Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in South Setauket, NY

Life presents with numerous challenges. As children, teens, and young adults are learning about themselves and the world, seeking support to navigate life's stressors can assist in creating a happy and fulfilling life. I utilize an empathetic and active therapeutic approach. I work with client's to identify their core values and establish meaningful life goals. We will discuss your life events while generating thought and behavioral strategies to cope with current and future life stressors.

Relationships can be challenging to navigate. If you are looking to improve your current relationship, exit a relationship, navigate the divorce process or are learning to live post divorce as a single parent, I am here to support and guide you through your journey. My passion is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can be deeply damaging and undermines our mental well-being. Though it can be challenging, recovery is possible. Together we will find your way through the healing process and move from survivor mode to thriver mode. I look forward to working with you. -Michelle

I believe there is strength to be found in our weaknesses, love to be found through our pain, and light after our darkest days. The pain of healing comes with the self-awareness that otherwise may be over looked. When it becomes more painful to stay in our past then it is scary to step out of it is when the journey begins. I walk beside my clients, not in-front or behind. I remain steady and follow their lead. I provide the safety and hope that everyone needs to face their pain, to feel their pain, and to keep going anyway.

I want to begin by applauding your initiative in seeking counseling services. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out is a commendable and courageous step. It demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to prioritize your well-being. I want to help individuals manage ADHD, Relationship and Interpersonal issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Burnout, and more.

Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg specializes in working with patients who have been diagnosed with anxiety-based disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including body dysmorphic disorder), conduct disorder, mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, and ADHD. Using a warm and supportive approach, Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg works with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of disorders using an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to each individual. Dr. Donnelly-Greenberg has an integrative approach that utilizes Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as a variety of other approaches, when appropriate.

Life was never meant to be a struggle, just a gentle progression from one point to another, much like walking through a valley on a suny day. - Stuart Wilde

My work in the field of Mental Health has been a life-calling. I have over thirty years of experience counseling individuals, families and groups in a multitude of settings; including: inpatient and partial hospitalization, outpatient, community mental health and schools. In 2005, I earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University. When working with clients, I utilize a client-centered, accepting approach to establish the therapeutic relationship needed to facilitate change.

Are you struggling with life’s challenges? Do you feel out of sorts and need help in restructuring your life’s path? Are you constantly questioning your self worth? Are you in search of your purpose in life? Is your child in need of help? Is your child easily angered, irritable, argumentative, and lacks interest in activities that were previously enjoyed? Does your child have a Learning Disability that has impacted their self-esteem? Does your child self-harm? Do they have difficulty sleeping, complains of headaches and stomachaches that have no underlying medical cause?

Do you feel that your not living life to its full potential? Is stress, anxiety, or depression dictating you or your child's daily living? Are you a parent who's feeling overwhelmed and looking for support or guidance? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are at the right place! I can help you; I assure you that no matter how difficult you feel your situation is, I am here to help you make positive changes.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad to the degree that you can't live the life that you want? Are you frustrated by a relationship that doesn't make you happy? You have come to the right place! I can teach you to significantly reduce anxiety and live a more balanced life. Connecting with a sincere, supportive and experienced therapist can guide you to make the changes in your life you want and need. I have had success treating clients suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, grief, and have guided couples to better communication and deeper connection. Learn to find peace and calm during difficult times!

I believe that counseling is a process that encourages you to open up physically, mentally, and emotionally. To improve your way of life and reach the goals you set out for yourself. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who suffer with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach to counseling is an integration of Person-Centered Counseling, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards healing, change and acceptance. Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As a prospective client I want to partner with you in your journey of self- reflection; affirming and knowing that you have made the best possible investment into yourself. I work with individuals (adults and teenagers), as well as couples. During therapy I work with clients collaboratively to build healthy coping mechanisms, learning how to deal with life’s stressors.

If you are suffering with symptoms of anxiety, depression, compulsivity or obsessiveness there is help and hope that you can be free of these painful symptoms. Also, if you are experiencing difficulty in a major area of your Life, please know that you can get relief from whatever problems you are going through. No therapist is a Miracle Worker, but I promise to work with you to help ease the burdens that are most troubling to you..If you truly want help, you are more than halfway there: Your motivation is your starting point, together we can go further and make things better for you

James is a psychotherapist, a life coach, and a motivational speaker. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession and is considered to be an effective healing agent of change who can encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to fulfill your potential.

You wish your spouse knew how to love you the way you want to be loved. Over the last year, the stress on your marriage has led you to a breaking point. Everyone in your house has been working and learning from home, crammed in on top of each other. All the normal outlets for fun have vanished. Meanwhile, communication between you and your spouse has hit an all-time low. Every morning, you politely tiptoe around each other in the kitchen, performing a ballet of indifference as you navigate the tense silence that’s taken root between you. The hurt and resentment keep piling up. The stage is set for another explosion.

So many are dealing with the pressure to always be "doing something". We are constantly on the go but but not getting ahead. We rarely take time to care for self. I find people are feeling worn out and unsure how to change things. When frustration builds, relationships suffer as well. I'd like to show you ways to slow down your thoughts, reduce anxiety, and regain sense of self. We can take the steps for you to start feeling better by building better coping skills. Whether you are feeling stuck or just need to know that you're are being heard, I'd like to help. Please note: 16 years and older only

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. -Carl Yung It is hard when you're told by other people you have so much in life to happy about, but you can't really feel it for yourself. Laying in bed often wondering, "Could I do more?", "Am I enough?", and "Why does it seem like I am missing something?". Asking yourself about these kinds of things are actually brave and courageous thoughts! Many times we feel alone or are afraid to share what we think and feel because no-one wants to be judged or ridiculed. To trust someone with our inner most thoughts and feelings, must be respected and protected.

Do you ever feel like something is missing? Like there is a void that nothing seems to fill? Ever feel bound or trapped by the failures of your past? The regrets of your mistakes? The pressure and weight of depression, anxiety, family strain, and stress ever wear you down and wear you out? Well I believe there is an answer and it is found in wholeness! It is found in the truth of who you are! The unity of the family system. The healing from the past. The acceptance of the present. The hope of the future.