Business Details
45 Years
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Emergency
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Experienced Clinical Psychologist in Plainview, NY
Sherry Henig is a clinical psychologist with over four decades of experience serving individuals, couples, and families on Long Island. Since establishing her private practice in 1981, she has combined doctoral and postdoctoral training with continuous professional development to address diverse psychological needs. Her expertise spans anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship challenges, and behavioral issues in children. Dr. Henig employs an eclectic therapeutic approach, integrating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and play therapy techniques tailored to each client's unique circumstances. As an author of self-help books for children and adults, she extends her reach beyond the office to support those unable to attend in-person sessions. Her practice emphasizes accessibility through HIPAA-secure videoconferencing and evidence-based interventions like EMDR and exposure therapy.Affiliated with professional organizations including the American Psychological Association and AASECT, Dr. Henig maintains rigorous standards of care while adapting to evolving mental health needs. Her postdoctoral training in child and adolescent psychotherapy enhances her work with families, particularly in addressing bedtime fears, encopresis, and adolescent-parent dynamics. With certifications in sex therapy and specialized OCD treatment, she provides comprehensive care for complex conditions. Dr. Henig's commitment to Long Island communities is reflected in her dual focus on direct clinical services and educational resources that empower clients toward lasting emotional well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Psychotherapy
Child Behavioral Treatment
OCD Specialization
EMDR Therapy
Sex Therapy
Parent Counseling
Video Teletherapy
Encopresis Support
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical experience on Long Island
- Postdoctoral specialization in child and adolescent therapy
- Author of targeted self-help resources for families
- Eclectic approach combining multiple evidence-based therapies
- Secure telehealth options for accessible care
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
- International OCD Foundation
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy addressing anxiety, depression, and life challenges through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on emotional growth, coping strategies, and resolving specific psychological concerns for adults and adolescents.
Child Behavioral Treatment
Specialized interventions for childhood behavioral issues including bedtime fears and encopresis. Combines play therapy with parent guidance to create lasting behavioral improvements through structured reward systems and emotional support.
OCD Specialization
Advanced OCD therapy using exposure and response prevention techniques. Tailored programs address both childhood and adult manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder through structured, compassionate care frameworks.
EMDR Therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for trauma recovery. This evidence-based approach helps clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress through guided bilateral stimulation techniques.
Parent Counseling
Support for parents navigating child behavioral challenges and adolescent transitions. Includes collaborative strategies for implementing reward systems and improving parent-child communication during developmental milestones.
People
Sherry Henig, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 40+ years of experience in Long Island private practice. Specializes in anxiety disorders, OCD, and family dynamics. Author of self-help books for children and parents, with postdoctoral training in child psychotherapy.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, relationship issues, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-secure videoconferencing therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
What therapy approaches are used?
Our practice combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, play therapy, EMDR, and polyvagal-informed techniques tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are self-help resources available?
Dr. Henig has authored multiple self-help books for children, parents, and adults addressing behavioral challenges, bedtime fears, and relationship issues.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at (516) 933-9758 or through our website contact form to discuss your needs and schedule an initial consultation.