Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Richmond Hill, NY

Biography: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Putnam County, New York with more than 20 years in the field. I am the mom of two young adult sons with special needs and specialize in working with people and families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a deep understanding of how difficult it can be to raise a child with special needs, and with issues related to advocating for a special needs child with a school district or with other government entities. I am very holistic, and enjoy looking at alternatives to medication whenever possible. In addition to my specialty in ASD, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse issues, and family issues. I have worked in Community Mental Health Centers, with incarcerated women, in a hospital detox unit, and in private practice. My counseling style is warm , supportive, positive and compassionate. I will help you to identify your strengths and find solutions to your problems. My approach is Client-Centered and Humanistic and employs Cognitive-Behavioral techniques. I really enjoy what I do! I am so glad that you are considering seeking therapy through BetterHelp and am so grateful that Teletherapy has become so widely available now, as it makes therapy so much more accessible for everyone. I look forward to meeting you and starting our journey together!

Biography: As a mental health counselor, I am passionate about helping others live happier, healthier, and more authentic lives. Whether this means overcoming a specific challenge, navigating life change, or treating a specific diagnosismy treatment approach is person-centered, collaborative, and holistic. I believe that we are "masters of our own ship", as they say; and with the power of therapeutic insight, we learn to understand and navigate turbulent emotions as we steer towards healthy change. My specialty is behavioral health with a background in substance abuse, anger management, and recovery. I offer a variety of treatment services, including short term mental health counseling, psychotherapy (long term), substance abuse treatment, and couple's counseling. Our clinical work will be best tailored to your individual needs, with treatment modalities such as: psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), supportive, and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). Change is dauntingand taking a step towards improving our wellbeing is no exception. Your courage and willingness to explore yourself is a powerful strength, and I look forward to taking that step with you!

Biography: Hi! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York who has spent years working with clients of varying ages. This provides me with a unique perspective on stages of development and how life experiences can manifest across a life span. My training coupled with my desire to continually acquire knowledge provides me with a solid foundation to begin working with clients and adapt as the clients' needs change. I journey with my clients on their path of self-discovery and owning their way of being in this world. I have worked in a variety of settings in a variety of roles, from behavioral health in the south Bronx to program manager of a substance use clinic in Albany, NY. This, as well, gives me a unique perspective on expectations, stressors, and relationships in the workplace. It has also allowed me to work with people and with clients from a multitude of backgrounds. Through my years of experience, I have helped clients cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem issues, anxiety, OCD, life changes, depression, and much more. One of my main approaches to counseling is trauma-focused and working to ensure that my clients feel safe and heard. Each client is unique and I feel confident in adjusting my methods and techniques to meet the individual needs of the client. I am here to work with you to develop and utilize the tools necessary to uncover your dreams, to work towards the life you truly want to live.