Therapists in Plainview, NY

Awareness is everything and so is attitude. Through awareness, we can change attitudes. I am passionate about working together with individuals and families during challenging times. My passion is empowering clients to reach their full potential, uncovering their untapped strengths and resources to increase over-all satisfaction and well-being.

I am known for Caring and Professional PERSONAL, MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP Counseling. Life is all about relationships. We shape them, and they shape us - they touch us to our very core! But finding a well-qualified relationship therapist when your relationship is suffering can be very difficult! Many therapists lack the specialized training, experience, or license to work with couples and families. As a result, couples often experience marriage therapy as lukewarm in supporting the goal of life-long commitment. I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist, as well as Clinical Social Worker at the highest level of experience.

Trauma impacts all areas of life. We may experience sudden, intrusive memories of childhood experience. We may struggle to manage our own children, and we may have problems connecting with others and building healthy relationships. Psychotherapy can help you re-frame your experience, and assist you in identifying, clarifying and prioritizing your values and coping skills, opening the door to a more meaningful life.

Accepting clients starting May 2024 - Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure about how to move forward. Therapy can be a good space to start. My name is Cherliz and I am a dedicated therapist based in New York with a passion for supporting individuals through life's transitions. My approach is rooted in person-centered, interpersonal, feminist, and CBT therapies, creating a space where clients can explore their unique journeys. I bring a rich cultural perspective to my approach, as I am a proud member of the LGBT(Q)IA+ community, while also identifying as Middle Eastern and Jewish.

My approach to treatment is to focus on the person and where they are currently struggling. It is important for everyone to have an outlet and a way to engage in daily self care and coping skills. Recognizing triggers and building boundaries are essential for our wellness. I understand that deciding to come to therapy is a huge decision and a choice that is not always easy.

I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.

I like to approach therapy with compassion, a sense of humor, and without judgment. I take an interactive approach in helping you with your current stressors. I utilize strength-focused and evidence based techniques to allow each client to regain control and peace in their life. My goal is to help you restore balance and feel like your best self again. Therapy is an opportunity to make a change in your thoughts and behaviors, improve relationships, manage life stressors, get support, and overcome obstacles by exploring these parts of your life, we will be able to develop a plan that will best suit your therapeutic needs.

Let's be honest, things have been stressful lately! And even though you know everyone is going through it, it doesn't bring you much comfort and you may even feel like you are alone with this. You may have already had a lot going on before things changed and now you have that and this compounded together. The weight of it all can get pretty heavy at times and you are trying to be the best you can with everyone around you. You put on your best straight-face and a smile but worry that you're one moment away from losing it. Imagine how great it will feel to let all that go and feel more in control and confident!

Post Doctorate Clinical Psychologist at Therapy My Way- I believe in cultivating a nonjudgmental, safe space to meet people where they are, mentally and emotionally, and use their strengths to achieve their highest level of functioning. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns, and collaborate to find an approach to best fit their needs. I conduct psychological evaluations to assess cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning to provide diagnoses and recommendations to individuals, children, and their families.

You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails; while we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients; my specialties are two-fold: therapy for young and emerging adults through a wide range of presenting issues, as well as therapy for psychotherapists, and other helping professionals. Together we will explore, leaving you with a better understanding of yourself.

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.

You feel stressed out all the time. You have managed to keep everything together for years but you feel like you are barely holding on. You are exhausted all the time and often think you just can't do it anymore. On the outside, it seems like you have it all it. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head often reminds you of all the ways you’re falling short. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. Now is the time to prioritize yourself and make a positive change.

Anxiety and stress are normal reactions to life's challenges. Anxiety can help us focus on solving problems or achieving success. But when anxiety begins to spiral and take over, it can be paralyzing, negatively affecting our relationships, school/career performance and mental and physical health. If you are experiencing chronic worry, panic, obsessive fears, social anxiety, stress at work/school, or marital difficulties, I can help by teaching you proven strategies to conquer your symptoms by changing negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. You will learn more effective coping techniques, gain back control and focus more on living a productive, happier life.

Are you an adoptee that has experienced change or transitions in your life? Do you prematurely end a relationship before you get left? This is a trauma response due to attachment issues which are common with adoptees. Most adoptees crave a secure attachment. Unresolved trauma wrecks havoc on our ability to give, receive love. Learning to understand and unravel where this comes from can help you make progress toward not avoiding these uncomfortable thoughts.

At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!

We are living a life where we always have to be “on.” Life is nonstop, whatever the focus is. You are anxious constantly and feeling overwhelmed daily. You are the person everyone goes to for support but now it’s time to focus on you. Therapy is a space for you to put a stop to the nonstop. Every individual deserves to have a therapeutic space to unpack some of the baggage that is weighing on him/her/them. As sessions progress, you’ll feel equipped in managing your busy days as well as build skills and insight towards what may have been holding you back from living the life you want to live.

Are you feeling stuck? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Have OCD? Have low self-esteem? Relationship issues? Going through something? We will help you feel more empowered as you explore your issues, find your strengths & learn how to use them effectively. You will identify, evaluate & change negative & unhelpful thoughts & behaviors that keep you stuck. I love to work with clients who are committed to make lasting changes in their lives. I love the deep and meaningful connections formed with my clients. Contact us today to get started. Virtual individual counseling & marriage counseling. Also now offering intensive sessions.