Find a Therapist in North Bellmore, NY

I try to help all patients who come to me. Through mostly medication management, I address depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, impulsiveness, anger, mood instability, addiction, nightmares, focus and sleep issues.

I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, and the weight that builds up when life gets genuinely hard. That includes LGBTQ+ youth and adults, adolescents with disabilities, couples, people of color, and clients who have felt like the system was not built with them in mind. My approach is integrative and strengths-based, with CBT and trauma-informed care at the core, and I show up with genuine empathy and honest directness. I offer clients a safe space to share their most vulnerable moments, free of judgment, to hone their skills, and to be unapologetically themselves while making progress toward their goals. I can't wait to see how far you come! Reach out when you are ready.

I firmly believe in meeting my clients where they are in their current struggles. I hope to empower them to move toward productive, healthy futures. Whether you want to grow in awareness, resolve relationship challenges, or move beyond depression and anxiety, I can help you. I am skilled at building strong relationships with my clients. I can relate to their challenges & use humor to help them feel comfortable. I help them open up so they can address their needs. I am experienced at helping domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors, as well as adolescents. I also have experience helping couples with relationship concerns.

I commend you on taking the first step, but anxiety, depression, feeling lost and out of control are not states you need to endure. I am passionate about helping others build tools and develop the skills they need to find relief and gain the confidence to navigate through life's rough times. Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, the goal is to achieve empowerment to work through any current issues while gaining the ability to handle future ones. It is not about controlling the waves, it's about learning to surf them.

Life feels chaotic. You experience emotions more intensely than other people, and no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to find your way out of recurrent depression, chronic anxiety, and the tumult of your quickly changing, powerful emotions. More than anything, you crave calm and connection in your relationships. And yet, the closer a relationship becomes, the more chaotic things get. You just want to be able to live life on your terms. I get it. I’m passionate about helping people like you find the calm, closeness, and peace that’s been just out of reach. I do this by staying active, unrelentingly curious, and open-minded as I put my mind to work alongside yours, helping you to understand your own mind and the minds of those around you a bit more clearly. I engage you in the work of Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT), an evidence-based, effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) that’s been adapted for a number of other conditions, such as depression, eating disorders, and PTSD. Reaching out for help can be incredibly hard, especially if you’ve felt let down by therapy in the past. I offer all prospective new clients a free 20 minute phone consultation to help us both know if we’re a good match for working together towards meaningful change. You deserve to feel better, and change is possible even in the face of persistent mental health challenges. Take the first step towards feeling more calm and connected today. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have been working with individuals and couples for over 25 years in a private practice setting based in New York City and New Jersey. It is my hope and intent to foster a working therapeutic environment in which people can feel free to express themselves in ways that will open up new ways of thinking, being and relating. .The most rewarding, yet, challenging aspect to living is being in relationship with ourselves and with another. How to navigate and sustain feelings of connectedness while maintaining a sense of authenticity is part of what I find people to be struggling with, especially in our culture of high demand and expectation. My experience in working with trauma, addictive disorders, abuse issues, life-transitions, as well as general anxiety and depression, has led me to believe that people are seeking ways towards achieving some sense of worth, meaning and well being. Over time, we will find ways together to speak to those parts of the self that have been in need of attention and support, making room for new experiences to emerge.

I specialize in providing traditional psychotherapy with an integrative, holistic approach. Our work begins with assessing not only emotional and psychological health, but also physical, spiritual and sexual wellness. I believe the mind and body are inexorably entwined, with each affecting the functioning of the other. I strive to provide a warm, supportive space in which we can create a plan to improve whole-person wellness and self-care.

Maybe you’re used to looking like you have it together, while internally you’re overthinking everything. You replay conversations, second-guess your decisions, worry about how others see you, or feel overwhelmed by emotions that are hard to shut off. You might be navigating relationship challenges, a major life transition, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself and unsure of what you actually want. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, and I work with young adults and adults who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep showing up in their lives. Together, we’ll get curious about what’s underneath those patterns, not just focus on making the uncomfortable feelings go away. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I draw from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches, while also making space for deeper exploration and meaningful change. Therapy with me is a place where you can show up as you are. I’ll meet you with compassion, ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge you when it’s helpful, , when appropriate, bring some humor into the room, too.

Jodi Taub, LCSW, PLLC, is a psychotherapist with a private practice in New York. She has more than 27 years of direct care experience with children, adolescents, and adults. She practices individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialty area is chronic illness and rare disease. Jodi is also an expert lecturer, published writer, and active mental health contributor for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Jodi also leads the monthly Immune Deficiency Foundation's Get Connected Caregivers and Spouses/Partners Support Groups. In addition, she writes a monthly column for CSL Behring's Vita Series about coping with chronic illness and rare disease. Jodi is also a patient living with a primary immunodeficiency disease.

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck? If so, notice that you've already moved in a positive direction by searching for a therapist to help you overcome obstacles and guide you toward greater fulfillment. Change is not always easy, but it is always possible. Often, uncomfortable feelings or aspects of ourselves that we'd rather not confront get in the way. We hope to protect ourselves through avoidance, and yet avoidance is often the very reason we can't move forward. Whether you're dealing with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, life transitions, job or school stress, or painful experiences from your past, we can work together to address your concerns. We will uncover the meaning you attach to your thoughts, feelings and experiences so that you can consider alternative perspectives and choices to help you progress. I'll work with you to clarify your goals, identify steps to get there, and meet challenges along the way. We will take it one step at a time and work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I invite you to take the next step to contact me via phone or e-mail, or visit my website: www.drleesaltzman.com and simply click the "Schedule a Consultation" link. I look forward to meeting with you to determine how I can help you get on track.

Individual and Couple sessions informed by attachment theory, trauma and when needed sex therapy are provided in my Columbus Circle office. I am certified in EMDR and Board Certified in Neurofeedback and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. These are 2 of the key treatment modalities recommended in the book, BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel van der Kolk, MD. My orientation to counseling and psychotherapy comes from a combination of traditional psychotherapy and the newer neurobiological approaches that integrate what has been learned about the how the brain and mind work together (or don't). Another important underpinning of my approach to this work is attachment theory. Attachment theory describes how powerful and important the need to be connected to others is for us as human beings. Sometimes during challenging childhoods, we learn ways to adapt to others that become a part of us and we can carry these sometimes counterproductive adaptations into our adulthood. The agenda of our work is set by you. At the end of our first session, I will ask whether the relationship seems workable for you. If it is, we will schedule another session. You set your goals for our work together and I give my recommendations for how to address the concerns that you have raised. Together we decide how to proceed with the work together.

Have you found yourself stuck in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, or feeling down? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but change is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I believe in the power of collaboration and tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore the best therapeutic approach for you—whether it’s exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—to help you reclaim your life and your happiness. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety-related conditions, trauma, and mood conditions. Beyond these areas, I also have extensive experience helping people work through relationship challenges, chronic pain, and insomnia. My approach is individualized because no two lives or goals are the same. Taking that first step toward change can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. I strive to make therapy a space where you feel supported and understood. With compassion, humor, and authenticity, I aim to guide you toward meaningful, lasting changes. I’m licensed in New York and New Jersey and I’m authorized to provide Telehealth in 41 states through PSYPACT. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be happy to discuss your questions in a consultation and help you get started on your path to a better life.