Naomi Lewis Afriat Psychotherapy, LCSW

Being a therapist has been my calling since I was young and I haven't looked back; I love connecting with my clients and acknowledging their struggles and motivation to improve and change. Working in schools with younger children and their parents, on crisis hotlines for parents, in nursing homes, in community mental health agencies, and in my own private practice has given me a wide range of experience. This allows me to understand and connect with people of many ages and socioeconomic, cultural, and familial backgrounds. I am excited about using my previous training, including SPACE training (which is focused on helping parents of anxious children), EMDR for trauma processing, and CSAT certification for sex addicts and their families.

I like to think my approach is pretty straightforward. After a free 15-minute phone consultation, I send out intake paperwork. Once that has been completed, we can go ahead and schedule our first session. Sessions typically take place once a week, unless otherwise indicated.

I specialize in areas that I feel my clients would benefit from most and have been attending specialized training in various areas since becoming a therapist 12+ years ago. As a voracious reader, I'm also always excited to read new books, publications, and research on treatment-related topics as soon as they become available. This helps me stay current on the most up-to-date treatment options and practices.

I attribute my success as a therapist to a number of things, including my innate ability to connect with and help my clients feel heard and understood; clients and friends frequently mention that they find me easy to talk to. My own experiences have also shaped my ability to accept and understand the challenges that people face in their lives. I strongly believe that human emotions are universal even though individual experiences may differ from person to person.

I'm excited by the research that is being done on evidence-based practices, especially in the field of addictions. Some areas of addictions have many years of research and practice while others (such as sex addiction) are newer. Progress is being made constantly and our ability to help sex addicts and their families is growing as a result. As a CSAT-candidate, I'm especially passionate about this underserved group and I love the work I do in this area.