Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Hicksville, NY
At the Center for Coping, we empower individuals to navigate life's challenges through personalized mental health counseling. Founded in 1975 by Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience, we specialize in stress management, anxiety reduction, depression alleviation, and coping strategies for medical conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes certified counselors and specialists in trauma, biofeedback, and relationship dynamics. With decades of combined experience, we deliver evidence-based techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and pre/post-surgical counseling.Our commitment to client-centered care is reflected in free initial consultations, flexible session formats (in-person, telephone, or video), and specialized programs for seniors, children, and career development. Accredited by national health organizations, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
Services
Anxiety Reduction
Bereavement Counseling
Biofeedback Therapy
Career Counseling
Child Therapy
Depression Alleviation
Medical Coping
Senior Services
Stress Management
Weight Management
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations with no obligation
- Our team includes certified specialists in trauma and biofeedback
- We provide personalized coping strategies for medical conditions
- We combine 40+ years of clinical experience with modern techniques
- We deliver flexible session formats including telehealth options
Services
Anxiety and Panic Reduction
Our specialized anxiety reduction program teaches evidence-based techniques to manage panic attacks and phobias. Clients learn breathing exercises, cognitive restructuring, and exposure therapy tailored to their specific triggers. The program combines traditional counseling with modern biofeedback technology to help individuals regain control over their lives.
Bereavement Counseling
Designed for individuals coping with loss, our bereavement counseling addresses complicated grief patterns through personalized therapy. Counselors employ narrative therapy and mindfulness techniques to help clients process emotions while maintaining daily functioning. We also offer specialized pet loss support for animal companions.
Biofeedback Therapy
This technology-aided therapy helps clients regulate physiological responses through real-time feedback. Using state-of-the-art equipment, patients learn to control heart rate, muscle tension, and brainwave patterns. The program effectively addresses chronic pain, migraines, and stress-related conditions through non-invasive methods.
Child and Adolescent Services
Our child-focused services address developmental challenges through play therapy and age-appropriate interventions. Specialized programs target separation anxiety, academic stress, and social skill development. Parents receive guidance for creating supportive home environments while therapists work directly with youth in a nurturing therapeutic space.
Senior Services
Tailored for older adults, these services address unique challenges including caregiver stress, intergenerational dynamics, and age-related transitions. Counselors provide coping strategies for chronic illness management, retirement adjustment, and maintaining social connections while respecting clients' accumulated life experiences.
People
Robert H. Phillips, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
Dr. Robert H. Phillips, a licensed psychologist since 1975, has authored over 40 books and presented at 500+ international conferences. His expertise in medical coping strategies has earned him board positions with the Autoimmune Association and American Heart Association. He hosts the nationally recognized Coping Conversations podcast.
Michael S. Phillips, Psy.D.
Health Specialist
Dr. Michael Phillips, a licensed mental health counselor, specializes in trauma therapy and biofeedback. With 27+ years as an Emergency Medical Technician, he combines clinical expertise with crisis management. He directs the Center's Wellness Division and holds certifications in anger management and traumatic stress response.
Dana Gerasimovich, M.S.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dana Gerasimovich provides counseling for depression and anxiety using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. She creates supportive environments for clients across age groups, focusing on stress-related conditions and relationship dynamics while maintaining certifications in trauma-informed care approaches.
Mishal Syed, M.S.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Mishal Syed offers culturally sensitive counseling for anxiety, relationship issues, and social skills development. A bilingual therapist, she specializes in early teen mental health while employing cognitive-behavioral techniques to foster personal growth and confidence in diverse client populations.
Antonia Zeccardi, L.M.H.C.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Antonia Zeccardi provides individual and couples counseling using cognitive-behavioral techniques. With experience in adolescent mental health and trauma recovery, she creates tailored treatment plans focusing on clients' existing strengths while maintaining affiliations with major mental health professional organizations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide anxiety reduction, depression treatment, biofeedback therapy, relationship counseling, and specialized programs for medical coping and senior mental health.
Are your counseling sessions confidential?
All client information remains strictly confidential, with privacy protections maintained during in-person, telephone, and video counseling sessions.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
While we don't directly bill insurance companies, we provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Contact details are provided for submission requests.
Can I meet with a counselor before committing to therapy?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations to discuss your needs and determine if our services would benefit you before starting treatment.
What formats do counseling sessions come in?
We offer in-person sessions at our Hicksville office plus HIPAA-compliant telephone and video options for greater accessibility.
How do your counseling methods differ from others?
Our approach combines personalized coping strategies with evidence-based techniques like biofeedback, CBT, and mindfulness, developed through 40+ years of clinical experience.
