ABOUT PAMELA
As your therapist, I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you explore your concerns, gain an understanding of what has been weighing on you and help you develop effective strategies for overcoming your struggles and get back to enjoying your life.
Therapy on Long Island and Online Throughout New York
Hi, I’m Pamela Price-Lerner, LCSW-R
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected, in life or in your relationship, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
With over 25 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and major life transitions.
My approach is very relational (meaning we can talk openly and you can just show up as yourself), collaborative (we work together), practical, and tailored to your needs. I draw from EMDR (a type of therapy that doesn't require talking about every trauma detail), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT where we look at your thoughts and your actions), the Gottman Method (a type of couples therapy), ACT ( learning to accept what is) and mindfulness to create a plan that works for you, whether that’s weekly sessions or a focused therapy intensive.
I want you to feel heard and supported while exploring why you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected.
My goal is to help you identify and strengthen what’s working for you in your life, change what’s not.
My Passion Is Helping Others Feel Better
My path to becoming a therapist began long before I started formal education. I've always had a knack for connecting with people, offering them a listening ear and a safe place to share their thoughts, struggles and seek advice. This natural ability to encourage deep, meaningful conversations guided me toward a career in therapy.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The State University of New York at Albany, with a minor in Business Administration. After working in business management for several years, I returned to my passion of helping others and furthered my education with a Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University. I love to learn about my clients experiences and what makes them, them. Having a deep understanding of who my clients are, helps me to help them as best as I can.
As a clinical social worker, I will listen to you and support you through whatever your current life challenges are. I will help you make changes that lead you to be less stressed or anxious and to be happier and more satisfied in your personal life, your relationships and in your professional life.
In 1997, I founded Perspectives Counseling Center, where for over 25 years, I've blended my skills of running a small business with my therapeutic expertise to offer effective mental health care routed in proven theories, to help my clients succeed in finding the life they want and deserve.
My approach to therapy is "person-centered" meaning you are my focus. I am with you every step of the way and I strive to help you overcome your stresses and become the best you you can be. Yes, I have a lot of training, years of experience and therapy skills, but you are the expert in you! Everything we do in your therapy is tailored to your individual needs.
"Mental health is not a destination, but a journey. It's about finding harmony in the chaos, peace in the storm, and strength in vulnerability."
Deepika Padukone
MY MISSION
Helping You Find Life Balance
Achieve Harmony and Unlock Your Full Potential
Life feels the most calm and meaningful when there’s balance between all the areas of your life.
Therapy can help you sort through the demands of daily life and focus on what truly matters. We will explore how to prioritize self-care, build healthier boundaries, strengthen relationships, and create space for all the things that are important to you.
YOU CAN HEAL
What Can I Gain From Therapy?
Less Stress And Anxiety
Learn, develop, and improve your coping skills and calm your mind so that you can get back to being you and enjoying your life again.
Stronger Relationships
You will learn valuable communication, listening, and fair-fighting skills to help you effectively navigate any relationship challenges. This is valuable for your personal and professional relationships.
Empowerment
Uncover your confidence and change behaviors that hinder your happiness and success, allowing for personal growth, increased self-esteem, and the knowledge that you have the skills to face any challenges that may come your way.
Find Work/Life Balance
Tap into your inner strengths, figure out what is important to you, and how to achieve it. Learn to make good decisions and get control of your life, and decrease your stress. Find a healthier balance between work and your personal life.
Enhanced Decision Making
Cultivate emotional well-being and make healthier choices that align with your values, enhancing your overall happiness and fulfillment.
Improved Quality Of Life
You can have a more fulfilling life with reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, and experience greater satisfaction in the quality of your life and relationships.
Compassionate Therapy in New York
Discovering Your Inner Strength
Embrace Growth and Empowerment through Therapy
Starting therapy in New York can feel overwhelming, whether it’s your first time or your tenth. You might wonder if things will ever change or if you’ll always feel stuck.
But change is possible.
In therapy, you’ll learn to see challenges in a new light, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build the emotional tools you need to move forward. You’ll also discover strengths you didn’t know you had and learn how to use them.
As your therapist, I will do my best to help you feel seen, heard, respected, and supported.
I promise to offer you my time, energy, attention, and expertise in helping you achieve better mental health.
