Doris Minder, LMSW, CASAC-T
Licensed Therapist
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families in Patchogue, NY
Doris works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and attachment concerns, and major life transitions.
Her work incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness-based interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Treatment is tailored to each client’s individual needs, goals, and experiences.
Doris helps clients develop greater insight, strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
How I Can Help
Support for emotional, relationship, and life challenges across different ages and stages of life.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
Warm and supportive therapy that also encourages insight, accountability, and growth.
Doris creates a judgment-free environment where clients can feel comfortable speaking openly about what they’re experiencing. She brings warmth and empathy to sessions while also being direct when it can help clients recognize patterns or see a situation from a different perspective.
Clients can expect Doris to be actively engaged in the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients while encouraging them to build insight, take meaningful steps toward their goals, and recognize their own strengths along the way.
Her approach balances support with accountability, with the goal of helping clients build resilience and create changes that continue beyond the therapy room.