Anxiety & Depression
Psychotherapy for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and related mood disorders on Long Island and throughout New York State.
About Anxiety & Depression
You Don't Have to Face This Alone
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions, yet they can feel profoundly isolating. Whether you experience persistent worry, low mood, panic attacks, or a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, these experiences are real — and they are treatable.
At Volpe Psychological Services, P.C., we provide compassionate and effective psychotherapy tailored to each individual. Our goal is to help you understand what you are experiencing, develop effective coping strategies, and build a life that feels meaningful and manageable.
Dedicated Services
In-Depth Information by Condition
Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety
Learn about treatment for persistent worry, panic, and anxiety that interferes with daily life.
Explore Anxiety ServicesAssessment and Treatment of Depression
Learn about treatment for low mood, loss of interest, and depression that affects daily functioning.
Explore Depression ServicesIf your symptoms are related to trauma, explore our trauma and PTSD services.
Specialties
Conditions We Treat
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent, excessive worry about everyday situations that is difficult to control and interferes with daily functioning.
Panic Disorder
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks accompanied by ongoing concern about future attacks or significant changes in behavior.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Intense fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment or negative evaluation is anticipated.
Major Depressive Disorder
Persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, fatigue, and other symptoms that significantly impair daily life.
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Depressed mood for much of the day, more days than not, for at least two years in adults or one year in children and adolescents, together with additional symptoms and clinically significant distress or impairment. In younger people, mood may be irritable. Severity and impact vary.
Specific Phobias
Marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed.
Treatment
Our Treatment Approaches
We draw on a range of therapies, tailoring treatment to each individual's needs, history, and goals.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most extensively studied and well-supported treatments for anxiety and depression. It helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that maintain distress.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility — learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with your values.
Behavioral Activation
A structured approach to depression that helps individuals re-engage with meaningful activities to improve mood and break cycles of avoidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anxiety & Depression Therapy — Common Questions
Take the First Step
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Contact us today to request a consultation.
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