Michelle is bitter and self-centered. She finds faults in others when she refuses to identify her…read moreown. If your life experience is not the same as hers, then she'll blame you for being wrong. She needs to see herself in reality before she can judge others professionally. I actually felt anxious before each session because of how harsh and uncaring she was. If you need someone to judge you professionally, Michelle is good, but if you want to feel less anxiety and stress, DO NOT see Michelle!

Melissa is a great therapist. She's very thorough and makes you think after your session is done…read more The office staff are always very friendly.

My time spent in therapy with Mrs. Gaeta is excellent. There is the time I need the "sounding…read moreboard" to hear a problem outloud and she listens intently and then comes times of discussion. I'm not just sitting there hearing myself talk... which is great. The Empathy, the listening and help with problem solving she gives is so important. I lost my Spouse of 26 Years, and Rosemarie's expertise in grief counseling is my ticket to Me Picking myself back up and seeing a newpath in life... Thank you so much!

After my first session with Rosemarie, I already felt better. She makes you figure out your issues…read moreon your own & lets you know when you are being a little too " irrational ". She tells you like it is & also lets you know when you have a valid point. Rosemarie listens & doesn't make you feel stupid saying thoughts out loud that you would have never said to anyone else without judgement. Thank you, Rosemarie!!

Aliza is absolutely wonderful. I clicked with her instantly and it takes a lot for me to connect…read morewith a therapist. Her calm, warm and nurturing manner puts me at ease. Her knowledge of trauma and how to deal with it is exceptionally helpful. Additionally, regardless of time of day, weekends or holidays, if I need to talk to her she makes herself available. I am so grateful to have found her and highly recommend her to anyone struggling with the effects of trauma.

From the owner: Island of Hope Counseling is a team of licensed mental health professionals. We provide…read morepsychotherapy/counseling to children, teens, adults, and older adults. We specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Behavioral Problems, Sleep Disturbance, Marital Counseling, and more. We offer flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Our office is In-Network with many insurance plans, check our website to see if your insurance is accepted.

Dr Jortner has helped me through some very tough times. I would highly recommend her.read more

I called here looking for info for my best friend and I had called about 10 other treatment…read morefacilities and got nasty attitudes. This lady Daniella answered for the YMCA and was the sweetest most helpful receptionist. I was blown away (which is sad because I work in the industry and mental health providers should all have receptionists like Daniella) with sunny dispositions... but they don't. I had to call back and get her name and thank her because that is the person you want to speak with to help you through a tough time like many people who call their.

From the owner: The Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service offers hope to those whose lives have been turned…read moreupside-down by drug or alcohol abuse. Since 1980, we have provided the Staten Island community with comprehensive prevention and treatment services that promote the development of spirit, mind and body. Our state-licensed outpatient program includes treatment services for adults and older teens, prevention services for at-risk youth, and counseling services for children who have been affected by a family member's addiction. If you, a family member, or someone close to you is struggling with alcoholism or a substance abuse problem, don?t wait to call. At the YMCA we recognize that because no two individuals are the same, no single treatment method works for everyone. During our initial evaluation, we look at every aspect of a client?s life, working to better understand the unique circumstances that underlie their problems. Our counselors ?meet you where you?re at,? guiding each client to the best course of treatment for their current situation. Because we are committed to providing the right care to the right person, our services are not based around a single treatment philosophy. Instead, we draw on over 25 years of experience with a wide range of clinical methodologies to develop treatment plans that meet the specific needs of each client...

I've been looking for a while for a therapist on Staten Island. I finally found her. Marina is…read moregreat. Listens advises,sympathizes and is smart. And it's even covered by my insurance. I thought i would never find a solid combination of those traits. Would recommend her in a heart beat.

This lovely lady is beautiful inside & out! I cannot say…read moreenough wonderful things about her & the practice. She is kind, warm, intuitive with a very calming manner. Her thorough and spot on observations/ conclusions are helpful even in extremely difficult situations. She is a positive, wise soul and I feel lucky to have found her. Her office is also neat and soothing in itself, which is a plus as well!

Have reached out multiple time, via phone and actually going into the place. No assistance what so…read moreever! This is one of the places that is partnered with my company's insurance which is why I reached out multiple times. The only time someone actually answered the phone was the first time I called them said someone will reach out to me for an appointment, never got a call back! Went into the office after weeks of no response and left my info again, it has been over a month still waiting!

Kelly is amazing. I've been recommending her to anyone that needs to seek therapy. Never gave a…read morecrap about this soft science and never believed in therapy until I saw how she works.

Looking at an explanation of benefits from this provider from my insurance. The law says charge the…read morecancelation fees. She charged for services never rendered and now that I have moved on I realize how judgemental and insensitive she was. I am proud of myself I survived a bad mental health provider. Thats what happens whem you randomly find a provider without doing research. I just looked at her page. The jig is up the word sees her.

Ms. Lewis contacted me via the message feature on Yelp a few days before leaving her response on…read more9/12/21. She claimed that I was stalking her through reviews and that such activity would be "addressed." She also sent me a copy of the response she intended to post prior to actually posting it. I understood this as an attempt to intimidate me into removing my review.

The worst. Please save yourself from this office. It's been a month and I'm still waiting on a…read moreresponse (that I know will never come), once they decide they are "done" with you, they could care less about what happens. They truly do not accomodate and will brush you off on the phone. Go anywhere else.

I used to see Dr. Beskina for about two years. She is an ok doctor, I wouldn't say she's friendly…read moreor personable. Our monthly appointments were always very short, she'd just ask how I was doing on the medication, our conversations probably lasted 7 minutes tops. Also, it was common that she was very late to our appointments or wouldn't call at the scheduled time which was difficult because a lot of the times I was at work and scheduled my appointment for a certain time because I would be free, then she'd call later on. I'd say the office is fairly easy to schedule with, they do most of the communications via email. However, they don't automatically charge the card on file for your visits which is annoying, so every time you have a session you have to pay using a link that's texted to you. I'd rather just have the card on file charged. Sometimes if Dr. Beskina was out I would see another female doctor named Alex who I really liked working with. She was friendly and seemed to actually care, however didn't accept my insurance and was only covering for Dr. Beskina so I couldn't change doctors. I remember Dr. Beskina also questioned my level of depression a few times, kind of downplaying it saying that if I had depression I would always feel sad, even when I was busy and distracted with other life things, which I disagree with. I never felt like I connected with this doctor, she isn't a warm person, and didn't really make me feel like she cared. I stopped seeing her a couple months ago. She also prescribed me 30 mg of Lexapro for anxiety, which is a dosage that is unheard of by every doctor I've ever mentioned it to, the highest dosage is 20 mg, so I'd take a pill and a half which all my other doctors (gp, obgyn) always questioned. However, it worked for me for a long time. Overall, I'd say my experience wasn't terrible but I wouldn't really recommend this doctor.