Therapists in 12222

My goal is to help people feel understood and supported so that they can grow and learn to face the many obstacles they face in life. If you’re looking for a strong male therapist with a lot of life experience, I am the right fit for you. I have a broad range of experience that enables me to help a wide variety of people.

People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.

Life can present challenges and difficulties working through a variety of transitions, decisions, relationships and traumas. Anxiety and depression is more prevalent now than ever. Whether it is a pattern of difficult relationships, self doubt and low self esteem, self medicating or a dissatisfaction with life circumstances, change and healing is possible. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and I work with each client to find a style that works best for them. I do more than just listen. I make observations, offer feedback and engage actively in sessions.

As of 12/16/2022, I'm working solo at my new office in Clifton Park. All consultation visits, whether in person or telehealth, are by appointment only. Please leave a message and be patient with my return call within 24 hours. Among special interests are the uses of: 1. movies that heal, 2. the process of grieving and acceptance, 3. aging gracefully, and 4. the cultural damage to relationships. We study the masters and learn. Also I offer a yearly professional certification training course to become a Consulting Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. For details, visit my website at jameshislop.com.

My fully telehealth practice is catered towards working professionals, college students and teens (14+). I am a trauma-informed therapist that provides an intentional nonjudgmental LGBTQIA+ affirming space. My practice is centered around folks dealing with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and LGBTQIA+ issues; including exploring sexuality and gender identity. Many of my clients are dealing with life stressors/transitions, relationship struggles and self-esteem concerns.

Each life is a gift. I acknowledge and honor each individual that joins me with their most heartfelt challenges to their most celebrated achievements. I use an integrative approach to treat anxiety, depression, trauma in adolescents, adults, and couples. I offer a warm and collaborative approach to tackling your life’s challenges through making concrete goals with you. I have been practicing for several years, working with various populations in the New York City metropolitan area.

Pain or fear can cause us to be self-limiting. You may be wondering, where is that person who used to have big dreams and now feels trapped? What is preventing me from expressing my own voice? Why has my life become unfamiliar? Self-exploration can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. My clients are often seekers, thinkers, and creative people who may find themselves trapped in their emotions. Whether this be LGBTQ clients who are looking for relationships that are not replicas of societal norms, artists struggling feeling limited by fears, or big thinkers whose emotions are thwarting their potential.

I consider therapy as a journey during which one may eventually reach shores of clarity, insight, self-understanding, and transformation. As one sets sail towards the stormy waters of the emotional realm, one gradually discovers the new geographies of conflicted feeling states, ambiguous thinking patterns, and problematically repetitive behaviors in the forgotten coordinates of the inner world buoying at the intersection of the past, the present, and the future.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for 7 years. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxed and judgement free atmosphere, as seeking therapy can be intimidating. Together, we will learn how to move through life with positive solutions and gain inner peace. The areas I specialize in are substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety and grief/loss along with various different issues.

The beauty of therapy is its ability to provide a safe space, unbiased, listening ears, and dedicated time to focus on you. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central. It creates the foundation necessary to promote mental and emotional growth and well-being. Therefore, each session we will work to build an alliance, which will become instrumental for making progress and attaining your identified goals. Come as you are.