Book a therapist or psychiatrist in Port Jefferson, NY covered by Cigna

My path into mental health has been shaped by a genuine commitment to helping others navigate life's challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience working with diverse populations across various settings, supporting individuals through periods of emotional distress, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, trauma, interpersonal challenges, etc.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and emotional stress. I am passionate about creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported while also being thoughtfully challenged to grow and reach their goals.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New York, Colorado, and New Jersey, I've had the opportunity to work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in various settings. While providing behavioral health supports, I've had the ability to partner through the process of healing wounds that serve as an impediment to wellness.

​

Within my practice, I utilize Brainspotting, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma focused, play therapy, and solution focused therapy to aid in reaching a state of homeostasis.

I am Samantha Motie, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with four years of experience supporting women through the unique challenges of motherhood. My work focuses on young mothers, single mothers, and individuals navigating perinatal mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the emotional transitions that come with this stage of life.

I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported. I understand that accessing therapy as a parent—especially with young children at home—can be challenging, so I strive to make the process as adaptable and inclusive as possible. Whether that means flexible scheduling, virtual sessions, or creating space for the realities of parenting during sessions, I aim to meet clients where they are without judgment.

I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed by emotions, experience anxiety, struggle with self-worth, or want to better understand themselves and the experiences that have shaped them. For parents, therapy can provide space to better understand your own emotions and responses, explore how they influence the way you respond to your children, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. I provide telehealth therapy throughout New York.

Linda Ford, LCSW-R clinical social worker, a MSW graduate of Fordham University School of Social Sciences. 30 + years of experience in the field of addition, providing treatment to those suffering from the ills of addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Working in various settings, has allowed me to be very resourceful. My philosophy is "No problem is too difficult to solve".

I encourage others to see themselves as more than their problem,

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and individual therapy.

She specializes in play therapy and art therapy, helping children and teens express emotions, reduce anxiety and anger, and build self-esteem. She also works with parents through parental therapy, providing practical tools to encourage positive behavior and better understand their children.

For couples, Cora focuses on healthy communication, empathy, validation, and addressing the root of relationship struggles. In individual therapy, she works primarily with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, incorporating approaches such as CBT, DBT, and reflective exercises.

Cora holds a Master’s in School Counseling from NYU and a second Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from LIU.

I believe therapy should be both a safe place to land and a space that inspires meaningful change. As an art and talk therapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and patterns with honesty and curiosity.

I integrate creative expression with traditional psychotherapy, recognizing that sometimes words alone are not enough. Through art-making, reflection, and conversation, I help clients deepen their self-understanding, process difficult experiences, and connect with strengths they may not yet fully recognize.

I have 25 years of experience working with a variety of populations, from children to older adults. I’ve been privileged to help people navigate through various life situations including conflicts in relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, grief and chronic illness.

As a licensed mental health counselor and 3 years of experience, I have worked with a wide-range of mental health and life change challenges, including training in the treatment of trauma. I am passionate about creating an affirming space for exploring identity and culture.