Counselors near Massapequa Park, NY

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & anger management. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: My approach is psychodynamic and other approaches, it depends on the client and what is needed. Each individual is unique as well as their issues. I have worked with substance abuse for several years, familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous and addictions. Worked for many years dealing with anxiety and depression. My approach depends on what the dynamics are within each unique situation. I'm a Christian but also respect other peoples choices.

Biography: If you are not feeling like yourself, experiencing challenging emotions, you have a desire to restructure your life, or simply grow, let's chat. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for six years as a medical social worker. I have primarily been working with children and families undergoing the heart transplant process and offering them emotional support. In this setting, I of course focus on minimizing medical trauma. However, I also help families with a number of other everyday stressors that may arise, or be triggered during this time. I also have private, individual therapy clients that I see regularly through Telehealth. Through this work I have experience working with individuals coping with stress and anxiety related to work, peers, family, intimate relationships, and just their day to day life. You will lead the way in setting our goals and intentions. Together we can work to decrease stress and difficult emotions, build resilience, and develop the best version of you!

Care Philosophy: I believe each time a child is born, a mother is also born. This change in sense of self and the emotions that come with it are often unpredictable. Coupled with constantly shifting hormones, sleep deprivation, physical discomfort and societal expectations, the postpartum period presents a major life transition mothers struggle through. Many find themselves feeling lost, isolated and alone during a time they anticipated feeling nothing but joy. I am here to support you as you work through your emotions, rediscover yourself through parenthood, find ways to cope with new challenges in life and become the mother you were meant to be. Moms need a village and I want to be part of yours. Please reach out for support, you don't have to take this journey alone.

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: I specialize in working with moms with young children who are stressed, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled to get the lives they deserve. I believe in helping women live Real Life Real Simple. I help women to find their voice, speak their truth, and live their dreams. My approach is accessible, affordable, and doable addressing the many roles that women have. The end result is clarity, confidence, and happiness.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have assisted clients dealing with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am a licensed therapist in both New York and New Jersey with 10 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I've worked with individuals facing challenges related to substance, alcohol, and gambling addictions. Additionally, I have helped clients manage stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem issues, confidence, and depression. I believe that you are the expert of your own story. You possess many strengths that can guide you through overcoming the challenges in your life. Taking the first step to begin therapy requires courage, and I am truly proud of you for making this decision. Together, we can work towards your personal growth and well-being.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship struggles, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, career transitions, and major life changes. I also have a strong background in working with caregivers and professionals experiencing compassion fatigue and burnout. I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices to help you build insight, resilience, and confidence. Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courageand I'm honored to walk alongside you on this journey.

Biography: As a therapist, I focus on working with clients going through difficult Life Transitions. As humans beings, we all experience periods in our lives that involve structural changes, and high stakes decision making. At times, these changes and the decisions involved, can make us feel very overwhelmed, and leave us with a sense that we have been thrown off balance. Some examples of life transitions include; the end of a relationship, a new relationship status, a career change or a relocation, as well as the transition into adulthood that starts during adolescence. I have extensive experience working with anxiety disorders and the grieving process. The uncertainty present during new life stages can often generate stress and anxiety, as well as feelings of disappointment, shame, sadness, and grief. I also specialize in helping women during the difficult transition period of becoming a new mother. This challenging time in a woman's life can span from the beginning of pregnancy, until 3 years after delivering a baby. Common emotional issues during life's transitional stages may include stress, anxiety, sadness, diminished motivation and confidence, as well as relationship difficulties. If you are going through a transitional stage in your life and are concerned about your mental wellbeing, I am here to help. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My approach to therapy is collaborative as well as cognitive behavioral. As we work together we will be looking at any road blocks that may be the root causes of your current struggles. These roadblocks can be at a conscious level and you are able to identify them. These roadblocks can also be at an unconscious level, uncovering them during therapy will help you see them, only when you see something you will be able to transform it. We will also be implementing practical life changes and actionable solutions for you to bring about the healing and the outcomes that you desire in your life. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life experience takes courage and determination. I am here to support you towards your own journey of transformation. I finished my graduate school studies in Psychology at Columbia University in 2003. I also completed additional post graduate training in counseling at Cornell University. In 2019 I specialized in Maternal Mental Health and Wellness, and I am certified to treat perinatal mood disorders through Post-Partum Support International. I am here to help you take care of your mental health, and navigate through the psychological challenges that may be blocking you. The goal is for you to move through your current struggles, so you start a new chapter in your life with ease and confidence. You can view my current availability to schedule a session. I look forward to talking to you.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 22 years of professional work experience. My greatest strength is making people feel comfortable in the therapeutic environment. I'm thoughtful and serious, but also love helping people find the ability to laugh in spite of their problems. If you are having trouble bridging the political divide with others, you may also like working with me.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 16 years of professional work experience. I am a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in life transitions (time in a person's life, which calls for deep self-evaluation and reflection), depression, anxiety, relationships, attachment anxiety, codependency, parenting, childhood/adult trauma, religious trauma. I use compassion and empathy, as well as alternative methods of healing to help you identify your own life's path. While life is an ongoing process of learning and growth, I will help you walk your journey free from the grips of anxiety, depression, inner criticism and fear of loss. I often utilize a combination of treatment methods in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We will take a look at your history, thoughts, emotions, current experiences and dreams to explore their relationship to each other and your mental health. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against barriers that keep you from identifying and achieving your goals. During our work together you can expect validation, acceptance, improved understanding of the dynamics that are impacting your mental health and human development, as well as a clear/thoughtful approach toward the resolution of matters that you are seeking to address/resolve. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Biography: "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself" -Jalaluddin Rumi I admire your decision to pursue change and the courage to ask for help with the journey. Thank you for sharing some of your personal information and therefore let me take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Glen Briggs and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Syracuse University with a Master of Social Work degree and have over 30 years of experience practicing community behavioral health in Buffalo. I have counseled individuals with a myriad of problems, including the full range of mental health conditions and often these individuals have had concurrent addictions or physical health challenges. The people I have worked with come from a broad range of ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds. Working within the settings of mental health and addiction clinics, as well as a co-occurring continuing day treatment program; I have provided individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, couples counseling, family therapy and crisis phone counseling. The utilization of online counseling in its various forms interests me as a new means to connect with individuals in need who may otherwise not seek therapy. As you read through these various counselor profiles, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the different therapies and approaches being described, leaving you to wonder what might be best for you. Research shows that therapy works and the particular type of therapy provided isn't as important as what is called the "therapeutic alliance". The therapeutic alliance refers to the quality and strength of the collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, where there is agreement on goals, methods to be used, the role of the therapist and preferences of the client. To use an analogy, there are many ways to get to your desired destination but the means of transportation you choose, depends on the preferences you find most important (ex. fastest route, most scenic, least hectic). So as you go about choosing a therapist, my recommendation would be to not get caught up on the theoretical orientation the person utilizes but focus more on how they like to conduct their therapy sessions, areas of interest and whether their communication style seems like it might be a good fit for you and the things you value most. As one might expect of someone with over 30 years of experience, I have developed an eclectic approach to therapy with less reliance on theoretical concepts and more emphasis on solution-focused strategies that develop problem-solving and coping skills. While I draw a fair amount from Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, I elicit ongoing consumer feedback and collaboration, to inform the approaches to which the individual will be most responsive. I have been told that my non-judgmental style and use of humor, engages people, as they find me easy to relate to, respectful and sincere in my efforts to help individuals facilitate their desired change and improve their overall quality of life. If you think I would be able to help you, please click on the button marked "Work With Me!" Thank you, Glen Briggs

Biography: I have over 25 years of professional work experience. I have an extensive counseling and therapeutic background. I am a New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I provide value sensitive care in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: .Hi! My name is Laura White. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I have been active in the field since 1980, when I worked as a Research Assistant at Suffolk County Jail. It was then that I decided Social Work would become an integral part of my life. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, additional Masters-level coursework in Gerontology, and I am Certified for EMDR, Level One, 2001. I use a Person-Centered approach as well as Family Systems, Socratic Method, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT. I have a strong belief that we need to locate the positives in our lives, and build our self esteem from there. I work with all Ages, Religions, Cultures, and LGBTQ. I work with patients who have Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety, Relationship and Family Issues, Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, LGBTQ issues, Pain and Medical/Disability Issues, ADHD, Employment, Home Health, Cancer and other Disabling Illnesses, and End of Life Issues. In my family, we have lost three parents to Cancer, so my experience is both personal as well as professional. I understand Caregiver Stress. Lastly, if referrals need to be made, I research the area and make the appropriate referrals, for medication, rehabs, etc. My approach is supportive, and goal-oriented. I have a varied background in Social Work, and have been active for 40 years. I look forward to working with new patients. I am available nights and weekends. Thank you!

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the narrator of your story and that your body, mind and soul have the ability to shift, change and heal trauma. Our work together will help you learn how to use your body and mind's energy system to better manage your life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy does take courage. I am here to guide you towards a direction of clarity and hope as we start this process together.

Biography: My counseling style is warm and interactive. I strive to provide everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is from a strengths perspective and combines cognitive behavioral and client centered techniques. I will work in conjunction with you to create a treatment plan that is unique and specific to your needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Styles: Strengths Perspective Cognitive Behavior Client Centered Expertise: Addiction Family Life/Medical Issues Loss/Grief Issues Relationship and Intimacy Issues

Biography: My name is Latisha Sterling and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with over 5 years experience. I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, & families around issues of depression, foster care, behavioral concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and adjustments. I also have helped many people with trauma, substance use, and challenging irrational beliefs. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My goal is to assist you in working towards fulfilling your fullest potential, healing inner child wounding and trauma, and regaining a new perspective on life. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: I am licensed in New York and have over 35 years of clinical social work experience. I am skilled in assisting clients cope with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and career issues. Treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and no judgment is at the core of my clinical practice. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to reach out for help; I am here to support you in reaching your goals. I do not use open slots on the scheduling tab to provide patients with the most flexibility to meet their scheduling needs. Please message me to set up an appointment that works with your schedule.

Biography: I am a Master's Level licensed Therapist in New York with 30 years of professional work experience. I have expertise in helping clients with self-esteem issues, substance use disorders, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, mood disorders and coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I use a client-centered approach whereby you find and claim your power in order that you honor and speak YOUR truth. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: Hi! My name is Susan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. My graduate degree is from Adelphi University and I have many years of experience practicing in community based settings, schools and day programs where I have trained other social workers and provided counseling for individuals, groups and families. I use a combination of modalities while providing the utmost support for you to gain the tools and confidence to explore the options that suit you in order to make positive life changes. My style is warm and conversational. My areas of specialization include family and partner relationships, parenting, life changes and transitions including divorce, college, change in finances. I am also able to provide coaching for those with anxiety, employment/career challenges, and issues related to alcohol and drugs. I am flexible in meeting the needs of your busy schedule in whatever type of communication meets your needs. So let's get started! I look forward to meeting you.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 29 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: Hello and welcome to your wellness journey! I am licensed in New York State with 10 years of experience as a therapist and over 18 years working in the human services field. I help individuals better handle stress and anxiety, process and overcome trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss in a healthy way, and develop internal motivation and increase self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming any challenges you may be facing. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York and Connecticut with 30 years of professional work experience. I am a LCSW-R and a CASAC(Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor). I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. If you are exploring Better Help, I think it's most likely because you or a loved one is facing a significant challenge right now, or perhaps it's a chronic challenge, and you've thought about therapy many times but weren't sure where to turn. First, seeking therapy is not an easy decision and I want to commend you for taking this step. Second, finding the right connection with a therapist is, in my opinion, equally important to finding one with excellent training and experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 11 years of experience. The bulk of those years I spent working with families struggling with complex family trauma and mental health issues. In most recent years, I have been working with children and families in foster care; foster care is a system with a lot of moving parts and often these families, not just the children, are experiencing many challenging circumstances that they need help navigating through. I also have pastoral counseling experience and have counseled with couples and individuals in the church setting for several years. My style of therapy is warm, interactive, and personal. I believe that everyone's struggle is different and therefore, the approach needs to be unique to the individual. Treating people with sensitivity, dignity, and compassion at all times is important to me. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels or in placing limitations on someone because of a current struggle. I tend to gravitate towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I am also a Christian who believes in God; I believe that God is a good, and loving Father who has both the desire and ability to heal and restore hearts that are wounded. I believe that faith and spirituality play an important role in our emotional health and overall well-being. However, I will cater my approach to your needs and what helps you to feel the most comfortable. You are the most important person in this process to me.

Biography: Good day and allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michael H. Feldler, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a trained individual, family, group, trauma, and addiction specialist. I have over thirty-four years of experience working with children, adults, and family's in a variety of settings. In addition to my clinical training, I have worked for the past fourteen years as an instructor and supervisor to students on both an undergraduate and graduate level in a college based mental health training clinic. I am skilled in psychodynamic, client-centered, REBT, CBT, DBT, inter-relational, motivational, and family modalities. I believe in the importance of listening to what is being said, recognizing the relevance of motivation towards healing, and providing a safe and secure space to relate both thoughts and feelings. I am a trained group therapist, skilled in teaching as well as conducting sessions for individuals with trauma, addiction, and identified as a sex offender. Often times what brings you into treatment or therapy is just the tip of the iceberg and with exploration we can work on both the direct causes as well as the underlying measures towards health and personal growth. The essence of life is to feel complete, reduce loneliness, and isolation, and ultimately minimize those influences that prevent us from being "the person(s) we want to be." I look forward to hearing from you, establishing a positive and secure relationship and working on what brings you to a helping environment.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am a licensed mental health counselor at NY with 10 years of experiences. The issues that I work with adults and children are depression, anxiety, anger issue, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma. life stressors and transitions, family conflict, personality disorder, etc. I use Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, family conflicts, & coping with grief, loss and health issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have vast experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in New York with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!