Imagine actually ENJOYING therapy. Imagine looking forward to therapy each week because your therapist "gets" you and works with you in a down-to-earth way to address your goals. Since therapy is an intense process that tackles intense issues, we believe it should also include authenticity (on our part), humor, and flexibility. We love working with college students and are energetic, creative, and hands-on. We'll work together to design a personalized approach to address your specific goals. Our...
We started to practice in Astoria - as Astoria Behavioral Associates together with a few therapists. Beginning this year we're expanding the practice to Long Island City, right across from Manhattan....
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My experience as a therapist includes working at the NYU Counseling Services for many years. I have a deep understanding of the challenges both undergraduate and graduate students face with the changes, separations and transitions involved in becoming independent adults. It is a time filled with excitement as well as stress and worries about the future. The internal and external pressures, expectations from family and demands of the academic world can feel overwhelming at times. For graduat...
We are a group of talented professionals, and we offer our clients a warm and deeply caring therapeutic relationship. Expert clinical supervision enriches the work of our therapists. The methods we use are active, and you will feel that you are making progress in each session. Our training and experience make it possible. Come and talk to us. Solutions and changes are within reach!...
We have many years of experience working with young adults, especially those transitioning into college and those getting ready to launch into the real world....
During the present pandemic, I am only working via Telehealth. Effective therapy creates meaningful, lasting, joyful change. As your therapist I can help you resolve the inner and outer conflicts that create pain and exhaustion. Life brings unchosen experiences. Sometimes we feel hurt, scared, or deeply alone. Sometimes what happens seems too big to manage. For 25+ years I have had the privilege of helping people learn to live as their "best self," able to manage their moods, thoughts and situa...
My approach involves an introspective conversation where you are encouraged to explore the root cause of your experiences. If you want to explore thinking more critically about your habits and how to break them, reach out for a consultation. I’d love to help you get there....
I am dual board certified psychiatrist trained at New York Medical College and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. I also have expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating wide range of mental health issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, evaluation for need for accommodation and disability, OCD, academic and cultural stress, relationship and adjustment issues, weight management. I utilize medication management and psychotherapy to assist my client...
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I specialize in treating college age young adults that are dealing with the transition to adulthood. I am a Psychiatrist but also have 4 years of extra training as a Psychoanalyst. I can prescribe medications if needed but also I can do talk therapy to work on problems of living that might be stopping you from living in a resilient, open, satisfying way....
For over 40 years, I've worked with individuals, couples, families, & groups. From among the numerous treatment approaches in which I've trained, i custom tailor a way of working that best suits your needs. Thus, I start by listening to your concerns. Then together we can delineate goals. These can range from broad existential concerns, e.g. how you want to BE everyday, how to live "happier." . . to practical ways to improve your relationship(s), choose a career, reduce your anxiety or depre...
Rita L. Lombardi Psychological Counseling / Bilingual Psychotherapy (NY License #001750 ) 111 S. Hamilton Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Email: ritallombardi@yahoo.com / Phone #: 917-416-7551 1. I am a Licensed LMHC by the University of NYS, bilingual in both English and Spanish. I began my career in 1988 as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the University of Buenos Aires with a concentration in Psychoanalysis and Psychological Testing. I later became a Psycho-dramatist dealing with Psychodyna...
Anxiety and trauma hold a lot of people back, we provide relief and renewed hope to live a calm and confident life. We help you get back to being productive after struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or alcohol misuse. We are a group practice and have several therapists available. We are open 7 days/week. We offer individual, couples, group, and online therapy. Current groups: Dating and Relationships, Mindful Sobriety. We are in-network with Aetna Insurance, United Behavioral Health Stud...
My approach to therapy focuses on the person as an individual and how they live and respond in their environment. During these challenging times, often anxiety and sadness emerge or intensify. Acquiring tools to manage these emotions and the behaviors that often accompany them, is a focus of the work I do with students and young adults. I provide individual therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing and supportive counseling approaches in a...
In the quiet of my office, I will listen closely as you share who you are and what makes you and your life situation unique. I will guide you in expressing and exploring your challenges, then help you find practical solutions for what might now seem like insurmountable challenges. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma and anxiety. With a creative mix of therapy techniques, wisdom and life experience, I build on your strengths, identify and address root causes, and help you create and work t...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Starting therapy could take strength and courage. My aim is to establish a collaborative partnership to empower people to live more meaningful, values-driven lives. I place importance on creating a trusting environment and encourage open communication to strengthen the therapeutic alliance. I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including "Pure O," or purely obsessional type, anxiety disorders (e.g., general...
I strive to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and compassion that allows people to become more self-aware, to find healing, and to living a more fulfilling life. I'm very familiar with the needs and issues of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students because I worked for two years at the University Counseling Center and have had many students in my practice. I offer individual and relationship counseling and integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques based on the ...
My practice involves first taking time to establish comfortability and trust. From there, I introduce everyone to a variety of approaches depending on what suits their needs helps then meet their goals....
I am a graduate of Columbia University and have been practicing social work for 20 years. My specialty is goal directed talk therapy using a variety of tools that include CBT, calming and relaxation techniques, emotional regulation and mindfulness. I endeavor to create a safe place where clients can find the words that will move them toward healing. I accept a variety of insurances...