Therapists in Plainview, NY

If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress and facing challenges in your relationships, with worries and what-ifs dominating your thoughts throughout the day, I can help. Anxiety may feel like it's taking the reins, leaving you restless, tense, and unfocused, occasionally spiraling into moments of panic. I’m an experienced therapist who can help you to live life more fully without being incapacitated by anxiety or the despair of hopelessness. I will give you tools to manage anxiety, promote relaxation and develop strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Do you want to let go of behaviors which interfere with your enjoyment of life? Do you want to learn new behaviors which will bring you happiness and fulfillment? Psychotherapy could be your answer. Therapy can be e life-changing event, and I am here to guide you through the process.

Everyone deserves to live a life full of purpose and joy. For some, mental health can be challenging without a clear path or support system. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, experienced loss or trauma, and having difficulty coping during these uncertain times and are ready to create change, we are here to help. Our role is to help you identify and create a realistic plan outlined with achievable goals in order to make positive changes that empower you.

"Change" is an inevitable part of life! Although it can result in new and exciting opportunities unfortunately, it can often create painful and unmanageable symptoms when we consider the "losses", transition and possible grief associated with it. Loss of relationships, marriage, family, loved ones, jobs, health, confidence, etc., can easily translate into anxiety, depression, confusion and doubt. As an empathetic, versatile and understanding therapist for over 30 years, I have been instrumental in changing individual and couples lives and futures by providing coping tools, strategies, and promoting resiliency with supportive and empowering approaches that the navigation of these challenges require.

I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it is my greatest passion in life.

Are you currently going through challenging situations in your life, and need additional support and guidance to help you manage? I have over 20 years of experience treating adults, children, and teenagers. I provide caring, warm, and supportive treatment in a confidential setting. I help individuals, couples, families, children, and teens to figure out ways to overcome life's challenges. By improving self growth, and reaching their goals, my clients often find enhanced happiness and fulfillment in many areas of their lives. I can offer much needed help for parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

I'm a fully licensed professional who, during a successful career directing programs on Long Island and Queens has moved completely into private practice. I continue to update my knowledge. I am compassionate, honest and want to provide you with the tools necessary to overcome any issue, whether from your family of origin, current relationships or work/school related. I offer guidance and healing, teaching you skills necessary to meet the challenges we face in life, from anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance abuse or religious/spiritual conflicts. I treat the whole person (not just the symptoms) and provide practical problem solving and coping methods .

In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child, the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and treatment that truly helps.

Are you someone who is coming to terms with your identity? A person struggling with anxiety, trauma or coming out? Someone looking for an inclusive safe space where you can finally be honest and begin healing? If you are looking for a Queer Latina to provide you with support and healing from those challenges in life, you found her. I am passionate about my work with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships.

Do you ever feel weighted down by feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, or interpersonal struggles? Life can be tough at times and finding a trusted person to support you is important. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship through trust, caring and respect. I utilize a holistic approach to meet you where you are at. I am trained in various modalities including: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma focused approaches. I offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling in person therapy or via telehealth (HIPAA compliant video counseling).

Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill