Find a Therapist in Mineola, NY

I specialize in helping individuals overcome gambling problems, alcohol use, substance use, and the emotional challenges that often accompany them, including anxiety, depression, stress, shame, and relationship difficulties. My approach to therapy is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you create meaningful and lasting change. Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and relapse prevention, I help clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen their motivation for change, and develop healthier ways of coping with life's challenges. I believe that for therapy to be effective, people often need to work through the obstacles that are preventing them from moving forward. In my experience, these barriers are frequently rooted in fear, shame, or pride. Whether it is fear of change, shame about past mistakes, or pride that makes it difficult to ask for help or be vulnerable, these obstacles can keep people trapped in unhealthy cycles. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to identify what is holding you back and help you develop the strength, confidence, and willingness to do the things that may feel difficult or uncomfortable. Recovery and personal growth often require stepping outside of your comfort zone, but you do not have to do it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can gain insight, build practical skills, and take meaningful action toward a healthier, more fulfilling, and purpose-driven life.

Women deserve spaces where they feel emotionally safe enough to become fully themselves. I provide virtual psychotherapy for women seeking support for sexual trauma recovery, PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, and life transitions. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or one step in a longer healing journey, I am honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where women feel seen, heard, respected, valued, and supported as they move toward healing and authenticity. Through trauma-informed, affirming psychotherapy, I strive to create an environment where women can reconnect with themselves, reclaim their voices, strengthen self-trust, and move toward lives that feel more authentic, meaningful, and emotionally free. You are welcome here. Healing is not about becoming someone different. It is about coming home to yourself.

Over 26 years of experience in the field of social work and child welfare. I have helped various populations ranging from struggles with stress, trauma, anxiety, substance misuse, and depression, to navigating systems in meeting basic needs. My expertise is working with people from all races, cultures, and ethnicities, as I originate from a diverse background. I enjoy helping people become the best version of themselves, finding that baseline, and rediscovering their assets in being their most satisfied and peaceful state. My aim is to help restore overall mind, body, and spiritual health that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, life coaching, and holistic approaches.

I work with adults struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and addiction who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, triggers, or substance use. These patterns often develop as ways to cope—but they don’t have to define you. My approach is direct, supportive, and practical. We focus on building stability, understanding triggers, and developing tools you can use in daily life. As things feel more manageable, we can begin to process deeper experiences at your pace. If you’re ready for change, I’m here to help. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT, CPT, and DBT, and am currently training in EMDR. Together, we’ll identify and shift unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. My collaborative, practical style is grounded in helping you feel more balanced, confident, and empowered in your life and relationships. Reaching out takes courage, and it’s normal to feel vulnerable at first. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re facing and help you move forward with more clarity and confidence, clarity, and meaningful change

Sandra Ezeukwu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 18 years of healthcare experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in crisis intervention, and as an acute care nurse at three different teaching hospitals in Pennsylvania. Sandra specializes in treating mood issues, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), psychotic conditions, neurodevelopmental challenges (attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) and autism spectrum (ASD)), anxiety, and chronic mental health concerns through meticulous psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapeutic intervention. She treats clients of all ages.

When looking for someone to help you with adapting to complex life situations and challenging emotional issues, it is vital to find someone who you feel comfortable being with, who respects you, and focusses on your goals. I strive to work in a warm, empathic and engaging style, blending a variety of therapeutic tools, that best match your specific needs. Refined over my 30 years in practice, I would describe my approach as results driven, hands on and active. First we explore your situation and what you want to change. Equally import, is finding and strengthening what you already enjoy in your life and is working well. Using this strength based vantage point, we detemine what needs to change and the best tools to use to making these changes for you, or a family member. I frequently work with people who want to feel less restricted by anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, or the impact of various forms of traumatic experiences. Working with people as they become more free to choose what to do, where to go and who to be with is enormously gratifying. I also really enjoy working with people who have difficulties fully tapping into their innate talents to create satisfying relationships and academic successes, because of executive functioning differences such as ADHD. Individual's who are on the spectrum have different ways of experiencing the world, and I can help them translate their experiences to better mesh with those around them.

Kimberly Heitzman is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with 11 years of experience in mental health. She began her professional career working in family preservation and general protective services casework. She worked with emergencies, the court system, behavioral health, drug and alcohol issues, and the justice system. She then worked as a behavioral specialist. Anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant challenges (ODD), self-esteem, anger management, grief, and family therapy are areas of strength for her when providing therapy services. She loves working with teens and young adults, and she has experience with family systems.

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.

I believe in the Rogerian principle of having unconditional positive regard for my clients. This means that you will not be judged no matter what you share with me and that I will work with you toward the best outcome. I want to build upon your strengths and help you gain knowledge from past disappointments as building blocks toward a better tomorrow.

Dr. Vanessa Vitiello is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, offering in-person sessions in New Jersey and New York, as well as online care via the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which makes it easier for clients to find a therapist near them. She works with individuals navigating postpartum anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and the emotional shifts that often accompany new motherhood. Many clients seeking a mental health therapist are thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who feel pressure to “do it all” while managing the mental and emotional load of parenting. Dr. Vitiello provides a warm, collaborative space to explore these experiences, reduce anxiety, and build more supportive ways of coping through counseling. Her approach integrates evidence-based therapy with mindfulness and body-based practices to support both emotional and physical well-being. She is also a certified yoga teacher. That training informs her work in helping clients feel more grounded and regulated during times of stress. It’s a privilege to support individuals during this important transition. Dr. Vitiello is committed to providing care that is compassionate, affirming, and responsive to the unique needs of the perinatal community.