EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH COOPER MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Support That Makes a Difference

PERSON BASED APPROACH

Need help to achieve your goals in life? We use both tried and true techniques and cutting edge evidence based methods to give you the tools for success.

Healing and Moving Forward

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Individual therapy will help you understand how you have come to this particular place in your life. We will help you see what is maintaining your area of concern. Finally, we will help you plan a route toward feeling better.

Understanding our relationship

COUPLES THERAPY

Whether you are coming in for premarital counseling or you are having difficulty in your relationship, we will help you understand what is happening. Couples therapy will provide you insight into your relationship and tools to make effective changes to help meet your goals.

Make my work life meaningful

CAREER COACHING

Work take a lot of our time. Sometimes we find ourselves unfulfilled and desiring a change. Career Counseling will help you explore what you desire, where your interests lie, how your skills may transfer to different careers, and how your values can be aligned with your work.

MARTY COOPER, PHD, LMHC, NCC

Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My focus in treatment is understanding you as a whole person. I believe this includes many areas including intimate relationships, family, friends, work, spirituality, as well as many others. We work together to understand how your concern is impacting many of these areas and remove some of the barriers that are preventing you from flourishing. Our work will help you understand what has led to your current circumstances, what changes are possible, and will closely monitor your progress toward your goals.

In addition to my generalized training, I have specific training in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis, older adults, and substance use. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the graduate mental health counseling program at SUNY Old Westbury.

MELISSA ACEVEDO, MSED, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My main focus in treatment is to assist individuals in achieving their goals, while also addressing their needs and desires. I look at the person as a whole, taking into account all their domains (career, family, spiritual, etc.) to ensure that all aspects of their concerns are being tended to in session, alongside anything that might be occurring in their day-to-day life. I see both individuals and couples for a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, career concerns, and interpersonal conflicts.

I received my MSed in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College in New York, NY. I have additional training in REBT/CBT, psychoanalysis, crisis intervention, harm reduction, and safety planning. I have clinical experience working with LGTBQ individuals, sex workers, and individuals who have experienced violence or some type of trauma, including sexual abuse/assault and intimate partner violence.

ZACH UDKO

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

I believe that spending 45 minutes each week to process your emotions, thoughts, and goals should be a vital part of everyone's self-care routine. I enjoy working with clients who are eager to improve areas in their lives related to self-esteem, relationships, intimacy, sexuality, trauma, and career satisfaction. Together we will increase your self-acceptance, authenticity, and connectedness with others; you will develop skills to reduce feelings of shame, anxiety, and hopelessness.
My warm, open-minded, and non-judgmental style cultivates a process that is both inviting and challenging. We'll explore and confront the cognitive and behavioral blocks in your daily life, as well as past events that are still holding you back. Because no two individuals are the same, our treatment plan will be tailored to reflect your aspirations.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I have been a full-time professor at New York University for the past 15 years. I specialize in counseling clients in the entertainment industry, creatives in related fields, and the LGBTQ community.

LAUREN LARKIN

Mental Health Counselor, MHC-LP

Together, we can make positive, lasting changes in your life in a supportive and understanding environment. As we promote healing and self-exploration, we will also implement skills that help you to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe that this process involves a commitment to challenging work, and it is my honor to be an equal partner in your journey to becoming your best self. 
My approach treats each client from a holistic wellness perspective, which includes building a strong interpersonal connection in order to understand you better. Through collaboration, I help clients improve multiple aspects of their lives, ranging from relationships, career, self-esteem, and other long-term goals.We will work to understand your past in order to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from reaching your goals. I am particularly interested in working with the LGBTQ community, women’s issues across the lifespan, eating disorders, and life transitions.

CHRISTANIA CAYO

Mental Health Counselor, MHC-LP

I believe every human being is capable of change. We are a combination of experiences, relationships, and traumas, yet our past does not need to define who we are. My approach to the therapeutic process is an integrative blend of, psychodynamic, humanistic, and spiritual psychotherapy.           
I would describe myself as an engaging, honest, and open-minded therapist who aims to help clients, help themselves. While my main area of interest involves race and women’s issues (particularly black women), I am also intent in supporting anyone interested in living their best life.

JULIA WYKA

Psychotherapist in Training

I recognize that the process of entering therapy can be overwhelming so I strive to create a warm and relaxed environment. Whether meeting with me alone, or as a part of a couple, I listen thoughtfully and we will work at a pace with which you are most comfortable. My work with patients centers on moving beyond their habitual reactions to identify their true values. I have a particular interest in helping patients with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career transitions and executive coaching.
I utilize a holistic, integrative approach that is comprised of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Every patient is different and complex, so this eclectic approach provides you with a personalized plan to identify and meet your goals.
I welcome you to email me for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

GITA SAWHNEY

Psychotherapist in Training

My approach to therapy is holistic and relational. I think it is so important for you to be comfortable and have a good rapport with your therapist. As an immigrant and someone who has worked in the finance and accounting world in her previous life, I understand the importance of good communication, forging stable relationships, and creating boundaries.
I am familiar with corporate issues, and how women, minority and LGBTQ populations are treated.
We will work together to process, heal, explore your experiences, and challenge you to achieve your goals. We will develop skills to manage anxiety, moods especially in the current COVID environment. The therapeutic process takes time, and commitment; if you are willing to commit and challenge yourself, we will likely be a good fit.