Therapists in Valley Stream, NY

In my 30 years of experience; I have had the opportunity to counsel a diverse group of individuals on a range of issues. My experience in providing psychotherapy draws upon my education and training; also; my experience as a mother; an ethnic minority; a grant writer; and an author of books aimed at increasing the reader’s insight; knowledge of purpose; self-care; and perseverance. My strength is the pursuit of happiness; which means balancing grief and stress. Life is a journey with many seasons: some with pain and doubt but; with a little perseverance and hope; we can to thrive.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with almost 10 years of experiences working with children and families. I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. I offer strength-based and person-centered approach to help clients set and reach their goals. I also offer creative arts and play therapy approaches when working with young children to help them express themselves. I hope to provide you a supportive and compassionate environment and work together with you to find peace and harmony in your family.

Seasoned Psychologist with extensive experience treating adolescents; adults; and couples. Experienced in various treatment modalities ; as well as various clinical conditions; including trauma; substance abuse; anxiety and depression. Also experienced with teaching at the college level for undergraduate and graduate students in the health professions. Keenly skilled in handling high-trauma debriefings for the New York Police Department.

My name is Deb Cichon and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I earned my graduate degrees through Hofstra University. I have 14 years of experience working with individuals experiencing depression; anxiety; relationship stress; trauma and grief as well as going through transitional periods of life. I specialize in coping through divorce and communication barriers. I practice CBT as a primary source of my interventions and have a certification in Mindfulness. I take a client centered approach and will support you on this journey.

I have been working in mental health and education for more than fifteen years. My specializations include trauma; gender issues; and support for people living with life changes and the issues that arise from those changes. I work in several modalities; in addition to regular talk therapy;" including creative visualization; journaling; and psychospiritual counseling. I am also a certified Imago relationship counselor and do short-term relationship work with couples."

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. It usually means they are looking for solutions to problems that are preventing them from being happy or productive. I'm here to help; support; and problem-solve so that whatever negative feelings or symptoms you are experiencing are alleviated. I will also help to find and fix the root cause of your problems so moving forward you have new tools and coping skills which will serve you well in managing new and potential crises.I love being a therapist and am flexible; non-judgmental and compassionate. I look forward to working with you to make life good.

My goal is to assist on your journey to achieving a full and satisfying life. Allow me to support you as you take that first step to heal. Together we will harness your power and unleash your inner strength so you can live the life that you have always wanted.I will use a variety of methods to assist you in creating and achieving your goals. Specialties include: depression; life transitions; grief; assault; childhood trauma; and life issues. I work with adults at all different phases of life in individual therapy. I look forward to hearing from you.

Life is a journey; sometimes we need a little guidance; a little help. With over 20 years experience; I strive to make the client feel safe; comfortable and understood from the moment we meet. It is difficult making the decision to engage in therapy; so this is what I feel is a the most important. I believe the quality of the connection between the client and the therapist is fundamental to emotional growth and genuine change. Are you ready?

Hi; my name is Iris and I am a licensed clinical Social Worker with 36 years of clinical experience. My goal is to provide emotional wellness services focused on enhancing all areas of emotional resilience. Working in complete collaboration with me; my clients embark on a transformative journey towards self-actualization and life fulfillment.I am an expert individual; and family/couples therapist specializing in the treatment of mood disorders; life transitions; addictions; eating disorders; trauma; grief and bereavement; spiritual wellness.Let's take this journey together!

If you are struggling with anxiety or dealing with a major event in your life; I can help. You have choices when it comes to your career; relationships; and family. I will speak with you openly about your feelings and help you to gain new perspectives and solutions.I work closely with men and women facing various challenges; including how to deal with grief; a complicated relationship; family; work; and societal problems. My approach to healing combines traditional therapies with holistic approaches; while drawing on the individual’s spiritual practices and developing new coping strategies.