Therapists in Plainview, NY

Together let’s explore the tools to develop the skills that you need to move forward and to make the changes you want. I look forward to working together as a team and exploring the missing tools you need to regain your sense of self. I will help you to take more effective control to make these changes happen. My interactive approach is empowering you to be able to heal long-standing behavioral patterns and negative perceptions that are holding you. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I obtained my Master of Science in Education and Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University in New York.

- Couples' Counseling - Are you tired of having the same arguments with your spouse or your partner? Do you feel more like roommates than lovers? What if working on your challenges can bring you closer together? No matter how difficult things are, there could be a way back to love and mutual respect! Most couples get into trouble because they never learned the skills necessary for making the relationship successful. If you are looking at this page, chances are that it's time for you to take action. At SJT you will experience a significant positive change in your relationship in a short period of time.

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.

As your therapist, I create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to bring comfort in expressing your thoughts and feelings. Gaining a deeper understanding of oneself in a positive environment promotes growth, change and emotional well being. My aim is to hold space for all the parts of your inner world, and to collaboratively reflect on the thoughts, behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve you. As a trauma informed clinician, our sessions will explore how past experiences have shaped the way you view life, including the habits and behaviors that you feel are holding you back. Together we can explore ways to heal.

Embarking on a journey toward mental well-being requires a nuanced and personalized approach, and I am here to guide you through it. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and addiction, I bring a wealth of experience to our therapeutic relationship. Recognizing the challenge of accepting mental health struggles, I offer unwavering support and understanding. In our sessions, I integrate Motivational Interviewing and a blended approach, combining evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.

People often say, I don't know why I do that, referring to an unfavorable behavior. This is evidence of our unconscious. We are all products of our earliest emotional conditioning. That is fine, if your parents were wonderful, loving, and understanding. For the majority of people, there was some form of negligence and/or dysfunction that occurred due to the complexities of child rearing. We tend to push away what is good for us and seek what is familiar. Unconsciously, we will repeat negative relationship patterns unless addressed. We all are deserving and able to be the best version of ourselves.

Life is complicated. Sometimes, in our ever-changing world, we may find that we would benefit from support in navigating and improving upon various dimensions of ourselves and our day-to-day life that can impact our functioning. I offer professional support in a warm, safe environment to assist you in garnering insight into your feelings, exploring your strengths, working towards goals, and finding needed answers.

My name is Deb Viola and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We are a group of compassionate, caring and professional therapists. We have been assisting individuals and couples in creating a healthier and happier life. We have had success in empowering clients to implement positive change in their lives. Through thoughtful understanding and compassion, we can help you make your desired life a reality. We work with clients to identify conflicts, negative patterns and sources of stress in their lives and help facilitate self-awareness and positive change. ** During these challenging times we offer Telehealth.

At times life can be challanging & reaching out for support & assistance is necessary. Counseling is a way to have a non-judgemental professional help you manage your particular stresses & learn ways to cope. Whether its addressing past struggles or managing current ones appropriate treatment can help. You can improve relationships, overall health, focus & live happier! Bettina has several years of experience providing counseling.She is a mother, friend, & a real person who has the professional education & experience to assist you. Daytime, evenings appts provided via tele-therapy (online/video counseling) for individuals or couples

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.

Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live more satisfying and gratifying lives is a fascinating, huge, and important undertaking. For this reason, finding a clinician with appropriate life experiences, training, humility, and willingness to learn what makes each person unique is one of the most difficult challenges for those seeking counseling/therapy today. I would like an opportunity to help you to live the life you have always wanted. "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change."

I believe in meeting my clients where they are at, whether seeking help for the first time or wanting a new approach. I am a warm and attuned therapist who will actively listen to fully understand each individual’s history, current stressors, and goals, to provide authentic feedback, guidance, and tools to change unhealthy behaviors. My approach is strength-based, collaborative and is shaped to meet the needs of each client. I also hold a certificate in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling (OCDCC).

Are you curious about yourself, how you impact relationships, and want to feel better? Working towards change, self-growth, and mindfulness, psychological sophistication can develop if you connect with the right therapist & therapeutic environment. See how the past might have influenced present day feelings-a way of moving forward in life. In private practice 39 years: psychodynamic & eclectic modalities. Completion Postgraduate: psychoanalytic psychotherapy,psychoanalysis, Addictions, Doctoral work. Specialty: Depression, anxiety, low self-image, Bi-Polar, Addictive relationships, modifying behavior by acquiring coping strategies

Are you missing appreciation? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you fighting more than enjoying each other? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to 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.

Are you struggling with constant negative thoughts that impact your mood and ability to function? You are feeling hopeless, helpless and questioning whether this will ever change for you? Making a decision to start therapy can feel daunting; it takes strength and courage to take this first step. If you are someone who struggles with anxious and negative thoughts that impact your ability to be your best self; then this is a great starting point for you. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your needs, your functional style and see how best I can support you to achieve your therapy goals.

I am a LCMHC in New York and a Canadian registered psychotherapist of Ontario. My job is to interpret and apply current theory and empirically validated treatments in an ethical manner with the goal of relieving your distress. I believe when working with clients, that it is important to attend to the affect, cognition, and behavior of the individual to identify any characteristics of psychopathology. The goal of therapy is to help you express, alter, and understand what is causing your distress. Many considerations are weighed to formulate your treatment plan based on your clinical needs.

I am committed to working with my clients to help find a meaningful way to approach life. One step toward self realization can bring purpose, peace and joy. If you are experiencing unrest, we can explore unlimited opportunities that exist in these spaces to find your personal power and unlock your innate freedom. I am fascinated and inspired by helping my clients achieve their desires by bringing them forward in the most exciting and productive ways.