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I specialize in working with individuals, families, and groups in the treatment of eating disorders. I treat adult eating disorders with "enhanced" cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E). I am a certified Family Based Treatment (FBT) provider and treat adolescents with eating disorders using this approach (also known as Maudsley). I also run body image groups for women and teens.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Calling a therapist can be intimidating; take a moment, maybe even a deep breath. Allow me the opportunity to create a safe and Zen space for you. Together we can begin this journey of personal growth and healing. There is no pivotal time like the present to take this step to elevate yourself out of the cycle of bad relationships, grudges, trauma, or being anxious/angry all the time.

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you feel stuck, overwhelmed, consumed with struggles. Other times, you need extra support and the space to be heard. Therapy is a place where you can gain curiosity and skills, make meaning and ultimately feel relief. In my practice, I collaborate with patients to create a space where you are respected, listened to and encouraged. Our work will allow you to gain insight and increase motivation towards living a happier and more fulfilling life. I tailor each treatment to fit individual needs and work together towards positive change.

Psychotherapy offers a way to identify one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from life's naturally occurring challenges. This collaborative work encourages self-awareness and development of new ways of being. While I work with people seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialties include mood disorders, relationship issues, and chronic illness/pain disorders. I integrate motivational, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help each person meet their goals. I also utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.

25+ years experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. 15 years experience training and providing supervision to psychotherapists.

I provide relational psychotherapy and EMDR primarily, and can draw from my eclectic training to fit your needs. My approach is collaborative, kind and creative. Together we can build an authentic connection and create a space where change can emerge. Whether it’s distress from a relationship, life transitions, obstacles with artistic endeavors, or patterns of behavior and thought that are causing adversity in your life, psychotherapy can offer relief and a chance for personal growth.

I believe that therapy can change people in very real and dramatic ways. The collaborative relationship is key to understanding how both the past impacts on the present and how current behaviors, feelings and ideas may interfere in achieving a more personally satisfying life.

Creating an emotionally safe environment for the client is crucial in fostering personal insight and change. I believe regardless of age, a humanistic approach and strong therapeutic alliance can help establish a connection with the client to allow growth and change. I have extensive experience treating children and adolescents. For 11 years, I traveled into elementary, middle, and high schools to provide individual and group therapy for students. I am comfortable and confident helping children and adolescents better understand and process their feelings, perceptions, and behaviors through the combined use of play-therapy, applied creative arts, and behavioral modification.

Whether you are a couple in crisis or ready to heal from past traumas, I am here to help and support you. I help my clients develop new insights and emotional skills with an honest and direct approach. I can help you through this difficult time with genuine care, kindness, and honesty. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy. Together, we will work to better understand the nature of your current difficulties, we will find a better way through.

Taking the first steps towards treatment can often seem intimidating and overwhelming; we’re not sure what we’re getting ourselves into or if we’re even ready to make a change.  I find that a compassionate and empathetic manner, coupled with a sense of humor, is the most effective way to make sure that you feel heard. Therapy should always be about your own individual process and the unique set of circumstances that have led you to treatment. We’ll work together to address any concerns that you might have, and do so at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

As you embark on the courageous path of self-discovery and healing, connecting with a caring, collaborative, skillful therapist is a crucial first step. With years of experience, I offer a warm, reflective, and compassionate safe space that will enable you gain clarity, a greater sense of freedom and authenticity by exploring your unconscious and limited thought patterns/beliefs and processing your unresolved past traumas.

Divorce is a time of profound change. The transitions you face may seem daunting and uncertain, but you have the power to get through this process. Believe it or not, divorce can lead to positive growth. In some cases, it can even be an affirming experience. I am here to help. As a divorce mediator and therapist, I guide you and your soon to be ex through the challenges of divorce and help them tap their inner grace and resourcefulness. My approach is honest, straightforward, and driven by best practices. Divorce mediators are specially trained to act as neutral third-parties.

I specialize in supporting people as they navigate the impact of trauma, stress, loss, and life transitions. Our minds and bodies can react to life’s stressors in a range of ways, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. We all rely on methods of coping with these painful emotional experiences that, over time, may become more harmful than helpful. Our work will help you better understand the source of these struggles and put you on a path towards the health, happiness, and fulfillment that you deeply deserve.

I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.

I work with a wide range of clients, older elementary school kids, teenagers, and adults, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy and relationship-based approaches to change. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, depression and academic/school adjustment issues. I believe strongly in collaborating with clients and families to work towards meaningful change in their lives.

Do you have thoughts or feelings that are troubling or hard to talk about? Do you find yourself falling into self-defeating attitudes or behaviors?. I will help you to better understand your emotions so that you can regain control of your life, have a better relationship with your spouse or child, and experience more meaning and pleasure. When you free yourself of the influence of past experiences, you are better able to live in the present and find creative solutions to life's challenges.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults in a myriad of settings. In these roles, I've provided individualized therapy to support with relationship, academic, and interpersonal issues, among others. I've also done extensive social justice work with young women. In my practice, the relationship is the main healing agent in a therapeutic dynamic. I've found that clients seek largely to feel seen and heard, and that my role is to co-create a safe space for them to grow. I'm guided by the E. Dickinson quote, "I felt it shelter to speak to you."

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker accepting individuals, couples, and families for therapy. I strive to create a space where people feel comfortable expressing themselves honestly and it’s possible to better understand, navigate, and heal from challenging experiences over time. It's important to me to acknowledge the impact of socioeconomic and historical conditions on people’s lives. I am particularly committed to supporting people of color and others from marginalized communities to overcome trauma and hardships, and to experience more joy, love, and fulfillment in their lives.

Hello, my name is Marlisha. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication and Black Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I have a Master in Social Work from SUNY Albany. I have 13 years of social work experience working primarily with adults and elderly population. I also have experience working with children and family. I am passionate about working with and learning about diverse cultures. I am also proficient in Creole French, Sak pase. Sak pase is hi, what's up, a greeting. Like Spanish como estas.