Black / African American therapists in Stony Brook, New York NY
We are proud to feature top rated Black / African American therapists in Stony Brook, NY. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Serving Black / African American
Diane Vaillancourt
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A., psychotherapist, Life Coach
I believe healing takes place when the core of the emotions/feelings is identified and then expressed. Our emotions and behavior are mostly covered and protected to avoid pain. There is no healing without feeling the pain but it's only temporary. Once the pain is felt and released the door for Joy has opened. I also use EFT, Spirituality and Energy Healing as it complements the process of therapy.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Stony Brook, NY
Online in Stony Brook, New York
Serving Black / African American
Stefani Melendez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CTMH,CAGCS
Starting therapy for the first time can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to make sure you feel comfortable and heard. I believe in focusing on your strengths and working together to discover how to use them effectively to find solutions. Together, we can build your resilience by creating a toolbox of internal coping skills that you can rely on in challenging times. In addition to strengths-based therapy, I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Through CBT, we can work on problem-solving, resilience-building, relaxation techniques, stress management, and even practice assertiveness through role-playing. Our sessions will be tailored to your goals, and I may suggest some exercises for you to try between sessions to help you apply these skills in your daily life.
My areas of speciality for adult clients aged 18-65 are: Grief, Racial Trauma, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, College/Grad School issues, Communication issues, and Women's Issues. If you ever feel unsure about how to start, have had a rough experience in the past, worry about being judged, or just feel a bit uncertain, please don't hesitate to reach out. Check out my Grow therapy or Headway profile listed below in the practice description section, see when I'm available, and let's take this step together!
7 Years Experience
Online in Stony Brook, New York (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Marc J Shulman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am privileged to be a Long Island psychologist, working with both individuals and couples that have challenges in their lives. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, and more, my personalized approach will enable you to take steps towards a successful future.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Stony Brook, NY
Serving Black / African American
Justine Astacio, Lotus Theory LLC Counselor, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Justine Astacio, LMHC, is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and CEO of Lotus Theory, a company committed to helping you achieve holistic health and overall balance.
Lotus Theory’s mission is to inspire healthy living by engaging the mind and the body in our approach to therapeutic wellness. We believe in the powerful connection between the mind and body, and we are committed to treating our clients as whole individuals with unique needs.
Justine and her team of dedicated clinicians at Lotus Theory provide therapy services designed for anyone seeking positive change from issues like low self-esteem, self-forgiveness, difficulty letting go, or feeling unclear about their life’s path.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Stony Brook, NY
Online in Stony Brook, New York
Serving Black / African American
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating OCD, including pure O, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Anxiety can feel debilitating making you avoid all the things you enjoy the most in life. Intrusive thoughts can plague your mind and lead to a downward spiral of repetitive thoughts and actions. The therapists at EK Mental Health Counseling have specialty training in evidence based practices such as exposure response prevention (ERP), acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you find the relief you are searching for. We are a diverse group of mental health counselors with experiences in helping people of various cultural backgrounds.
12 Years Experience
Online in Stony Brook, New York (Online Only)