Healing & Growth Counseling

08/29/2025

Congratulations to Megan Ockovic, MA, LMHC!

Meg has recently earned her full license as a Mental Health Counselor in New York! We are so fortunate to have you as part of our team. What a well deserved accomplishment!

Check out her bio on our website here:

​My goal as a therapist is to build a strong alliance with my clients so that they feel supported and understood, and most importantly trusting of the process so that they can make meaningful...

07/21/2025

We currently have openings in our Empty Nester Women's Support Group! Meeting on Saturday afternoons from 1-2pm virtually, this is an opportunity for women to find support through the life transition of empty nesting. Led by Candyce Young, MSEd, MHC-LP, join to learn ways to cope and explore your changing identity as an empty nester. To join, reach out to us at (516) 406-8991, Info@healinggrowthcounseling.com, or by filling out a Group Interest Form on our website: https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/group-interest-form.html

07/21/2025

Our Healing & Growth Counseling family is growing! We are excited to announce that Talia Bina, MSEd, MHC-LP has joined our team!

Talia will be offering in-person therapy services in our Massapequa Park office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She currently has several openings for new clients. See a snapshot of her bio below, and check out her full bio on our website at https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/talia-bina-msed-mhc-lp.html

07/01/2025

Men often face unique challenges in the area of mental health, including stigma, cultural expectations, and fear of vulnerability. Mental health counseling can be powerful in helping men to heal from emotional pain and work towards goals and balance in life. In our most recent blog article, Candyce Young, MSEd, MHC-LP explores the challenges that face men in accessing mental health care and the potential benefits of therapy.

Check it out here:

https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/blog/mens-mental-health-why-it-matters-and-how-therapy-can-help

Mental health issues affect everyone—regardless of gender—but men often face unique challenges in how they experience, express, and respond to emotional pain. For generations, men have been...

06/30/2025

Our intern, Fallon Panetta, will be offering some short-term, solution-focused counseling services this summer.

06/10/2025

We will be offering a new group counseling opportunity this summer! Our mental health counseling intern, Fallon Panetta, will be running "Managing Stress & Anxiety Group for Teens", focused on helping teens (ages 13-17) better understand anxiety, learn and implement healthy coping skills to lower anxiety, and to reduce fears that cause anxiety in their lives.

The group will be offered both in person and online for 6 weeks, so that we can reach as many teens who would benefit as possible. The groups will be kept small at 6 participants to ensure a personalized and supportive group experience.

Check out the details on our website:

Join us for a supportive 6 week group for teens (ages 13-17) who want to learn practical tools to manage anxiety, improve self-awareness, and build confidence. We’ll use mindfulness, CBT-based...

04/23/2025

Check out the newest blog on our website! A huge thank you to Candyce Young, MSEd, MHC-LP for bringing awareness to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a prevalent concern amongst women that is often minimized and overlooked. It's great to know that therapy and other modalities can help to decrease the negative impact of PMDD. Check out the post for more information on signs, symptoms, and howe therapy can help those experiencing PMDD.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that affects a significant number of women. Oftentimes causing serious emotional, psychological, and physical...

03/26/2025

Announcing a new group being offered by Candyce Young, MS, ED, MHC-LP! Candyce brings a wealth of knowledge and experience helping people navigate toxic work environments. With many changes occurring in work environments nowadays, such as returning to the office more often, shifts in leadership roles, and changes in structure of organizations, support may be extremely helpful!

Check out the group flyer below. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to us at (516) 406-8991 x110 or CandyceYoung@healinggrowthcounseling.com.

*Please note: A screening process will ensure that there are not two people joining the group from the same organization.

02/22/2025

Check out some photos from our recent staff outing doing splatter paint! What an awesome experience! Thank you for a fabulous evening!

01/30/2025

Check out this spotlight on Candyce, an excellent clinician and amazing person. We are so thankful to have her as part of our Healing & Growth Counseling family 💚

If you're interested in learning more about Candyce and her counseling style, check out her bio on our website: https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/candyce-young-ms-mhc-lp.html

If you're interested in scheduling an appointment with Candyce, call us at (516) 406-8991 or fill out our Contact Form here: https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/contact.html

Today's spotlight and speaker of our upcoming networking event is Candyce Young!

Candyce Young is currently a Telehealth Clinician working at Healing & Growth Counseling in Massapequa Park NY. Within this role a key component involves connecting, collaborating and building relationships with the community, with other professionals and directly with clients. Candyce began her journey with Healing & Growth Counseling as an eager University Buffalo intern looking to learn and grow. Once licensed Candyce was promoted from intern to Clinician to continue to provide psychotherapy to clients.

Here is her company website:
https://www.healinggrowthcounseling.com/candyce-young-ms-mhc-lp.html

Here is her psychology today profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/candyce-young-massapequa-park-ny/1190588

Candyce always emphasizes that psychotherapy involves more than just talk therapy! To be excellent in the role Candyce helps clients cope with stressful events, manage mental health symptoms and provide psychoeducation and tools on healthy coping skills. Candyce’s career of choice began when she started working in a treatment facility for youth. Candyce worked full-time during undergrad which helped fund her studies at SUNY Oneonta.

Candyce grew a passion for wanting to help others and advanced to working as a mental health case worker. Candyce completed her first master’s degree in Rehabilitation counseling and the second master’s degree in mental health all at the University at Buffalo.

Candyce dedicated her training and studies to helping others. To stay dedicated to her passion Candyce uses her free time for self-care. Candyce loves connecting with friends for a girl’s night or trying a new restaurant. All things Sports!! Candyce loves attending NBA, College & NFL games. Candyce recently attended her first hockey game with plans to see a Black Bears game.

If Candyce could give advice to other professionals she would say take pride in your self-care just as much as your professional growth. You will thank yourself later!

We look forward to hearing Candyce speak at the upcoming New Year Networking Event!

Event is Friday Jan 31st from 5-8pm at Peterson's Tavern!

Facebook Event Here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18stoAGvC5/

Purchase ticket here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southerntierprofessionalsunder40/1538731

Join us in congratulating Candyce on today's spotlight!

11/28/2024

Online therapy blossomed during COVID, and has remained an effective and accessible modality for therapy today. If you are considering trying online therapy, read our practice's newest blog article for suggestions on how to get the most out of your online therapy experience.

by Candyce Young, MS, MHC-LP

11/21/2024

With the holiday's quickly approaching, check out our recent blog post that provides some tips for planning ahead to take care of you and reduce stress this holiday season!

by Cindy Zabinski, LMHC, LCMHC, CRC, ACS, EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant