Therapist
Robby P. Foster LMHC (Commack Office)
I'm a licensed mental health counselor. I am trained and efficient in CBT, Psychosomatic Therapy, Person Centered Approach, Emotion Focused, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, Motivation interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy. I have experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. My experiences ranges from working adolescent, adults, couples, and families. I have worked closely with individuals who have struggled with anger management, trauma, relationship concerns and substance use. I have also worked closely with the family members and loved ones of individuals suffering from substance use. I focus on helping to improve relationships and effective communication skills. I also helps individuals improve their emotional well-being, self-care, problem solving, and developing and utilizing effective coping skills.
Nicole Skinner LMHC (Commack Office)
I'm a licensed mental health counselor. I have experience working with individuals suffering with severe mental health disorders. I have been an advocate for individuals and families in the community to obtain specialty services. I have worked with an array of clients ranging from adolescent, adults, and families. I focus on bringing the best out of people. I help individuals and their families address their current needs, as well as developing the necessary skills to continue to address their needs after treatment.
Jessica Leeb LMHC (Commack Office)
I am New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been trained in safety planning intervention for suicide prevention and AIM-SP, cultural competence, motivational interviewing, CBT, Individual Placement and Support and have my IMHATT certification.
I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic and have a “not one size fits all” belief about therapy. I like to utilize different therapies such as psychodynamic, CBT and mindfulness to help clients achieve their goals.
I have experience working with individuals and couples struggling with mental health issues. My goal is to help clients develop the tools they need to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Stephanie D. Kilgannon LMHC (Commack Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor- LP, CASAC-T and CAMS-II. My therapeutic approach varies and is based on client need. I have training in addiction, anger management, career counseling, grief therapy, CBT, MI, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and trauma informed care. My experience includes working with adults and couples in substance use, community residence and private practice settings. As well as running group and individual sessions with children, adolescents, and families in school and mental health settings. My counseling style is geared towards reducing symptoms of distress while building the capability to handle life's inevitable demands and challenges. I work to help individuals recognize their thinking patterns, understand emotional responses, and develop ways to identify their motivation and goals.
Danielle Stephens MHC-LP (Commack Office)
My name is Danielle, I graduated with my masters in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra. I graduated from Alfred University with my bachelors degree in counseling psychology and experimental psychology. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and young adults. I’ve helped those struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions. My goal in therapy is to help those feel comfortable and provide a safe space. My approach to therapy is tailored to each client, as no two are the same.
Emily DiDominica MHC-LP (Commack Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor- LP with experience utilizing an integrative Person Centered approach pulling from aspects of CBT, ACT, relational, trauma-informed, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual sessions in outpatient, private practice, inpatient long term care, and community residential settings. I have experience working with those struggling to deal with sadness, stress, relationship issues, and loss. I also have knowledge and experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and understand the unique challenges that this population faces.
I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally. My work focuses on helping you gain insight while together we work collaboratively towards growth, understanding, healing.
Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life.
Isabel A.McLaughlin MHC-LP (Commack Office)
I’m a Mental Health Counselor - LP. My therapeutic approach varies based on the person, and their specific needs. I have experience working with people who are struggling with motivation at work, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. I have also worked closely with people who are struggling with substance use. I have also helped people in crisis situations, and I understand the importance of being able to tell your story on your own terms when you are ready.
I possess an extensive knowledge of coping skills, as well as grounding exercises, and I think that learning these skills make you a better equipped person to handle everyday stressors, and live the life you want to live.
I have knowledge and experience working with diverse clients, and I understand how intersectional our identities are and how important that is to therapy. I appreciate those who are looking to begin their self-care journey, and I hope to help in that process.
Shivell Gardener MHC-LP (Commack Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor. I earned my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Long island university. My experience ranges from working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and more. I have been trained in CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, vocational counseling, addiction, mindfulness-based therapy, anger management, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and interpersonal relationship struggle.
I have worked in multiple settings which has taught me the importance of providing a judgement free space that allows for understanding and growth.
My preferred counseling style is to meet you where you’re at as I understand that everyone’s path is different. My goal would be to help improve your overall mindset while working through the challenges that life may present. My motto is “I’m having a bad day, not a bad life” and hopefully working with me will help you adopt that mindset as well.
Katy Caraveo MHC- LP, CAT (Commack Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor - LP. I graduated from Chicago's Adler University with a Master's of Art in Counseling: Art Therapy. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each person's needs and strengths, as I have experience working with a diverse group of clients and families, and believe no two clients or families are the same. I assist clients in processing mental health needs (anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use, trauma, crisis, etc.) as well as everyday concerns (school or work, relationships, communication skills, life transitions, self-care, and overall self-esteem).
My approach empowers individuals to take an active role within their treatment and be the expert in their own process. I provide support through discussion-based counseling, and am here to guide you through your journey by utilizing various exercises, skills, and coping techniques. Additionally, if conversation seems intimidating or difficult, I am trained to integrate creative arts therapies in session to offer a safe environment where clients can express themselves freely without judgement.
My goal is to allow clients and their families to utilize our sessions to comfortably communicate and process their needs, and further develop skills that reinforce their continued growth outside of therapy.
John Varghese MHC- LP (Holbrook Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor- LP. Throughout my past experiences, I have helped individuals deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, stress management, loss and grief, etc. Some of the therapeutic approaches I utilize include CBT, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness. My goal is to be able to help guide the client to remove any obstacles they are facing so they can be able to find purpose and fulfillment in their lives.