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TELETHERAPY ONLY OFFERED AT THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC TIME I believe that all individuals matter and are worthy of having joy, respect, success, positive health, pleasure and fulfillment, in all aspects of their life. I believe each person is entitled to a healthy sexuality, emotional and physical safety, access to information and resources as desired, a positive view of self, and the right to express this self with authenticity. I approach therapy with this vision in mind, and practice with a warm, curious and non-judgmental stance, aiming to create a safe space where individuals and couples can work through their challenges. I value supporting people in recognizing their own strengths and abilities, and to view themselves and the world as full of possibilities. I am interested in learning about what brings you to therapy, and collaborating with you to craft a treatment plan that will effectively meet your needs and improve your quality of life. I work well with people who are motivated to experience positive change, committed to the therapy process and who understand that they are the most vital piece of their puzzle in uncovering and understanding personal barriers. I would be honored to be part of your journey and would commit myself to provide the type of support that will be most useful for you at this time.

Nominated top doctor in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, I dedicate myself to helping you out of feeling stuck, down and anxious. I offer practical and valuable help within the first session. Most patients describe me as very helpful, warm and insightful. I will tailor a treatment to your needs and pick the best therapy modality for you. I will then match you with a therapist in my practice whose personality and modality of therapy are the most effective for you. You will, therefore, get great help right away and get the most effective treatment for someone who is a great match for you. My patients love this model and I hope that you do too.

Paul Ammendola, LCSW - PresidentCEO The Well is my private practice as well as future counseling center and resource center. I am a dedicated, caring counselor with over 13 years experience in mental health counseling, spiritual counseling, recovery and working with the formerly incarcerated. I am passionate about seeing people go from walking in the dark to walking in the light. Changing from consistent negative thinking patterns to positive truth based thinking. There is nothing greater for me than seeing the broken and lost walking with God in harmony. I love to help, how can I help you? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have learned the art of integrating multiple psychotherapy models with Christian principles. I am also the Substance Abuse Director at HealthCare Choices and former Executive Director and Co-Builder of Bridges of New York. I have been a leader in New York raising the bar on counseling and recovery, bringing it to a new respected standard since 2003. I am also a member of the Nassau, Orange Queens and Kings County Reentry taskforces and have worked closely with Nassau County and the Department of Corrections at the State and County levels. I have been a business owner in multiple arenas from counseling to music. I continue to seek innovative ways to help people live free and productive lives in an intensely challenging world filled with so many different, confusing paths to choose from. Having a business background, and business education combined with finance and counseling makes for the successful driving force behind the vision of a brand new model of help at The Well. I am also a seasoned singer, musician, and songwriter, leading worship all throughout New York with the band Red Words. Our band's music continues to evolve but has a central theme that focusses mostly on honesty, transparency, hope, and healing. It is very easy to see that our message travels along very clear lines that explore many different issues coming from personal experience as well as years of helping others with counseling, spirituality, and discipleship. I will not only be there for help on your journey but continued encouragement for years to come.

If you’re tired of overthinking everything, feeling stuck in the same patterns, or acting fine on the outside while struggling inside, you’re not alone. You don’t have to keep carrying it by yourself. I offer a warm and real space where you can slow down, feel understood, and figure out what’s happening beneath the surface. I’m an active and collaborative therapist. I help you connect the dots, explore the protective parts of yourself, and build tools you can actually use in daily life. Together, we work toward feeling more grounded, more confident, and more like yourself again.

In therapy with me, you will be welcome, just as you are, as we work together to understand your unique circumstances. We'll look closely at what causes you pain, how you can have a new experience of yourself, and what is possible in your life. You may be coming to therapy because you are suffering, you feel stuck, or you simply want to know yourself better. Here's what you can expect from me: I will listen to you with my whole self. I will challenge your assumptions. I will try to see into some of your blind spots. And I will do my best to help you have a fresh and surprising encounter with yourself, one that you can draw upon long after you leave the session. Therapy can help enormously if there is a good match between the therapist and the client. I invite you to contact me to see if we would work well together.

Counseling is a sacred partnership that can help you approach life's difficulties in a healthy, meaningful way that promotes change and movement in a positive way. Together, we will work through these struggles so that you can move past old behaviors and patterns that no longer serve you, leaving space for the amazing life you deserve to enjoy. We will find what works best for you in counseling to get you out of that box of things that make you feel stuck. Offerings: Sandtray Therapy Synergetic Play Therapy Expressive Arts modalities such as art and Psychodramatic techniques Talk Therapy Faith-based, and I absolutely honor, respect, and love working with individuals of all races, ethnicities, and beliefs. What is holding you back? Substances?Relationships? Panic? Out of control emotions and fear? When these things feel insurmountable, it's the best time to call for help.

It is my sacred honor to help people with their deepest and most personal issues: their ancient wounds, in their lives within and without; their deepest hopes and fears, dreams and longings, and the blocks that interfere with creating their lives and finding and birthing their Selves. It saddens me deeply to see our world being offered "quick fixes," "bandaids," and "get over it" or "transcend it" philosophies for dealing with life's deepest wounds and traumas. It saddens me to see people being offered symptom "management" instead of real healing -- managing thoughts, feelings, and more -- leaving the real wound beneath the symptom, beneath the surface to continue to haunt them in their lives. It saddens me to see our world encouraging people to repeat as adults what they did as children - repress their feelings and find defenses to keep them away. For children, this is sanity- and life-saving. For adults, this is society degrading feeling and keeping us emotionally stuck, emotionally unmatured. For adults, this is society working against our healing, our growing, our transforming, our becoming all we can be. It saddens me to see us go 'round and 'round the vicious cycle of cause and effect when we leave our own individual wounds unhealed -- deeply affecting the state of our world and our country -- and then when the state of our world and country, in turn, triggers those same unhealed wounds within us. I bring to clients a message of lasting healing, healing to the root. I help people find and claim their own wounds, commit themselves to the real work of healing inside and out, work at their organic rhythm and pace to build their capacity to feel, and more. I also help people recognize the link between their individual healing and the healing of our planet. With a passion for safety and for healing to the root, I am committed to helping heal and transform our world one-by-one and on a global scale.

In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs.

When we've had our feelings chronically invalidated, and when we've experienced abuse, we need a safe person to help us move forward. I use "unconditional positive regard" meaning that I'll view you positively regardless of what you share to help my clients experience what it's like to be in a safe, affirming relationship. Shame and guilt are common when we've lived through these kinds of experiences, usually because of a belief that we're fundamentally flawed and unworthy of good things. A big part of my work is helping my clients learn self-compassion, and unlearn limiting ways of thinking that hold us back and keeps us feeling bad. I use an eclectic approach, meaning that it's never a one size fits all situation. Some of my favorite tools come from Internal Family Systems (IFS), or parts work- a modality tailored for trauma treatment that allows a client to understand themselves in terms of parts. These parts like an angry part, for example, are mostly there to protect us, but sometimes they act out in ways that don't align with our values, and when this happens we need to get curious about them, and get a sense of how to help them feel safe. I also use body-based approaches, aimed at helping clients understand the physical part of anxiety and trauma, like a rapid heart rate, tense muscles, and shallow breathing. Other approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and many more. I also draw from my extensive experience helping previous clients who've lived through abuse and neglect to help my current clients, and I've trained at New York University, Columbia, and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Staying on top of the latest developments in the field of psychotherapy is a passion of mine, and I strive to be the most competent and knowledgeable therapist I can be for my clients.

We believe that everybody has the right to have access to high-quality therapy and mental health services. This is why we give you fresh perspectives, personalized guidance, and affordable solutions to help you overcome the unhealthy habits and lifestyles that stop you from living a happier life.

I am an LPC with over 17 years of experience working with clients to help them manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and burnout. Everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves and unconditional support when you’re facing challenges can help. I see therapy as collaborative and aim for us to work together to help you to set and achieve goals. We work at your pace towards change. Our sessions are a space to be able to talk through challenges without judgment and with a strong focus on coping tools and real solutions that work for your life. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take those first steps towards change. Finding the right connection with a therapist is so important. I'm happy to talk through any questions. Feel free to reach out!

In the several years I've been in this profession, I'm extremely grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with many different populations. I graduated from UConn in 2018 with my master's in marriage and family therapy. After my master's, I worked for a non-profit in Willimantic, CT where I treated those with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. In 2019, I had a full-time job in Willimantic and went back to UConn for my PhD and also opened a private practice that same year. Throughout my PhD, my research has predominantly focused on sexuality and sexual health. Specifically, I research pornography consumption and how it impacts well-being. Currently, I own a private practice where I specialize in sex therapy. I also work with people who face relationship challenges (whatever that looks like for you) and anxiety that impacts happiness and overall well-being.