About Flourish Wellness Psychological Services
Flourish Wellness Psychological Services is a Mental Health Practice dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services that are culturally sensitive and client centered. Flourish Wellness started as a dream to address the underrepresentation of mental health clinicians from marginalized communities and continues as a practice that provides high quality services through mental health professionals who share and understand the dynamics and complexities of marginalized and socially oppressed individuals; including persons of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to a personalized approach that allows us to be aware of each client’s unique experiences and to counter prior disparities in their care with the highest standard of cultural and mental health expertise.
At Flourish Wellness, our goal is to help clients thrive by empowering them to overcome challenges, build on strengths, and reach their full potential for positive change. We understand that life is full of ups and downs, and that even when doing our best, we can blur the lines between wellness and distress. When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and out-of-balance, we are here to offer support and guidance. We welcome you on this journey of mental wellness and personal growth with unconditional acceptance, unwavering respect, and professional expertise.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Naydine Johney, PsyD, PC-Care Certified, EMDR Trained
Dr. Naydine Johney is a St. Lucian-American, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Flourish Wellness. She is dedicated to the personal growth and success of her clients. She practices from an evidence-based and relational-cultural approach in which she tailors interventions to best meet individual needs and values. Her therapeutic approach is specific to the development and experiences of her client, whether treating a child with tantrums, a teen overwhelmed by social conflicts, or an adult struggling with work-life balance. Her sessions range from clearly structured to more down-to-earth or thought-provoking conversations, depending on her client’s needs. Her warmth and dedication empowers clients to overcome challenges, make positive changes, and build on strengths. Dr. Johney expertise include depression, anxiety, stress management, traumatic life experiences, and personal growth. She also provides parenting therapy and psychological evaluations.
Dr. Amanda Read, PsyD
Dr. Amanda Read is a Jamaican, Licensed Psychologist in NY. Her approach to therapy is integrative, which pulls for understanding “bigger picture” attachment and relational patterns, while also helping clients build the metaphoric “toolbox” of coping strategies. Her goal is to facilitate collaborative conversations that are rooted in vulnerability to empower her clients to step into their power and strip away thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that no longer serve them. She also utilizes evidence-based techniques and strategies to provide support, alleviate distress and build coping skills, which may look different from client to client. She creates highly specialized treatment goals and plans based on individual needs. Dr. Read’s expertise includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, traumatic life experiences, and life transitions.