Therapy is a collaborative place for finding support in healing, developing self-awareness, and working towards your goals. It is a collaborative process providing an opportunity to bring awareness to how past experiences are affecting current struggles. In our sessions together, we will work towards identifying your goals and meeting your needs while working on healing, developing self-awareness, and practicing self-compassion. My experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and age ...
Steven Merino is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience in the field of counseling and social work. He holds a master’s degree in forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. Throughout his career, Steven has worked with a diverse range of clients, including individuals struggling with anxiety, personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and re...
After a long and incredibly fulfilling career in oncology social work, I left the medical field choosing instead to transfer all I have learned into the more personal setting of private practice. This has allowed me the wonderful opportunity to really lean in and focus completely on the one-to-one support I had always been so passionate about but rarely had the time to pursue in the hospital. Presently my practice is fully remote. I am collaborative, interactive, and always open to feedback a...
Have you ever felt stretched thin by the demands of your workload, personal responsibilities, and the pressures that come with navigating a major life transition? I specialize in supporting first-generation, BIPOC, and legacy students who are navigating the challenges of academia. Using a person-centered approach, we will work to strengthen your sense of self beyond academic and professional achievement. My experience supporting individuals in high-stakes environments—ranging from communit...
I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in relational patterns, identity development, and substance use recovery for adults navigating life transitions and emotional challenges. As a relational therapist, I see the therapy space as a mirror to the outside world—a place where familiar patterns can surface and be gently explored. Together, we’ll examine the beliefs and behaviors that may have once protected you but now feel limiting or misaligned. My goal is to create a space rooted i...
I am dedicated to fostering growth and healing through a collaborative, Strength-based approach within a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor treatment to meet individual's unique needs. Using diverse therapeutic modalities, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that honor their experiences and empower them to achieve their goals. I have previous experience in working with chronic illness, anxiety, life transitions including young adults, parental guidance, an...
After a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I aim to achieve this through a collaborative, s...
I am a NYS-licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals to address a variety of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma or emotional abuse, career challenges, and coping with grief and loss. I have experience working with a range of ages and populations. My counseling style is warm, caring, and goal-oriented. I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoanalysis. I provide a supportive and emphatic environment for my clients. My g...
I am passionate about helping clients who experience depression, anxiety and trauma. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. I help these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that I help clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants....
I am dedicated to helping adults (expatriates, immigrants, and intercultural people) who are going through challenging situations. I specialize in the management of anxiety and depression caused by relocation, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, relational problems, interpersonal conflicts, past traumas, and unresolved grief. As a native Spanish speaker, I create a safe environment for minorities and people of various cultural backgrounds. Our work together will allow for the discovery ...
Jessica Asia is a NY state licensed LCSW with over 9 years experience in providing therapy as well as 4 years experience in telehealth therapy. She obtained her bachelor's in psychology from Marist College and her master's in social work from Adelphi University. Jessica utilizes a individualized and client centered approach while incorporating interventions and modalities from cognitive behavioral, creative arts, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapies. Jessica has several...
Are you seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your identity as you navigate cultural expectations, life transitions, and personal growth? As a compassionate and warm trauma-informed mental health psychotherapist, I work with adults and emerging adults who feel anxious, stuck, or uncertain about their path. Through mindfulness, collaboration, and culturally responsive therapy, I help you build resilience, reduce distress, and create meaningful change aligned with your values. I...
I work within a holistic, whole person framework, addressing mind, body, emotional, and spiritual interconnectedness, to help clients discover their authentic selves, make meaning of life experiences, become empowered, and heal trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive, and client centered. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-qualit...
Sarah Carmody is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She obtained both her Doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing Practice and her Master’s degree from Columbia University. Sarah believes that empathy is essential to developing a therapeutic alliance with each individual she has the privilege of caring for. Her primary aim is to provide an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental environment where she can support each client’s unique treatment goals. She looks forward to collaborating with y...
I work with creatives, musicians, and artists struggling to find satisfaction in their careers and personal lives. I also help executives and professionals who are navigating workplace pressures. After 30 years as a musician and music industry executive, I know how the professional environment can impact your mental health. I provide a space where you can embrace vulnerability and improve communication skills. I can help you navigate imposter syndrome, manage stress, achieve career satisfaction,...
I am passionate about treating individuals and helping them work toward optimal development. In facilitating treatment, I utilize a client-centered approach as well as strategies of prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist in developing effective coping skills and responses to the environment. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to form a new path toward healing. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’...
I have been in the field for 10 years working with children, teens, adults and seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, relationship/family conflict, divorce and domestic violence. I view each individual or family as unique and approach therapy in the same way, meeting them where they are at. Therapy can be uncomfortable and so I try to structure each session as a casual conversation to help facilitate a safe space where change and vulnerability are welcome. I am a the...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individuals of all ages and provided support in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. I focus on empowering individuals to recognize personal strengths in a supportive space and reach their full potential. I am motivated to create an environment that is welcoming, compassionate, collaborative, and free of judgment. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy that pulls from a variety of treatment modalities, including solution-focused a...
I have a holistic approach where I address the individual's physical well-being such as nutritional habits, sleep hygiene, activity level, social factors as well as one's emotional well-being. I utilize a combination of modalities in treatment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling....
I've been a licensed mental health counselor with over three years of clinical experience. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Humanistic styles. Whether your thoughts are adaptive or maladaptive, they serve a function in your life. Through treatment, I will assist you in understanding those functions, what role they play, and how they are helpful or harmful. I believe problems manifest in how we interact with the people closest to us....