Relational Psychotherapy therapists in West Hempstead, NY
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in West Hempstead, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Angie Yemma
Therapist, LCAT, BCDMT
From the outside, it may look like you’re doing everything right. You work hard, care deeply, show up for others, and hold yourself to high standards. You notice the details, strive to do your best, and rarely settle for “good enough.” These qualities can be powerful strengths—but they can also leave you exhausted when the pressure to get it right starts taking over.
Maybe you overthink decisions, replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, or constantly wonder if you’re doing enough. Maybe you’ve accomplished a lot but still feel like you should be doing more.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you.
I specialize in working with perfectionist and high-achieving teens and young adults who are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, academic pressure, and the expectations they place on themselves. I don’t believe perfectionism is something you need to get rid of. I see it as a superpower.
Therapy is an opportunity to understand your perfectionism, recognize the strengths underneath it, and learn how to use those strengths in ways that support the life you actually want. Together, we’ll build self-trust, confidence, flexibility, and self-compassion—without asking you to become less ambitious or care less.
As a therapist and dance/movement therapist, I believe your body has important information that your mind may be overlooking. My approach is warm, collaborative, creative, and practical, combining talk therapy with mindfulness and body-based techniques.
Therapy with me isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about feeling more comfortable being the person you already are.
You don’t have to choose between being successful and feeling good. You can keep your drive, your high standards, and the parts of perfectionism that make you who you are—while creating more space for confidence, connection, flexibility, and joy.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hempstead, NY
Online in West Hempstead, NY
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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 West Hempstead, NY (Online Only)
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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 West Hempstead, NY
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Laura Potel
Therapist, LCAT, CST
I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and working with members of the queer, non-monogamous/polyamorous, kink, and sex work communities - though I proudly work with clients from all backgrounds.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hempstead, NY
Online in West Hempstead, NY
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Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Black female Licensed Mental Health Clinician with nearly five years of experience, I hold deep respect for the ways culture, identity, and intergenerational experiences shape us. I bring curiosity, compassion, and cultural awareness to our work. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, self-worth, trauma, or life transitions—this is a space where your whole self is welcome.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself. And from that place, building deeper, more meaningful connections in every area of your life.
5 Years Experience
Online in West Hempstead, NY (Online Only)
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Richard (Rick) Brodsky
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Are you thriving on paper, but the pressure to constantly perform in a high-stakes corporate career or survive the relentless hustle of the music and entertainment industry is quietly grinding you down. High performance shouldn't cost you your mental health.
As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience—and an active touring musician in a successful bluegrass band with a background spanning roles as a production manager, sound engineer, and event producer—I intimately understand the intense anxiety, perfectionism, and erratic lifestyles of high-pressure environments. Whether you are navigating a grueling corporate ladder, managing a chaotic tour, or engineering an intense studio mix, you don’t need to waste time translating industry pressure or life on the road to me; I live it. Specializing in high-achieving 25-to-35+ professionals, I combine deep clinical expertise with real-world, action-oriented solutions.
24 Years Experience
Online in West Hempstead, NY (Online Only)
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Jon Prezant
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW, MA, CST — Sex & Couples Therapist
Maybe desire has gone quiet, or sex has started to feel like a test you keep failing. Maybe you’re trying to recover from a betrayal, or your sexual behavior feels out of your control. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same fight. Sexual and relationship struggles are rarely just about sex, or just about the relationship. They’re tangled up in history, body, culture, and the expectations we’ve absorbed about who we’re supposed to be.
I’m an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and LCSW, and I work online with adults and couples. Much of my work is with men (gay, straight, and everywhere in between) and with couples, including gay, queer, and mixed-orientation couples. I also have a deep commitment to Jewish clients, especially gay and queer Jews who have felt isolated or pushed out of community by antisemitism.
I’m direct, warm, and honest. I won’t hand you a script. Therapy with me is a place to build the capacity your life and relationships actually need, so you can be more honest with yourself, more flexible with each other, and less ruled by shame.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hempstead, NY
Online in West Hempstead, NY
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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 West Hempstead, NY (Online Only)
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Farzana Rahman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
Having worked for a decade, I have supported clients through the nuanced and demanding areas of interpersonal stress, major life transitions, identity exploration, and the long-lasting impact of early adverse childhood experiences. I hold particular care and awareness towards the cultural, relational, and systemic forces that shape a person’s sense of self. I feel especially attuned to how family histories and early attachments influence adult relationships, therefore, I often invite clients to explore identity, unlearn old narratives, and build relationships that feel grounded and authentic. My unique, yet collective experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a South Asian woman allow me to recognize how family expectations, cultural identity, gender identity, and other parts of ourselves are important in the therapy work.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hempstead, NY
Online in West Hempstead, NY
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Eve Picower
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a skilled, compassionate, and interactive psychotherapist with more than 25 years experience. I am an in-network therapist for Mount Sinai Health System employees and their families covered by UMR Top Tier (Tier 1). It is not often an easy decision to start therapy or seek out a new therapist, but we can talk about any concerns or questions you have about the process.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Hempstead, NY
Online in West Hempstead, NY
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in West Hempstead, NY Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in West Hempstead, NY average 16 years of experience and charge around $234 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (76%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$234
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 76% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 55% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 32% | Jewish |
| 29% | Black / African American |