Object Relations therapists in Shirley, NY
Browse Object Relations therapists in Shirley, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Shirley, NY (Online Only)
Object Relations
Lauree Berger Turman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 22044, LCSW 098456-01
To change, to grow, to connect, to stay connected, to be the very best of yourself are the reasons to come into therapy. Those issues are at the center of my work. Understanding how you got here, where you want to go, and how to get there. We begin with the here and now, and slowly, at your own pace, unpeel the proverbial onion (which is know to cause tears) and you create your life without barriers.
31 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
Object Relations
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PsyA
I am an open and sensitive person and clients feel very comfortable with me from the outset. I work well with individuals, couples and families and can assist with a wide variety of problems that people face throughout their lives.
27 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
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 Shirley, NY
Object Relations
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
My practice is grounded in one central idea: that family, in all of its forms, deserves to be understood, supported, and thoughtfully nurtured. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families at some of the most meaningful—and often most vulnerable—moments in their lives. Whether someone is building a family, navigating challenges within one, or redefining what family means to them, my goal is always to create a space that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.
A significant part of my work focuses on family building, including comprehensive evaluations for adoption, assisted reproduction, and other non-traditional pathways to parenthood. I have extensive experience working with adoptive parents, intended parents, and families formed through surrogacy, donation, and other modern family-building processes. These evaluations are not just procedural—they are an opportunity to reflect, prepare, and enter parenthood with clarity and confidence.
In addition to evaluation work, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I approach this work with warmth, directness, and deep respect for each person’s experience. Whether addressing relationship strain, life transitions, trauma, or the complexities of parenting, I aim to help people better understand themselves and each other, and to move forward with intention.
I have a particular passion for working with non-traditional families—those whose paths may fall outside of conventional expectations but are no less meaningful or deserving of support. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that there is no single “right” way to build or be a family.
Above all, I strive to offer a space where people feel seen, understood, and guided—not judged. This is deeply personal work, and I consider it an honor to be part of my clients’ journeys.
26 Years Experience
Online in Shirley, NY
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Shirley, NY Statistics
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Shirley, NY average 19 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (91%), Anxiety or Fears (86%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
73%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Depression |
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 55% | Codependency |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | Men |
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Women |
| 55% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 50% | Asian |