Domestic Abuse Therapists in Suffolk County, NY

Are you struggling during these difficult times? Are you feeling anxious, lonely, overwhelmed or lethargic? This can be a good opportunity to gain positive mental and emotional change. I offer phone, teletherapy, and office sessions. I will provide guidance to help you to manage your emotions and to adapt healthy coping skills to gain mental health wellness. Together we will set goals to balance self care, to identify unhealthy relationship patterns, to learn to manage your anxiety, depression or anger, and to build your self esteem.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or just need someone to talk to, then, Joy-Hee is here to listen to your life story and help you begin your road to healing and joy. She has specialized training and many years of experience serving individuals and families affected by relationship abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, intellectual developmental disabilities, marriage conflicts, familial/parenting/parental/life transitional issues, and low self-esteem.

The decision to enter therapy is highly personal and requires great courage, trust, and most importantly, hope. It often comes at a time in life when answers are hard to come by and people who really understand you are few and far between. Hurt, sadness, fear and anger might be clouding your view and damaging your most important relationships. Though you may not know it now, there are solutions. When you come in for your consultation we will look at why things have become so difficult and begin to work on making meaningful improvements so that the pain will stop.

I have been a certified social worker for twenty eight years. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults in individual, couple therapy and family sessions. As a therapist I often address clients with Major Depression, family stress, anxiety issues or substance abuse addiction. I address these issues on phone sessions or therapy face to face sessions. It is imperative for a therapist to be aware of various symptoms and needs for people to make goals to address these concerns actively.

There are many things in life that cause emotional distress and it is natural to try to minimize their impact on you, but if you are struggling to move on I would like to help. Whether it is a major life change or an everyday struggle there is no need to suffer emotional pain or distress. I will join you as a partner in healing to process life's changes and challenges on a path to healing. I will work with you at your pace in a safe, comfortable setting. Sober support for people in recovery.

At some point in life, everyone finds themselves “stuck.” You may be stuck due to a traumatic event, a painful life transition, loss of relationship, family difficulties or concerning thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck after these occurrences can cause a number of reactions including depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts and memories, isolation, and physical symptoms. My goal is to meet you at your “stuck point” and help you through the process of healing. I do this by providing a safe, nonjudgmental partnership that enables you to create goals and make strides towards them.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), my goal is to be a supportive and empathetic guide, helping you use your strengths to work through the barriers that hold you back and develop the tools you need to set healthy boundaries. With experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, body image and disordered eating, and addiction, I recognize that no two people are alike, so finding the right combination of techniques and tools for each person is essential to healing.

Are you experiencing or a survivor of narcissistic abuse? This person could be a partner, friend, relative, coworker, etc. Are you struggling to accept your sexual orientation or is your partner (friend or family member) struggling to come out of the closet therefore making your relationship a secret? Is a friend/relative/romantic partner struggling with a mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, alcohol/substance use, OCD, a narcissistic personality, bipolar disorder, or bpd, and you are lost on what you should do, how to handle the situation, and how to constructively navigate the relationship?

I have 42 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship, job and school difficulties, loss, trauma and lifestyle changes. I have extensive psychodynamic training and my therapeutic orientation is a synthesis of this background with cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and relational approaches. My work emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual and the belief that therapy is a collaborative process. With empathy, compassion, yet objectivity, I strive to help people gain/regain a positive sense of self and lead more productive, gratifying lives in their relationships and in their work.

Over 30 years experience of counseling individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, marital and/or relationship issues, family conflicts, coping skills, mental illness, attachment disorder, post traumatic syndrome, abuse and other challenges of daily life. My approach is to work collaboratively with my clients, creating positive change in a non judgmental environment. This approach will allow me to teach you new effective ways of dealing with life's challenges while counseling clients in a clean, comfortable, caring, and supportive atmosphere

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience in various settings including psychiatric hospital programs, private schools, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment facilities. I provide individual and family therapy to help manage difficult obstacles and mental illnesses by utilizing different types of interventions such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), play therapy and supportive counseling. I have experience with working with symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self harm, trauma, behavioral issues, abuse/neglect, and loss.

I have specialized in treating patients with history of trauma . I provide psychotherapy and coaching to victims of narcissistic abuse. I have intensive experience to identify and coach you to thrive during and after; smear campaigns, blame shifting, gas-lighting, PTSD, victim playing, projecting and other tactics used by character disordered people. I work with people who have been harmed by the people who they believed they could trust. I understand the depth of pain caused by Narcissistic Abuse. I also has many years of experience with victims of sexual/physical abuse and neglect.

I am a Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Adelphi University. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief, domestic violence and substance abuse. I believe in tailoring my therapeutic approach to help each individual client based on their needs.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, so kudos to you! I believe in a strengths-based, client-centered approach in my practice. I strive to provide my clients with a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to undergo their mental wellness journey. I am a trauma informed therapist and am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting. Trauma can come in many forms such as childhood emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing/experiencing relational violence, and surviving horrific incidents. It is worth mentioning I enjoy working with and empowering adult children of emotionally immature parents.

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

You cannot underestimate the role of stress in any physical or psychological condition. Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again expecting different outcomes? Do you have limiting beliefs that block your ability to reach your full potential? Are you sober and still miserable? Are you feeling stuck and don't know which direction to go in? Do your fears run your life? MY Mission and Life Purpose: To empower and inspire individuals to unleash their full potential now! By releasing limiting beliefs, you can create the life you desire and deserve.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working with various populations in a variety of settings including substance abuse, chronic and acute psychiatric, children and geriatric. I believe good therapy is built around a positive, trusting connection with the therapist.

Everyone's journey through therapy is an individual experience which requires the integration of mind, body and soul. I encourage this type of integrative approach because it allows me to work collaboratively with you, the client, in the assessment, treatment and goal development throughout the entire therapeutic experience. Psycho-dynamic theories, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mind/Body modalities are used in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Selected by NASW as Nassau County's "Social Worker of the Year for 2013", I have been providing quick symptom relief and comprehensive healing for 32 years. As I believe in "different strokes for different folks," I utilize Havening, EMDR, and DNMS to achieve these results. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and panic attacks have all benefitted. I also provide counseling for alcohol and substance abusers where I specialize in relapse prevention. Child and adolescent issues are also actively addressed, along with parenting concerns. Relief is available for those experiencing grief and other trauma i.e. car crash victims.