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Shirley, NY

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Lynn Mitchell, PMHNP-BC

PMHNP-BC · Shirley, NY

Lynn Mitchell is a therapist who specializes in anxiety and offers compassionate counseling to support healing and personal growth.

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Shirley, NY
Shirley, NY and surrounding countiesSuffolk CountyWestern Connecticut Planning RegionGreater Bridgeport Planning RegionPort Jefferson, NYRiverhead, NYWest Sayville, NYBayport, NYBlue Point, NYPatchogue, NYFarmingville, NYSayville, NYShirley, NYShirleySayvilleRiverheadPort Jefferson6 mi

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Shirley, NY · 19 options

Parks and Gardens

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Protected wetlands on Long Island, New York

About 1.9 miles from Shirley center

\"People

Peer Support

Serving Suffolk County

NAMI Central Suffolk Long Island NY

Suffolk County, NY

Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.

(516) 330-9778
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Yoga Classes

Yoga studio

The Family Yoga Center Inc.

442 William Floyd Pkwy Ste 2, Shirley, NY, 11967

About 1.2 miles from Shirley center

(631) 721-7638
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Food and Coffee

Coffee shop

Tend Coffee

924 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY, 11967-2120

About 0.2 miles from Shirley center

(631) 772-4707
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Arts and Culture

Art gallery

the 631 Gallery

648 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY, 11967-2154

About 0.4 miles from Shirley center

(631) 657-3840
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Fitness Classes

Gym

Pure Fitness

134 Mastic Blvd W, Shirley, NY, 11967

About 0.1 miles from Shirley center

(631) 399-8989
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They want to know whether the marriage can improve while protecting their child and sense of dignity. What should I do if I feel ugly? A parent says their nearly seven-year-old daughter feels unattractive despite otherwise seeming happy. The child reports no triggering incident, and the parent asks how to help her feel better about herself. A little closer to home. Explore places, activities, and support around Shirley, NY. Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Shirley, NY protected wetlands on Long Island, New York About 1.9 miles from Shirley center Southaven County Park Shirley, NY park in New York State About 2.0 miles from Shirley center Swan Lake Park East Patchogue park in New York, United States Nearby · About 6.9 miles from Shirley center Shirley, NY Find an areaShirley19 optionsPatchogue18 optionsFarmingville18 optionsBlue Point18 optionsBayport18 optionsSayville18 optionsWest Sayville18 optionsRiverhead18 optionsPort Jefferson18 options No matching areas. +−Reset Shirley, NY and surrounding countiesSuffolk CountyWestern Connecticut Planning RegionGreater Bridgeport Planning RegionPort Jefferson, NYRiverhead, NYWest Sayville, NYBayport, NYBlue Point, NYPatchogue, NYFarmingville, NYSayville, NYShirley, NYShirleySayvilleRiverheadPort Jefferson6 mi Explore nearby. Shirley, NY · 19 options Peer SupportYoga ClassesFood and CoffeeArts and CultureParks and GardensFitness Classes Parks and Gardens Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Protected wetlands on Long Island, New York About 1.9 miles from Shirley center Peer Support Serving Suffolk County NAMI Central Suffolk Long Island NY Suffolk County, NY Contact this organization for current peer and family support options. (516) 330-9778 Yoga Classes Yoga studio The Family Yoga Center Inc. 442 William Floyd Pkwy Ste 2, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 1.2 miles from Shirley center (631) 721-7638 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Tend Coffee 924 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY, 11967-2120 About 0.2 miles from Shirley center (631) 772-4707 Arts and Culture Art gallery the 631 Gallery 648 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY, 11967-2154 About 0.4 miles from Shirley center (631) 657-3840 Fitness Classes Gym Pure Fitness 134 Mastic Blvd W, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 0.1 miles from Shirley center (631) 399-8989 Parks and Gardens Southaven County Park Southaven County Park Park in New York State About 2.0 miles from Shirley center Parks and Gardens Swan Lake Park East Patchogue Park in New York, United States East Patchogue, NY, 11772About 6.9 miles from Shirley center Yoga Classes Yoga studio The Yoga Loft at Rockaby Farms 44 Yaphank Ave, Brookhaven, NY, 11719 About 2.4 miles from Shirley center (631) 697-7431 Yoga Classes Yoga studio Salt Of The Earth Yoga 426 S Country Rd Ste 2, Brookhaven, NY, 11719 About 2.8 miles from Shirley center (631) 655-8627 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Dunkin' 454 Williamfloyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 1.1 miles from Shirley center (631) 395-7830 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Dunkin Donuts 1495 Montauk Hwy, Brookhaven, NY, 11950 About 1.2 miles from Shirley center (631) 281-2103 Arts and Culture Library Ugly Duckling Little Free Library 120 Oak Ave, Shirley, NY, 11967-1904 About 0.7 miles from Shirley center Arts and Culture Library Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 1.3 miles from Shirley center (631) 399-1511 Parks and Gardens Park Smith Point Park Smith Point Park, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 0.4 miles from Shirley center (631) 852-1313 Parks and Gardens Dog park Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park 2903 County Rd 80, Brookhaven, NY, 11719 About 1.2 miles from Shirley center Parks and Gardens Park Keith Romaine Memorial Skate Park 59 Francis Landau Pl, Shirley, NY, 11967-2903 About 1.4 miles from Shirley center Fitness Classes Gym Unique Fitness Xtreme 78 McGraw St, Shirley, NY, 11967 About 0.3 miles from Shirley center (631) 772-5900 Fitness Classes Gym Planet Fitness 999 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY, 11967-2100 About 0.4 miles from Shirley center (631) 459-5230 No options listed for this category or area yet. 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