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My name is Natalia and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) trauma therapist in New York. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and individuals navigating recovery from substance use disorder/addiction. My personal connections to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community have fueled my ability and ambition to create an encouraging and empathetic healing space for my clients. During my course of study, I’ve expanded my clinical skills and completed training programs in multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
To quote one of my favorite authors:
“If you are uncomfortable—in deep pain, angry, yearning, confused —you don’t have a problem, you have a life. Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong, it’s hard because you’re doing it right. You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was ever supposed to be easy.” – Glennon Doyle
I work to create a safe therapeutic environment to support you in honoring your past, living in the present, and imagining a more empowered future. I'm motivated to work with you on any current or long standingchallenge you’re experiencing at a pace you're comfortable with. Life was never supposed to be easy, and I applaud you in taking this next step. I look forward to being on your team and a source of support for you through your journey.
Natalia Christie
Counselor
672 Parkside Ave
2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Valerie Rene
Counselor
7 Rye Ridge Plaza
#372
Port Chester, NY 10573
Donald Sinkfield, LMHC
Counselor
17 W Merrick Rd
Suite B
Valley Stream, NY 11580
My name is Natalia and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) trauma therapist in New York. I specialize in working with survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and individuals navigating recovery from substance use disorder/addiction. My personal connections to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community have fueled my ability and ambition to create an encouraging and empathetic healing space for my clients. During my course of study, I’ve expanded my clinical skills and completed training programs in multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
To quote one of my favorite authors:
“If you are uncomfortable—in deep pain, angry, yearning, confused —you don’t have a problem, you have a life. Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong, it’s hard because you’re doing it right. You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was ever supposed to be easy.” – Glennon Doyle
I work to create a safe therapeutic environment to support you in honoring your past, living in the present, and imagining a more empowered future. I'm motivated to work with you on any current or long standingchallenge you’re experiencing at a pace you're comfortable with. Life was never supposed to be easy, and I applaud you in taking this next step. I look forward to being on your team and a source of support for you through your journey.
Natalia Christie
Counselor
5309 18th Ave
2nd floor
New York, NY 11204
Samantha Ortiz is our Neurotoxin, Dermal Filler, and Aesthetics Specialist. She is a Registered Nurse specializing in neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and facial and body rejuvenation. She brings an ambitious and driven attitude towards patient-centered care to the practice.
Samantha has over 13 years of experience in medical aesthetics. She continually advances her education to ensure the use of the latest and most advanced treatment protocols.
Additionally, Samantha is a Pediatric Nurse spending much of her time caring for children in need. Samantha enjoys hiking, traveling, and doing volunteer work in her free time.
She volunteers with Dr. Elaine Suderio with Healing the Children, an organization providing free surgical services to children in need all over the world. Samantha is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all of her patients
Samantha Ortiz, CASAC-T
Counselor
880 S Lake Blvd
Suite 304
Mahopac, NY 10541
Christina Borghese
Counselor
211 Broad Street
Suite 207
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Dominique McIntosh, ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
Counselor
211 Broad Street
Suite 207
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Lindsay McMahon
Counselor
161 Washington Valley Road
207
Warren, NJ 07059
Andrea Lawler
Counselor
75 Claremont Road, Suite 204
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Guiding Balance, located in Patchogue, New York, is a beacon of hope for individuals aged four and older who desire psychiatric care that goes beyond the conventional. They specialize in creating balance both within and outside their patients’ lives, striving to cultivate harmony and ensure each patient feels self aware, empowered, and genuinely cared for.
One aspect that sets Guiding Balance apart is their keen understanding of emotional impulsivity, which is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder when it may actually be linked to conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism. The clinic’s dedicated team of psychiatric providers excels in medication management and collaborates seamlessly to craft personalized treatment plans. They put their heads together to guarantee that they provide the most effective treatments to support their patients’ optimal well-being.
Guiding Balance operates on a team-based model, ensuring patients always have access to the right professional. Their commitment to patient-centered care is evident in their comprehensive initial appointments, lasting 3-4 hours, designed to thoroughly understand each individual's needs. If a provider isn't the perfect fit for a patient, other team members can readily step in and further assist the patient where a better connection may exist.
The team of professionals at Guiding Balance offer a broad spectrum of services, ranging from adult and pediatric therapy to medication management for anxiety, obsessive cumpulsive disorder, depression and other conditions. Their unwavering dedication to their patients’ holistic well-being makes them a trusted choice for those seeking psychiatric care in Patchogue.
To request an appointment, please call the friendly administrative staff today.
Claire Weinberg, LCSW
Counselor
122 West Roe Boulevard
Patchogue, NY 11772
Samantha Ortiz is our Neurotoxin, Dermal Filler, and Aesthetics Specialist. She is a Registered Nurse specializing in neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and facial and body rejuvenation. She brings an ambitious and driven attitude towards patient-centered care to the practice.
Samantha has over 13 years of experience in medical aesthetics. She continually advances her education to ensure the use of the latest and most advanced treatment protocols.
Additionally, Samantha is a Pediatric Nurse spending much of her time caring for children in need. Samantha enjoys hiking, traveling, and doing volunteer work in her free time.
She volunteers with Dr. Elaine Suderio with Healing the Children, an organization providing free surgical services to children in need all over the world. Samantha is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all of her patients
Samantha Ortiz, CASAC-T
Counselor
249 Main Street
Unit 103
Beacon, NY 12508
