Therapists serving clients in New York

Jennifer Uchitel

New York

LMHC

I am a License Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years experience in the counseling world. I have knowledge and understanding in grief and loss, anger management, depression, anxiety, relationships and communication, and addiction. I have experience working in a nursing home, providing services to patients and their families. In my four years there, I have also worked with patients on Hospice care. I have worked in a mental health counseling center, providing both individual and group therapy to dual-diagnosis patients. I have worked in inpatient hospital setti...

Christine Gutierrez

New York

MA, MHC

Do you feel a deep call from within urging you to make big changes? And you just need someone to guide you? Perhaps you are experiencing stress, low, self esteem, anxiety, a recent break-up, same repetitive drama, or just feeling blah and wanting to experience more happiness, joy, peace, and deeper spiritual connection. I can help. My specialty is helping you build healthier relationships to yourself so that you can have healthier relationships with others. I provide actionable tools for you to heal your deep wounds, insecurities, low self-esteem.I h...

Michaia Walker

New York

LCSW

"Be easy. take your time. you are coming home to yourself." -Nayyirah Waheed I find this quote matches my approach as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYC. I like to bring a culturally/identity affirmative and trauma informed lens to my work with clients. As a socially conscious, non-binary person of color, I take deliberate care to recognize and respect the identities of all of my clients. By slowing down, it allows us to find and care for the parts of ourselves that are often hidden, ignored and might be hurting the most. I see therapy as a collaborative ...

Eva Billik

New York

LCSW

Welcome! My name is Eva Billik and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York. I’m excited that you’re here. My goal is to provide the highest quality of services to my clients in a way that is genuine, transparent, evidence based, and client-centered. My counseling style is warm, supportive and non-judgmental as I believe feeling comfortable and establishing a connection with one’s therapist is the primary asset to making therapy effective. It can be difficult to make the first step towards creating change in your life. I truly value the time...

Melissa Bonventre

New York

LCSW

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Melissa Bonventre I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 5 years. In just that short amount of time I have worked in a variety of settings. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I have the most experience working with anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger management, family conflict, relationship conflicts, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with depression and int...

Karlene Clarke

New York

LCSW

I am Karlene Clarke, a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York with 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. People seek out counseling for a variety of reasons. It usually means they are looking for solutions to problems or are struggling to move forward in their life. I have worked in several settings serving young adults, couples, families and older adults. My main theoretical framework include cognitive behavioral and rational emotive modalities; however, I have an eclectic approach to treatment which includes ot...

Dr. Mari Tankenoff

New York

PhD, MA, LP

You have taken a important step to invest in yourself, and I am honored to assist and support you. I care deeply about the therapy process, and my foundational goal is to create emotional safety for our work together. My style is holistic and integrative, and what you share with me informs our conversations, as well as my approach as a therapist. I believe that therapy can offer supportive, clarifying insights and tangible, forward movement. I am committed to both process and tangible outcomes—and nothing is more fulfilling than clients realizing and experiencin...

Mary Kay Zayani

New York

MS, LCSW

Hello my name is Mary Kay and I am honored that you have taken the opportunity to seek online counseling through BetterHelp. We all sometimes need to seek guidance from another as we navigate through a traumatic life event, difficult life transition, or when we just feel "in a funk"/need an extra boost, inspiration, and/or motivation. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCSW) in both California and New York States. I have over 25 years experience in the field of counseling and mental health. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work Clinical Co...

David Rust

New York

LCSW -R ,CCM

David Rust, LCSW-R CCM is a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 10 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. Mr. Rust has a masters degree in social work from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from University At Albany. He graduated with high honors from the school of social welfare specializing in health care. David has dedicated most of his career working in the health care industry. He is currently working for a world renowned transplant institute helping patients cope with their chronic i...

Faith Lang

New York

MSEd, LCSW-R

Hi. My name is Faith Lang and I'm here to help! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I 've had the opportunity to work with people of various ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. My specialty in addiction has shown me that all people can change and that behavioral change can lead to enhanced self esteem. A prior Masters in Special Education provided an understanding of the uniqueness of each individual. With this combined knowledge I have been fortunate to see great success with so many clients. As supervisor of a chemical dependency program, I had the opport...

Brittany Beaudette

New York

LMHC

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology and did my internship at a prison working with adult women who had been through traumatic experiences and domestic violence relationships. I completed my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from NOVA Southeastern University. I started out my career working in substance use; I worked as a substance abuse counselor for adults in an in-patient facility on an Indian Reservation. From my time there I learned how many people are struggling with substances and that often times it is a way to cope w...

Nancy Donworth

New York

LMHC,LPC,NCC

Hello, and welcome! As an experienced mental health counselor, I am here to provide support and encouragement to anyone who is struggling with difficult emotions, stressful life transitions, and/or interpersonal relationship issues. My approach to helping is integrative, person-centered, and strength based, and I have advanced training in trauma, CBT and DBT. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to support many parents and families through difficult times, providing gentle and compassionate parenting guidance. I originally studied nursing and practiced as an ...

Linda Girimonte

New York

LMHC

Hi, I am Linda a therapist specializing in individual and couples therapy. I maintain a private practice in Sayville, NY and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been practicing psychotherapy since 2015. I am truly passionate about helping my clients discover self-awareness and wholeness for a deeper sense of healing. My approach is a blend of traditional psychotherapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality in order to help others feel “whole” again. I have a clinical interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) a type of psych...

Dr. Steven Levey

New York

PhD, LCSW

As a licensed clinical social worker with over 22 years of experience, I have the education and training to provide the necessary skills and support to help assist you in achieving your goals. From my experience working with young adults and their parent/s as a youth counselor in a residential treatment center to being employed as a social worker in a community mental health center to my current role as the director of counseling working with students in grades 7-12 and their parents, I have learned that every person has their own strengths that are unique t...

Naomi Dweck Kassin

New York

LCSW

I earned her undergraduate degree in Education and Mental Health from New York University before taking a sharp turn into the clothing design and production world. It did not take long, however, before I realized that she was looking less forward to her fashion job each day and more forward to her volunteer work with families and adolescents at Brooklyn-based shelters and hospitals. This insight led her back to NYU to obtain her graduate degree in clinical social work and a position working with adjudicated adolescents and their families. Adolescence—defined by...

Andrea Graziano

New York

LMHC,CASAC

Hello! I'm Andrea, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. I have been privileged to serve individuals, couples and families who have struggled with addiction, anxiety, depression and other life stressors for over 12 years. Thank you for reaching out and inviting me into your life. As a reminder, I am licensed only in New York State; therefore, if you are not physically present in New York, I will not be able to work with you per state regulations. I graduated from Medaille College in 2008 and began my professional journey. My experiences inclu...

Angelina Graziosi

New York

LCSW, MSW, BSSW

In the blink of an eye, the world has changed overnight. You may be struggling with insomnia or moods that upset you and that are damaging your intimate, family, and peer relationships. Recent changes in society and your living situation may have triggered life transitions which have sorely stretched your ability to cope. You may feel stuck in a repetitive cycle, making the same mistakes over and over without understanding why and feeling powerless to make productive and positive changes. Maybe you feel traumatized or that choice has been taken from you and you ar...

Ellen Grant

New York

PhD, LCSW-R

Greetings- I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 29 years of experience in the field. I am also a licensed practical nurse and executive coach. My areas of focus in social work are stress, anxiety, workplace and career issues, women and leadership, and diversity. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy or talk therapy in my counseling approach. I have served on boards of not for profit organizations and been involved in the National Association of Social Work at the local, state and national level. All of this experience has made me an empathetic listener. I...

Andrea Harris-Kornblith

New York

LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, families and individuals. My areas of focus include working with children in foster care as well as their foster and biological families, young adults, and adults and children in an educational setting. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, challenges with focus and impulse control, challenges in the work place, family dynamics, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and navigating life as a parent. My therapeutic style is accep...

Eric Strauss

New York

LCSW-R

My practice is varied, although the focus over the years has been the LGBTQ community. I see singles, couples and families. I role is to be a supportive agent, assisting the client to explore their past and present and to be more open about conflicts that are causing stress. Together, we explore the clients past, namely family, in order to develop a deeper understanding of their present patterns and relationships. Anxiety, low self-esteem, sexuality, work problems are all examined. As a parent who has adopted, I work with families and individuals who are concerned...