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I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York state. I completed her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Molloy College. I have over 13 years of experience working in the field of human services and mental health. I have worked closely with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I am known for my resilient spirit and ability to provide unconditional positive regard.

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and worry? Is every day filled with anxiety or sadness? Perhaps you lack confidence and struggle with self-esteem issues? Has Covid perhaps made you feel even more that you are not in control of your life? Is all of this making it harder and harder to cope with everyday life? I know what it means to get to a place where you can have peace, self-acceptance and contentment, where you can find meaning and happiness in your life, whatever you decide to accomplish.

I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, teens and the elderly. Using many practices that have been proven to work, including mindfulness and meditation, we will work together to help you accomplish your personal and professional goals.

Being human means struggling sometimes, and being human means finding the ability to go beyond our struggles. By working together, we will help you learn new skills and use your own wisdom to reach your goals and build greater self-awareness and self-empowerment, overcome depression, anxiety, stress and self-worth issues, and live a fuller and happier life.

I have over 24 years of experience working with adults, children, and couples addressing stress, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depression, PTSD, and life transition issues. I am experienced in treating emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. I can help you focus on your life goals and overcome obstacles. I generally assign "homework" each week based on your goals so therapy stays focused in a forward direction. I am here to help you make life feel and be more manageable.

Dr. Ramos-Acosta will work with you to understand the difficulties you are facing and to find the path to follow so you can function better and increase your well-being and healing. I am a licensed in the state of N.Y. with more than 20 years of graduate experience specializing in adult populations and had served in the Military working with all branches to assist in finding calm, internal peace, and a balanced life. I volunteers with Military associations, and Critical Incident Response Teams. I have been working with the Office of Mental Health, State Psychiatric Centers for over 20 years in inpatient and outpatient settings.

If you are dealing with problems in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief and bereavement, Christian counseling, pain management, adjustment disorders, work-life balance, we will work together to instill self-understanding and to learn and adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations through effective psychotherapy methods.

If you’re looking for quality Individual Therapy sessions with a licensed Psychotherapist that cares, contact me for a free initial consultation. I guide my patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters.

Ms. Valentina Coreas, is a bilingual spanish-speaking mental health professional that is experienced in working with children, families, and adults. She specializes in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, and behavioral issues. Ms. Coreas received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Hofstra University.

My name is Edili Marleny Maldonado, and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. I have been working in the mental health field for the past nine years. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, elders, high-risk clients, and clients from different social backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, ages, genders, economic statuses, and mental health disorders.

I have an eclectic approach to therapy. Some approaches that have been consistently receptive with clients are cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, modeling, motivational interviewing, etc., which I generally use. However, I typically prefer to match the clients' needs to specific therapeutic approaches, thereby significantly increasing the effectiveness of treatment.

My desire to help others drove me to work in the mental health field; thus, I strive to help clients improve themselves to lead healthier, fulfilling lives by implementing various coping skills. I aim to empower clients through insight and strategies to enrich their lives further and become self-sufficient in managing their problems, issues, and situations. Thus, clients gain self-awareness, acceptance of self, harmony, and mental balance/equilibrium.

My expertise comprises working with individuals struggling with ADHD, grief/loss, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, panic, stress, and mood disorders. I am also proficient in Spanish and have experience providing treatment in that language.

Let's begin the healthy and healing process together.

I'm not accepting new clients at the moment, but I do have a waitlist available.

I hold an M.A. and Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, and psychedelic harm reduction. My approach is eclectic, blending CBT, mindfulness, existential therapy, and person-centered therapy based on each client’s needs. I’m committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care to help individuals navigate challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.