I would like to start with this quote as an encouragement to you. "Motivation is not something you wait to get, motivation is something that you do," by Sharon L. Johnson. This quote is to encourage you to increase your motivation. I encourage you to be a go-getter, a self-starter, be ambitious, be self-driven, and go after your heart desires and your dreams, set goals and motivate yourself to achieve them. I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 17 years of professional work experience. I am also Haitian, having migrated to the U.S. in my early teens, and thus I speak fluently French and Haitian Creole, as well as English. I use Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and Humanistic therapy when working with individuals with all sorts of emotional distress and mental health problems to help treat those problems and enhance a better well-being emotionally, mentally, physically, and holistically. Relaxation exercises and mindfulness meditation, conjoined with restructuring the individual's thinking, applying problem-solving skills, and showing great empathy, will help the individual solve problems in their lives, resolving conflicts, gaining better self-awareness, and have an increased happiness and overall improved well-being. I am also specialized in motivational interviewing counseling, a collaborative approach to helping individuals make positive changes around substance use behaviors and other behaviors that are maladaptive for better appropriate, new learned, positive behaviors. I have experience in helping treating many clinical disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, adjustment difficulties, schizophrenia, substance abuse problems, and so forth. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. As a last encouraging expression: 'Be tenacious, hold on in doing what you know works for you. Practice in doing what works. Skill building requires practice.'

I am a mental health counselor licensed in New York with over 25 years of experience working as a therapist with an emphasis on Christian counseling. I have worked with clients having a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues and PTSD. I have worked with a diverse population of all ages. I have helped the people who have taken that extra step and sought assistance with life's trials by listening and allowing the individual themselves to work towards their goals with the support that is needed. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is client centered, solution focused, and Christian based. I practice active listening with treatment focused on specific needs The courage it takes to reach out for help is just the first step on a journey towards the changes necessary to have a fulfilling and contented life. I look forward to working with you.

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.

I specialize in trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental health problems, just like thousands of other therapists out there. I think my true specialty is providing an unfiltered assessment and validation--often using swear words, sarcasm, and laughter. I allow swear words (not directed toward me and not of female body parts and not sexually inappropriate) and I encourage blatant, brash honesty because I like to keep things genuine. This is not everyone's cup of tea, but I can only be me and I want you to be YOU. I am very direct and not afraid to say that a situation makes me nervous/sad/angry for you. Sometimes a tear will fall from my eye when a client tells a story and I don't feel any shame about that, no matter what they told us in school about having a poker face. All I can really give you is Maureen. One thing you can expect from me in a session is the question "What is that like for you?" This is because, as similar as we may or may not be, and as much experience I may have with similar situations, it is important to talk about YOUR unique experience of life in your own words. Once the feeling has been identified, I like to stay there and be with you as you process it. Sometimes this is a client's first experience of being present in the moment and in their life. Some clients have told me that, in the past with other therapists, they have left the session feeling worse than when they arrived. One way in which I avoid this is by making sure there is ample time to fully process feelings/trauma/experiences and ample time to build you up before the session ends. This may mean that I will look at the time and ask you if it is okay to "bookmark" that for next time. It is very important to end a session on a high note. There may be things you would like to do (or stop doing) and I want you to know that it is not my job to judge or tell you what you "should" do. On this journey, there will be successes and near-misses and sometimes things may seem pointless and hopeless. I want to be the person in your life during those times who points out when you are courageous. Courage is really the greatest tool in our toolbox. I primarily use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and this means that I zero in on the relationship between an event in your life (large or small) and your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which is a combination of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills being taught with worksheets, diary cards, and something called a Chain Analysis where we look at events leading up to a problematic behavior. No matter what any therapist tells you their specialties and degrees are, the most important thing is your relationship with that therapist. I hope I can help you find your courage and help you create a life that is meaningful to you, possibly laughing (or shedding a tear) along the way.

Hello, I am a LCSW originally from NY, and presently living in sunny Florida. I worked as a psychotherapist in private practice / adjunct professor in New York combined for 20 years, and now a resident practicing in Florida. In addition, I have also worked as an LCSW for the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse as a provider for persons charged with Driving While Intoxicated. My work is a range of mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and most mental health disorders. I specialize in codependency, self esteem issues and substance abuse. I consider myself a kind, empathic, "say it like it is" therapist. I have a sense of humor respectfully in times when needed. Some of the therapeutic approaches I practice are humanistic, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness. I start where the client is and go from there. My concerns are always for my clients first and foremost! I will work diligently with my clients to help them succeed in this journey and to focus on a better life and happiness. Ethics and confidentiality are of the highest priorities in my practice. It is not easy to bring oneself in for help, but it is also one of the most brave and courageous healthy steps to take to enhance one's sense of self. I look forward to speaking and meeting you in the near future.

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, intimacy related issues, 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to therapy, addressing a wide range of concerns including stress management, communication difficulties, trauma recovery, and midlife transitions. My work is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in women's issues, caregiver support, and healing from life's most challenging experiences. My therapeutic style emphasizes self-discovery, empowerment, and building resilience. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, relationship conflicts, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy to offer professional guidance.

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 13 years of professional work experience. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. 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.

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, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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.

As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate significant transitions, emotional struggles, and personal growth—with a particular focus on communication difficulties, isolation, life purpose, and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in supporting women, first responders, and individuals experiencing workplace stress, midlife transitions, and caregiver challenges. My approach is grounded in understanding each person's unique journey, offering empathetic guidance through depression, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. Drawing from a Christian perspective, I create a supportive environment that respects individual beliefs and values. My goal is to help clients develop meaningful coping strategies, rebuild connections, and rediscover personal strength during difficult seasons of life. I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional expertise.

Counseling can be scary, we often fear what we don’t know and understand, we fight against vulnerability, and working toward change of any kind is difficult. A lot of the things that we want to avoid are inevitable and it helps to have someone who can help you sort through all of things life throws at us. Counseling is collaborative and should be a partnership, one driven by you, the client ,in an open, safe, judgement-free environment. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York with 20 years of professional experience working with individuals, ages four and older, providing individual, group, couples and family counseling. I’m trained as a co-occurring clinician and can work with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. I am trained in trauma work, with a specialization in childhood trauma and specialize in co-occurring disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, child therapy, behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders, with a background in disorders of sexual development and sexuality issues.

Hello, I'm glad you are taking the opportunity to learn more about me! I welcome you! I understand it's not easy trying to find that perfect clinical match, to share your most personal business, thoughts and emotions. Most assuredly, I am bound to confidentiality and you are in total judgement free space where opening ears awaits you! Only you can tell your story. You are the expert of your story of which you have many strengths in overcoming your challenges. You are resilient, it has allowed you take your first step by signing up for therapy! You are very courageous and empowering! I applaud you for unlocking the door to your new journey! I am highly motivated and inspired by my successful outcomes and seeing my clients build better coping skills to improving their life functioning. My love and joy of being a therapist is seing my clients to see the best in themselves, even when they are feeling their lowest! I can help to manage, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive disorders, anger, grief, loss, trauma, parenting issues, lack of motivation, life changes, self esteem, and self confidence. The duality of my educational studies has enabled me to acquire my strengths in providing strong exceptional supportive, and clinical services, behavioral counseling, crisis counseling, trauma counseling and resourceful coping tools. I've worked with individuals, couples, adults, the elderly, adolescents, teens, young adults, medically frail, as well as LGBQT populations. With more than15 years of experience, I am dual in my educational experience and expertise. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work, a licence in Mental Health Counseling, and a Special Certification in Trauma Counseling in New York State. My Social Work background helps me to empower others to overcome challenges and obstacles they are facing in their lives. I can help them to seek out solutions to issues and circumstances they've been trying to figure out for quite a while. Most of importantly, I welcome diversity and uniqueness. I am able to connect and empower everyone to be their best they can be! My studies in Mental Health Counseling gives me my professional and clinical knowledge to provide counseling to help improve the mental health, emotional and physical well-being of all who seek out my help. My communication, verbal and listening skills are exceptional. My clinical approaches are diverse, non-confrontational, and strength based. I’m skilled in Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Counseling, Play Therapy and much more! I’m multi-skilled in providing treatment to individuals wo have experienced serious health conditions, chemical addiction, PTSD, OCD, ADD, ADHD, BiPolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual abuse / sexual trauma. I can help with anger issues, parenting issues, grieg / loss, life changes, self esteem, life changes and much more! I look forward to hearing from you! Schedule your appointment today!

I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & depression. I also have experience working with clients who are going through life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. 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.

I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, anger management, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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!