Counseling in Oyster Bay Cove, NY. Find the Right Therapist.

Providing couples counseling to help couples regain their connection. A first and necessary step leading to increasing trust and intimacy. Hal has mentored couples counselors for thirty years. He has himself been a couples counselor since 1975.

FOR OVER 40 YEARS, DR. JOEL STUKALIN AND DR. SARA MANDELBAUM HAVE PROUDLY PROVIDED COMPASSIONATE HIGH-CALIBER COUPLE COUNSELING TO DESERVING CLIENTS LIKE YOU-- OFFERING LEVELS OF TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE THAT SURPASS THAT OF TYPICAL COUPLES COUNSELORS.

Patience. Tolerance. Acceptance. Love. The more we experience these characteristics, the happier we are. Relationships, marriage, family and work are key areas where we can feel the most distress and the most reward. We'll work to find the richest rewards in all places.

We believe that through safety and trust, individuals and couples can learn, grow and heal. We meet our clients where they are at, support them, and guide them towards becoming more conscious in their relationships and in their lives.

Would you like to improve your sense of well-being, clarity, and purpose, so you can achieve your goals in life? I help you accomplish this through caring, skilled dialogue. Reduce stress, and gain the well-being, clarity and focus you desire.

I specialize in helping couples overcome issues like constant fighting, infidelity, lack of intimacy, or disconnection so that they can have a stronger bond than ever before. I do this work because of my genuine desire to help couples connect and thrive in a safe space.

When YOU or your child are having a problem its important to have a place where issues can be explored safely. Often the key to feeling better is finding someone who can listen objectively and provide supportive feedback and professional intervention.

Michael Mruz’s philosophy is that each person has an intrinsic ability for healing and transformation that can be activated and supported through therapy. He draws on many effective therapeutic modalities to design a treatment approach for each client.

"Many of the origins of current conflicts can be found in our past history. Becoming mindful and understanding these roots, promotes healing and change for our future. Helping my clients navigate past issues to help them find joy in their present and future is my primar

Life's transitions, developmental or crisis driven, challenge you to explore your perceived limitations. With 30+ years of diversified experience my empathic, creative and collaborative approach provides the safety and strategies to recognize and expand your capacity.

South Bay Counseling is a place of acceptance, comfort and relaxation. In my work with you, I will help you to feel listened to and safe to talk about anything that's bothering you. I can help you with depression, anxiety, life's stressors, relationship issues, etc.

My goal is to help you find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions. My approach is called "Integrative Family Therapy" which focuses on two aspects: how you function as an individual and how you relate to others helping you to heal.

As a couples and individual therapist, I believe therapy should be a compassionate and collaborative process that gives you a voice. Together, I help you step over the hurdles between you and your most fulfilled and authentic life.