Female Therapists in Westhampton Beach, NY
Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
Genie Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Life situations can often burden us leaving us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless which can contribute to increased anxiety and disturbance in sleeping patterns. My specialty revolves around individual and family systems therapy which includes a unique approach to couples therapy (marriage counseling), life transitions, children, adolesecents and family of origin issues. Through my continuing post graduate training I have developed a behavioral, relational, and psychdynamic psychotheraputic approach to assist in allivating these patterns by enhancing communication styles, negotiating skills and problem solving techniques.
Life situations can often burden us leaving us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless which can contribute to increased anxiety and disturbance in sleeping patterns. My specialty revolves around individual and family systems therapy which includes a unique approach to couples therapy (marriage counseling), life transitions, children, adolesecents and family of origin issues. Through my continuing post graduate training I have developed a behavioral, relational, and psychdynamic psychotheraputic approach to assist in allivating these patterns by enhancing communication styles, negotiating skills and problem solving techniques.
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.
Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.
I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I use a creative, eclectic approach to help my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and actions, help them through difficult periods, discover coping skills, and achieve a deeper satisfaction with their lives. I work with anxiety, anger, depression, bereavement, self-esteem and family issues. I am a licensed creative arts therapist, registered drama therapist, and certified counselor, and draw from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories to inform my practice. In addition, I offer college counseling as an IEC.
I have 25+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I use a creative, eclectic approach to help my clients gain a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and actions, help them through difficult periods, discover coping skills, and achieve a deeper satisfaction with their lives. I work with anxiety, anger, depression, bereavement, self-esteem and family issues. I am a licensed creative arts therapist, registered drama therapist, and certified counselor, and draw from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories to inform my practice. In addition, I offer college counseling as an IEC.
Charlene E. McAleavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CASAC
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Through my compassionate, highly supportive, solution-focused style, I help people with mental health issues and/or addictive behaviors achieve their goals. I take a holistic approach to healing and wellness and believe that each client requires a unique, person-centered treatment.
Through my compassionate, highly supportive, solution-focused style, I help people with mental health issues and/or addictive behaviors achieve their goals. I take a holistic approach to healing and wellness and believe that each client requires a unique, person-centered treatment.
New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate, experienced licensed therapists offer an integrative and evidenced based approach to psychotherapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Through a therapeutic process, our therapists work together with you to help you discover how to nurture the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. We view therapy as a collaborative experience where the therapist and client work as a team to decide together what the goals will be and what actions to take.
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate, experienced licensed therapists offer an integrative and evidenced based approach to psychotherapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Through a therapeutic process, our therapists work together with you to help you discover how to nurture the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. We view therapy as a collaborative experience where the therapist and client work as a team to decide together what the goals will be and what actions to take.
Do you become easily distracted and have difficulty completing important projects? Have you ever been diagnosed with ADHD or think you may have it? Do impulsivity and intense emotional reactions disrupt your relationships? Do you feel indecisive about your life direction and feel frustrated that you are not reaching your potential? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you clicked on the right profile. My name is Candice Baugh. I help ambitious adolescents and adults with ADHD reset and get their lives on track.
Do you become easily distracted and have difficulty completing important projects? Have you ever been diagnosed with ADHD or think you may have it? Do impulsivity and intense emotional reactions disrupt your relationships? Do you feel indecisive about your life direction and feel frustrated that you are not reaching your potential? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you clicked on the right profile. My name is Candice Baugh. I help ambitious adolescents and adults with ADHD reset and get their lives on track.
Claire L Olsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, NCACII, ACSW
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
As a passionate and experienced therapist of over 35 years, Claire continues to be inspired by each of her clients. Claire works with grief/bereavement, spiritual exploration, trauma, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, stress management and "finding your direction" during life transitions. Claire has a specialized expertise in substance use disorders and is well versed in all pathways to recovery, whether it be for yourself or a loved one. She believes in addressing underlying issues to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and implementing proven strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
As a passionate and experienced therapist of over 35 years, Claire continues to be inspired by each of her clients. Claire works with grief/bereavement, spiritual exploration, trauma, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, stress management and "finding your direction" during life transitions. Claire has a specialized expertise in substance use disorders and is well versed in all pathways to recovery, whether it be for yourself or a loved one. She believes in addressing underlying issues to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and implementing proven strategies to develop healthy coping skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, family and relationship issues, identity, stress, and life transitions. My prior experience includes working with young adults within college counseling centers at NYU, Pratt Institute and Suffolk County Community College. I am also experienced working with seniors, veterans and military families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, family and relationship issues, identity, stress, and life transitions. My prior experience includes working with young adults within college counseling centers at NYU, Pratt Institute and Suffolk County Community College. I am also experienced working with seniors, veterans and military families.
Jill Abramson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
Rosemarie Montague
MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
The decision to begin counseling is one we make when in need of support & guidance & when the struggles of life may feel overwhelming or out of control. I offer a client centered, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore your uniqueness, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors in order raise awareness of what may be holding you back from a more meaningful, happy, successful, & fulfilling life. I strongly believe in resilience & address trauma & grief while traveling with you on your healing journey.
The decision to begin counseling is one we make when in need of support & guidance & when the struggles of life may feel overwhelming or out of control. I offer a client centered, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore your uniqueness, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors in order raise awareness of what may be holding you back from a more meaningful, happy, successful, & fulfilling life. I strongly believe in resilience & address trauma & grief while traveling with you on your healing journey.
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Books written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach" and " Integrative Couples Therapy".
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Books written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach" and " Integrative Couples Therapy".
Dr. Broems, Ph.D is a warm and experienced licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist. With a focus on connecting with individuals and working well with children, adolescents, and adults as well as providing evidence-based treatment, Dr. Broems brings a distinctive set of skills to her work as a clinician. Dr. Broems is an integrative psychologist which means she takes on the approach of a variety of different modalities to best meet the needs of each client she works with. Dr. Broems ensures humor and connectedness are incorporated in sessions as well as she understands the role a relationship plays in therapy.
Dr. Broems, Ph.D is a warm and experienced licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist. With a focus on connecting with individuals and working well with children, adolescents, and adults as well as providing evidence-based treatment, Dr. Broems brings a distinctive set of skills to her work as a clinician. Dr. Broems is an integrative psychologist which means she takes on the approach of a variety of different modalities to best meet the needs of each client she works with. Dr. Broems ensures humor and connectedness are incorporated in sessions as well as she understands the role a relationship plays in therapy.
Alexandra Poje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
No matter the age or circumstance surrounding why you are seeking therapy, Alexandra creates a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to grow, learn and process past and current struggles. Alexandra truly feels blessed to work with unique individuals every day and enjoys watching her clients blossom in their healing journey through self-exploration, development of positive coping skills and processing trauma. She is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults and adults as they transition through different developmental stages.
No matter the age or circumstance surrounding why you are seeking therapy, Alexandra creates a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to grow, learn and process past and current struggles. Alexandra truly feels blessed to work with unique individuals every day and enjoys watching her clients blossom in their healing journey through self-exploration, development of positive coping skills and processing trauma. She is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults and adults as they transition through different developmental stages.
Bonnie Jacobs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
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Are you self- critical and always concerned with what others think? Are you afraid to assert yourself for fear of hurting someone else’s feelings? Do you feel resentful and mistreated by others? Do you live in a constant state of feeling anxious, guilt ridden and depressed?
I have had good success in working with people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and grief. By working together, in a supportive, accepting and interactive environment, you can begin to feel a sense of empowerment, self-confidence, and work through the obstacles that that are keeping you from moving forward.
Are you self- critical and always concerned with what others think? Are you afraid to assert yourself for fear of hurting someone else’s feelings? Do you feel resentful and mistreated by others? Do you live in a constant state of feeling anxious, guilt ridden and depressed?
I have had good success in working with people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and grief. By working together, in a supportive, accepting and interactive environment, you can begin to feel a sense of empowerment, self-confidence, and work through the obstacles that that are keeping you from moving forward.
Sandi Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Are you feeling stuck in repetitive arguments that drain your energy? Do you avoid difficult conversations which have been replaced by resignation or even resentment? Many people find that life’s day-to-day stressors lead to misunderstandings and an erosion of trust and intimacy. Given these challenges, fortunately, therapy offers a way forward. My work as a couples therapist and certified sex therapist is to tailor my work to your specific needs and empower couples and individuals to take positive action. My clients see noticeable improvement in the way they communicate their needs and respond to their partners.
Are you feeling stuck in repetitive arguments that drain your energy? Do you avoid difficult conversations which have been replaced by resignation or even resentment? Many people find that life’s day-to-day stressors lead to misunderstandings and an erosion of trust and intimacy. Given these challenges, fortunately, therapy offers a way forward. My work as a couples therapist and certified sex therapist is to tailor my work to your specific needs and empower couples and individuals to take positive action. My clients see noticeable improvement in the way they communicate their needs and respond to their partners.
You deserve to enjoy life to the fullest. My goal as a therapist is to help you embrace everything life has to offer with ease and confidence. I know life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, producing emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome. I will provide you with a safe, accepting and respectful environment for you to share your experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is kind, genuine and centered on you.
You deserve to enjoy life to the fullest. My goal as a therapist is to help you embrace everything life has to offer with ease and confidence. I know life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, producing emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome. I will provide you with a safe, accepting and respectful environment for you to share your experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is kind, genuine and centered on you.
Do you feel like you’re always dealing with anxiety? Are you frustrated trying to manage day-to-day stress? Do you feel overwhelmed because of mood swings? Are you worried all the time? Stress and anxiety can be debilitating and affect our lives and interpersonal relationships in negative ways. Thankfully, there are many ways to treat anxiety and stress.
Do you feel like you’re always dealing with anxiety? Are you frustrated trying to manage day-to-day stress? Do you feel overwhelmed because of mood swings? Are you worried all the time? Stress and anxiety can be debilitating and affect our lives and interpersonal relationships in negative ways. Thankfully, there are many ways to treat anxiety and stress.
Alexandra Poje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so glad you made it here. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning, I strive to create a unique and supportive therapeutic experience tailored to your individual needs. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective. I strive to create safety and accountability to help you meet your goals. I plan to challenge you to be the best version of yourself. I am passionate about making therapy a creative, meaningful and rewarding experience for my clients.
Hello! I am so glad you made it here. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning, I strive to create a unique and supportive therapeutic experience tailored to your individual needs. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective. I strive to create safety and accountability to help you meet your goals. I plan to challenge you to be the best version of yourself. I am passionate about making therapy a creative, meaningful and rewarding experience for my clients.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.