Family therapy and counseling in New York

Contact me at HSP-NYC.COM. People often find themselves stuck in life in many ways, whether they are depressed, have anxiety, abuse substances, or have had serious events impact their lives in debilitating ways. It is perfectly human to want to avoid working through these problems, and I can provide the therapeutic space to begin to create change. Joining in the effort with the right therapist is key to that change.

Christian is an accomplished and compassionate board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience in mental health. He is affiliated with Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital where he treats adults on the inpatient psychiatric unit and Quannacut Outpatient Services where he treats both adults and adolescents struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. He also has extensive experience treating older adults and has been affiliated with multiple senior living facilities on Long Island.

My name is Michelle Fisher, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating adjustment issues, or struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I have been in this field for 27 years and I thoroughly enjoy helping people to obtain a better quality of life.

I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood, not analyzed or rushed. My approach is relational, thoughtful, and collaborative. I take time to really get to know you, your story, and the patterns that have shaped how you think, feel, and relate to others.

I work with individuals and couples who may feel stuck in anxiety, relationship uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, or old wounds that continue to show up in the present. Many of my clients are high functioning, introspective, and self-aware, yet still feel conflicted, exhausted, or disconnected underneath. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I have over 30 years of experience in psychiatric social work and work part-time as a college lecturer. I like to think that therapy provides HOPE: Healing Opportunities for Personal Empowerment.

As a licensed mental health and addiction professional I work within humanistic and person-centered perspectives; valuing and respecting the voices and experiences of my clients are paramount to healing and effective treatment. I support evidence-based approaches that match the therapeutic needs of my clients and assist them in creating safe space for self-reflection, insight and introspection. In summary each person has their life narrative that requires self-examination to foster or enhance growth and development. Let's explore you needs and concerns together in a safe and welcoming space.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have focused the majority of my career on youth and young adults. I love working with young people as they navigate the challenges of personality development, family relationships, and exploring their place in the world beyond the family. My clinical judgment and practice strategies are guided by over twenty years of work with a wide variety of clients and circumstances. As a social worker in a lively high school and a parent of two young adults, I am very comfortable building rapport with the full gamut of adolescent personalities.

I am very excited to support clients in all developmental life stages as they work through clinical and non-clinical issues. These include depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, grief and loss, life and career transitions, relationships, parenting, family dynamics, and aging.

I believe in helping all age groups actualize their potential and goals. Utilizing empathy and therapeutic listening, this is a safe space to explore various life dynamics and how they impact your life. I specialize in helping people with a broad array of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and many other topics that cause distress or difficulty.