Gateway to Solutions — Local services in New York

From January of 2021, to November of 2021 I worked with Antoinette Bonafede, a Senior Associate Therapist at Gateway to Solutions.

When I began therapy, I wasn't particularly in a low place in my life but I had several issues that I had been unable to find solutions for over many years. Specifically, the relationships with myself and my partner were suffering the most.

Within the first 3 months of me working with Antoinette, I was starting to find hope again that I could solve or cope with said issues. I was digging deeper and closer to the route of my problems, and frankly I started realizing other things in my life that I would need to begin addressing in order to heal.

And like all things, therapy is a process. I did not have great experiences before hand with other therapists, but putting forth trust would be a must if I was to heal and grow. Thankfully, this would never be an issue with Antoinette.

Antoinette is one of the most wonderful, and amazing women I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with. She is cheery, accountable, and brilliant. She lead the therapy space with a presence that never felt overbearing or judgemental, she was always honest with me and inspired a level of accountability within myself and my past that I greatly needed. She cracked jokes where appropriate to lighten the mood, she would tell me personal stories so that I never felt alone with what I was going through. She would even remember the little details that I was sure she'd forget, but never did. She gave me homework assignments, asked me to read chapters from books and other writings. And above all else, she was true to me. She never spoke a word that I didn't need to hear.

Life can be a pain sometimes, it isn't always perfect nor is it always good, but I finally have a toolkit to get me back on track with the things that matter most to me. Something I can say with certainty I would not have without Antoinette.

I mean this sincerely, I am thankful and indebted for the time I had with her as it not only made me a better person but it greatly improved my quality of life. I am confident, capable and happier than I've ever been.

I cannot recommend Gateway to Solutions enough. And specifically Antoinette, I cannot speak to the other therapists working at this office but if they're anything like her than you are in beyond...

I cannot say enough about the care and support my daughter has received from Gateway to Wellness, and in particular, her therapist Antoinette, and practice manager, Debbie. Debbie has been instrumental in helping us navigate through the entire process from picking a therapist to match my daughter’s needs to supporting and navigating thorough insurance challenges. Finding a therapist who truly understands who my daughter is and how to best treat her has been a game changer! Antoinette has created a safe, non-judgmental space where my daughter finally feels heard and understood . Her compassionate and straight forward approach along with her dedication has enabled my daughter to be successful in life while other therapists made us doubt that this was possible.

The provider’s patience, empathy, and consistent encouragement has been a source of strength for our family as well as their genuine belief in my daughter’s ability to overcome life’s struggles.

I wholeheartedly recommend Gateway to Wellness to anyone seeking help with mental health challenges. I cannot thank them enough for getting us to a place we never thought...

Reading the glowing reviews here helped me go to Antoinette for my therapy for many long term mental health issues that came to a boil during covid. She's been working with me for 4 months now and I'm here to pay it forward by adding my own glowing review for Antoinette.

This was my first real long term therapy and I can't believe I lucked out finding the perfect therapist for me. And the kind of person Antoinette is, she has the empathy and the skills to be the perfect therapist for anyone.

She listens, but knows when to interrupt in a soft way, to keep you on track. But only if needed. And she often gives examples from her own life similar to something bothering me, which makes it genuinely clear that we are on a journey together.

If you're here as a therapy novice looking for someone who will make that process warm, friendly, and useful, look no further than Antoinette. And hurry, lol, cos she won't have many appointments...