Therapists in Brightwaters, NY
Deborah Petry
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-R,CASAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issues
16 years offering treatment
I am an individual and couples counselor with fifteen years of experience. I tailor my work with clients to ensure a person-centered approach. We can work together collaboratively as you continue your journey at your own pace. I would like to support you in clarifying your goals and find healthy ways to meet them. Growth and change are not always easy but together, we can explore what tools and skills will best lead you to where you want to be. Working with individuals, I like to reassure clients that we are each on our own path in life and our journey will not be the same as those of our peers. We arrive at different places and at different times, but I believe we are all where we are meant to be. Together we could identify changes that could have a positive impact on your life and help lead you to personal growth and satisfaction. In working with couples, I have completed levels 1, 2, and 3 of the Gottman method as well as Treating Affairs and Trauma and Couples and Addiction Recovery. I like that the Gottman Method gives roadmaps and specific exercises to use in treatment. I have found couples find it effective and helpful. I look forward to working with you!
Debra Fader
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
24 years offering treatment
Welcome to Therapy! Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings and emotions that are interfering in your daily life or anxiety and stress from sudden life changes that are affecting your overall sense of self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, and motivation? Are you struggling in an unsatisfying career and need guidance to discover your purpose and unique skillset? How about interpersonal interactions with supervisors and coworkers, friends, and life partners? These concerns and many others can happen for a variety of reasons and impact one's personal life, career, relationships, education, and spiritual well-being. I'm here to help! My name is Debra Fader a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State. I have a Masters's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and have over 25 years of experience in providing career and clinical services. I have experience with many different types of concerns such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Stress, Traumatic experiences, Career and lifestyle challenges, adjustment issues, and relationship issues. My counselor style is holistic, approachable, warm, and understanding. I am skilled in therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, and Narrative as well as a variety of career development theories and personality types. I believe the counseling process is a working alliance between the counselor and the client in which to promote positive support, guidance, and growth within the client that leads to healthy changes and decisions leading towards a greater level of self-empowerment. I encourage you to embrace your personal journey. Together we will tailor and design what is best for you in meeting your life and career goals. I encourage and empower you to step out in faith towards making your life the best it can be. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with you! “Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” - Kerry Washington
Helen Perez-Boyd
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem
5 years offering treatment
Hi! My name is Helen and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I've been in the field for 26 years, and in practice for 5 years. In that time, I've raised 4 kids, three of which are teenagers, and an adult son with high functioning Autism, who is soon to graduate from college. I've worked in various therapeutic settings such as employee assistance, providing on-going clinical services and case management for employees with work performance problems. I've also worked in preventive services, providing brief and extended therapy to children, adolescents, couples, and families, as well as working in a substance abuse outpatient setting, where I provided substance abuse counseling for adolescents and adults. I have a special interest in personality disorders and currently run two online support groups for survivors, as well as Cluster B individuals working on self-awareness and behavior modification. I would describe my approach to therapy as warm, non-judgmental, and empathic. My role is that of a facilitator. Through our sessions my goal is to help you work on the areas of your life that you feel you are struggling with. Outside of social work, I am very involved in fitness. I have been a CrossFitter for 8 years and I am also a weightlifter who follows flexible nutrition. I walk 6 miles a day and it's one of my favorite activities.
Marissa Boscia-Wittekind
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,CASAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues
11 years offering treatment
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to make progress towards your goals. I encourage you to be honest with me about your needs so that your experience is productive and beneficial to your well-being. You can trust that I will be honest with you in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I have an eclectic style, drawing on a variety of strength based techniques such as CBT, emotional regulation, and relaxation techniques. I have a warm, engaging style and my approach is collaborative, practical and solution focused. I approach each session with the understanding that the individual is the expert on themselves and that they bring a unique set of needs, goals and strengths. My belief is that my role is to help empower and guide each individual to see their potential and get “unstuck” from patterns that have not and are not working for them. My number one priority is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel supported in order to explore your experiences and challenges. That being said, our first session will be focused on building rapport. You will find yourself sharing about who you are and what has brought you to seek out therapy. We will talk about your history and background and begin to explore your initial goals.
Judeann Colasante-Spaide
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
20 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both New York and New Jersey with over 20 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I tend to take a Cognitive Behavioral approach, believing that feelings and behaviors are controlled by our thoughts. Healthy thoughts lead to healthy feelings and behaviors. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Mark Steinberg
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and was a mentor for international students at the University at Buffalo. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Jessenia Aguirre
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. 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.
Mary Alfinito
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefDepressionADHD
40 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I work with children adolescents and adults of all ages for 40 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, OCD-obsessions and compulsions, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, relationship conflicts, developmental disabilities, disabilities of all types physical as well as emotional, autism, substance abuse and addictions. 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!
Kianna Cole
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York with more than 20 of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, criminal justice issues, lgbtq+ related issues, & 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!
Roberto Ascenzi
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, intimacy related issues, parenting issues, & 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!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Brightwaters?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Brightwaters that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Brightwaters available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Brightwaters therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Brightwaters therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Brightwaters region and in the state of New York.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Brightwaters can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Brightwaters may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Brightwaters offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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