Therapists in 11103
Joseph R. Scrivani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11103
Making the decision to change or start something new is never easy, therapy included. Let me help you make the change you want in your life! I have been helping people do just that for nearly 20 years. My clients are adults of all genders & sexual orientations. It's been my experience that therapy works best when you and your therapist share a sense of trust & comfort. This helps increase motivation. Primary issues treated are depression, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in relationships & careers, self-esteem, grief and living with chronic illness.
Making the decision to change or start something new is never easy, therapy included. Let me help you make the change you want in your life! I have been helping people do just that for nearly 20 years. My clients are adults of all genders & sexual orientations. It's been my experience that therapy works best when you and your therapist share a sense of trust & comfort. This helps increase motivation. Primary issues treated are depression, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in relationships & careers, self-esteem, grief and living with chronic illness.
Joseph E Kruft
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MFA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons: anxiety, depression, relationship complications, sexuality issues, to name just a specific few; or it may be a combination of issues, or even for reasons one cannot immediately put a finger on -- a general sense of "just not feeling right." Regardless the reasons, you likely found this site in a search for relief and/or a better understanding of where you find yourself at this particular moment in your own story. So now comes the (sometimes) daunting task of finding someone who might offer help.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons: anxiety, depression, relationship complications, sexuality issues, to name just a specific few; or it may be a combination of issues, or even for reasons one cannot immediately put a finger on -- a general sense of "just not feeling right." Regardless the reasons, you likely found this site in a search for relief and/or a better understanding of where you find yourself at this particular moment in your own story. So now comes the (sometimes) daunting task of finding someone who might offer help.
Zachary Grill
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
If you're in the process of looking for a therapist you likely have been dealing with obstacles in your life that have felt insurmountable. Anxiety , depression, relationship troubles and questions of identity are all excessive burdens to an often already complicated, stressful life. Maybe you’ve tried to muscle through these issues, but ignoring them has not made them go away. Counseling can be a space where you can build skills that help manage these issues, where you can have a space that you don’t need to filter yourself, or maybe just to have a space where you feel supported.
If you're in the process of looking for a therapist you likely have been dealing with obstacles in your life that have felt insurmountable. Anxiety , depression, relationship troubles and questions of identity are all excessive burdens to an often already complicated, stressful life. Maybe you’ve tried to muscle through these issues, but ignoring them has not made them go away. Counseling can be a space where you can build skills that help manage these issues, where you can have a space that you don’t need to filter yourself, or maybe just to have a space where you feel supported.
Aristotle Psychological
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for the past 24 years. I am
specialized in treating children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing various relationship and individual problems. Areas of specialization include: anxiety, depression, panic
attacks, and family relational problems. In addition, I specialize in treating children with ADHD/ADD and other learning disabilities. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also administer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for the past 24 years. I am
specialized in treating children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing various relationship and individual problems. Areas of specialization include: anxiety, depression, panic
attacks, and family relational problems. In addition, I specialize in treating children with ADHD/ADD and other learning disabilities. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also administer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
Juliane Maxwald
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
I am a relationship, sex and intimacy expert whose gift is helping individuals and couples untangle and heal from the effects of trauma, addiction, infidelity and betrayal, family of origin conflicts, anxiety, depression, lack of purpose and feeling unfulfilled.
Are you struggling in your relationship or having issues related to sex and intimacy? Do you find yourself fighting more and having a hard time resolving your differences? Are you feeling more distance and worried that you are growing apart? Has there been a recent betrayal that has you in crisis? Are you in an infidelity situation that has you feeling confused, distracted or anxious? Do you or your partner struggle with unhealthy behaviors that can feel addictive (alcohol, drugs, sex, food, gambling). Do you crave more intimacy, more fun, more sexuality, more emotional connection?
I am a relationship, sex and intimacy expert whose gift is helping individuals and couples untangle and heal from the effects of trauma, addiction, infidelity and betrayal, family of origin conflicts, anxiety, depression, lack of purpose and feeling unfulfilled.
Are you struggling in your relationship or having issues related to sex and intimacy? Do you find yourself fighting more and having a hard time resolving your differences? Are you feeling more distance and worried that you are growing apart? Has there been a recent betrayal that has you in crisis? Are you in an infidelity situation that has you feeling confused, distracted or anxious? Do you or your partner struggle with unhealthy behaviors that can feel addictive (alcohol, drugs, sex, food, gambling). Do you crave more intimacy, more fun, more sexuality, more emotional connection?
Colleen Baker-Orthwein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11103
My practice, affiliated with Attune Psychotherapy, focuses on treating eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, hoarding disorder, OCD and mood disorders, specializing in a Health at Every Size framework and emphasizing body positivity.
First off, congratulations on taking a major step for yourself by seeking a therapist. It would be an honor to help you further develop your sense of self, explore the depth of what you've experienced and begin to find and celebrate the joy in your life. I spent many years early on in my career with Monte Nido and Affiliates, holding roles ranging from Recovery Coach to Lead Therapist and pair my strong passion for recovery advocacy with my therapeutic specializations through my supervisory work with eating disorder non-profit Project HEAL.
My practice, affiliated with Attune Psychotherapy, focuses on treating eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, hoarding disorder, OCD and mood disorders, specializing in a Health at Every Size framework and emphasizing body positivity.
First off, congratulations on taking a major step for yourself by seeking a therapist. It would be an honor to help you further develop your sense of self, explore the depth of what you've experienced and begin to find and celebrate the joy in your life. I spent many years early on in my career with Monte Nido and Affiliates, holding roles ranging from Recovery Coach to Lead Therapist and pair my strong passion for recovery advocacy with my therapeutic specializations through my supervisory work with eating disorder non-profit Project HEAL.
Chrys Kasapis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
I am currently accepting new patients and seeing people both in person and virtually. Feel free to reach out if you want to see if we are a good fit to work together. I have been a practicing Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years. I specialize in treating couples, adults and teens. By actively listening to you and understanding your needs, together we develop a treatment plan and focus on helping you gain insight and make changes. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed, we will work together to help you feel more at ease, self-aware and successful in your life.
I am currently accepting new patients and seeing people both in person and virtually. Feel free to reach out if you want to see if we are a good fit to work together. I have been a practicing Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years. I specialize in treating couples, adults and teens. By actively listening to you and understanding your needs, together we develop a treatment plan and focus on helping you gain insight and make changes. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed, we will work together to help you feel more at ease, self-aware and successful in your life.
John Roesch - Interventionist
Counselor, CASAC, CRC, CAI, CIP, CPA
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
Addiction, whether to substances like alcohol and drugs or behavioral patterns such as gambling or an eating disorder, can wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. My expertise lies in treating addiction across a spectrum, including behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and mental health crises. Beyond addressing substance abuse, I specialize in tackling the associated feelings of shame, depression, and anxiety. Recovery from addiction and related mental health challenges involves a holistic approach, encompassing the strengthening of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Addiction, whether to substances like alcohol and drugs or behavioral patterns such as gambling or an eating disorder, can wreak havoc on individuals and their loved ones. My expertise lies in treating addiction across a spectrum, including behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and mental health crises. Beyond addressing substance abuse, I specialize in tackling the associated feelings of shame, depression, and anxiety. Recovery from addiction and related mental health challenges involves a holistic approach, encompassing the strengthening of mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Neal Santacruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, r
Verified Verified
Astoria, NY 11103
You are unique. Using a client-centered approach, I work with your individual needs and focus for therapy. Sometimes a person may seek change in their lives or want to process their unresolved experiences and understand themselves better. Whether you are sad about the past or worried about the future, I am well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities to be able to help.
You are unique. Using a client-centered approach, I work with your individual needs and focus for therapy. Sometimes a person may seek change in their lives or want to process their unresolved experiences and understand themselves better. Whether you are sad about the past or worried about the future, I am well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities to be able to help.
Allison Grossman, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11103
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients who want to get to know themselves better. It is my goal to help you better understand your feelings and needs so you can live as authentically as possible. My clients are often navigating relationship dynamics, dating, or family and friendship challenges. With over a decade of experience in interpersonal-centered counseling, I support people trying to find fulfillment in platonic, familial, or romantic relationships. I hope our work will help you show up with healthy boundaries and empowerment in all of your relationships.
I work with clients who want to get to know themselves better. It is my goal to help you better understand your feelings and needs so you can live as authentically as possible. My clients are often navigating relationship dynamics, dating, or family and friendship challenges. With over a decade of experience in interpersonal-centered counseling, I support people trying to find fulfillment in platonic, familial, or romantic relationships. I hope our work will help you show up with healthy boundaries and empowerment in all of your relationships.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.