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Gila Schwartz is a therapist located on Long Island, NY. A psychologist focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with 13 years of experience, who brings a distinct level of insight to clients as a serving New York City Firefighter. I provide specialized support to first responders, children, families, and individuals navigating challenges related to substance abuse, trauma, and depression.

My clinical foundation is built on a Master's degree from Fordham University and intensive training in evidence-based modalities, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and Family Systems, for effective clinical results and sustained client change.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenging experiences that hold you back from living a fulfilling life? You're not alone. Many of our struggles can significantly impact our daily well-being. Feeling stressed is a natural human emotion that helps us recognize and respond to potential threats. However, when these feelings becomes excessive and interferes with our daily life, it can be debilitating. Using a solution-focused approach, I focus on desired outcomes and meaningful change while offering specialized guidance in lifestyle shifts to help clients navigate life’s complexities.

Coping with painful thoughts and feelings can be an overwhelming and lonely experience. However, you don’t have to manage these struggles alone. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, as well as working with caregivers struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients through their struggles and transitions. I work with my clients to explore which therapeutic approach works best and provide them with different treatment strategies and skills to deal with their challenges. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and correctional settings and have experience with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorders and personality disorders. I particularly enjoy working with clients who experience anxiety, panic and OCD for which I utilize CBT via Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Exposure Hierarchy and mindfulness. All of my experiences have made me an empathetic and nonjudgemental mental health provider who realizes the importance or providing mental health treatment.

My name is Elizabeth (or Liz) and I am looking forward to meeting with you. I was born and raised in New York, growing up in Queens and Long Island and living for several years in the Hudson Valley. I went to college at SUNY New Paltz (upstate New York) and graduate school at Columbia University (New York City). Just like my experiences growing up and living in the city, countryside and suburban towns, I have a lot of experience working with both adults and children ranging from traumatic experiences, to challenging decisions. I have worked in community, inpatient, outpatient and hospital settings.

As a doctoral level licensed clinical psychologist I will support you through your journey of self-discovery, helping you develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and find internal balance. I also offer a wide range of assessments along with comprehensive diagnostic evaluations. I specialize in treating individuals with trauma history and eating disorders.

I have worked in the behavioral health field for over 20 years helping individuals from all backgrounds sort through the challenges that life can bring.

My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, working with couples, infidelity, substance abuse, and all types of life transitions.

Greetings & welcome. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer brief therapy & medication management to adolescents & adults. Medication is not the best fit for everyone & together we can find your path.

I hold a certification in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University & believe that diet, activity and spending time doing what nourishes you, all contribute to healing. Together we can explore your goals & treatment options.

I’m a compassionate, collaborative therapist who is deeply committed to helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their growth. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel difficult to break. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded in genuine curiosity about your lived experience.

I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without pressure or pretense. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, uncover underlying patterns, and build tools that support meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your decisions, and more equipped to handle life’s complexities.