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compassionate counseling.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kim-geha\">Kim Geha, MHC-LP</a></h3><p>MHC-LP · Merrick, NY</p></div></div><p>Kim Geha is a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in anxiety and relationships, offering compassionate support for healing and personal growth.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kristen-wojtuniak\">Kristen Wojtuniak, LCSW</a></h3><p>LCSW · Merrick, NY</p></div></div><p>Kristen Wojtuniak is a therapist who helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions through compassionate counseling and support.</p></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists?location=Merrick%2C+NY\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 4 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Friends share a relaxed lakeside picnic.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/228efef1da694888417e4dcb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-of-her-male-friends\">Why am I so jealous of her male friends?</a></h3><p>After two recent breakups, a reader feels threatened by a new girlfriend’s male friendships despite her openness and efforts to include them. They want to manage jealousy without losing the relationship.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A couple enjoys separate activities in a shared living room.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/2ed42de2c9c2591edcd8c67d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-is-too-affectionate\">What should I do if my husband is too affectionate?</a></h3><p>A reader feels increasingly stifled by a husband’s constant affection, although they love him and once welcomed the attention. Previous conversations have led only to brief changes.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"White flowers on a blue linen tablecloth\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9eb7a32dab606ab362ebab30.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/postponed-wedding-day\">How do I cope with a postponed wedding day?</a></h3><p>A woman is devastated when her fiancé postpones their wedding two weeks beforehand, citing arguments and a need for counseling. She is also concerned about his habit of sharing private disputes with his parents.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Merrick, NY.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Merrick, NY\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-10948651\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-10948651\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Wantagh Park</h3><p>Merrick, NY</p></div></div><p>public park in Nassau County, New York, US</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.3 miles from Merrick center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-3401094\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-3401094\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Hofstra University Arboretum</h3><p>Merrick, NY</p></div></div><p>Arboretum in Hempstead, New York, U.S.</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 4.2 miles from Merrick center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-1646296\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-1646296\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Hempstead Lake State Park</h3><p>Hempstead</p></div></div><p>State park in Nassau County, New York</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 4.8 miles from Merrick center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Merrick, NY\" data-map-url=\"/local/merrick-ny\" 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role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"326.4\" cy=\"268.7\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"326.4\" cy=\"268.7\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Rockville Centre, NY</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Hempstead, NY\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Hempstead, NY\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Hempstead, NY\" data-map-url=\"/local/hempstead-ny\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"340.0\" cy=\"230.8\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"340.0\" cy=\"230.8\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Hempstead, NY</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Merrick, NY\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Merrick, NY\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Merrick, NY\" data-map-url=\"/local/merrick-ny\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><circle cx=\"380.7\" cy=\"265.3\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"380.7\" cy=\"265.3\" data-map-radius=\"6\" r=\"6\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Merrick, NY</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"392.7\" y=\"254.3\">Merrick</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"352.0\" y=\"219.8\">Hempstead</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"370.8\" y=\"180.3\">Westbury</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H97.7 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">6 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Merrick, NY\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Merrick, NY · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-10948651\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Wantagh Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Wantagh Park</p><p>Public park in Nassau County, New York, US</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.3 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-e64447158e3a\" id=\"place-peer-nami-e64447158e3a\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A group of adults talks together in a comfortable counseling room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/14bb526ee2fa5a8bcf5a472c.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Nassau County</p><h3>NAMI Queens/Nassau</h3><p>Queens and Nassau Counties, NY</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15163260797\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Queens/Nassau\">(516) 326-0797</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-bd085623-6bbd-430c-858e-6180829b15ba\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-bd085623-6bbd-430c-858e-6180829b15ba\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Jem Yoga Inc</h3><p>29 Merrick Ave  Ste A, Merrick, NY, 11566-3563</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15168684536\" aria-label=\"Call Jem Yoga Inc\">(516) 868-4536</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-bf3eacd9-46c0-4ee1-b241-9bf965c4a9b7\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-bf3eacd9-46c0-4ee1-b241-9bf965c4a9b7\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Hard Bean Merrick</h3><p>15 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+16313046647\" aria-label=\"Call Hard Bean Merrick\">(631) 304-6647</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-1352ec49-2db0-4450-b0c3-27d4661c379e\" id=\"place-arts-overture-1352ec49-2db0-4450-b0c3-27d4661c379e\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>Merrick Library</h3><p>2279 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15163776112\" aria-label=\"Call Merrick Library\">(516) 377-6112</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-53913b12-ec5a-4123-ae1a-2b55a8623272\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-53913b12-ec5a-4123-ae1a-2b55a8623272\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Next Level Fitness</h3><p>15 Fisher Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15169607171\" aria-label=\"Call Next Level Fitness\">(516) 960-7171</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-3401094\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Hofstra University Arboretum</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Hofstra University Arboretum</p><p>Arboretum in Hempstead, New York, U.S.</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.2 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-1646296\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Hempstead Lake State Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Hempstead</p><p>State park in Nassau County, New York</p><address>Eagle Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11552</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.8 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-7d2b9cb9-5600-4263-9c39-d6299b5bf2f6\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-7d2b9cb9-5600-4263-9c39-d6299b5bf2f6\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Merrick Hot Yoga</h3><p>76 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566-3431</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15163799643\" aria-label=\"Call Merrick Hot Yoga\">(516) 379-9643</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-783a5dc1-64c0-4aee-84a6-a9360b904b4f\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-783a5dc1-64c0-4aee-84a6-a9360b904b4f\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Moonflower Yoga</h3><p>2093 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY, 11710-5647</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.5 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15165572206\" aria-label=\"Call Moonflower Yoga\">(516) 557-2206</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-dec6a442-9926-41d8-83f1-05a406390151\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-dec6a442-9926-41d8-83f1-05a406390151\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>RS Beanery</h3><p>153 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15162087887\" aria-label=\"Call RS Beanery\">(516) 208-7887</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-3721d1b9-dcbe-4f9a-9fde-944185e1aaf7\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-3721d1b9-dcbe-4f9a-9fde-944185e1aaf7\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Coffee Barn Merrick</h3><p>2081 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15165172154\" aria-label=\"Call Coffee Barn Merrick\">(516) 517-2154</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-236a2490-744c-4515-a285-f07f5f58d517\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-236a2490-744c-4515-a285-f07f5f58d517\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Theatre venue</p><h3>Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts</h3><p>2222 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15166653127\" aria-label=\"Call Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts\">(516) 665-3127</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-fc2b1875-3c57-4fd7-b1f0-2b577cec73d5\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-fc2b1875-3c57-4fd7-b1f0-2b577cec73d5\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>The Heide Family Holiday Display</h3><p>2509 Yale Pl, Merrick, NY, 11566-4418</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Merrick center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-dca1590c-d230-428c-b3df-448677e188d5\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-dca1590c-d230-428c-b3df-448677e188d5\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d158db2e2c3dc807cd332bfe.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Cammanns Pond County Park</h3><p>1876 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566-4542</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Merrick center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-5b7a2e5f-f6c3-46d3-b060-ddf8ef99d7cd\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-5b7a2e5f-f6c3-46d3-b060-ddf8ef99d7cd\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Nature reserve</p><h3>Meroke Preserve</h3><p>Orange St &amp; Farmers Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11710</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15167831256\" aria-label=\"Call Meroke Preserve\">(516) 783-1256</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-61294eef-fae3-498c-920a-0608d1779f46\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-61294eef-fae3-498c-920a-0608d1779f46\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Town of Hempstead</h3><p>2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566-4848</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15168684650\" aria-label=\"Call Town of Hempstead\">(516) 868-4650</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-6dc35928-a9f3-4992-b121-85283e83c9e7\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-6dc35928-a9f3-4992-b121-85283e83c9e7\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>CrossFit Strong Island</h3><p>26 Benson Ln, Merrick, NY, 11566-3622</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15168687767\" aria-label=\"Call CrossFit Strong Island\">(516) 868-7767</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merrick, NY|Bellmore, NY|Massapequa, NY|Hempstead, NY|Rockville Centre, NY|Massapequa Park, NY|West Hempstead, NY|Garden City, NY|Westbury, NY\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-3e77dea4-3b46-4d60-8f58-b83b0742286b\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-3e77dea4-3b46-4d60-8f58-b83b0742286b\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dance studio</p><h3>Air Dance &amp; Theatre</h3><p>10 Oakwood Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566-3420</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Merrick center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15164424452\" aria-label=\"Call Air Dance &amp; Theatre\">(516) 442-4452</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. Try another filter or <a data-discovery-area-link=\"\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/merrick-ny\">explore this community</a>.</p><button class=\"hub-show-more\" data-discovery-more=\"\" type=\"button\">Show more options</button></section></div><nav aria-label=\"Community channels\" class=\"local-home-paths\"><div aria-label=\"Browse support options\" class=\"support-paths\" id=\"support-track\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Find a therapist</h3><p>Connect with a therapist for your next step.</p></div></a>\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Explore mental health</h3><p>Understand mental health and ways to feel better.</p></div></a>\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Explore answers</h3><p>Real questions. 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Kristen Wojtuniak, LCSW LCSW · Merrick, NY Kristen Wojtuniak is a therapist who helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions through compassionate counseling and support. See all 4 therapists Questions we share Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone. Why am I so jealous of her male friends? After two recent breakups, a reader feels threatened by a new girlfriend’s male friendships despite her openness and efforts to include them. They want to manage jealousy without losing the relationship. What should I do if my husband is too affectionate? A reader feels increasingly stifled by a husband’s constant affection, although they love him and once welcomed the attention. Previous conversations have led only to brief changes. How do I cope with a postponed wedding day? A woman is devastated when her fiancé postpones their wedding two weeks beforehand, citing arguments and a need for counseling. She is also concerned about his habit of sharing private disputes with his parents. A little closer to home. Explore places, activities, and support around Merrick, NY. Wantagh Park Merrick, NY public park in Nassau County, New York, US About 2.3 miles from Merrick center Hofstra University Arboretum Merrick, NY Arboretum in Hempstead, New York, U.S. Nearby · About 4.2 miles from Merrick center Hempstead Lake State Park Hempstead State park in Nassau County, New York Nearby · About 4.8 miles from Merrick center Merrick, NY Find an areaMerrick19 optionsBellmore18 optionsMassapequa18 optionsHempstead18 optionsRockville Centre18 optionsMassapequa Park18 optionsWest Hempstead18 optionsGarden City18 optionsWestbury18 options No matching areas. +−Reset Merrick, NY and surrounding countiesSuffolk CountyNassau CountyQueens CountyBergen CountyKings CountyWestbury, NYBellmore, NYMassapequa Park, NYWest Hempstead, NYMassapequa, NYGarden City, NYRockville Centre, NYHempstead, NYMerrick, NYMerrickHempsteadWestbury6 mi Explore nearby. Merrick, NY · 19 options Peer SupportYoga ClassesFood and CoffeeArts and CultureParks and GardensFitness Classes Parks and Gardens Wantagh Park Wantagh Park Public park in Nassau County, New York, US About 2.3 miles from Merrick center Peer Support Serving Nassau County NAMI Queens/Nassau Queens and Nassau Counties, NY Contact this organization for current peer and family support options. (516) 326-0797 Yoga Classes Yoga studio Jem Yoga Inc 29 Merrick Ave Ste A, Merrick, NY, 11566-3563 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 868-4536 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Hard Bean Merrick 15 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (631) 304-6647 Arts and Culture Library Merrick Library 2279 Merrick Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 377-6112 Fitness Classes Gym Next Level Fitness 15 Fisher Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11566 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 960-7171 Parks and Gardens Hofstra University Arboretum Hofstra University Arboretum Arboretum in Hempstead, New York, U.S. About 4.2 miles from Merrick center Parks and Gardens Hempstead Lake State Park Hempstead State park in Nassau County, New York Eagle Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11552About 4.8 miles from Merrick center Yoga Classes Yoga studio Merrick Hot Yoga 76 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566-3431 About 0.2 miles from Merrick center (516) 379-9643 Yoga Classes Yoga studio Moonflower Yoga 2093 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY, 11710-5647 About 1.5 miles from Merrick center (516) 557-2206 Food and Coffee Coffee shop RS Beanery 153 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566 About 0.4 miles from Merrick center (516) 208-7887 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Coffee Barn Merrick 2081 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566 About 0.4 miles from Merrick center (516) 517-2154 Arts and Culture Theatre venue Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts 2222 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 665-3127 Arts and Culture Music venue The Heide Family Holiday Display 2509 Yale Pl, Merrick, NY, 11566-4418 About 0.7 miles from Merrick center Parks and Gardens Park Cammanns Pond County Park 1876 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566-4542 About 0.6 miles from Merrick center Parks and Gardens Nature reserve Meroke Preserve Orange St & Farmers Ave, Hempstead, NY, 11710 About 0.6 miles from Merrick center (516) 783-1256 Parks and Gardens Park Town of Hempstead 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY, 11566-4848 About 1.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 868-4650 Fitness Classes Gym CrossFit Strong Island 26 Benson Ln, Merrick, NY, 11566-3622 About 0.1 miles from Merrick center (516) 868-7767 Fitness Classes Dance studio Air Dance & Theatre 10 Oakwood Ave, Merrick, NY, 11566-3420 About 0.2 miles from Merrick center (516) 442-4452 No options listed for this category or area yet. 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