Bukurije Ramusevic, Mental Health Counselor

09/14/2024

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

I am thrilled to share that our private practice group is growing! This achievement is a testament to the prayers, hard work, dedication, attention to detail, and the incredible support from our amazing friends and family.

Please join me in welcoming:

✨ Alaa M. Shareef ✨

and

✨ Saudia J. Rahim ✨

🌟 Alaa M. Shareef is a dedicated mental health counselor with a limited permit, providing support to clients across NY dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. Alaa’s compassionate, eclectic and client-centered approach helps clients from diverse backgrounds navigate their challenges.

🌟 Saudia J. Rahim is a devoted mental health counselor with a limited permit, specializing in working with teenagers and young adults across NY. Saudia uses a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to empower clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem through cognitive and solution-based techniques.

At Counseling for Healing, we provide evidence-based interventions through a multicultural and client-centered lens to meet each client’s unique needs.

We are proud to offer multiple insurance options and sliding scale fees. Contact us today for a free 15-minute consultation at counselingforhealingny@gmail.com.

We are eager to continue serving our community and supporting you on your healing journey!

09/13/2024

This Saturday! 🥰

09/03/2024

Creativity + imagination = authentic happiness 💙🦋

https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/learn/creativity

08/13/2024

05/04/2024

MÁS in Brooklyn hosted another successful Mental Health Fair. I am so happy for our loved ones that came out to support. In Eldin’s voice: “Dada, Fafa Khala (Farhin), Auntie Sofi, my cousin (Maryam), Ami (Zainab Rizvi), Baba, Hassan and Aminah” ❤️❤️❤️❤️

03/04/2024

02/18/2024

Islamic books for our children 👧 ❤️

Posting on behalf of khan - children’s author who is releasing her book, Noura’s Crescent Moon, at Barnes and Noble in Carle Place on April 27th! Link to RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/eksUieolz3WpKl5F2rbc

Let’s rsvp/show up and show our strength!

Below is a message from Zainab:

Salaams!
Muslim Mama but if you have others, I’d be grateful to get the word out.
I had a lot of difficulty getting into B&N (they’re hard for newer authors) for the book launch. I want to show them that IA we are a community and will buy the Muslim books.

B&N has a new policy that they want to keep books on the shelves primarily by authors who are well known. And Muslims are far and few. So, IA I pray we can help make that difference.

JZK for your support! 💜

01/22/2024

Hi everyone.
My name is Bukurije Ramusevic, but I go by Buki. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY state and in New Jersey as well.
I work with adults and teenagers who are dealing with a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum issues, family/relationship conflicts, career/education concerns, parenting issues, codependency, self-esteem, and more.
I am currently seeing clients virtually (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10-5) and in-person in Valley Stream (Mondays and Wednesdays 10-5). I offer free 15 minute consultations after insurance verification. I accept the following insurances:
Aetna
All Savers (UHC)
Allied Benefit Systems
Anthem | Elevance
BCBS MA
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield Massach
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Christian Brothers Services
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
GEHA
Harvard Pilgrim
Health Plans Inc
Health Scope
Highmark BCBS of Western New York
Meritain Health
Nippon
Northwell Direct
ONEX
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Surest (Formerly Bind)
Trustmark
Trustmark Small Business Benef
UHC Student Services
UHSS
UMR
UnitedHealthcare Global
UnitedHealthcare Shared Servic
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network and Out of pocket ($125 per session)
Here’s my Psychology Today profile where you can view more info and request a consultation:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/482014h

12/09/2023

I looked through this wondering which one I am … and I couldn’t find one? Does that mean I’m emotionally mature 😂💪🏼 .holistic.psychologist

Posted • .holistic.psychologist Understanding the emotional maturity of the people in your life with empower you to deal with them in healthy ways. Save this one. Stay empowered— take deep breaths. Confidence comes when you are in full control of how you respond

11/15/2023

There is a positive psychological effect in feeling thankful that results in appreciating life as it is.

11/02/2023

Free virtual therapy sessions for Anyone impacted by the crisis in Palestine, whether Palestinian or not, anywhere worldwide outside Palestine. You can sign up using the link below and be matched with a licensed therapist in your area.

https://www.ruhcare.com/palestine

10/14/2023

Posted • .holistic.psychologist Theresa’s a lot of talk around attachment styles and romantic relationships— but attachment styles deeply impact how we make friends. And how we maintain (or don’t maintain) those friendships.

Keep in mind attachment styles are fluid meaning we can have blended styles of attachment (see ourselves in more than one) AND certain styles can come out in different relationships with different people.

Bookmark this and talk about this with your friends. Tag someone who might find this info helpful. It will really help you understand each other

10/06/2023

Posted • .holistic.psychologist The is the one who wakes up and breaks the cycle.

06/03/2023

Posted • Research estimates that postpartum depression occurs in about 17% of mothers across the world. For most mothers, symptoms of depression emerge 4 to 6 weeks after birth and gradually decrease in subsequent months. However, postpartum depression can occur at any time in the 3 years after a pregnancy or birth.

Swipe ➡️ for research-backed tips for postpartum depression.

If the symptoms of postpartum depression cause significant distress or impair your day-to-day-functioning or if you are experiencing any thoughts related to harming yourself or others, you should contact a mental health professional immediately. 

For more information on postpartum depression and other research-backed information on postpartum mental health, check out this week’s Parenting Translator newsletter through the link in bio or parentingtranslator.substack.com.

05/11/2023

Posted • Happy early Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there!!! 💕💐 You deserve a whole week of celebration even if you are lucky to even get one day! 😅

Research finds that a mother’s love and affection in childhood is associated with less distress as an adult (Maselko, Kubzansky, Lipsitt, & Buka, 2011). 💗

This study included 482 individuals. The researchers measured the mother’s affectionate behavior when the child was 8 months old and then looked at how it related to emotional functioning in adulthood. They found that mothers who were more affectionate with their infants were more likely to have adult children with lower levels of emotional distress. In particular, these adults often showed lower levels of anxiety.

How can you help your child to feel your love this Mother’s Day?

1. Praise your child and regularly tell them what you love about them
2. Spend time playing with your children and engaging in activities that they enjoy
3. Cuddle, hug, kiss, and give your children a lot of physical affection
4. Find ways to laugh with them (use inside jokes, roughhousing, reading a funny book, etc.)
5. Really listen to them and validate their feelings

See link in bio for the article.

05/10/2023

Posted • .holistic.psychologist Lena was raised by an anxious mom who made her responsible for managing her emotions.

Anytime something stressful happened (even minor things like her having to return something to the store) she would lash out at Lena. “Lena, your room needs to be spotless now!” Or “you’re so ungrateful for all I do for you!” as she played.

She learned to walk on eggshells.

Lena’s mother wasn’t aware of it but she was conditioning her to “fix” her feelings. By 12 Lena was hypervigilant, over-aware of her moms moods and energy to stay safe.

Lance, her boyfriend, is laid back like her father. Sometimes he gets quiet or feels low after work. Lena can’t tolerate it. She’s learned other people’s negative emotions as a threat to her own well-being. “Are you ok?” Lance would say yes, but Lena used to managing her mother’s emotions, would keep pushing. “Are you SURE everything is ok?”

Lance feels frustrated and smothered. “I told you I am ok. Stop asking” Lena goes right into fight or flight. His tone feels critical and she responds with “what is your problem?!”

Lena never leaned emotional boundaries. She didn’t get the opportunity to witness a stable adult who could just be in their own mood then eventually self regulate. She projects her mother into Lance and mistakenly believes his mood is something to change or fix.

Lance doesn’t know Lena has had to be the emotional manager of her home since she was a child. Being asked if he’s ok brings up shame or a feeling that something is wrong with him. He just wants to be left alone to self regulate and have the mood pass.

He wants it to be ok for him to not be happy and engaged without feeling like it’s something to fix