Sexual Abuse Therapists in Stony Brook, NY

If you’re frustrated having spent lots of time and money on quick fix programs that promised the world, I get it. Life is messy and uncertain. Does it seem like many of the ways you feel inadequate are hard to hide, especially from yourself? What’s holding you back? Are you trying to improve or leave difficult relationships? Are you stressed and want to overcome the hidden affects of trauma and family secrets? If you answered yes, often the answers are in the shadows. When you shine light on your darkness, anxiety and not feeling enough recede. Then you can reclaim your confidence having a vibrant and fulfilling life.

Have you been struggling and you feel like you can't talk to family or friends? This is where a professionally trained counselor can help! If you are tired of feeling like you are not getting anywhere and want to be empowered to navigate your life with more confidence and authenticity, I want to help!

In practice for 23 years, I am a trauma informed therapist and Level III Attachment Focused EMDR therapist trained through the Parnell Institute for EMDR. I am passionate about using therapeutic modalities that get more of the brain and nervous system working on problematic issues to directly access people's adaptive functioning and strengths. My work with children/teens and adults includes mood & anxiety disorders, relationship & self-esteem difficulties, grief and loss, and PTSD. I have extensive expertise in treating trauma and eating disorders in children and adults.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, mood swings, or high levels of stress? What about rocky family dynamics, behavioral issues, loss of a loved one, boundaries, or communication? Are you a first responder battling the stressors of your duties? Do you want support processing your feelings, to learn effective coping mechanisms to better manage symptoms, to improve your relationships, and live a happier life? If so, I am happy to help! Therapy is currently available in person and via telehealth with flexible scheduling.

I had a philosophy professor in college who said their answering machine held the two most important questions we could ask ourselves. “Who are you? and “What do you want?” We don’t always know what those answers are, but we can find them out together. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or this is your first step towards change, I am confident we can create goals that are right for you. Making a change is a difficult step and I’m here to help you in that transition in any way I can. Together we will identify areas in your life that you want to see change in, and how to shift from surviving to thriving.

Are you tired of working so hard in life but feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled? On the outside, things may look like everything is going well. But inside, your emotions, personal struggles and/or relationship challenges are bringing you down. You may be feeling exhausted, stressed out and sad by painful memories, life experiences or marital problems. You want things to be different and realize it’s time to do something different. You want to heal the pain you’ve been experiencing and feel more optimistic about your future. You deserve to have more satisfaction and enjoyment in the life you worked so hard to achieve.

I aim to help people experience relief from their immediate challenges and obtain a more meaningful, and deeper, understanding of themselves for longer-lasting change. I truly love what I do, and deeply respect the work and courage needed to seek support and assistance in order to make real changes in your life. The creation of a safe, authentic, and collaborative treatment relationship is fundamental to helping you be understood and feel seen, heard, and valued. I assist people to understand how, often unconscious, patterns in living and relating with others impact their lives.

What if you could get more guidance and support while going through a tough time? What if you could have better relationships with others? What if you could improve your communication? What if you could become more confident and self-aware? What if you could finally talk about sex and have your needs met? I know it's not easy to ask for help and I understand what it is to feel frustrated or alone. Together we can figure out why you might be feeling lonely or stuck and find solutions.

Restore your strength and resilience. Maximize your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual ability. Affirm your inner greatness. Children, teens, adults, military veterans, their families, substance abusers, and the seriously and persistently mentally ill receive help. I am a certified Gottman Seven Principles of Marriage Program Educator, and a NYS Impaired Driver Assessment and Evaluation Provider. Receive the mature experience of a former preschool teacher, home school teacher, police detective, patrol supervisor, bereavement coordinator, college Psychology instructor, substance abuse counselor, and mental health therapist.

With more than 25 years of success operating a Clinical Social Work practice with high-impact results, Counseling Services of Long Island is a highly regarded and trusted resource for clients and therapists alike throughout the region. We are known for our professional skills, and our compassionate and non-judgmental approach in helping clients achieve positive change, happiness and emotional well-being. We accept many insurance plans, and provide individual, family, group and specialized counseling for couples. We also have a special, copyrighted ADHD program - 'From Distraction to Action' for teens and their parents.

In my work as a clinical psychologist, I believe the connection between therapist and client to be the most important agent of change. Healing happens best in the context of a warm, collaborative and supportive relationship. When an individual is going through a difficult time or life experience, he or she often feels small, disconnected and incapable of making positive changes on his or her own. In safe connection, it becomes possible for the individual to feel empowered, connected and more flexible and capable of making the decisions and behavioral changes necessary to heal and/or move forward.

For the past 27 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy, leading several weekly DBT skills groups, and teaching weekly Multi-Family DBT Skills workshops. Dr. Lehnert has completed two 10-day DBT intensive trainings and has served as a national trainer for Behavioral Tech, LLC.

If you are suffering with symptoms of anxiety, depression, compulsivity or obsessiveness there is help and hope that you can be free of these painful symptoms. Also, if you are experiencing difficulty in a major area of your Life, please know that you can get relief from whatever problems you are going through. No therapist is a Miracle Worker, but I promise to work with you to help ease the burdens that are most troubling to you..If you truly want help, you are more than halfway there: Your motivation is your starting point, together we can go further and make things better for you

Do you feel anxious, sad, depressed or unhappy? Are you repeating ineffective, self-defeating behaviors in relationships, work or other important areas of your life? Do you want to experience greater self-confidence? If you are struggling with these issues, I would like to help you. Asking for help is courageous, and reading this site suggests that you are taking the initial step towards positive change. My therapeutic style is friendly, engaging, and respectful. Together we will explore and better understand your painful past and present experiences, behaviors and feelings. Clarity, self-appreciation, skillfulness and true happiness can be yours!

Within a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental environment I will collaboratively work with you to identify your needs and goals. With compassion, empathy and care for all who find themselves in need, I strive to provide the best help possible based on current research. I will journey with you as you forge new paths in your life, within your relationships. Whether you are experiencing feelings of despair, loneliness, a sense of disconnect or you have a history of significant loss, trauma, unsatisfying relationships; Intimacy issues, life long feelings of sadness, of not fitting in, belonging, unable to experience true joy,I'm here.

Choosing a therapist and getting started itself can be overwhelming. I believe that treatment must be specific to the person and the problem and be based on a broad array of available clinical modalities and interventions. These interventions are always provided with safe, supportive and professional care. I have over twenty years experience as a psychologist and as a supervisor and trainer of therapists from all of the mental health fields. I head a group private practice with many available resources for adults and children. I am a leader in the field of abuse and trauma as well as sexuality and relationships.

I have been working remotely since the pandemic. I have not observed a significant difference in the efficacy of treatment delivered in this format and the advantages are many. I am most effective in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, an inability to prosper, find happiness or enjoy satisfying relationships with others. I work well with men and women of all ages and adolescents. For those who wish to be understood and understand themselves I am a good choice. It is the very act of making oneself known to others that is therapeutic. In so doing we become known to ourselves as well.

I am a strong believer in people's ability to make positive changes in their lives. Whether that be in regards to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, trauma issues, mood instability, substance abuse problems, grief/loss issues or any other problem. You can make changes and feel better, and I can help you with this process. It's time to have a good quality of life and stop suffering.

Are you feeling sad,anxious, angry, guilty? Do you have relationship problems? Does it seem as though your life is in limbo? Past hurts, experiences, loss, childhood trauma can affect your current day life. I can help you with these issues. In a warm, safe, compassionate setting we can explore these issues together. We can identify conflicts and patterns of behavior that get in your way, work them through, and resolve them. The first step is for you to call me.