways of interacting with people and world. Life isn't always fair, and it isn't always easy; but it can be better. Therapy can be an important factor in reaching that potential.

Choosing to begin therapy could be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself or your child; a decision that will enable you to learn how to manage the stress of your condition or circumstance, giving you the energy you need to pursue your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I provide a person centered approach, building on a persons strengths and incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness techniques. I can provide support and treatment with issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, and behavioral issues.

Katie specializes in providing assistance to clients with a wide range of mental health diagnosis, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence, and Social-Relational problems. She enjoys using multiple interventions that best suit her client’s specific needs, such as CBT/DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systemic Therapy, and Couples/Marriage Therapy. Katie always makes sure to ensure her clients feel secure throughout their therapeutic experience with her, and makes it her mission to help them continue to grow and thrive in their everyday lives.

As a licensed and board certified clinician, I find that all aspects of experiences impact my clients as they do myself. My background in psychology and social work give me a unique perspective. I have worked as an educator in the public schools, provided services at a tier 3 hospital and continue to work in the non-profit sector. Each experience enhances my expertise in addressing serious issues that may be presented. Couples counseling, anger management, drug and substance abuse are some of the main areas that are addressed. We look for the underlying causes primarily Depression, Anxiety and mental health concerns.

You can feel better. I have been in private practice for 25 years and practiced for many more years in a variety of other settings including a psychiatric hospital. There, I did teaching, clinical supervision of psychologists, group and individual therapy, and forensic psychology. I am trained in, and use a variety of methods and philosophies in the field as I have found that flexibility in approaching the diverse people I see is necessary. I work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self esteem. I have experience with substance abuse and anger issues, and well as with life adjustment problems.

Sometimes in life a person is faced with challenges that are difficult to deal with and may leave them feeling overwhelmed and alone. We can work together to develop ways of facing those challenges and using the strength from within to help you feel empowered. My experience as a clinical social worker has been varied; I work with adults, adolescents and children who have suffered from depression, anxiety and conflicts in their interpersonal relationships.I am here to provide the support you may need to deal with life's challenges whether for yourself, your child or family.