Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Staten Island, NY.

Licensed professional counseling for anxiety, stress, phobias, and panic in Staten Island, New York.


Mars & Venus Counseling Center, LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LCADCs, Ph.D.
Anxiety Counselor

Mars & Venus Counseling Center, LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LCADCs, Ph.D.

LCSWs, DCSW, LPCs, LAC, LCADCs, and Ph.D.

In 07666 - Nearby to Staten Island.

We live in an age of high anxiety and stress. Anxiety symptoms include muscle tension, feelings of restlessness, feeling on edge, irritability, and fatigue. Many people also experience difficulty sleeping. Other symptoms of anxiety can also include constant worry, obsessive thinking or compulsions, that is, uncontrolled behaviors, such as excessive hand washing. Some people also experience fears or phobias, as well as panic attacks. The symptoms of all of the above can be on a continuum from mild to severe. Some of our staff here at the Mars & Venus Counseling Center are experienced in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Our experienced counselors, trained in the techniques of leaders in the field of anxiety disorders, will provide extensive...(view profile to read more)

Marty Tashman, Ph.D.(psychology), ACSW, M.S.W.
Anxiety Counselor

Marty Tashman, Ph.D.(psychology), ACSW, M.S.W.

Dr. Marty

In 07043 - Nearby to Staten Island.

STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE Dr. Marty has developed his own approach to help folks deal with stress and anxiety which combines short term therapy, EFT, EMDR, short term insight and behavior therapy. When appropriate hypnosis can also be used. Dr. Marty believes that different people need different approaches. If you are going to see a counselor, therapist or psychologist ask how many approaches they use. I believe one size does not fit all. To get more information go to drmartytashman.com. or call (732)246-8484

Terri DiMatteo, MA, LPC
Anxiety Counselor

Terri DiMatteo, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

In 07632 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Constant relationship unpredictability triggers persistent alert states exhausting your spirit completely. Therapy here teaches regulation strategies supporting steadiness through turbulence around you. Practice grounding exercises reducing immediate fight-or-flight responses activating daily habits. Firm limits prevent escalation draining emotional reserves rapidly. Expect lower cortisol levels correlating with calmer evenings spent resting peacefully now. Mental bandwidth frees up for hobbies neglected previously during crisis management phases only. True relaxation arrives once stability anchors become reliable constants replacing fear-based reactions consistently overtime. Living calmly again requires learning to trust safety exists internally regardless of external chaos momentarily.

Transformation Counseling Services, LMSW,PsyD,LCSW
Anxiety Counselor

Transformation Counseling Services, LMSW,PsyD,LCSW

LMSW,PsyD, LCSW,LPC

In 10003 - Nearby to Staten Island.

At Transformation Counseling Services each member of our clinical team is exceptionally trained in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness for anxiety disorders. Our goal is to help our patients reduce their symptoms and improve in their daily lives. We help our clients learn concrete skills, and current evidence-based practices tailored to their unique needs with special attention paid to racial , social economic, cultural, and spiritual/religious beliefs. If you are ready to live a stress free life please contact us for a free consultation.

Debra Feinberg, LCSW
Anxiety Counselor

Debra Feinberg, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

In 07040 - Nearby to Staten Island.

If you're feeling anxious or stressed, struggling with social phobia or need help managing and reducing panic attacks, can help you. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be very effective in helping you reduce and manage your anxiety and fears. If you are looking for a therapist to help to manage and reduce your anxiety, please contact me at call 973-902-8700 or by email if that's easier for you. I encourage to take the first step and contact me for a free phone consultation.

Dana Spada, PhD, LCSW
Anxiety Counselor

Dana Spada, PhD, LCSW

Psychotherapist

In 07722 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Anxiety and stress are very common human experiences. The process of therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of the things that create stress and anxiety for you and how to manage the experience. Gaining a deeper understanding of how your mind and body respond to stress will provide you with a road map of what it is you need to counteract the experience and take care of yourself so that you can handle the stress and reduce the anxiety.

Yasmine Saad, Ph.D.
Anxiety Counselor

Yasmine Saad, Ph.D.

Senior Clinical Psychologist

In 10016 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Anxiety therapy is the first line of treatment for unhealthy anxiety. Your therapist can support you to put your mind at ease, recognize and address the patterns that may contribute to your symptoms. Anxiety therapy sessions can also help you identify coping mechanisms to manage anxiety and reclaim your life. You may feel uncomfortable or even anxious about going to therapy. You may think, “this will probably pass… maybe I should just push through it, and things will get better.” Rest assured that you are not alone. Many people have been there. But you don’t have to wait for your anxiety symptoms to get worse or to affect other areas of your life to seek help. We are here to help.

Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.
Anxiety Counselor

Walter Matweychuk, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

In 10016 - Nearby to Staten Island.

I will show you how you make yourself anxious about the things you find threatening and challenging. Anxiety and stress are largely self-created by the beliefs we tacitly hold about adversity or potential adversity. I will show you your self-defeating beliefs and teach you how to think so you feel sensible concern and do what you can do to avoid danger and threats. I will show you how to philosophically accept what cannot be avoided and thereby minimize the stress you feel about what cannot be changed or avoided. Using the power of your own ability to think in a self-helping way I will help you to change your feelings of anxiety.

Craig Springer, PhD
Anxiety Counselor

Craig Springer, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

In 07078 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Do you worry about work constantly when you’re at home, or feel anxious and tense even about small events? Is your mind riddled with a powerless sense of imminent danger, a place where rising panic can be difficult to quell? Does your apprehension make it difficult to get on with regular life and enjoy each day? Do you struggle with recurrent thoughts that bring about fear, doubt and anxiety and compel you to engage in safety and sometimes nonsensical behaviors? These signs and symptoms are common in those suffering from anxiety disorders. Anxiety and fear can have even paralyzing effects in many aspects of your life; however, there is hope for a calm and serene existence.

Helen Paulucci, LCSW, LCADC
Anxiety Counselor

Helen Paulucci, LCSW, LCADC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

In 10013 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Anxiety and Stress Treatment and Counseling will incorporate using CBT and DBT as well as other therapies in order lower anxiety and stress. Learning to make SMART goals and bring new changes to the day to day routine will take place. Building on strengths and taking an active part in an individualized treatment plan to achieve healthy goals. Mindfulness practices will be added to the therapy sessions.

Kim Leatherdale, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC, BCC
Anxiety Counselor

Kim Leatherdale, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC, BCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, Board Certified Coach

In 07711 - Nearby to Staten Island.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Allia Brickman, LMHC, CGT, CCATP, CHT
Anxiety Counselor

Allia Brickman, LMHC, CGT, CCATP, CHT

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Available for Online Therapy

Most of us experience anxiety and/or stress at some point. However, when it persists and reaches a heightened level of intensity, therapy may be needed and can have a powerful impact on reducing these symptoms. Talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are two approaches shown to have success in treating anxiety. Talk therapy allows for my clients to open up and unburden themselves from the weight of what they may be carrying and validating their experience and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps address and shift any unhealthy thinking or behaviors associated with the anxiety. This can significantly improve ones ability to manage their anxiety.

Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.
Anxiety Counselor

Akeisha Rivera, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In 10017 - Nearby to Staten Island.

The world is a demanding place these days and we get pulled in so many different directions—add to that the stress of having, keeping, or finding a job, family and/or relationship pressures—and anxiety and stress can so easily gain the upper hand. My goal as a therapist is to help you talk though your issues and concerns so that I can give you the tools to help you overcome your sources of anxiety and stress.



Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York. It has a land area of 58.68 square miles and a water area of 42.47 square miles.  The population of Staten Island is 474,558 people with 156,341 households and a median annual income of $55,039. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Staten Island, NY

Affordable with Planning

Therapy in Staten Island is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Staten Island therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Staten Island public health department.