Healing begins with being understood.
Discover a path that
feels true to you
Hello, I’m Nora Markarian, LMHC, NCC, founder of Empathos Mental Health.
I believe every person carries the capacity for growth and a deeper connection with themselves. I am fascinated by the experiences that shape us and the possibilities that emerge when we feel truly understood.
My work focuses on complex trauma, family systems affected by addiction, high-conflict relationships, and self-actualization. I enjoy helping you explore who you are, what matters to you, and how you want to move forward.
Our relationship begins with curiosity and trust. Together, we can make sense of familiar patterns and develop practical ways to respond with greater awareness. Whether you are navigating relationship concerns, addiction recovery, family conflict, or a new chapter in life, I will work alongside you as you find a direction that feels authentic and personally meaningful.
Jonathan Procter PhD
Understanding your experience and supporting your next steps
I offer individualized psychological care through a flexible, collaborative relationship. I bring curiosity and compassion to understanding your experiences, with space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and the questions that matter to you.
My approach
Our work can include developing coping strategies, exploring your responses to everyday situations, and considering new perspectives. I aim to be an engaged partner in that process, helping you make sense of your experiences and identify useful steps forward.
My focus
I focus on helping you recognize your strengths and support your overall well-being. By listening carefully to your concerns, I shape our work around your individual needs and goals, drawing on evidence-based approaches and an accepting, collaborative relationship.
Support for the experiences
shaping your life
Depression and emotional wellness
Find compassionate support for sadness, emotional exhaustion, or a sense of disconnection. Explore your feelings and develop ways to reconnect with daily life, meaningful relationships, and a sense of possibility.
Relationship Counseling
Deepen your understanding of relationship patterns, express your needs more clearly, and develop healthier ways to communicate. Explore opportunities for stronger boundaries and more fulfilling connections.
Addiction & Recovery
Explore the emotional and relational patterns connected to addiction. Build awareness and practical strategies that support recovery, while making space to understand how addiction has affected you and your family.
Stress
Understand how stress shows up in your life and develop practical ways to respond. Create space for your priorities, strengthen coping skills, and approach daily demands with greater steadiness.
Life Transitions
Life changes can invite new questions about who you are and what comes next. Whether you are experiencing divorce, grief, career changes, parenting challenges, or a significant decision, we can work together to help you move through change with confidence.
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
Get to know yourself more deeply. Explore your values, strengthen confidence in your choices, and move toward a life that reflects your authentic self and your own sense of fulfillment.
Helping you discover your authentic self
I believe meaningful change grows from understanding yourself more clearly. Together, we can explore the experiences that have shaped you and discover the answers that feel true to your life.
Our work creates space to recognize patterns, understand emotions, and build healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. As that awareness develops, you can make choices that more closely reflect your values and the person you want to become.
My role is to walk beside you as you uncover the strengths, resilience, and wisdom already within you. The direction is yours, and our work supports your confidence in finding it.
Therapy isn't about fixing you.
It's about helping you reconnect with who you've always been.
Real transformation doesn't happen because someone gives you all the answers.
It happens when you begin seeing yourself more clearly.
Therapy offers the opportunity to slow down, recognize patterns, understand emotions, and build healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.
My role isn't to tell you who to become.
It's to help you uncover the strengths, resilience, and wisdom that already exist within you.
Because lasting change begins with awareness.
Therapy uniquely tailored to you
I begin with understanding you as a person: your experiences, your relationships, and what you hope to gain from our work.
My approach combines evidence-based psychological techniques with genuine human connection, practical guidance, and thoughtful insight. We work collaboratively to explore what is meaningful to you and shape a process that responds to your needs as they evolve.
You will have space to speak openly, explore your feelings, and bring your whole self into the conversation. Together, we can turn growing awareness into practical choices that support your life beyond our sessions.
Emotional patterns
Relationship dynamics
Family systems
Communication styles
Most importantly...
You'll have a place where you don't have to pretend everything is okay.
A simple path toward meaningful change.
Step 1 Connect and understand
Begin with a conversation about what brings you here and what you hope to gain. Ask questions, share what feels comfortable, and get a sense of how we might work together.
Step 2 Discover
Explore your experiences, recognize recurring patterns, and deepen your understanding of yourself. Together, we can identify what supports you and where you would like to create change.
Step 3 Personal fulfillment
Put new insights and practical tools into everyday life. Strengthen confidence in your choices and take steps toward relationships, experiences, and goals that feel meaningful to you.
A simple path toward meaningful change.
Connect
Begin with a complimentary consultation where we'll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and determine whether we're the right fit.
Discover
Together we'll explore your experiences, identify recurring patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges you're facing.
Grow
Using insight, practical tools, and ongoing support, we'll work toward lasting emotional wellness, stronger relationships, and greater confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is therapy right for me
What can I expect if this is my first time in therapy?
Do you offer virtual appointments?
How long does therapy usually last?
Credentials
Nora Markarian
LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Jonathan Procter
Ph.D., LMHC, LPCC, NCC, CRC, ACS
Insurance & Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is therapy right for me
What can I expect if this is my first time in therapy?
Do you offer virtual appointments?
How long does therapy usually last?
Credentials
Nora Markarian
LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Jonathan Procter
Ph.D., LMHC, LPCC, NCC, CRC, ACS
Insurance & Payment
Empathos Mental Health accepts many major insurance plans and also offers self-pay options.
Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
Office locations include Rockville Centre and Woodbury, New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is therapy right for me
What can I expect if this is my first time in therapy?
Do you offer virtual appointments?
How long does therapy usually last?
Credentials
Nora Markaria
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Serving individuals, couples, and families throughout New York
Insurance & Payment
Empathos Mental Health accepts many major insurance plans and also offers self-pay options.
Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
Office locations include Rockville Centre and Woodbury, New York.