Family Systems Therapists in 11747

I believe that every individual has great potential and deserves to live a fulfilling life; I also recognize that difficulties and obstacles are inevitable. My goal for therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to explore how those difficulties and obstacles may affect them — physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually — and to use the therapeutic space to practice bringing forward their strengths so that they can see themselves beyond their problems. When you come to me, you’re not just my client. You’re a fellow human with hopes, dreams, vulnerabilities, strengths, weaknesses and ultimately potential.

Welcome! Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, discomfort, racing or negative thoughts? Do these issues then effect your everyday life with family, friends and coworkers? I want to help you gain back control over these thoughts that produce negative feelings and leave you falling short of your potential and thus interfering with your relationships at home and work. As a therapist trained in behavioral health solutions and addictions I can offer you an eclectic approach to working on these issues. I offer a warm safe nonjudgemental environment for you and/or loved one to share, learn, communicate and grow.

As a seasoned psychotherapist, I provide my clients with confidential therapy to assist them with managing the challenges they are facing. Whether you have been in therapy before or are new to the process, I can provide a safe and supportive setting for you to work towards deepening your understanding of your current situation and dealing with obstacles to change. My advanced clinical training at NYC's Ackerman Institute for the Family has shaped my treatment approach. While I work extensively with individuals, I have an expertise in working with couples and families as well.

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!

Sometimes all that stands in the way of your happiness and peace of mind is the way you think about things. It's remarkable how our own thoughts can work against us creating anxiety, depression and an overall feeling of being trapped or stuck. The happiness that you truly want and deserve is actually within your control! Whether it's getting rid of your fears, understanding why you feel sad, finally having that healthy relationship you have been yearning for, reducing stress, finding balance, or finally being able to answer the question "what will make me happy?".

Do you feel unsatisfied with the direction of your life and the quality of your relationships? Do you feel stuck or lonely? Perhaps your persistent worries are narrowing your life? My goal is to empower adolescents, adults and couples to heal and grow into the people they would like to become, and to thrive in their lives and relationships. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related difficulties, parenting issues, trauma, grief, and marriage/relationship issues. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to develop new strategies to manage life challenges.

Lisa'a specialty areas include anxiety, chronic illness, depression, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She has experience working with couples, families, adults, and teens. She utilizes various therapeutic techniques to meet her clients where they are. She helps them identify their emotions and learn positive, healthy ways to express themselves. She has also worked with older populations providing support through the end-of-life phases. She works with stress management and emotional challenges throughout the life cycle.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. According to Maya Angelou – “Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” John F. Kennedy stated, “Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” Here at Mindful Therapy Group we will help you find your direction and believe in your purpose. We will give you the tools and help teach you to build the life that you want. Lou Holtz, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”

Letting yourself be vulnerable with a stranger can be scary and I commend you for taking the first step. Using a client-centered approach, my goal is to help you explore, set and reach achievable goals by focusing on strengths and increasing your self awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I aim to provide each of my client's with an environment thats safe and supportive while encouraging growth, and self-efficacy.

Life is stressful enough, finding a supportive therapist shouldn’t be!  I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, behavioral and learning difficulties, self-esteem, body image, coping skills, social skills as well as issues with day to day transitions. I have worked in a range of settings including preschool, middle school, high school, summer camps, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics. I currently work as a school social worker during the day as well as a camp administrator over the summer.

Far too often we suffer in silence. Perhaps you feel misunderstood, or feel unable to commute what think & feel. No one knows your secret, that something is “wrong”. You try to devise a plan to feel better. Trying to prioritize your needs & make positive changes. You start reading self-help literature, or start exercising. But nothing seems to help & life starts to feel unmanageable .Getting through each day becomes a challenge. "No man is an island". Therapy can be the life line you need most during times of need. You no longer have to do this alone. You're ready to quiet the inner critic and ready to find your happiness again.

I have been in the field since 2002 working with many people. I have experience with depression, self-esteem challenges, behavioral issues, issues within the relationship and family bond, and bipolar disorder. These are a only handful of the client's I have worked with. I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's ; however, I've worked with all types of Intellectually Capable individuals. I've also done a lot of work with parents both in the home and on the residential level. And I love working with couples.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an integral part to the healing journey. I work hard at creating trust and safety with those that I work with by providing an honest, authentic, and nonjudgmental presence. It is my goal to accept whatever a person may bring to therapy while also seeing the possibility of change. I work with adults to help them navigate challenges along their journey to parenthood.  I help them cope with the emotional and mental load of trying to conceive; manage feelings of grief, loss, anxiety, and depression; to heal from trauma; adjust to motherhood; and so much more.

I have been a Christian psychotherapist for 43 wonderful years; working with individuals, couples and families. A special interest of mine is working with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) and many kinds of co-dependents. My post-graduate training includes working with addicts and their families. My experience and style help to complement many 12-step programs. I am also committed to, and enjoy working with, those who have been emotionally, sexually or physically abused. Inner-child work is one of my specialities.

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.

We long to be loved and accepted for the person we truly are. There is no better opportunity than our love relationship for us to be fully ourselves. Ironically, since our partner is so central to our life, his or her validation becomes critical and we are inclined to hide our true self. We become guarded from the most important person in our lives. The intimacy and willingness to know and be known that made the beginning of love so passionate becomes simply functional. It is replaced with feelings of apprehension. Over time we move from a passionate relationship to one that is quietly cautious. That's when trouble looms.

I work closely with individuals, couples, and families who are looking to improve the quality of their personal lives and relationships. Often, feelings of anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness can either result from or lead to difficulties in the quality of our interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based and solution-focused model of support that is geared toward identifying strategies to help people better manage their own personal emotions, while simultaneously strengthening their bonds with partners and other loved ones.

*****Long Island Press voted "Best on Long Island for Psychotherapist". ***** My practice offers a broad spectrum of services which includes providing in-office/home, long/short term: individual (children, adolescents, adults), marital, and family psychotherapy. I Collaborate with psychiatrists (medication), attorneys (divorce/estate plannng) and neurologists (ADHD), to ensure the client receives proper care . A treatment plan is formulated for symptom management and stress reduction. Additionally, a detailed Psychosocial history and Mental Health Assessment is completed, together resulting in a working diagnosis. The client may then remain in treatment with me or will be referred to the appropriate setting to fit their individual needs.

Are you feeling lost trying to figure out where to go in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same patterns? Are you struggling with big life transitions? I am a Licensed Therapist who specializes in helping adults and older teens heal their anxiety and depression, improve self esteem, and change old patterns. I help guide people towards a life they want for themselves. Whatever that looks like for you, I will work beside you to get there!