Garden City, NY Therapists

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Divorce Mediator

Working with adolescents and young adults has always been my passion. As a former school counselor, I use my knowledge of the school system in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide teens throughout their educational experience. With specializations in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and LGBTQ, I work closely with each individual client to determine goals and create a realistic long-term plan.

It is my goal to provide a welcoming environment to create a safe space for clients to heal and learn to incorporate the appropriate coping skills and tools to overcome life’s obstacles. Together we will focus on your strengths to help you achieve your goals. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & EMDR Specialist

I became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the purpose of helping people as they navigate through life’s many ups and downs. I am passionate about helping clients increase their self-awareness and recognize their inner strengths. I aim to provide a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to feel supported and validated. I utilize a client-centered approach to therapy, tailored to suit the needs of my client. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach including CBT, DBT, EMDR and Strength-Based Therapy. I have years of experience in treating clients with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and grief. I look forward to building a successful, collaborative relationship in which we can work towards achieving your goals and building a life full of purpose and peace. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Life can be difficult at times and it takes strength to reach out to someone for help. Through our therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you gain self-awareness about potential negative thinking patterns and ultimately increase stability and independence. We live in a world of many different stressors and pressures and I hope to help you learn to cope with these issues in a positive way. Mental health is just as important as physical health, though all stages of life.

As a licensed mental health counselor my goal is to use my clinical skills and prior experience to treat each client with specific goals in mind. I have several years of experience working with clients with Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Depression. I utilize a person-centered approach in order to explore past and current issues in order to help you learn different tools to help you take control of your life.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

 Each of us have our own unique experiences and struggles. I fully believe in utilizing an individualized approach to help you navigate through life’s challenges. I offer a safe space to process complex emotions and provide supportive feedback to help you understand the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By using an eclectic approach of evidence-based treatment modalities, I tailor treatment to meet your individual needs and help you attain your goals. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have experience working with adults in treating various challenges including addiction, anxiety, depression, communication skills, sexual issues and behaviors, and personality disorders.

Through a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, we will work together toward identifying, exploring, and understanding patterns in your life while developing the skills to optimize daily functioning to achieve a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  The first step is always the hardest, no matter what you’re struggling with. I believe that with the right tools and mindset, you can make some serious changes to the way you live your life. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and adults who struggle with ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, grief, relationship complications and LGBTQ issues. In my practice, I make sure to create a safe, welcoming, judge-free environment where you are free to be yourself. I don’t believe that one size fits all, so I make sure to utilize a combination of skills such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I place a high value on the counselor-client relationship to make sure that you feel ready to take the next step into bettering your mind, body and soul.  

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about what you’re thinking or feeling. You might believe that if you did, people may judge or not care. You might even have a hard time pinpointing what exactly your thoughts or feelings are in the first place. It is my mission to make you feel heard and validated in the hopes that when you do, you just might find those difficult thoughts and feelings easier to manage.

My treatment approach is person-centered, to empower you to understand that your experience of yourself and the world around you matters, and psychodynamic, to explore how you came to be who you are today, while also drawing from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, and other approaches to collaborate with you to figure out how you can live the life you want to live. Throughout my years of experience in counseling, it has been an honor to join my clients on their respective journeys to becoming the best version of themselves. Allow me to join you on yours, and together we can work towards a better you that lives a more fulfilled, empowered, and happy life.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

While every day may not be perfect, we can still enjoy life and find peace in the rockiest moments. Healing is not linear. I believe in providing an unconditionally safe and supportive space for you to begin to reflect, refocus, and redefine your mental health. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I've had a breadth of experience working with an array of clients.
   I specialize in treating those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, and behavioral issues. Together you'll learn the coping skills that work best for you including mindfulness, grounding techniques, CBT, narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
     The key to mental wellness is to be able to sit with our discomfort and learn what it is being communicated to us by that feeling. I will work with you to learn about yourself and guide you toward living a more empowered, healthier life. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Each of us have a unique story that reflects our life experiences and helps to shape our perspective of the world around us and how we view ourselves. Therapy is an opportunity to explore and understand your life story, heal from painful emotions, identify and build upon your strengths, and create lasting change to improve your overall sense of well-being. As your therapist, I aim to foster a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you feel safe to engage in self-exploration and reach your  goals.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have training and experience working with

teens/adolescents, adults, and families dealing with diverse challenges including  depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life stressors, low self-esteem, and justice-involvement. My approach to

therapy is both person-centered and integrative as I believe it is important for us to develop a strong therapeutic relationship while also considering your specific needs. It takes courage to

seek a happier and more fulfilling life. I am here to support you as you take these steps toward positive change.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Over the course of your life, you may experience a change in your thinking, mood, feeling, and behavior could be affected. It helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Together we will work through those struggles to live a happier and healthier life. As a therapist, with several years of experience working with adolescents, adults and those who suffer a severe mental health illness, I am well versed in several counseling techniques and have a compassionate approachable demeanor. My goal is to help you achieve your goals and learn new behaviors.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I am often asked “What made you want to become a  therapist?” I always respond by saying that this is my calling. I truly believe that my  purpose in life is to help others. Going through life’s challenges and not having the right support around you can  make it seem like change is  impossible.

My clinical experience working in outpatient settings and with youth and adolescents has offered me the opportunity to become that support for

others. I find joy in being able to guide you to become more self-aware, improve your ability to cope with different life stressors and provide the

necessary tools needed for you to independently lead an authentic and healthy life. I offer individual therapy to youth, adolescents, young adults and adults , specializing in areas of anxiety, depression, family, relational and trauma issues. By utilizing different interventions such as play

therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems and trauma-informed therapy, my hope is to provide a safe space for you to feel validated and to build a genuine rapport based on empathy, compassion and understanding.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The world we live in today can throw us many challenges, often leading to feeling overwhelmed, inadequate and stuck. My goal is to help you gain insight into your thought processes, how these thoughts are impacting your behaviors and eventually developing healthier, more productive ways of thinking so that you can live life the way you have always intended. I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working in community mental health and substance use. My experience has allowed me to develop the counseling skills necessary to help you cope with a variety of issues, including life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, stress, anger, and depression. I utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. The skills I teach my clients are ones that I myself use in my daily life. Building a therapeutic relationship can take time, but I am confident that we will be able to connect and develop a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and caring. If you are ready to shift your mindset and manifest your goals, I am here to help you. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

As a licensed mental health counselor, providing a safe space and support is top priority. Whether it's struggles with anxiety, depression or life changes, the goal is to provide you with a space to process emotions, provide coping skills and gain insight. The therapeutic relationship is an important one so I believe it is crucial to meet my clients where they are at and together work on strengthening that bond. My goal is to empower my clients and provide them with a ‘toolbelt’ of skills that will carry them moving forward.

As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy in combination with Rational emotive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and person-centered techniques, always taking into consideration the need for flexibility as each client and their needs vary. I have experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with a range of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety & substance use as well as experience with grief, relationship issues and everyday life stressors. My hope is with a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, we can achieve your goals! I look forward to working together on this journey! 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

 Acknowledging, understanding, and speaking about your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences can be a difficult task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, who is empathetic and understanding, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can feel comfortable enough to be themselves and speak freely without judgment. I am bilingual and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I tailor my therapeutic approach and utilize various types of therapy such as Client-Centered Therapy, Integrative Therapy, and CBT (just to name a few) to meet the needs of each individual client.
Throughout the course of my career, I have worked in different settings including an outpatient community mental health clinic and a university. I have worked collaboratively with clients to treat and address a variety of presenting problems including but not limited to: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, as well as transitions and all of the stressors that tend to come along with those. My goal as a therapist is to help clients understand, manage, and reduce their symptoms in a healthy and effective manner so that they can live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Joanne’s clinical experience includes both inpatient and outpatient capacities in all age ranges though she has specialized in severe mental illness and child/adolescent psychology. She engages an integrative approach that is person-centered with specialization in CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Christian Counseling.

As a bilingual (Mandarin Chinese and English) first generation American citizen to immigrant parents, Joanne understands the difficulties of navigating between different cultural expectations and finding personal identity as a hyphenated American. Joanne is also a military spouse and is familiar with the unique issues facing military families.

Joanne is straightforward and transparent in her communication yet empathetic and compassionate in supporting clients to reach their full potential and becoming confident decision-makers.  

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Life is not always easy. We all have our own individual journeys and none of us are exempt from the struggles of being human. Whether you are in a difficult situation, or suffering from negative thoughts, or stuck in a pattern of damaging behavior you do not have to go through it alone. My goal through our therapeutic relationship would be to provide a safe space for you to share your story while finding the insight and skills to help you navigate whatever it is you are going through.

Since 2017 I have worked in various settings with adults suffering with depression, anxiety, substance use, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. I also have experience working with adolescence and youth with social anxieties, ADHD, and autism. I cannot wait to work with you in finding the tools to help you foster sustainable growth and change.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

When people begin the therapeutic process, they have decided to share the pain they have been experiencing. When someone enters into that pain with them, healing can begin. I am a strong believer in the therapeutic relationship being the main mechanism for change. I will offer you a safe space to share the experiences you have been going through and assist you with any changes you may want to make in your life. Together we can tackle the obstacles that are holding you back, interpersonal difficulties, mental health symptoms, and/or traumatic events.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of mental health difficulties and disorders. I operate from a client-centered perspective and utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness training, and support therapy to assist with whatever difficulties you may be experiencing. I also have experience helping younger children with feeling identification, anger management, and anxiety. I look forward to joining you on your journey.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My passion has always been to help others, in any way possible. By assisting individuals in improving self awareness we can learn to identify circumstances that hinder us from meeting our goals and living our full life potential. I strongly believe we can strive for the best with the assistance and support of those around us. I am here to provide that support for those that are having difficulties pushing through challenges that we face in life. With a person-centered approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy I work to help clients identify their beliefs that may be effecting how they cope with life stressors. Furthermore, I work to help individuals recognize patterns that act as barriers in their life. Most importantly, I am here to help clients find healthy coping skills that will allow them to create positive changes and grow as an individual.

“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.”

- F. Scott Fitzgerald  

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Therapy can be a very transformative experience when approached with curiosity and compassion. The work involves looking at parts of life with gentleness and honesty, while also building and fine tuning skills to help navigate through those realities.

In my work, I mostly maintain a humanistic approach when working with clients, and will use techniques derived from various modalities such as CBT and others when beneficial for the treatment process. I am a big advocate for mindfulness and creative outlets that promote expression and self-discovery and will encourage them in my work when appropriate. I have worked with children, teens and young adults (particularly the college age population) helping them navigate life transitions, developing coping skills and increase knowledge of anxiety, depression, grief and other life challenges. I truly believe that curiosity can be significant catalyst for change and a safe space is a great place to begin.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

 I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. My goal is to make each of my client’s therapeutic experience as comfortable and safe as possible. I have worked with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Using a client-centered approach, I work with my clients to develop positive coping skills in order to tackle life’s stressors. I have experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I treat each client as an individual and tailor my approach to their needs. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

All of us have the "tools" within us to help ourselves. As a psychotherapist, I will help you find those inner "tools" and we will use them to guide you through emotional difficulties, relationship issues and many of the other challenges we face in life.

I have worked with varied clients from ages 12 to 65, providing psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. I have experience in working with clients who may be suffering from depression, anxiety, or dealing with loss and grief, or family conflicts. By working together we will be able to overcome the obstacles you are facing.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mental health counseling demands a level of professionalism and a great deal of dedication. Integrity, genuineness, and a passion for the field of mental health are some of the assets I posses which will allow me to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to understanding your concerns and identifying a safe way to navigate through them. You will be validated and heard and together we will establish an individualized and collaborative plan that suits your needs. I utilize a person centered, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic approach to therapy.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My passion is helping others find purpose and fulfillment in their lives. The goal of therapy is freedom. I will work with you to free yourself of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. We can discuss your concerns and I will not judge you. I hope to help you discover ways of living your life that will be meaningful and will bring you enjoyment. Together we can expand your experience to include peace, joy, and happiness. I look forward to working with you.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

 Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in providing both general psychotherapy and recovery oriented services for adults and adolescents. I possess a specialty in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and weight loss/management. Additionally, I have successfully worked with many co-occurring issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress-management and interpersonal conflict. Utilizing a collaborative and eclectic approach, we will identify, explore and shift problematic patterns in your life so that you can thrive. I look forward to our work together! 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The therapeutic process is often perceived as daunting and intimidating. I provide a nonjudgmental and comfortable therapeutic environment for all individuals so that we can take on this journey together. This allows for you to feel heard, accepted and seen. As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach emphasizing a client-centered framework and strengths based values. Additionally I draw from therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. In our sessions, my aim is to provide you support and to assist you to process events or understand emotions. 

As a Mental Health Counselor, I have gained experience working with a variety of clients including adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults. My experience has been vast and I work with clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship challenges, codependency, self-esteem, and phase of life transitions to name a few. I continue to adapt my practice to support each person's unique needs and preferences. We will work to collaborate on establishing meaningful goals and develop skills to use outside of therapy. 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

As a mental health counselor, I entered this field with a passion for helping other individuals cope with many of life’s challenges. Having obtained my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and gaining experience working with various populations, I am able to connect with clients by utilizing a person-centered approach. Through a compassionate, supportive, and safe environment, we can navigate life’s daily stressors and discover the necessary changes in order to thrive and gain overall emotional wellness.

Through my experience of working with various populations ranging from adolescents to adults struggling with severe mental health illnesses, I have gained knowledge in a wide range of counseling techniques and interventions. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, movement therapy, and more. With a strength-based approach and providing unbiased, supportive guidance, we will work together to help reach your individualized goals and develop the necessary skills to combat life’s daily challenges.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

As a Mental Health Counselor, providing a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment is a top priority. I strive to provide support for individuals struggling with the ups and downs of life. My goal as a therapist is to assist individuals in achieving the life they envision, by helping them in developing healthy communication, self-awareness, and strong coping outlets to handle whatever life may throw at them. 
I have experience working with a diverse population of individuals with mental health challenges, ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.  Utilizing CBT techniques, along with positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and person-centered approaches, I work with individuals to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and assist them to recognize any barriers to changes so that the individual can begin to live the life they desire. My hope is to help you in any way that I can by providing the tools to lead a fulfilling life.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I utilize motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies to assist my clients in overcoming the ambivalence that prevents them from reaching their goals. My experience is with anxiety and depressive disorders. I utilize evidence based practices such as Seeking Safety, for PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as coping skills and DBT.

I provide clinical group and individual services. I am passionate about my work.  

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I have been working in mental health for 13 years and while you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, struggling with interpersonal relationships or any of life’s transitions, we can all prosper by building that safe space in therapy. My experience has been working with clients with anxiety/panic disorders as well as couples therapy and group therapy.

I try to help clients develop goals and to give clients the support/help they need

to reach the goals that they set for themselves.

My clients have found me warm, empathic, compassionate and understanding. I specialize in helping clients to manage their anxiety, depression, improving interpersonal relationships, loss, anger issues, etc. by giving them tools/strategies to cope better.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Some people come to therapy to process trauma. Some people have stressful jobs, difficulties in school, or other life challenges and want to unlock coping skills. Some people are worried or sad or both and do not know why or how to feel better. As a licensed clinical social worker, I use my clinical experience and training to guide you in your self-exploration.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults and treat a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal issues, and life transitions. I am experienced in evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

I believe that people deserve to enjoy life and to suffer less. I can provide you with an objective professional perspective and I will listen, empower, and support you on your journey. 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families, it is my mission to empower clients and assist them in achieving their personal goals. I have many years of close and extensive experience working with diverse populations of clientele with an array of mental health challenges and life stressors including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, autism, trauma, self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges. Throughout the course of my clinical work with individuals and families, I have adopted a person-centered approach that is informed by individual strengths and deeply rooted in evidence-based practices including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation. I very much look forward to working with you.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker  

You deserve to live best quality of life you envision for yourself. However, circumstances/stressors may have you struggling right now. We can work together using my person centered and collaborative approach to help you on your journey towards achieving personal growth/change. In my practice, I provide a safe, emphatic, and non-judgmental environment to express yourself freely.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Life can get overwhelming with managing responsibilities, relationships, and work.

As a licensed clinical social worker, who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, I combine my extensive experience with highly individualized psychotherapy services to address a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, family conflict, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Whether you are currently dealing with a challenging situation or want to explore past trauma, my training in several different therapeutic modalities will help guide you to your desired outcome. Together, we will explore your concerns, increase your self-awareness, and help you achieve personal growth.

Manager

 Jennifer began her career as a teacher after graduating from New York University. After years of supervising staff and serving as Curriculum Director at an early childhood education center, she joined the management team at JCorea Counseling. She has a passion for helping others and works diligently to ensure both staff and clients have a pleasant and professional experience at the practice. 

 LMHC, NY State DWI/DUI Assessor, Director   

You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin to understand your situation, and then create a plan that will address the issues that are causing you stress. Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you unsure about how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool utilized to help resolve the problems you are experiencing. It strengthens our coping tools and our sense of self.  

The vision at JCorea Counseling is to maintain a professional counseling practice, that provides exceptional counseling services which positively impact the lives of each of our clients, their families, and the greater community.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Director

After a fulfilling career in the  hospitality industry, Gerard approached the move to the mental health world about 15 years ago with a lot of enthusiasm to help people who may be struggling. It began with a return to school to complete a bachelor's in Human Services, followed by a master's in Mental Health Counseling, before becoming licensed and earning further certificates and credentials.   Gerard's experience is primarily working in individual and group sessions with adults and adolescents in agency and private practice settings.

"I believe therapy can be a place to explore, to heal, and to overcome circumstances in our lives that attempt to prevent us from living up to our true potential".