Business Details
Helping Hands Psychotherapy Services in Rockville Centre, NY
Helping Hands Psychotherapy is a dedicated team of mental health professionals committed to providing evidence-based care tailored to individual needs. Our practice specializes in perinatal mental health, offering specialized treatment for family-building challenges including infertility, pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum depression. We serve clients through individual and group therapy sessions in Rockville Centre, Bethpage, and virtually across New York State. Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive comprehensive support while working with their existing healthcare providers. Therapists at Helping Hands bring diverse expertise in treating children, adolescents, and adults through modalities like EMDR trauma therapy and counseling for life transitions.We emphasize creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where clients can process emotions and develop personalized solutions. Our administrative team provides multilingual support in Spanish, Farsi, and English to enhance accessibility. The practice operates from two physical locations, including The Holding Space facility designed to promote therapeutic comfort through its natural environment. As a multidisciplinary practice, we combine clinical excellence with compassionate care to address various mental health concerns while maintaining strict professional standards.
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Group Psychotherapy
Infertility Counseling
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Life Transition Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- Specialized perinatal mental health expertise for pregnancy-related challenges
- Multidisciplinary team with diverse therapeutic approaches and age-specific experience
- Evidence-based practices including EMDR trauma therapy and life transition counseling
- Bilingual support available in Spanish and Farsi for improved accessibility
- Collaborative care approach with coordination between therapists and external providers
Services
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized treatment for family-building challenges including infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum depression. Our clinicians provide evidence-based care for pregnancy-related mental health concerns through individual and couples therapy. Services address birth trauma, anxiety during pregnancy, and adjustment to unexpected outcomes, with coordination between obstetric and mental health providers.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques. Our therapists help clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress through structured eight-phase approaches. This service addresses various trauma types including birth trauma, childhood experiences, and life-altering events.
Group Psychotherapy
Structured group sessions addressing specific mental health challenges with peer support. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, these groups focus on shared experiences like perinatal mental health, anxiety management, and life transitions. Participants benefit from collective insights while maintaining individual confidentiality.
Life Transition Counseling
Guidance through significant life changes including career shifts, relationship changes, and identity exploration. Our therapists employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to develop coping strategies for stress and anxiety related to transitional periods. Services support clients navigating both expected and unexpected life developments.
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Specialized care for postpartum mood disorders using trauma-informed approaches. Our clinicians address symptoms of depression and anxiety following childbirth through individual therapy and family systems approaches. Treatment plans incorporate evidence-based interventions tailored to maternal mental health needs.
People
Pauline Walfisch
Director, Reproductive Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with perinatal mental health certification. Leads the reproductive mental health team in Bethpage, Rockville Centre, and virtual locations. Specializes in family-building challenges and pregnancy-related mental health concerns.
Joan Salmon
Senior Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving as Perinatal Mental Health Team Assistant Leader. Provides therapy for adult clients in Rockville Centre and virtual platforms. Focuses on evidence-based treatment for perinatal mental health conditions.
Elyse Rubio
Perinatal Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with perinatal mental health certification. Specializes in treating teens and adults through telehealth services. Bilingual in English and Spanish, providing accessible care for diverse clients.
Dr. Ashley J. Davis Ford-Graham
Clinical Psychologist
Doctor of Psychology with multiple certifications including perinatal mental health. Provides telehealth therapy for teens and adults, combining psychological expertise with specialized perinatal care knowledge.
Chana Topek Diamond
Therapist & Doula
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with doula certification. Offers comprehensive support for adult clients in Rockville Centre and virtual sessions. Combines mental health treatment with birth support expertise for perinatal clients.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in perinatal mental health, EMDR trauma therapy, group psychotherapy, infertility counseling, and postpartum depression treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy services across New York State in addition to our physical locations in Rockville Centre and Bethpage.
Are your therapists specialized in specific areas?
Our team includes specialists in perinatal mental health, trauma therapy, and life transition counseling with therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like EMDR.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website or call 516-442-1116 to request a call back. We'll help match you with the most appropriate therapist for your needs.
Do you have bilingual therapists available?
Yes, we offer services in Spanish and Farsi through several bilingual therapists across our Rockville Centre, Bethpage, and virtual locations.
What is The Holding Space location?
Our Bethpage location at 4175 Iris Place offers a therapeutic environment designed to promote peace and emotional processing through its natural surroundings and dedicated therapy spaces.
