Therapy for Growth Seekers in New York

Let's be honest — times are tough for many of us.  If you're feeling overwhelmed by work, life, family, or your relationship, you're not alone.  

Therapy can mean different things to different people.  We will have deep conversations and dig as deep as you want to in order to create the life you are seeking.  We move forward at your pace.

I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are learning to move forward in a healthy way that allows them to live an authentic life.  

No matter what brought you here — whether trauma, grief, or daily struggles — trust that you're here for a reason. 

In person appointments are held in Huntington Village, New York, easily accessible to all of Suffolk County and Long Island. Online therapy is available from anywhere in New York State.

Reach out to schedule a 20 minute consultation call to determine if we are a good fit. 

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Ways we will address trauma, grief, or the challenges of everyday life:

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  • Identify triggers

  • Develop coping skills

  • Explore possible root causes

  • Improve emotional well being

  • Develop a daily practice

  • Identify negative thought patterns

  • Psychoeducation regarding symptoms and treatment options

  • Address how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can affect your mood

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I offer therapy for grief, including bereavement support and widow support.

One of my practice areas is therapy for those experiencing grief. When you work with me as a grief therapist, I will:

  • Provide a safe space to express your emotions

  • Witness your grief

  • Validate feelings and emotions

  • Develop and enhance coping skills

  • Assess for signs of complicated grief

My Practice Modalities

All therapy modalities are available in person in Huntington Village, New York — easily accessible to all of
Suffolk County and Long Island — or online from anywhere in New York State.

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EMDR

Short term therapy that combines bilateral stimulations with guided visualizations to process traumatic events.  By removing the feelings associated with the traumatic memory, you will be able to recall the event without the distressing emotions.  

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Hypnotherapy

We can use hypnosis to reduce or eliminate fears and phobias such as flying, dogs, surgeries, or exams.  Hypnosis is also used for eliminating habits such as smoking, nail biting, skin picking, and consuming specific foods and drinks.  

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CBT

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can help you break through unhelpful thoughts and feelings of  self-blame or hopelessness. By developing healthier thinking patterns and coping strategies, you can move from being overwhelmed by your grief towards acceptance and healing.

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I’m Michelle Gegwich, a New York Trauma and Grief Therapist.

I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental therapy space to New York clients looking to live more joyful, authentic lives.

My specialties as a therapist include trauma therapy, grief, bereavement support, widow support, hypnosis, and EMDR.

I offer services both in person in Huntington Village, NY and online to clients throughout New York.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.

-Paolo Coehlo