Therapist
Christopher Gray LMHC, Lead Therapist (Syosset Office)
My name is Chris and I am a Mental Health Counselor-LP. I graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I received my Master’s in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. I specialized in trauma and counseling survivors of traumatic experiences. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders and schizophrenia. I have provided counseling for people from all walks of life. I practice with cultural humility meaning I aim to fully understand all the facets of one’s identity and how they interact with the world around them. All clients may have their own stories but they all work towards a similar goal: to lead a happier and healthier life. We work together to get to that point. I trained using the cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy but have incorporated elements of other approaches in order to have a more comprehensive therapeutic style. This style allows me to use a wide array of techniques to better tailor therapy sessions towards an individual client’s needs. Together we will build the skills necessary to navigate life in a fulfilling and healthy way.
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Annie Waterhouse MHC- LP (Syosset Office)
The level of empathy, compassion, and care that I place into each therapeutic relationship has proven to build trust, safety and rapport with all of my clients. I utilize person-centered care in which I am able to work closely with clients in order to individualize and adapt care based on their specific and unique symptoms, needs, personalities and goals. Additionally, I utilize multicultural competency skills in order to take one’s culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, and gender into deep consideration in order to cater to specific needs and understand the client thoroughly.
My therapeutic style is integrative and involves adapting different interventions and techniques based on the unique issues and symptoms that are presented by the client. My educational background stems from a psychodynamic and relational theoretical approach, placing importance on exploring the client’s past (early childhood and adolescence, family relationships) in order to deeply understand current thought processes, behaviors and relationships. My goals include working towards enhancing the client’s intrapersonal and interpersonal growth in order to allow them to develop an understanding of their life experiences and appreciation for their self-identity, as well as providing support and aiding them in the development of important skills to manage their emotions and persevere through life’s difficulties.
Michelene Fiedtkou MHC- LP (Syosset Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor currently pursuing my MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I also have a MA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. My experience includes providing counseling to adults struggling with substance use, working with young adults involved in the criminal justice system, assisting families experiencing homelessness, and providing therapy to families. I am an advocate for LGBTQ rights and social justice issues. Due to the various systems I have worked in, I have a client-centered, multiculturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach while incorporating various therapeutic techniques, such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and psychodynamic. I understand that parts of our identities cannot exist independently, so intersectionality is at the forefront of my work to help me understand who you truly are. I am committed to providing a safe space where you can be open, vulnerable, and free to be yourself as we work through challenges you may be experiencing as you heal, grow, and discover new parts of you.
Jennifer Ryan MHC- LP (Syosset Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor-LP with a background in Psychology and Sociology. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, parents, and successfully coordinating with schools.Together we will learn how to manage the things that seem unmanageable. My approach is client centered meaning everything is done with your consent and care in mind. My foundation is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, meaning we will target your maladaptive thoughts and behaviors by utilizing techniques tailored to your needs.
Together we will learn how to manage our emotion regulation and distress tolerance, while building our interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness skills. We will also work on setting achievable goals. You will accumulate resources to reuse and look at outside of session, so they are incorporated into your everyday life. The skills learned in therapy will become second nature. Some may be coping ‘cheat sheets’ for you to keep, and things like goal trackers may come back the next session for us to review together. I look forward to growing with you!
Rochelle Gooding MHC- LP (Syosset Office)
I am a Mental Health Counselor-LP. I have experience in working with individuals with severe mental health disorders such as Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and substance abuse disorders. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. I have experience with individuals in displacement, court mandated care, community residence, post-hospitalization care and family counseling. My counseling approach is unique to each individual, working towards building a strong foundation of trust and support, setting goals and identifying coping strategies to navigate everyday life experiences. My goal is to create a judgement free environment as well as foster daily practices geared towards a healthy lifestyle.
Sarah Mack MHC- Intern (Syosset Office)
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am pursuing my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Old Westbury. I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Binghamton University.
From personal experience, I’ve learned that therapy can be a life-changing experience and my goal is to pass that opportunity on to others. I have studied focusing on a Psychodynamic approach, but also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within my therapeutic approach. I am open to exploring various approaches, as there is no “one fits all” technique in therapy. My overall goal is to create a comfortable environment to allow you to explore your emotions and process your thoughts and feelings in order to create tools to experience a more fulfilling and healthier lifestyle. I aim to allow others to feel seen and heard at any point in their mental health journey.