Interpersonal Therapists in Lawrence, NY

Life is a journey. Are you having difficulty accepting what you have been through? Do you struggle with confidence? Is it difficult to connect in your relationships? These are questions we address in our work together. Avi is a Staff Therapist at Nobile Psychology, PC. He works with clients to improve their quality of life – emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It is important to both understand and develop tools to manage suffering. Avi helps people cope with difficult moments and build on the resilience within them.

Everyone needs a little help to think about their situation, and a listening ear inviting them to express what they have not yet been able to articulate. You are not alone in feeling at times overwhelmed, sad, or anxious. My goal is to help you work through whatever difficulties you are having in a safe and supportive atmosphere. I believe that therapy is for everybody whether you are looking to grow or explore, improve your relationships with loved ones, or whether you are trying to overcome a crisis or a mental health issue that prevents you from enjoying life fully.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a dual degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have advanced training in EMDR, Emotions Focused Therapy, Perinatal-Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and I am IFS informed. I am experienced in working with individuals and families through a range of life transitions and adversities from an empathic and gentle approach. I value the therapeutic relationship above all and I believe that building that relationship during the therapy process lays an important foundation to the work I do with clients. I like working with people who want to understand, process, heal, and grow.

I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.

When I was Dean of Student Services at a school for teens at risk for drug addiction, unwanted pregnancy, and other self-destructive behaviors, I recognized that many of these teens were depressed, anxious, or suffering from traumatic experiences. In 2008, I earned my degree in social work from Adelphi University and most recently, I completed the three year Child Adolescent Training Psychotherapy Program at the William Alanson White Institute. My training in early emotional development is the foundation for my work with people of all ages.

In my practice, I focus on setting clear goals and tailoring treatment to meet those goals. I meet my clients where they are. If my client(s) wants to work on problems with daily struggles, difficulties reaching their full potential, or improving their marriage, I will help them achieve that. If they want to deal with symptoms of a mood or anxiety disorder, than I will leverage my extensive training with these conditions to help achieve symptom reduction. Throughout the treatment process, I can call upon various methods of psychotherapy, but I always maintain a clear vision to guide our work.

I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist who treats anxiety, depression, and trauma for children, adolescents, and adults. Each client is treated as the expert on his or herself and is given practical tools to cope with life's challenges. My goal is to create a collaborative plan to help work on personal as well as family-related challenges and obstacles. I view each client as trying their best to navigate the challenges that life often presents and I cater my therapeutic approach to each individual depending on their age and the nature of their goals. I believe we can tackle whatever issues might come your way, together.

When life becomes challenging, therapy will help you navigate through the bumps in the road. Whether you are having a difficult time coping or going through a challenging life transition, therapy will help. We will work together to help you feel better and have the life you want. We will work together as a team to individual the therapy to suit your needs.

Life has no shortage of stressors; therapy is an opportunity to process challenges which can lead to self-discovery and growth. Whether it’s anxiety, relationship problems, diminished self-worth, mood difficulties, school-related obstacles, parenting issues, life transitions or the like, I am committed to utilizing a personalized approach, tailoring my work and interventions to focus on each individual client – with their particular struggles and strengths. As such, I help clients become better equipped to effect change – large or small - leading to better relationships, more fulfillment and improved feelings of self-worth.

Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with following through on making positive changes? Are you having trouble setting boundaries in your relationships? Do you just "feel off" and you're not sure what's wrong? When life inevitably throws us curveballs they often highlight our self-doubt, and negative feelings and beliefs about ourselves and others that we had been ignoring or didn't even know we had. You may have experienced loss, a difficult diagnosis, relationship or marital challenges, or you are carrying a painful trauma from your past. Maybe you are simply looking to gain clarity and self-awareness.

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-harm, executive functioning deficits or relationship difficulties? Are you unhappy in your marriage or with your family dynamic? I assist clients in addressing challenges across the lifespan, including navigating stressful life events and moving beyond roadblocks to achieve personal growth. I provide treatment (and parent coaching using PMT and PCIT) to address problematic behaviors, troubling emotions, procrastination, maladaptive thought patterns, & relationship issues. I also specialize in school refusal &Executive Function Coaching. Intrigued?

ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Sad, anxious, and stressed, you feel ready to collapse from all the pressure. The COVID19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted your life and routine. You were overwhelmed before and now you’re being pulled in many so many directions that you’re worried you’ll snap. There are so many people counting on you and you have so many responsibilities. One moment you’re a housekeeper, the next a teacher, then a worker and a chef. The demands are endless. But who’s taking care of you? Maybe you’ve fooled yourself into thinking, “Everyone else is managing but me.” After all, look at all those gourmet meals on Instagram

Tzippy Preil, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist who focuses on adults in the Jewish community. She addresses many areas in day-to-day life including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-confidence, emotion regulation, behavior disorders, trauma and relationships. She has experience working in a variety of environments such as public and private schools, non-for-profit agencies, as well as clinic and private practice settings. Her clinical approach engages in a number of therapeutic techniques, such as CBT, EFT, Somatic Intervention, Trauma Interventions, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, etc.