Object Relations therapists in North Bay Shore, NY
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Object Relations
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in North Bay Shore, NY (Online Only)
Object Relations
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. I understand that it takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and meaningful life, and I honor that bravery. Whether you're navigating challenges or working toward personal growth, I’m here to support and empower you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore, heal, and move forward with confidence
2 Years Experience
Online in North Bay Shore, NY (Online Only)
Object Relations
Dr. Joel J. Stukalin
Therapist, PHD, ABPP, FAACP
For forty years as a respected and trusted psychologist in the Queens and New York regions, Dr. Joel Stukalin has provided quality couples counseling, marriage counseling and individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to his clients from many cultures, religions and ethnicities.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Bay Shore, NY
Object Relations
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in North Bay Shore, NY (Online Only)
Object Relations
Bryan Leach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I believe that therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore and understand yourself in a way that is empowering and transformative. It’s easy to get caught up in the same routines and patterns you’ve always known, including those that don’t work for you anymore. Creating a space to delve into those patterns, explore your feelings, and experiment with new ways of being with yourself and others can be a meaningful catalyst for change.
6 Years Experience
Online in North Bay Shore, NY
Object Relations Therapy therapists in North Bay Shore, NY Statistics
Object Relations Therapy therapists in North Bay Shore, NY average 20 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (95%), Anxiety or Fears (86%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 95% | Depression |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 59% | Stress |
| 55% | Codependency |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 32% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |
| 55% | Asian |
| 55% | Hispanic / Latino |