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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. The Hecht Ribas Group is fully HIPAA compliant. We take privacy and security very seriously. We implement state of the art security and encryption protocols to assure that data integrity and privacy is maintained. As a result, our email and telehealth office complies with HIPAA, GDPR, PHIPA/PIPEDA, & HITECH requirements.
The Hecht Ribas Group has been providing quality psychotherapy, assessment and assistance since 2001. We are ready to help and eager to hear from you.
The Hecht Ribas group has been providing psychotherapy and evaluations since 2001.
Dr. Hecht holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Gallaudet University in Clinical Psychology and an M.F.A. from the University of Missouri. Her clinical experience includes serving as the Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist: Hecht Ribas Group For Psychology. 2001-present Clinical areas of interest and expertise include: deafness/hard of hearing issues, adoption, families, couples, individual psychotherapy, disability, gay lesbian bisexual & poly issues.
Ms. Ribas holds an honorary doctorate from the Southern California University for Professional Studies with a specialization in Psychoanalysis, a Master of Social Work from New York University, an M.A. in Psychology from Fairfield University and her clinical experience includes serving as a clinical social worker at the Hecht Ribas Group since 2001 and at Family Services of Westchester.
Welcome To The Hecht Ribas Group!
Life can be overwhelming. We have to face whatever life sends us, tolerate uncertainty, forgive our own mistakes, go after what we want, and take care of the people we love—with or without the experiences that bring the strengths and skills required. Sometimes it’s all too much for one person to take, especially if the past is still unresolved.
Each of us is only human, and without enough support we develop patterns like depression, anxiety, addiction, and feeling stuck. Sometimes our marriages or intimate relationships aren’t working the way we would like, or we’re struggling with having children, or with raising the ones we have. Sometimes we’re trying to adapt to a world that just doesn’t seem to make sense. That’s what therapy is for.
Our Services
Adoption
As an adoptive parent and member of an extended birth family in reunion, Dr. Hecht brings her own experiences and sensitivity to the task of providing adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth family members the support they need to tackle the complex issues inherent in adoption.
Immigration
Claudia Ribas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in clinical assessments and psychosocial reports for individuals involved in immigration and visa issues in the United States. She works with immigrants and their families from any country. She is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Telehealth
We can provide services via telehealth in almost every state, which means that in most cases our services are also available online. Let us know whether you’d prefer to meet in the office or online.
Couples Counseling
Using psychological research and proven therapeutic methods, combining individual and couple’s counseling and psychoeducation, Dr. Hecht can help motivated couples (and those practicing poly or open relationships) turn their relationships back to the positive, loving and joyful interactions that they hoped for.
Individual Psychotherapy
Anais Nin said, “There comes a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud is more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. ” Psychotherapy is sometimes the most effective way to begin to blossom.
Family Building Evaluations
Dr. Hecht began doing family building evaluations since the adoption of her daughter in 2010 and has experience with evaluations tailored to the specific needs of the adoption, surrogacy, donor requirements. As an adoptive parent herself, she totally understands the anxiety and stress that comes with adoption, donation and or surrogacy. Dr. Hecht has experience with ever-changing legal and paperwork requirements and can ensure that your evaluation includes everything that you need.
Some of Our Blog Posts
Navigating LGBTQ Parenthood with Your Partner
The phrase “traditional family” no longer means one mom, one dad and two-point-five kids. Today’s families are diverse, with many lesbians and gay...
How to help children with grief?
Grief is a normal and natural emotional reaction to loss and can be experienced differently by each individual. It is important for parents and...
Why are psychological evaluations an important part of the immigration application process?
Psychological evaluations are an important part of the application process for many immigrants and those seeking to become citizens of the United...
Some of Our Blog Posts
Navigating LGBTQ Parenthood with Your Partner
The phrase “traditional family” no longer means one mom, one dad and two-point-five kids. Today’s families are diverse, with many lesbians and gay...
How to help children with grief?
Grief is a normal and natural emotional reaction to loss and can be experienced differently by each individual. It is important for parents and...
Why are psychological evaluations an important part of the immigration application process?
Psychological evaluations are an important part of the application process for many immigrants and those seeking to become citizens of the United...
You’re safe with us
It’s a safe, totally private environment in which to have the kinds of conversations that make a difference. By working with an experienced, trained professional, you can heal old wounds, resolve current crises, build resilience, clarify your goals, and begin to thrive and flourish. Whatever you’re coping with, we can work together to turn pain into wisdom, fear into wonder, judgement into acceptance, and resentment into compassion. All it takes is the same courage you’ve shown by seeking therapy, the same curiosity about how much better life might become with a different approach. We see each person as unique, and we respect both your suffering and your strength.
What can therapy do for you?
Therapy can be a very helpful tool for many people who are struggling with mental health issues, relationship problems, or other personal challenges. Here are some of the ways therapy can help:
Provide a safe and non-judgmental space: Therapy can offer a safe and confidential space where you can speak openly and honestly without fear of judgment.
Help you gain insight: Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, and your thought patterns. This can help you identify patterns of behavior that may be holding you back and work towards making positive changes.
Develop coping skills: Therapists can teach you skills and techniques to help you cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Improve communication: Therapy can help you improve your communication skills, which can be beneficial for personal and professional relationships.
Provide emotional support: Therapy can be a source of emotional support, providing you with a listening ear and a caring presence during difficult times.
Promote personal growth: Therapy can help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement, and work towards personal growth and self-improvement.
Overall, therapy can be an effective way to address mental health concerns, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
