Therapists Beginning With V in New York

I know the difficulty of embarking on the first step of meeting with a therapist and applaud your strength. Change is never easy, often necessary, and sometimes unpredictable. I will meet you where you are in a non-judgmental and empathic perspective creating a safe space for meaningful change to occur. Utilizing my authentic self to create a collaborative environment that highlights your strengths to promote your desired change and outcome.

Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs. I believe that clients are experts in their own experiences, and as your therapist, I am here to accompany you as you navigate challenges and change. As a helper, I am an admirer of human strength, emotion and vulnerability. I will help you through, integrating your values and goals. I hope that I can mitigate your worry, and I encourage you to reach out to see if my approaches are right for you.

I help people find relief from situations and symptoms that might feel too overwhelming or difficult to manage. My priority is to work with you collaboratively, to meet your therapeutic goals and enact the change you want to see in yourself and your life. I am passionate about working with people of all ages who are seeking help to manage anxiety and stress, OCD, panic, intrusive & negative thought patterns, life transitions, self-esteem and trauma.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor and teacher. I work with adults and adolescents as individuals, couples and families. You can come for 6 sessions of problem focused treatment, work on relationship issues or explore issues related to long term recovery from addictive disorders. The goal is to find a way to be your true self.

We all come to therapy in our own way. Often because we've lost our way. Maybe there’s a current crisis or ongoing feelings of dissatisfaction, anger that gets the better of you, sadness that won’t go away or confusion about where you’re going. Whatever your reason, you know you want something different - greater spontaneity, deeper connections, more intimacy...with yourself and others. Together, we’ll explore where you come from, examine where you are and expand where you want to go.

Dr. Donato Vaccaro is a Psychologist in New York who has been licensed since 1987. Dr. Vaccaro received an M.S. degree in Behavioral Therapy from Adelphi University and also earned a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Adelphi University. This combination of training in research and practice has enabled him to be focused on evidence-based treatment approaches. He interned at the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at the Franklin General/Northwell Health in New York and was a postdoctoral fellow in psychotherapy research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment, with a strong emphasis on cultivating, and developing the therapeutic relationship. I tailor my treatment to the specific needs and challenges presented by my patients. Further, I strongly believe in creating a non-judgmental, compassionate environment where you feel listened to, supported and understood.

My ideal client comes to therapy because they know they need something different than what they feel in the here and now. They may be experiencing anxiousness, stress, traumatic events, or have a history of abuse, neglect, or feelings of isolation, loneliness, or contempt for themselves or the world. There are times when clients feel like there is nothing out there for them.

My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.

First and foremost, thank you for visiting my page! I am a firm believer that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we are given. In addition, we are making decisions based off our reality at that time. Meeting my clients where they are at is a value I will always uphold. Taking the step to seek counseling is one to be proud of, and I am looking forward to navigating the uncertainty of this process together!

As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to identify and achieve their goals. I believe that within each of us lives an innate drive towards wholeness and transformation. Some people call this drive an "inner healer". Through cultivating greater self-awareness and acceptance of the patterns and behaviors we want to change, I believe we can make way for this natural process of transformation to emerge to live life more fully and authentically.

Welcome to my practice. If we worked together, you could bring me your doubts, pains and fears. We could look into your problem behaviors and beliefs to see more clearly what drives them and what other choices you might have. We would get to know your strengths and use them. We would investigate how painful past experiences including trauma might still be affecting your reactions and choices, and try to reduce their impact. As a therapist, I am an active listener, often asking clarifying questions and inviting reflection. This exchange builds mindfulness, which I believe is essential to health.

I have specialized in treating patients with history of trauma . I provide psychotherapy and coaching to victims of narcissistic abuse. I have intensive experience to identify and coach you to thrive during and after; smear campaigns, blame shifting, gas-lighting, PTSD, victim playing, projecting and other tactics used by character disordered people. I work with people who have been harmed by the people who they believed they could trust. I understand the depth of pain caused by Narcissistic Abuse. I also has many years of experience with victims of sexual/physical abuse and neglect.

The foundation of my therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also incorporate other methodologies to meet the needs of each unique individual. My approach as a therapist is flexible because I understand the importance of your individuality. My goal is for my clients to feel safe and comfortable when they start therapy whether it be their first time or they have had past experiences. My style is to be interactive and engage with my clients while providing an environment that is safe, non-judgmental and supportive. I sometimes use worksheets, recommend books and phone apps to support the work we do together.

Experiencing stress or strain in your relationship with a loved one or yourself? Feeling unfulfilled or stuck in a rut and your communication styles & habits aren't helping much? Wondering if things are workable and unsure what or who can help? While no relationship is perfect, it is possible to improve the overall quality and strength of your relationships and I'd be honored to help. I work with couples, families & individuals. By working in an insightful and clear, intelligent and emotionally safe and balanced way, relationships can be an incredible vehicle for growth and fulfillment in life.

Despite the fact that we are adults, we all have an inner child inside us. Inner child governs our relationships, satisfaction of life. Abusive parents can wound inner child. Typical sighs of this : Problems with romantic intimate relationships and friendships (dependency ,or isolation), trust issues. Self-abuse and low self esteem provoke inability to appreciate one's worthiness. The talents will continue to be undermined. Distorted body image. Psychosomatic problems, overweight, inability to fulfill the needs. Lacking confidence, fear of being hurt interrupt motivation to find a stable and loving relationships People tend to unwittingly replicate the abusive early experience

Are you struggling with issues that interfere with your ability to enjoy life? Do you feel stuck, lost, or hopeless? If you want to make positive changes in your life and/or family life, its never too late to start. If you are seeking someone to listen to you (without judgment) and help you navigate through some of life’s difficult journeys, please reach out and contact me. Together we can work through it. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I practice various holistic techniques including mindfulness, visual imagery, relaxation, and art therapy.

I have experience practicing in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital and agency settings, high school settings, private practice, and both for-profit and non-profit agencies focusing on mental health and substance abuse disorders, and university counseling centers. My style is relaxed, engaging, and collaborative. I am not a “how does that make you feel” clinician.