My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

When we feel stuck in our lives, for weeks, or years, it can take a toll on us in ways we may not see. Time passes and we don't feel any further in our life. We're left feeling exhausted and alone in our pain. My name is Ryan, and I provide therapy for people who are looking to break free. Whether it's poor relationships, anxiety, depression, substance or process addictions, trauma, or a desire to deepen their connection with others, I help my clients find strength, flexibility, and compassion, returning themselves to the feeling of being whole. My job is to guide you through the things that have been holding you back in your life. I'm experienced in both modern and historical approaches; psychodynamic, attachment-based, internal family systems, addiction, and psychosynthesis. Regardless of the style of therapy, I specialize in creating safe holding for exploring emotional depth and healing.

It's understandable that with demanding careers and family responsibilities, your relationship can sometimes feel like it takes a backseat. I want to assure you that it's possible to prioritize your connection and build a thriving partnership. I specialize in helping couples like you deepen their communication and navigate conflicts in a constructive way. In our sessions, we will work together to: * **Strengthen your communication:** Learn to foster greater understanding and empathy between you and your partner. * **Develop conflict resolution strategies:** Equip yourselves with tools to reduce tension and promote growth through disagreements. * **Enhance intimacy:** Explore ways to deepen your emotional and physical connection. My approach is designed to meet the unique needs of busy couples who are committed to strengthening their relationship. Whether you are facing a specific challenge, aiming to fortify your bond, or simply seeking to enhance your connection, I am here to support you. If you're ready to take proactive steps towards a stronger and more fulfilling relationship, I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with me to discuss how I can help.

I believe in the power of therapy to heal and to bring a shift in ones perceptions. My effort is to engage the other in a cooperative process and in doing so to open all kinds of other possibilities in one's life. I have worked as a therapist for quite a few years and feel that the initial coming to the office is a difficult first step, but one that in the end will enable you to have a better quality of life.

Psychotherapy can help end depression, anxiety, and bothersome thoughts and behaviors. It can also alleviate pain and help you enjoy life more. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Deer Park, New York, seeing clients in office and online, I specialize in helping clients discover and resolve the root cause(s) of their symptoms. I also help them understand how maladaptive thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors can keep them from achieving their goals and attaining happiness, so they can free up energy to make positive changes in their lives. Your session is time for you; it is your time to be heard.

It may be a little unorthodox to introduce my practice to you on a negative note. But the truth is that what brought me to Goodtherapy was..."not-good therapy"! My own, as patient. With an intelligent, highly trained practitioner, who knows how to practice good therapy...and didn't. This got me thinking: How is it that good therapists go...off track? Gold standard skills, compassion, caring, empathy...are, evidently, not enough. I believe I found the missing piece. To be a good therapist is to be humble. Humility in action is the foundation of safety and success in treatment. Humility keeps a therapist open, curious, and honest - and keeps this honesty respectful. It acknowledges your power as a patient - to really let me know how my words and actions affect you, knowing this helps me help you. Emotional pain is rooted in lived experience, and only new experience can touch it. Symptoms are distressing, but feeling trapped, alone, or unreachable within them is...unbearable. It's likely that the emotional events that caused your distress were experienced in this way: Alone and unbearable. Therapy is a healing conversation, and it heals by giving you a new experience, one that unfolds as you relate your experience to me, and I relate to you. So we undo your aloneness together; you'll find me respectfully wondering about little things I notice, moment to moment, as you tell your story - the glimpses of feeling that accompany your words - the music of your problem, so to speak. This is a gentle process, and very, very powerful. It orients you to yourself and your "problem" in a new way - with safety, sometimes surprising speed, and depth. Humility in action give me the power to heal, and is the basis of the two models I rely on to help others (Sue Johnson's EFT for couples and families, and Diana Fosha's AEDP for individuals. "Undoing aloneness" is a term of Dr. Fosha's). This site provides good information on both.

At Transitions Counseling Services, we provide a comprehensive range of support tailored to children, adults, couples, and groups. With a focus on fostering personal growth and resilience, our services address challenges such as addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration, crafting individualized plans to help each client navigate life’s transitions with confidence and clarity. From one-on-one therapy to dynamic group sessions, our team of skilled clinicians is dedicated to empowering you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Our practice embraces a whole-person perspective, blending elements of spiritual, psychological, and physical growth to create a balanced approach to mental health. Founded by two experienced leaders in addiction recovery, Transitions Counseling Services is proud to have a diverse team of eight clinicians, each bringing unique expertise and passion to their work. Rooted in compassion and evidence-based care, we provide a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their challenges and unlock their potential. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your family, we are here to help you thrive.

I offer mindfulness-based psychotherapy in approaching problems of living. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy is about rediscovering the experience of basic goodness, peacefulness, wisdom and calm. It is about becoming fully present. It is a bodily as well as a mental experience. Mindfulness helps the mind expand. With practice, one steadily can become aware of, rather than governed by, feelings, thoughts, and reactions. Mindfulness is a capacity to watch these things AS they are happening. As this capacity of mindfulness grows in us, that which is mindful, the one who is watching, can little by little begin to act as inner guide. You are not your problems. Even if you feel like your difficulties--including past trauma--are defining you, they are not who you are, they are something you have which you need to familiarize yourself with by learning how to listen to what your deeper nature is saying to you. Much of the suffering that brings one to therapy can be found in negative feelings and beliefs, in theories one has towards oneself. The ultimate healing can come through recognizing and reconnecting with your essential nature, verses your conditioning, seeing who exactly is there rather than defining yourself through the haze of your own or another's theories and assumptions. Everything's a rumor until it's true for you. Buddhism teaches us that our basic goodness is not an invention. It doesn't need to be created or imagined. It can't be bought or sold. And even if it becomes buried, it cannot be destroyed. Who we are becomes hidden to us by our conditioning. In that forgetfulness, in the absence of a mindful mind, we are dragged around by our thoughts and emotions (both positive & negative,) our reactions and sensations. We experience things like anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, everyday stress, tension in relationships, even stressful happiness! We believe we are the wave (our thoughts, emotions, etc.) rather than recognizing we are the ocean from which the waves of our experiences arise and return. So what can we do? Bring compassion. It may sound very simple, yet it is extremely powerful to cultivate an attitude of loving-kindness towards yourself. I know this to be true personally and have seen it over and over again in my professional life. Kindness can gently lead to understanding. From understanding, compassion can arise. Compassion is key. I will provide you the best possible care through a treatment approach that is tailored to you in a safe, respectful, supportive, collaborative healing environment.

Are you struggling with your self-worth? Are you finding it hard to communicate with people and manage important situations? Are you having difficulty with trauma that has occurred in your life? Learn how to find your strengths to address your perceived weaknesses. Communicate in difficult or tense situations to assert your needs while respecting other individuals. Better understand your trauma and use it as a strength for yourself to strive to be the person you want to be. I have extensive experience navigating these challenges. Here are the approaches that I use to address these problems in an effective manner: -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change your thinking and language -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to be honest with how you are feeling and engage in helpful coping skills depending on your mood and energy -Person Centered Therapy in building a trusting environment for you -Narrative Therapy to help you see that you're always changing and have the ability to grow -Psychodynamic Therapy to be aware of your unconscious thoughts, feelings and actions If you want to learn more about my method to these approaches, I encourage you to contact me to get a free consultation to see if my services are a fit for you. I am doing both in-person and telehealth therapy (Online Video Sessions) appointments.

While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. With over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I specialize in person-centered therapy, which enables me to create individualized treatment for each client I meet. Psychological evaluations are also offered to assess for attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), learning challenges, autism spectrum, and developmental delays. At our practice, we use humanistic therapy techniques. I employ a range of techniques, including play therapy, sandplay therapy, expressive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, and person-centered therapy. I believe that every individual or family is unique, and the treatment should be catered to their needs.

Many young individuals who, despite their education and resources, feel anxious, stymied, and frustrated. I have deep experience working with young professionals who are struggling with workplace anxiety, difficult relationships, and an overall sense of unease and unhappiness. Through self-discovery and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, you will learn the tools and techniques to unburden yourself from emotional distress. It’s time that you learn how to acknowledge, appreciate, and harness your everyday emotions.