Nominated as a Woman of Distinction New York 2022

Laura is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and groups through a wide range of life challenges. Compassionate, dedicated, and empathetic, she has devoted her life’s work to helping others pursue meaningful change, healing, and personal growth.

Her journey in the mental health field began at Stony Brook University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2007 and was inducted into the Psi Chi and Golden Key International Honor Societies. In 2011, she completed her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University’s C.W. Post campus, where she also served as President of the Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society.

Her diverse experience spans both nonprofit and private sectors, including work in psychiatric hospitals, residential group homes, outpatient clinics, and partial hospitalization programs. She is well-versed in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns with clients of all ages.

Laura is trained in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis treatment, and senior care. Her integrative therapeutic approach reflects her clinical expertise and deep commitment to individualized care.

As a therapist, she fosters a supportive and empowering environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. Whether someone is navigating a challenging period, seeking to improve their mental health, or striving for personal growth, Laura provides thoughtful, effective support every step of the way.

Contact: Phone: 631-682-7296 

Email: LMHCLauraB@gmail.com

Why do they call him DT?
Because it stands for more than just David Tonkowich, it stands for Determined Transformation.

A former musician turned business leader, DT redefined his life  through the healing power of purpose. After losing his beloved uncle and  lifelong mentor to suicide, he followed a deeper calling into mental  health counseling. That journey led him to complete a Master of Science  in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Molloy University, where he  was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota and earned his National Certified  Counselor (NCC) credential.

Now a Limited Permit holder under supervision, DT integrates life  experience, academic excellence, and deep empathy into every session.  His motivational, grounded, and integrative counseling style draws from  CBT, Reality Therapy, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, and Experiential  approaches, tailored to meet clients exactly where they are. He works  with individuals, couples, families, children, and groups on challenges  like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions,  and self-discovery.

DT is passionate about creating safe, affirming spaces for all  identities and backgrounds. Inspired by Fred Rogers’ advice to “look for  the helpers,” he considers it his mission to walk beside clients as a  compassionate guide, helping them turn pain into purpose and rise into  the life they’re meant to live.

A lifelong fan of Harry Potter and Star Wars, DT reminds clients:
"This isn’t Hogwarts, and there’s no magic wand in therapy. But if  you’re willing to do the work, the force within you can transform  everything."

Contact: Phone: 516-234-5322  

Email: Dtonkowich.LBLMHC@gmail.com