We Offer In-Office Appointments And Various Digital Healthcare Services i.e. Telehealth, Virtual Care, and Telemedicine.
Taking The First Step Is Both Exciting & Empowering
First Step Provides A Wealth Of Services Tailored To The Individual Needs Of Each Client And Together Our Team Of Experts Has An Extensive Resume Of Specialties.
First Step Therapy & Wellness Group
Our Philosophy: Therapy In Conjunction With Nutrition Will Improve An Individuals Emotional & Physical Health.
Brain Power Through Therapy & Nutrition
Welcome
Here at First Step, we adopt a multidimensional approach to treatment. Our Philosophy: Therapy in conjunction with Nutrition will improve an individual’s Emotional and Physical Health enabling them to function better and make healthier lifestyle choices in both their personal lives and professional careers.
About The Group
Deirdre Holland is the Founder of First Step Therapy & Wellness Group which is a Five Star Private Practice Group servicing the community for over a decade. First Step provides a variety of Mental Health and Wellness Care Services under one umbrella. In order to accommodate our Client’s needs and comfort level our Team offers in-office appointments and a number of Digital Healthcare Services i.e. Telehealth, Virtual Care, and Telemedicine. The First Step Group of Experts maintains the highest standard of excellence and we are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for our Clients, Colleagues, and the Community.
Taking the First Step Toward Change is both Exciting and Empowering, so put your best foot forward and call now! (516) 330-8422
Brain Power Through Nutrition & Wellness Care
A healthy symbiotic relationship between Therapy and Nutrition should coexist and be considered when evaluating a person’s Emotional and Physical Health. Science and Research is heavily weighted in support that Nutrition is a key factor that affects Brain Health and Physical Wellbeing. First Step Therapy & Wellness is a strong proponent of science that is rich in evidentiary value and the facts are indisputable that Social and Emotional Well-being along with Diet and Exercise have a direct impact on Brain Power & Physical Health.
Understanding Common Conditions
Depressive Disorders
Depression can range from mild to severe or transient to chronic. The most recognizable Symptoms are feelings of sadness most or all days. Changes in sleeping and eating patterns are …
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety can manifest in various forms such as Panic Attacks, Separation Anxiety, specific Phobias, and Selective Mutism in Children. However it is best explained as Excessive Worry over future or …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is often perceived as a Diagnosis that is only applied to “War Veterans”. This perception alone diminishes the enormous impact that PTSD has on our society as a whole …
NY Office Suites Available
We have office space available that is welcoming and inviting. If you are an experienced clinician or if you are taking the First Step toward starting a Private Practice, our knowledgeable group is here to assist you every Step of the way.
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