Family Therapy in Calverton, NY

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

The clients drawn to my work are highly sensitive individuals involved in creative & spiritual lifestyles & want a therapist who is appreciative of their choices. I have extensive experience helping clients work through anxiety, depression & self-defeating thoughts & behaviors. Clients will care better for themselves, develop more successful relationships & have more confidence in their decisions. Clients will learn to strengthen their voice, define their boundaries & gain a more expanded view of their future. Once we are aware of our personal nuances, what soothes us, nourishes us & triggers us we can take the steps towards change.

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.

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.

Through my compassionate, highly supportive, solution-focused style, I help people with mental health issues and/or addictive behaviors achieve their goals. I take a holistic approach to healing and wellness and believe that each client requires a unique, person-centered treatment.

Well there, here you are looking for the best and wondering who to pick? So why pick me? Because I am reality-based! Excuse me .... not a big ego .., but I have a genuine desire to help you personally and get results with your problems while offering unconditional acceptance versus enabling. I am more than a college graduate, trained clinician, and life coach although I have 20+ years of formal education after H.S.! I am a person who has had many experiences in my life and as a result, can help you! I connect easily and you will not feel uncomfortable with me!

As a licensed clinical social worker, I want to help you achieve your goals in obtaining an improved quality of life by working together to identify coping strategies that best suit you. I enjoy teaching you skills including mindfulness training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and distress tolerance skills so that you can implement them to decrease the intensity, severity, and frequency of your psychiatric symptoms.

Adolescents, Woman,and Families have been the focus of my practice. With all the challenges we face in our lives today we can often benefit from the support and guidance of a caring therapist. Adolescents present a unique challenge and require a gentle loving approach to therapy. I provide a safe, caring, respectful, environment for young adults and their families who need my support and guidance. In addition, I have expanded my focus to women and the many issues that are specific to us. We have unique needs during every aspect of our lives. I look forward to speaking with you and your family.

For your consideration, I am a Board Certified Masters Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified School Social Work Specialist. I also possess a graduate certificate in School Safety and Administration. I have been a school social worker for over 30 years, and have been in private practice for over 20 years. Please call or email me for an individual, couples , family , adolescent or child therapy consultation today.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

My goal as a social worker is to help individuals, of all ages, in need improve the quality of their lives and their well-being. Problems that I might help people with may include behavioral, health, and social issues. As a clinical social worker I offer counseling services to those individuals in need. Social workers who specialize in mental health issues work with clients battling mental illness, substance misuse, interpersonal relationship problems, among other challenges. I can provide clients with individual or group therapy, as well as referral opportunities for social rehabilitation and crisis intervention.

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.

Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.

I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I use a creative, eclectic approach to help my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and actions, help them through difficult periods, discover coping skills, and achieve a deeper satisfaction with their lives. I work with anxiety, anger, depression, bereavement, self-esteem and family issues. I am a licensed creative arts therapist, registered drama therapist, and certified counselor, and draw from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories to inform my practice. In addition, I offer college counseling as an IEC.

"Helping Hearts, Helping Homes" reflects that your inner self and your happiness extends into all areas of your life. Positive approach and ability to mitigate daily adversities, attracts more positive events into our lives. Believing in yourself & staying focused, generates tremendous opportunities, success, peace, happiness and inner balance. Psychological well being promotes strong relationships, happy children, marriages and families. We can ALL attain these goals. It is a matter of a first step...a step towards self transformation. Empower yourself to live a life free of personal turmoils, foster positive space for your goals & get ready to begin your life!

You may be experiencing feelings and behaviors you cannot always explain, control, or understand. I am an experienced, dedicated, and caring therapist devoted to helping the individual and family through challenges. My passion and experience is extensive in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, family issues, trauma, criminal justice-involved persons; adolescent and childhood challenges. My approach encompasses the promotion of increased self-awareness and knowledge. I believe each of us has the ability to feel joy and to accept life's twists and turns with grace and serenity.