Find A Psychologist in Jericho, NY.

As a clinical psychologist my approach to working with patients is to conduct a detailed assessment of your presenting issues and background so that I can develop a comprehensive understanding of your personality. This will guide the treatment and help to formulate the types of practical interventions that will be most helpful to assist you with effectively managing your struggles and foster your development. Therefore your treatment will not be a “one size fits all” approach, but will be individually tailored to your specific needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Creating Stronger Bonds Psychology. I specialize in couples therapy, but I also work with individuals. As a therapist, my goal is to listen to you and your needs so that I can give you the tools and understanding to move past old hurts and to flourish as an individual and within your relationships. Through years of experience, I know that through building awareness we can overcome our problems and become the best possible versions of ourself. When you're ready to get to work, let's talk.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

For me, psychotherapy begins with a solid therapeutic relationship. When there is safety and trust, healing and growth can occur. Respect for my clients and professionalism is of utmost importance to me. I have a kind, genuine, and candid nature which helps clients relate to me and feel comfortable. I believe that feeling heard and understood and empathized with by someone who really cares about you is healing.

My orientation is eclectic; I apply the therapeutic strategies most appropriate for my clients' issues. These would include psychodynamic as well as cognitive behavioral (CBT) approaches. Treatment of couples issues also includes techniques associated with the Gottman Method and Susan Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. Treatment of OCD includes ERT and ACT. Treatment of children includes play therapy and parent training.

As licensed and board certified clinical-psychologists and couples-counselors--private practititioners for 40 years, Dr. Joel Stukalin and Dr. Sara Mandelbaum offer refined and specialized approaches for resolving your issues. We have proudly served our Queens community, helping thousands of deserving clients from diverse cultures and religions. Dr. Joel and Dr. Sara have worked supportively and effectively with clients pertaining to depression, anxiety, relationships, school, work, addictive tendancies, child & family consultation and finances. As psychodynamically trained master-psychologists, we flexibly utilize other approaches for your individualized needs, e.g. CBT, life-coaching

We are a group of Licensed Psychologists, providing individual, family and couples psychotherapy. We provide a safe place to explore your roots, gain insights and begin the process of meaningful change. We also use evidence-based interventions, such as mindfulness and relaxation, cognitive and behavioral strategies to foster long-lasting, meaningful change.

A psychologist specializes in psychotherapy and other forms of psychological treatment are highly trained professionals with Ph.D.’s and are licensed by their state as “Psychologists”, not Psychotherapists or Counselors. They have expertise in the areas of human behavior, mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and behavior change. Psychologists work with patients to change their feelings and attitudes and help them develop healthier, more effective patterns of behaviors. Psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between an individual and a psychologist. It provides a....

After earning my Masters of Science in Bilingual School Psychology and a Masters of Social Work, I began a career in early childhood education at a special education preschool, where I worked full time as a Bilingual School Psychologist for 6 years. I have been in my current position as a School Psychologist and Social Worker for the city of New York for the past 12 years, and am fortunate to teach a number of courses at DRS High School, including AP Psychology. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership. I am an avid participant and lecturer in the emerging field of Positive Psychology, I wrote and developed a curriculum called "The Science of Happiness" which is geared toward increasing an individual's optimism, sense of self...(view profile to read more)