| Office: |
West Hempstead, NY 11552
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| Phone: |
(718) 551-2777
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| Cell Phone: |
(718) 551-2777
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.myaddictiontherapist.com
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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
Return to Work Conference
Life Coach
Hypnosis, EMDR, Trauma work
Pain managment and Treatment of Opioids
Substance Abuse Professional
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| Practice Description: |
 | I am also offering phone sessions and live sessions and zoom sessions. I have never closed my office during COVID |
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in the field for over 25 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.
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:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Addictions
Self-esteem
Depression
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Bipolar Disorder
Child Abuse
Chronic Physical Illness
Co-dependency
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
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Sleep Disorders
Smoking Cessation
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Hypnosis
Crisis Intervention
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
EMDR
Family Systems
Hypnotherapy
Jungian
Mindfulness
Object Relations
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Life Coach
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Jewish
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| Additional Languages: |
Hebrew
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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 Instructions: |
Call to verify |
| Office Hours: |
Flexible |
| Driving Directions: |
Off the Southern State Parkway, surrounding areas; Rockville Center, Oceanside,
Garden City
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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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