Family & Personal Counseling

Family & Personal Counseling

New York Accepting Online
Bohemia, St. James, East Islip, Levittown, Maspeth Accepting In-person
Updated February 20, 2023

Family & Personal Counseling is a therapy practice located in Howard Beach, NY. With over 35 therapists available through this practice, individuals can get help with their stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship conflicts, burnout, or family issues. The therapists at Family & Personal Counseling work with clients of all ages, and also offer couples and family therapy. They enjoy guiding clients through meaningful change, whether that’s change in how they respond to stress, how they relate to their partners or their children, or how they see themselves.



There are many different types of therapy used by the therapists at Family & Personal Counseling. These include narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and art therapy. Clients learn more about their own patterns, including their thought patterns and coping patterns. Therapists gently and kindless direct clients towards healthier patterns. This can look like replacing self-criticism with self-compassion, or setting boundaries in a challenging relationship. They teach clients effective coping strategies to use when they feel overwhelmed, which can be helpful at home or in the workplace. Clients leave therapy feeling heard, understood, and respected.



Family & Personal Counseling offers therapy services tailored towards your needs. The therapists bring an integrated approach to working with clients, so that clients receive exactly the right care for them. The therapists at Family & Personal Counseling are compassionate, empathetic, and enjoy bringing creativity into each session.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Healthfirst
  • NYSHIP
  • Northwell Direct
  • The Empire Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $125 (45min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:00
  • Sun Closed

Bohemia practice
1650 Sycamore Avenue, Suite #39, Bohemia, New York 11716
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:00
  • Sun Closed

St. James practice
872 Middle Country Road, St. James, New York 11718
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:00
  • Sun Closed

East Islip practice
8 Greenwood Avenue, East Islip, New York 11730
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:00
  • Sun Closed

Levittown practice
64 Division Avenue, Levittown, New York 11756
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:-00
  • Sun Closed

Maspeth practice
60 - 43 Fresh Pond Road, Maspeth, New York 11378
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12:00 - 9:00
  • Tue 12:00 - 9:00
  • Wed 12:00 - 9:00
  • Thu 12:00 - 9:00
  • Fri 12:00 - 9:00
  • Sat 9:00 - 5:00
  • Sun Closed

Head of Practice's Licensure

New York: 003502


Languages

English