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Expert Therapists: Trauma Therapy, PTSD Treatment, Evaluations

Trauma Therapy, Evaluations, and Specialized Counseling

In-person appointments in New York and Maryland.

Virtual appointments in AZ, CA, DL, FL, MD, NY, PA, and PsyPact states.

Individual Therapy

We provide personalized, evidence-based therapy, focusing on your strengths and needs. Our team is trained in various therapeutic frameworks and specializes in trauma-informed care.

Relationship & Family Therapy

We offer therapy for couples, polycules, families, and business partners, focusing on enhancing connection and support. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy respects your unique identity and background.

Specialized PTSD Treatment

Our therapists are trained in multiple evidence-based trauma treatments, including treatments for PTSD, moral injury, childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, and complex trauma. We tailor our approach to your unique needs and experiences.

Child Therapy

Our child therapists use a blend of therapies, including trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play and art therapy, as well as therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotional problems to meet your child or teenager’s needs.

Grief Therapy

Grief can be overwhelming and isolating. Whether you’re recently bereaved or experiencing prolonged grief, we’re here to help.

Trauma & Mental Health Evaluations

We offer a range of mental health evaluations, specializing in forensic evaluations for trauma victims, immigration, and asylum evaluations.

Consulting & Continuing Education

Continuing Education Credits (CEs) & Workshops

We offer a monthly reading group and workshops focusing on the sociopolitical roots of psychological distress, including the effects of patriarchal norms, racial harm, queer phobia, and political violence. We provide one CE per class hour. Workshops can be tailored to various topics, including trauma therapy, moral injury, impact of sexual trauma/abuse, helping a loved one cope with trauma, understanding collective trauma, and more.

STEPS is an authorized provider of
CE credits for NY psychologists.

Organizational Consulting

STEPS provides consultations to organizations aiming for cultural change. We assess organizational needs, engage with leadership, and listen to all members to offer collaborative and sustainable solutions. Our services range from ongoing training to specific workshops. We help integrate sociopolitical and cultural spheres into psychotherapy work and promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

“You can do this. If it weren't possible for you to do this, I wouldn’t suggest it.”

- the Buddha

Our Mission

To partner with individuals, families, and organizations, in order to provide the highest quality trauma-informed psychotherapy, training, and consulting that uses evidence-based approaches LIKE psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral models, as well as insight-oriented thinking rooted in cultural humility built around three main tenets:
1. Honoring the lived experience of disempowered and marginalized communities, and promoting commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and belonging.
2. Building an organizational culture which values each individual member’s identity, richness of lived experience, and their need for personal growth while promoting a community of care.
3. Working within local and larger communities to foster the creation of safe environments where supportive trauma-informed conversations and work can help each individual member grow and thrive.

We are excited to announce that we have partnered up with PsychScan to offer you a free of charge valid and evidence based assessment of your mental health.

By taking this free test, in less than 10 minutes, you will be able to identify problem areas in which therapy can help. The test is available in English and Spanish.

Please note that taking this assessment is for your own self-awareness and general knowledge purposes only. It does not replace, treat, or cure any medical or mental health condition and it does not constitute any type of binding relationship between you and STEPS. If you wish to schedule an appointment, we'd be happy to assist you in doing so, based on your needs and our therapists' availability but such services are not guaranteed.

In The Media & PODCASTS

Our Team & Trauma Therapists

  • In-person
  • Telehealth / Virtual

Dr. Valentina Stoycheva

Director & Clinical Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

Florida
Maryland
New York
PsyPact

In person in:
Annapolis, MD

Dr. Lisa Cordero

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
New York
Pennsylvania

In person in:
Manhattan, NY
Huntington, NY

Jessica Dunn, LCSW

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Almas Merchant

Director & Clinical Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Joanna Hurley

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Korey Abbriano

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Jung Rok Shin

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Remi Cocker

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

Dr. Jennifer Pereira

Therapist, Post-Doctoral Fellow

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Erika Guzman

Therapist & Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

California
New York

Dr. Gabrielle Rieckhof

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Valentina Stoycheva

Director & Clinical Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

Florida
Maryland
New York
PsyPact

In person in:
Annapolis, MD

Dr. Almas Merchant

Director & Clinical Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Jung Rok Shin

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Remi Cocker

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

Dr. Lisa Cordero

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
New York
Pennsylvania

In person in:
Manhattan, NY
Huntington, NY

Jessica Dunn, LCSW

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Almas Merchant

Director & Clinical Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Erika Guzman

Therapist & Supervisor

Providing therapy in:

California
New York

Dr. Gabrielle Rieckhof

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Dr. Joanna Hurley

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Jessica Dunn, LCSW

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Korey Abbriano

Therapist

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Huntington, NY

Dr. Jennifer Pereira

Therapist, Post-Doctoral Fellow

Providing therapy in:

New York

In person in:
Manhattan, NY

Client Testimonials & Results

“Quality of care is unmatched. My life has truly been changed.”

- STEPS Client

Overall
Well-being
Stress
Social Functioning

94% Highly Satisfied

Our clients report they are highly satisfied in the therapy they received. And 96% of all patients surveyed would recommend their STEPS therapist.

82% Improvement

Our clients report 82% improvement in overall well-being, and sense of well-being, self-efficacy, and coping with emotions at work or school.

83% Improvement

Our clients report 83% improvement in coping with stress.

78% Improvement

Our clients report 78% improvement in overall social functioning.

“My doctor was fantastic. She helped me more than any other therapist has, as trauma is so complex and it can be damaging to not have a therapist as skilled in trauma as my therapist and her team.”

“My therapist helped me recognize my own trauma and helped me work through all major changes and stressors in my life. She is an excellent therapist who cares about her patients. She creates safety and understanding while challenging growth.”

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Our therapy services are available for individuals, couples, and families. The first step in beginning treatment is to set up a consultation for an initial assessment. During your assessment, you’ll be introduced to a therapist who will complete a comprehensive evaluation and discuss some of your options. To get started, call the main office at 631-301-4888 to set up an appointment at any of our locations.