What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I have been seeing Hope for two years now, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly professional, attentive, and has created a safe space where I feel truly heard. If you are looking for a therapist who is both compassionate and effective, she is the one.”
MMLess than 3 months ago
“Hope is great she listens, she has provided the safest space for me to be honest and open about heavy topics I highly recommend.
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LCLess than 3 months ago
About Hope Ansanelli
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Hope Ansanelli
About Amityville Psychotherapy
At Amityville Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling PLLC, we view therapy as a collaborative, deeply human process rooted in relationship and understanding. Our practice is guided by a psychodynamic and attachment-focused approach, helping clients explore how early experiences, family dynamics, and relational patterns shape their present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
We believe that meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and understood. In a warm and non-judgmental space, our clinicians help clients gently uncover the origins of anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and self-defeating patterns. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work to understand the deeper emotional narratives that influence how you connect with yourself and others.
Many of our clients come to therapy feeling stuck—repeating the same conflicts, carrying unresolved grief, or struggling to feel secure in relationships. Through an attachment-informed lens, we help you build greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier ways of relating. We honor the complexity of your story and move at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Led by Clinical Director Hope Ansanelli, LMHC, our team integrates psychodynamic insight with relational and experiential techniques to create therapy that is thoughtful, personalized, and growth-oriented. We work with individuals, couples, and families facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions and strive to make therapy accessible by accepting a variety of insurance plans. Above all, we are committed to creating a space where you can show up authentically, explore openly, and move toward deeper connection—with yourself and with others.
At Amityville Psychotherapy, healing begins with understanding—and understanding begins with relationship.
What should a new client know about working with you?
What Clients Should Know About Working With Us
At Amityville Psychotherapy, we want clients to feel informed and comfortable from the very beginning. Here are a few important things to know about our approach and what you can expect:
Therapy Is Collaborative
We believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. You are the expert on your life; we help guide the process with curiosity, insight, and professional support.
Our Work Is Psychodynamic and Attachment-Focused
Rather than only addressing surface-level symptoms, we help you explore the deeper patterns and experiences that shape how you feel and relate to others. Understanding your history and relationships allows for more meaningful, lasting change.
The Relationship Matters
We place strong emphasis on building a trusting, authentic connection between client and therapist. Feeling safe, understood, and respected is central to the work we do together.
Change Takes Time—and That’s Okay
Growth is not linear. We move at your pace and honor that therapy is a process, not a quick fix.
You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
You don’t need the “perfect words” or a clear plan to begin. Showing up as you are is enough.
Sessions Are Personalized to You
Every client is different. We tailor treatment to your needs, personality, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
We Welcome Difficult Conversations
Big emotions, complicated relationships, and uncomfortable topics are all welcome here. Nothing is “too much” for the therapy room.
Practical Details Matter Too
We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments and work with a range of insurance plans to make therapy as accessible as possible.
Our Goal Is Real-Life Change
Therapy isn’t just about insight—it’s about helping you feel more secure, confident, and connected in your everyday life and relationships.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our sessions are designed to feel conversational, reflective, and supportive rather than rigid or clinical. Each meeting is a space for you to slow down, explore your thoughts and feelings, and better understand what is happening beneath the surface of your day-to-day experiences.
The First Session
The initial appointment is focused on getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your personal history, relationships, and any current concerns. This is not a formal interview—it’s a collaborative conversation that helps us understand your goals and begin forming a therapeutic connection.
Ongoing Sessions
In regular sessions, you are invited to talk about whatever feels most important that day—relationships, stressors, memories, emotions, or patterns you’ve noticed in yourself. We listen closely for recurring themes and help you make connections between past experiences and present challenges.
Rather than following a strict agenda, we allow the session to unfold naturally. Our clinicians may reflect back what they’re hearing, ask thoughtful questions, or gently highlight patterns that you may not have seen before. This process helps deepen self-awareness and supports meaningful emotional growth.
Attachment and Relationship Focus
Because our work is psychodynamic and attachment-informed, we pay close attention to how you experience relationships—including the therapeutic relationship itself. Exploring how you relate to others often becomes a powerful pathway to healing.
Practical and Supportive
While insight is a major part of therapy, sessions can also include coping strategies, emotional regulation tools, and support around current life stressors when needed. The approach is always tailored to you.
Flexible Format
Sessions are typically 53 minutes and are offered both in person and via secure telehealth. Frequency of sessions is determined together based on your needs and goals.
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Office location
Hope Ansanelli, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Amityville Psychotherapy Mental Health Counseling
77 Broadway, Suite 2, Amityville, NY 11701
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- SUNY Old Westbury, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1255018511
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great therapist, appreciated the pschodynamic approach
Less than 6 months agoDE
I have been seeing Hope for two years now, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly professional, attentive, and has created a safe space where I feel truly heard. If you are looking for a therapist who is both compassionate and effective, she is the one.
Less than 3 months agoMM
Hope is great she listens, she has provided the safest space for me to be honest and open about heavy topics I highly recommend.
Less than 3 months agoLC
Saved my marriage!
Less than 6 months agoHE
I never went to therapy because I didn’t think talking about what happened in my life would help. Working with the therapists at Amityville psychotherapy made me realize that sharing my problems with a professional cut them in half. I’m doing much better now because of it. I wish I hadn’t have waited so long.
Less than 6 months agoGS
Hope is an excellent therapist. She creates a comfortable, non-judgmental space and is both thoughtful and insightful in her approach. I always feel heard and respected, and I’ve made meaningful progress thanks to her support. I’m very grateful for our work together and would highly recommend her. I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Less than 6 months agoVR
Hope has been very supportive and validating during my time with her! It’s a blessing to have such a great connection to encourage me through life’s changes. She also is amazing at making herself accessible and considerate of resolving any barriers that would impact our much needed consistency. Very appreciative!
Less than 6 months agoJS
I’m very grateful for my psychologist Hope, She is kind, patient, and truly listens without judgment. She creates a safe space where I feel comfortable opening up and working through my emotions. Her support has helped me gain clarity and grow personally. I highly recommend her.
Less than 6 months agoYI
I’m very grateful for my psychologist Hope. She is kind, patient, and truly listens without judgment. She creates a safe space where I feel comfortable opening up and working through my emotions. Her support has helped me gain clarity and grow personally. I highly recommend her.
Less than 6 months agoYI
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Where is Hope Ansanelli's office located?
Hope Ansanelli has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and Amityville, view full addresses on Hope Ansanelli's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Hope Ansanelli?
Hope Ansanelli frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Hope Ansanelli on their profile.
What languages does Hope Ansanelli speak?
Hope Ansanelli speaks English.
How do patients rate Hope Ansanelli in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Hope Ansanelli. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.