Bipolar Disorder Therapists in 11362
Nehal P Vadhan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.
My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.
Jenny Chang
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients who struggle with finding life fulfillment by exploring their personal values, goals, and what they find meaningful. During this process I also help them with working on achieving their goals by identifying barriers, and exploring ways to navigate through life's challenges. Some of these barriers may be depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, while other barriers may be external or a combination thereof. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with grief and loss issues.
I work with clients who struggle with finding life fulfillment by exploring their personal values, goals, and what they find meaningful. During this process I also help them with working on achieving their goals by identifying barriers, and exploring ways to navigate through life's challenges. Some of these barriers may be depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, while other barriers may be external or a combination thereof. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with grief and loss issues.
Janice Kalin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362 (Online Only)
My twenty years of practicing psychoanalytic therapy have made it clear to me that people want to be happy, feel optimistic, and create a more satisfying life. It is my clinical intention to help resolve the problems that prevent you from achieving these goals. As a therapist, it is my responsibility to help you speak freely so you are more comfortable with your thoughts and feelings, leading to improved relationships and a better state of mind.
My twenty years of practicing psychoanalytic therapy have made it clear to me that people want to be happy, feel optimistic, and create a more satisfying life. It is my clinical intention to help resolve the problems that prevent you from achieving these goals. As a therapist, it is my responsibility to help you speak freely so you are more comfortable with your thoughts and feelings, leading to improved relationships and a better state of mind.
Diane L. Haber
MS, RN, CS
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
Linette J Giuliano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I am a firm believer of meeting my clients where they are at in their present situation. My goal is to empower my clients so that they can move on to have a healthy, productive future. Whether you are seeking to enhance personal growth and awareness, resolve relationship difficulties, or overcome anxiety and depression, I can assist.
I am a firm believer of meeting my clients where they are at in their present situation. My goal is to empower my clients so that they can move on to have a healthy, productive future. Whether you are seeking to enhance personal growth and awareness, resolve relationship difficulties, or overcome anxiety and depression, I can assist.
Elaine Zerakhto
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362
All of us have the "tools" within us to help ourselves. As a psychotherapist, I will help you find those inner "tools" and we will use them to guide you through emotional difficulties, relationship issues and many of the other challenges we face in life.
All of us have the "tools" within us to help ourselves. As a psychotherapist, I will help you find those inner "tools" and we will use them to guide you through emotional difficulties, relationship issues and many of the other challenges we face in life.
Shahima Samad
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362 (Online Only)
While going through life, we sometimes forget to focus on ourselves. As a result, our stresses, past trauma, relationship issues, tend to catch up with us. I want to create a safe environment for individuals and couples to be able to discuss issues that may be hampering them in their daily life. I believe that the very first step to having a fulfilling life is to be able to look at your life. One of the things I always strive to do with my clients is work with them to acquire tools that can help them to not only become more self-aware but to use that self-awareness in order to make better decisions in life.
While going through life, we sometimes forget to focus on ourselves. As a result, our stresses, past trauma, relationship issues, tend to catch up with us. I want to create a safe environment for individuals and couples to be able to discuss issues that may be hampering them in their daily life. I believe that the very first step to having a fulfilling life is to be able to look at your life. One of the things I always strive to do with my clients is work with them to acquire tools that can help them to not only become more self-aware but to use that self-awareness in order to make better decisions in life.
Nancy L Wohl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CGP, MA
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362
We all experience life challenges and emotional distress. While we may have been encouraged to believe in the importance of handling things independently, that belief can actually cause more pressure and result in a less secure feeling. The stronger path to a solution may be found with the help of someone else, but who do you turn to? Family and friends often think they know what's best without really attending to your personal preferences, and others may overreact or simply not understand. I can offer you a place that is emotionally safe to explore your difficulties and to build your strengths.
We all experience life challenges and emotional distress. While we may have been encouraged to believe in the importance of handling things independently, that belief can actually cause more pressure and result in a less secure feeling. The stronger path to a solution may be found with the help of someone else, but who do you turn to? Family and friends often think they know what's best without really attending to your personal preferences, and others may overreact or simply not understand. I can offer you a place that is emotionally safe to explore your difficulties and to build your strengths.
Laura Altieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11362 (Online Only)
Do you desire a life of happiness, love and fulfillment? Of course you do and you should! Everyone deserves to have all the things that they desire and it all starts with inner beliefs. Together we can change those limiting beliefs that hold you back. Hi, my name is Laura and I am a clinical therapist with 25 years of experience. My primary focus of my practice is working with adolescents, adults and couples. I focus on finding solutions, identifying strengths and helping clients get through the emotional barriers that keep them from moving forward.
Do you desire a life of happiness, love and fulfillment? Of course you do and you should! Everyone deserves to have all the things that they desire and it all starts with inner beliefs. Together we can change those limiting beliefs that hold you back. Hi, my name is Laura and I am a clinical therapist with 25 years of experience. My primary focus of my practice is working with adolescents, adults and couples. I focus on finding solutions, identifying strengths and helping clients get through the emotional barriers that keep them from moving forward.
Sara Musacchia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362 (Online Only)
I am very passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food and their bodies. As a person in a larger body, I have both professional and lived experience that allows me to meaningfully connect with those in similar circumstances. With a deep understanding of the complex interplay between mental health, body image, and societal pressures, I approach my work with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to empower my clients. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and body neutrality.
I am very passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food and their bodies. As a person in a larger body, I have both professional and lived experience that allows me to meaningfully connect with those in similar circumstances. With a deep understanding of the complex interplay between mental health, body image, and societal pressures, I approach my work with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to empower my clients. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and body neutrality.
David Markowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.
Amy Sugarman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362
Sometimes your usual ways of coping with stress and difficult situations stop working. This can leave you feeling ill-equipped to manage aspects of your life. As a result, you may be feeling sad, worried, scared, angry, and/or overwhelmed. I strive to help people better understand the nature of their problems and develop more effective ways to cope with them. I believe greater self-awareness, in combination with behavior changes, can lead to a richer and more satisfying life.
Sometimes your usual ways of coping with stress and difficult situations stop working. This can leave you feeling ill-equipped to manage aspects of your life. As a result, you may be feeling sad, worried, scared, angry, and/or overwhelmed. I strive to help people better understand the nature of their problems and develop more effective ways to cope with them. I believe greater self-awareness, in combination with behavior changes, can lead to a richer and more satisfying life.
Kathy Sionit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.
I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.
Joanna Hunt (Micek)
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362
Not accepting new clients
The decision to enter into therapy is a meaningful step towards self-discovery. It is important to find a therapist that allows you to grow and understand yourself on a deeper level in a way that feels safe. It is through this healing relationship, positive changes are truly possible.
The decision to enter into therapy is a meaningful step towards self-discovery. It is important to find a therapist that allows you to grow and understand yourself on a deeper level in a way that feels safe. It is through this healing relationship, positive changes are truly possible.
Barbara Cara Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having trouble understanding why you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Feeling isolated? Feeling as though others don’t understand what you are experiencing. Or are you having difficulty communicating in your relationships and you're not sure where to turn? Life may seem difficult to manage and cope with mental health concerns. There are times when you feel better but the uncomfortable feelings always seem to return. Please contact me so that we may discuss how therapy can assist you to living your best life so that you can consistently feel in control of your emotions, feelings, behavior and mood state.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having trouble understanding why you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Feeling isolated? Feeling as though others don’t understand what you are experiencing. Or are you having difficulty communicating in your relationships and you're not sure where to turn? Life may seem difficult to manage and cope with mental health concerns. There are times when you feel better but the uncomfortable feelings always seem to return. Please contact me so that we may discuss how therapy can assist you to living your best life so that you can consistently feel in control of your emotions, feelings, behavior and mood state.
Dr. Victoria Grinman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, LICSW, CFTP, CA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362
I am a clinical therapist and professor who practices in New York and Massachusetts. Many times, challenges, pain, loss, and even suffering hold just as much a place in our lives as happiness, joy, peace and triumph. Utilizing best-practices and empirical knowledge, my hope is for our journey to be an intricate process of joining and receiving; discovering and growing; learning and practicing. My approach is integrative, taking into consideration all the systems within you, including race, culture and environment. I aim to hold a warm and supportive space wherein empowerment, balance and growth can be achieved.
I am a clinical therapist and professor who practices in New York and Massachusetts. Many times, challenges, pain, loss, and even suffering hold just as much a place in our lives as happiness, joy, peace and triumph. Utilizing best-practices and empirical knowledge, my hope is for our journey to be an intricate process of joining and receiving; discovering and growing; learning and practicing. My approach is integrative, taking into consideration all the systems within you, including race, culture and environment. I aim to hold a warm and supportive space wherein empowerment, balance and growth can be achieved.
Elsa Barkhordarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging and complicated relationship, or feeling stagnant in your career, or dealing with a crisis such as a job loss or a painful loss of a loved one or longing for a 'perfect relationship". Perhaps you are dealing with the stress and never ending anxiety of being a caregiver to an elderly parent, or a child with special needs. Whatever your challenges are, they may have prevented you from having a "peace of mind". Together, we will uncover and address the barriers that have stopped you from reaching peacefulness and fulfilment.
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging and complicated relationship, or feeling stagnant in your career, or dealing with a crisis such as a job loss or a painful loss of a loved one or longing for a 'perfect relationship". Perhaps you are dealing with the stress and never ending anxiety of being a caregiver to an elderly parent, or a child with special needs. Whatever your challenges are, they may have prevented you from having a "peace of mind". Together, we will uncover and address the barriers that have stopped you from reaching peacefulness and fulfilment.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.