Our Mission

Guided by our Whole Person Psychotherapy & Wellness Model™, our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that integrates mental, physical, and emotional wellness. We strive to help clients cultivate balance, resilience, and holistic well-being through a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship.

Who We Are

We are active and compassionate therapists and nurse practitioners. We’re down to earth and relatable.

Our Philosophy

Our practice philosophy is that no matter how successful one is, or how “desirable” one’s life may seem, we all at some point in our lives have desired change, sought forgiveness, or felt helpless… and that’s ok, we get it, we all have our stuff.

Our Holistic Approach

At Open-Minded Therapy, LCSW, PLLC, our approach is holistic and multidimensional. Because our mind, body, and soul are all intertwined, we think it is important to examine ways we can use these moving parts to promote healing and growth in other areas in our lives.
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We offer an integrated, client-centered approach that treats the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our care model considers your mental, emotional, functional, spiritual, and social wellness, ensuring that every part of your experience is addressed in a cohesive and compassionate way.

Areas of expertise include the management of depression, anxiety, complex-trauma, substance use disorders, and/or individuals affected by loved ones challenged by addiction. Additionally, we specialize in multicultural and women’s issues, Christian counseling, domestic violence recovery, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Within the practice, we use a combination of interventions (listed below) to break down thoughts and patterns preventing you from viewing life through a clearer lens.

Our therapists provide psychotherapy, and our nurse practitioners diagnose, treat, and help clients manage their physical and mental health concerns.

As part of our Whole Person Psychotherapy & Wellness Model™, you’ll meet with one of our nurse practitioners early in your therapy journey to assess your overall health. This collaboration ensures that any physical factors influencing your mental or emotional well-being are identified early and seamlessly integrated into your personalized care plan.

Therapy Methods

With the implementation of these interventions, the aim is for you to increase self-awareness and get you living the life you envision for yourself.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment used to assist clients in identifying and unlearning unhealthy thought patterns that have negatively impacted their emotions and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be helpful for those who are challenged by anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and several other conditions.

Narrative Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that separates the individual from his/her/their problem(s). This therapeutic approach teaches the client how to minimize problems by relying on their skills. Narrative Therapy is an appropriate treatment modality for individuals, families, children and adolescents.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A form of psychotherapy that aids in helping clients understand the unconscious motivation behind troubling feelings and behaviors. Clients will begin to gain insight into themselves, and how past experiences affect the present. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can work for individual, family, or group therapy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR therapy helps people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD by healing distressing memories. It helps reduce the emotional impact of the memory. EMDR often leads to faster recovery than traditional talk therapy. It is based on extensive research showing its effectiveness. More about EMDR therapy »

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a therapy method that involves tapping on acupressure points. It resolves stressful and traumatic experiences by balancing the body’s energy system, promoting a sense of inner calm, and enhancing emotional resilience.

Understanding that each individual is unique, services are customized to meet your specific needs create a plan that’s transformative and life changing. 

Get Started

If you resonate with what we offer, contact us in our Valley Stream office. We’ll chat about your needs, and work towards transforming your life and creating a brighter future.