Our Story
Cooper Mental Health Counseling was developed by its founder Dr. Marty Cooper. There are several principles that guide our work. We believe that in order to help you we need to understand your concern from your perspective. We believe that you can feel better. Our focus is on your whole life and by maintaining this focus you have the potential to radically change your life. Although we recognize that therapy may be difficult at times, we believe that you have the possibility of finding something awesome on the other side. We will work tirelessly with you to help you develop a road map that may guide you for years beyond your work with us.
Meet the Team
I am so proud of the team we have built and I hope you will come to appreciate them as much as I do. These individuals were chosen because they bring something special not only to the practice but the practice of counseling. Although you would have an awesome therapist with any of these team members, I encourage you to read what they have to say and let this guide your selection.
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Founder& Licensed PsychologistMy trauma informed and multicultural focus in treatment is understanding you as a whole person. I believe this includes many areas including intimate relationships, family, friends, work, spirituality, as well as many others. We work together to understand your concern and remove some of the barriers that are preventing you from flourishing. Our work will help you understand what has led to your current circumstances, what changes are possible, and will closely monitor your progress toward your goals.
In addition to my generalized training, I have specific training in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis, older adults, and substance use. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the graduate mental health counseling program at SUNY Old Westbury.
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Jamie L. Gordon, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. Jamie received her Master’s Degree in General Psychology at Adelphi University, as well as an additional Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Old Westbury. Jamie has clinical experience through an array of settings including inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, and with school districts throughout Long Island, NY. Jamie grounds her work with a psychodynamic approach, while utilizing CBT interventions, DBT skills, mindfulness based techniques and solution focused techniques. She is a published author and co-author of peer reviewed articles with a primary focus on developing guidance for clinicians while working with understudied populations.turn a hobby into something more.
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Choosing to begin your therapy journey can be daunting. I understand how much courage and strength it takes to be vulnerable. As a student therapist I aim to create a warm, empathetic, safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to grow, heal, and be their most authentic selves. I believe creating a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental and necessary for therapy to be beneficial.
First and foremost I utilize a collaborative, person-centered approach as I view each client as an expert of their own lives. My previous experience consists of working as a crisis counselor where I helped individuals in crisis feel heard, develop coping mechanisms, and create safety plans.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington and am currently working on my Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from New York University.
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Collin is an emerging mental health counselor with a lifelong passion for helping people step into their fullest, most authentic selves. He is currently completing his master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Bellevue University and is thrilled to be doing his clinical internships with Cooper Mental Health Counseling. Before entering the counseling field, Collin built a 20-year career as a professional performer on Broadway and around the globe as an actor/dancer/singer. His background in the arts have assisted him in honing the ability to connect with people across diverse experiences while deepening his understanding of resilience, creativity, and human expression. Collin has also been a professional certified coach for over a decade working with organizations and leaders worldwide. Clients who work with Collin can expect warmth, a safe and nonjudgmental space, and unwavering support as they navigate challenges, discover new strengths, and build a deeper self-trust. Collin has a continued interest, and previous history with working with the queer community and with couples. He also aims to specialize in betrayal trauma and the destabilization that comes with those experiences.
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As the office manager at Cooper Mental Health Counseling, I work closely with Dr. Cooper on scheduling and making sure the practice runs smoothly.
I hold a Batchelor of Fine Arts in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and have always had a life long passion for mental health advocacy in the arts industry.
As well as Office Manager for the practice, I am the Artistic Director of a non-profit organization, Finleigh Zack Dance Inc. which provides tools and resources for artists dealing with mental health struggles in and out of the studio. Learn more about FZD’s mission here.
