Location: |
Douglaston, NY 11362
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Phone: |
(718) 551-2777
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Email: |
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Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy Coaching Consultation Services to Employers Court Ordered Evaluations Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Employee Assistance Counseling Fitness for Duty Evaluations Marriage Counseling Return to Work Conference Life Coach Hypnosis, EMDR, Trauma work Pain managment and Treatment of Opioids Substance Abuse Professional
I am also offering phone sessions and live sessions and zoom sessions. I have never closed my office during COVID |
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Session Formats: |
Individuals Couples Family Group online and in person
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Practice Description: |
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in the field for over 30 years. I work with individuals, children, couples and families. I provide a warm, safe, comfortable environment. I recognize that it can be difficult for some people to reach out for help. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and people feel engaged in the therapeutic process quickly. Each person is unique and so it the way we treat the concern. I am seeing people in person and telehealth if interested.
My treatment approach is eclectic and varied. I truly focus on the persons needs. Through counseling, it is my hope, that people gain insight into their behaviors. Together, we address how to make positive changes in place of the negative behaviors. We work as a team to get past the obstacles and blocks. After 2-3 sessions, you will have an idea as to how to address your concerns.
My specialty is in addiction ranging from drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, sex, etc. I am a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). We address causes, prevention, progression, consequences and recovery. Often people feel ashamed, when addressing these issues. There is no judgement. I work with Impaired Driving System for those who have received a ticket for driving impaired. They may have received a DWI or DUI. I am a Substance Abuse Professional, working with those individuals provided a positive drug test at their job) I recommend appropriate education, treatment, follow up tests and aftercare. I work with those individuals who have trauma. I do disaster mental health and work well with first responders. It’s important to de stigmatize treatment.
I also help people address trauma. Today people are experiencing trauma more than ever.
One of my treatment approaches is cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with individuals to set attainable goals through planning, pacing and prioritizing. A person can change negative thought patterns and core beliefs. As a result, people often strengthen their ability to communicate effectively and become better advocates for themselves. Most important, people feel happy and complete when looking at their progress in therapy. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If you don't get me, leave a message and I will return your call.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Addictions Anxiety Depression Adjustment Disorder Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholism Anger Management Bipolar Disorder Child Abuse Chronic Physical Illness Codependency Cognitive Disorders Crisis/Trauma Dissociative Disorders Domestic Violence Dually Diagnosed Individuals Eating Disorders Grief/Loss Impaired Professionals Infertility Issues OCD Pain Management Parenting Issues Personal Growth PTSD Relationship Issues Self-Esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Dysfunction Sleep Disorders Smoking Cessation Spirituality Stress Management Substance Abuse Hypnosis Crisis Intervention EMDR
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Age Specialties: |
Children Adolescents Adults Elders
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Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Jewish
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Additional Languages: |
Hebrew
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Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic EMDR Family Systems Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Object Relations Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Play Therapy Psychoanalytic Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Psychoeducation Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Transactional Analysis Life Coach
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Education: |
Masters In Social Work Wurzweiler -Yeshiva University, 1987
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License #: |
R036837-1 |
Licensed In: |
New York |
Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
NY State Certified Social Worker NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialized training in Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Professional Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Professional EMDR, |
Professional Affiliations: |
| National Association of Social Workers | | Fellow of the NYS Society for Clinical Social Work | | Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work |
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Fee Schedule: |
Out of Network coverage |
Accepted Insurance: |
call to verify Out of Network
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Insurance and Billing Details: |
Call to verify |
Driving Directions: |
Office is near Northern Blvd and Little Neck Parkway
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Additional Comments: |
I have an office in Queens and West Hempstead, Long Island. Feel free to call with any questions.
I do not prescribe medications, however, I work with some excellent physicians and psychiatrists that do. |
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