Therapists in Plainview, NY

I work with children, adolescents and adults offering psychotherapy and counseling services for anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, and family dysfunction for individuals, families, couples and groups. Because I believe in the mind-body connection I also work with people to achieve healthy weight loss and optimal health offering free health coaching towards learning transformational habits of health.

I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may have and we'll see what we can set up.

Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe you are having difficulty cultivating happy and healthy relationships, or maybe you are just looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I assist clients in exploring the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that may be causing distress in their lives. I have a special interest in anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues.

Why choose me? As an energetic and innovative health care professional with an eclectic background and over 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families, my practice embodies the mind, body and spirit. My background is in both psychiatric nursing and social work and I utilize many tools and techniques to nurture and empower clients. I can offer clients a varied experience in several modalities; my post-graduate certificates are in Couples and Family Therapy, Hypnosis, Addictions as well as Holistic Nursing, Holistic Nutrition and EMDR.

Amy Goldsheid-Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Addiction Specialist. She is a NYS OASAS-Approved Provider for DWI/DUI assessments and assists individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. Amy also helps spouses dealing with co-dependency issues and child welfare cases. Additional services include: individual counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, parent education, and working with children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges.

Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.

I am a psychologist with a number of post-graduate specializations and certifications, though I also maintain a general practice. I have formal training, experience and certifications in hypnotherapy, which has been shown to be helpful with a wide-range of psychotherapy issues and modalities. I also have additional training and experience in addictive disorders, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and elder psychology. I endeavor to provide up to date, research-based procedures, integrating various modalities of treatment (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, systems, interpersonal)to facilitate time-efficient and significant improvement in social and emotional functioning for adults, children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.

I believe that everyone has the potential to live happy and fulfilling lives. Many life circumstances and stressors can make this feel extremely difficult. Seeking out help at these times is a very courageous step.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Need Feedback? Advice? Coping Skills? or Objectivity? Professional help is only a phone call away. Everyone needs a little help at one time or another. Call for a free phone consultation 516-342-1129. Serving: Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens Counties. Call 516-342-1129 , Let me know what Insurance you have if any. Ages 18 and over.

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.