Therapists in 12538
I look to help you identify your strengths and apply them so that you can increase your knowledge of self to live to your full potential and achieve your desired outcomes. We do this by forming a trusting and caring relationship within a safe and secure space. I am a licensed clinical social worker that has focused strictly on mental health counseling for 14 years. I graduated from Adelphi University with a graduate degree in 2014. I look to help you identify your strengths and apply them so that you can increase your knowledge of self to live to your full potential and achieve your desired outcomes.
I look to help you identify your strengths and apply them so that you can increase your knowledge of self to live to your full potential and achieve your desired outcomes. We do this by forming a trusting and caring relationship within a safe and secure space. I am a licensed clinical social worker that has focused strictly on mental health counseling for 14 years. I graduated from Adelphi University with a graduate degree in 2014. I look to help you identify your strengths and apply them so that you can increase your knowledge of self to live to your full potential and achieve your desired outcomes.
As a life coach, I bring compassion and understanding to those facing grief, trauma, and life’s deepest challenges. My approach centers on creating a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your pain, finding strength and resilience within you. My goal is to empower you to transform your struggles into growth, helping you rediscover your purpose and peace. I’m here to walk beside you on this journey, offering support, guidance and the belief that healing is always possible. Questions about life coaching, please reach out via phone or text
As a life coach, I bring compassion and understanding to those facing grief, trauma, and life’s deepest challenges. My approach centers on creating a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without judgment. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your pain, finding strength and resilience within you. My goal is to empower you to transform your struggles into growth, helping you rediscover your purpose and peace. I’m here to walk beside you on this journey, offering support, guidance and the belief that healing is always possible. Questions about life coaching, please reach out via phone or text
Do you feel stressed out or overwhelmed? Do you feel stagnant in life and wish you had someone who could help you figure out what to do next? Have you had difficulty finding a therapist who can understand your unique life experiences and cultural identity? As a South Asian Muslim American, I recognize that mental health can often be a taboo topic, especially for those who may not have a supportive environment to talk about their stressors. I believes that we all deserve to have a space to express ourselves freely without judgement. I offer a supportive and growth-oriented therapeutic environment centered around your needs.
Do you feel stressed out or overwhelmed? Do you feel stagnant in life and wish you had someone who could help you figure out what to do next? Have you had difficulty finding a therapist who can understand your unique life experiences and cultural identity? As a South Asian Muslim American, I recognize that mental health can often be a taboo topic, especially for those who may not have a supportive environment to talk about their stressors. I believes that we all deserve to have a space to express ourselves freely without judgement. I offer a supportive and growth-oriented therapeutic environment centered around your needs.
Do you want to feel confident in yourself & your relationship with loved ones? Maybe you're a self identified perfectionist or people pleaser, struggle to say no or express yourself. You try to keep the peace, so you avoid conflict, put others first, & are stuck in a vicious cycle of bottling your emotions at the cost of internal peace. Only so much can be swept under the rug before it seeps out in other ways: Often anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Together we will process the past to build a better future. From family to intimate partners, friendships, & most importantly the relationship with yourself, I am here to help.
Do you want to feel confident in yourself & your relationship with loved ones? Maybe you're a self identified perfectionist or people pleaser, struggle to say no or express yourself. You try to keep the peace, so you avoid conflict, put others first, & are stuck in a vicious cycle of bottling your emotions at the cost of internal peace. Only so much can be swept under the rug before it seeps out in other ways: Often anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Together we will process the past to build a better future. From family to intimate partners, friendships, & most importantly the relationship with yourself, I am here to help.
I work using an integrative framework that draws from evidence-based modalities, such as relational psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches. My goal is to help you feel more at home in yourself, connected in your relationships, and free to create the life you want.
I foster a compassionate, affirming, and inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ adults and teens can feel empowered to explore their identities and navigate coming out, gender transitions, relationship challenges, familial rejection, and social stigma.
I work using an integrative framework that draws from evidence-based modalities, such as relational psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches. My goal is to help you feel more at home in yourself, connected in your relationships, and free to create the life you want.
I foster a compassionate, affirming, and inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ adults and teens can feel empowered to explore their identities and navigate coming out, gender transitions, relationship challenges, familial rejection, and social stigma.
My work is rooted in supporting people through moments that require clarity steadiness, and care. I am deeply committed to supporting you through challenging seasons with steadiness and respect. I offer a thoughtful, grounded space for reflection and healing. Trust is built through presence, careful listening and respect for what matters most to you. My role is to support meaningful growth without pressure, performance or pretense.
My work is rooted in supporting people through moments that require clarity steadiness, and care. I am deeply committed to supporting you through challenging seasons with steadiness and respect. I offer a thoughtful, grounded space for reflection and healing. Trust is built through presence, careful listening and respect for what matters most to you. My role is to support meaningful growth without pressure, performance or pretense.
The courage to embark on a psycho-therapeutic journey is always appreciated. You will always have my full dedication and skills to help you meet your goals in talk therapy. I will always strive to create an atmosphere of openness and trust to help you move forward on your healing journey.
The courage to embark on a psycho-therapeutic journey is always appreciated. You will always have my full dedication and skills to help you meet your goals in talk therapy. I will always strive to create an atmosphere of openness and trust to help you move forward on your healing journey.
Our ability to cope and manage stressors sometimes becomes overwhelming. These same stressors impact not only your life but those around you. If you are reading this, I applaud you for taking the first step in taking care of you. I am here to guide you on your journey to wellness. Feel free to reach out to me and explore how we can work together to improve your situation. I have years of experience in the fields of geriatrics, substance use disorders and mental health issues. Take control of the issues that are holding you back and no longer working.
Our ability to cope and manage stressors sometimes becomes overwhelming. These same stressors impact not only your life but those around you. If you are reading this, I applaud you for taking the first step in taking care of you. I am here to guide you on your journey to wellness. Feel free to reach out to me and explore how we can work together to improve your situation. I have years of experience in the fields of geriatrics, substance use disorders and mental health issues. Take control of the issues that are holding you back and no longer working.
For over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked with individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I have a family systems approach to seeing each person as a part of a whole dynamic unit. This is especially valuable in working with couples. My clients have successfully worked through a variety of issues including marital problems, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family illness and self esteem. My work with couples has been particularly rewarding in enhancing communication. Call me for a free consultation to discuss your particular concerns, and ways I can be helpful to you.
For over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked with individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I have a family systems approach to seeing each person as a part of a whole dynamic unit. This is especially valuable in working with couples. My clients have successfully worked through a variety of issues including marital problems, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family illness and self esteem. My work with couples has been particularly rewarding in enhancing communication. Call me for a free consultation to discuss your particular concerns, and ways I can be helpful to you.
Starting therapy can feel like a significant and courageous step. I congratulate you for considering this part of your healing journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and heard. As a resilient human being you have the capacity for change and growth, no matter the challenges you face. Whether you are navigating life transitions, managing depression or anxiety I am here to support your healing process. Let's start the new year together!
Starting therapy can feel like a significant and courageous step. I congratulate you for considering this part of your healing journey. My goal is to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and heard. As a resilient human being you have the capacity for change and growth, no matter the challenges you face. Whether you are navigating life transitions, managing depression or anxiety I am here to support your healing process. Let's start the new year together!
I believe all individuals have the capacity for change and can develop the tools to discover their purpose. I strive to create a space for clients where they explore what keeps them stuck in their old patterns, learning to make changes that allow them to discover personal meaning. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to engage in the therapeutic process.
I believe all individuals have the capacity for change and can develop the tools to discover their purpose. I strive to create a space for clients where they explore what keeps them stuck in their old patterns, learning to make changes that allow them to discover personal meaning. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to engage in the therapeutic process.
Perhaps you have the things you always thought would bring you happiness, such as family, friends, and a good job, but you still feel like something is missing; that you are not as happy as you “should be.” Life can be challenging at times, resulting in feelings of sadness, anxiety, and stress. We can start to feel like we have lost control of our lives, or that we do not have the power to make positive changes. Genuine happiness feels out of reach, leaving us with a sense of emptiness or lack of social connection. Tackling these issues can be scary, leaving us feeling vulnerable and exposed.
Perhaps you have the things you always thought would bring you happiness, such as family, friends, and a good job, but you still feel like something is missing; that you are not as happy as you “should be.” Life can be challenging at times, resulting in feelings of sadness, anxiety, and stress. We can start to feel like we have lost control of our lives, or that we do not have the power to make positive changes. Genuine happiness feels out of reach, leaving us with a sense of emptiness or lack of social connection. Tackling these issues can be scary, leaving us feeling vulnerable and exposed.
Do you find yourself feeling "stuck"? Are you ready and willing to work through the stuff that keeps you "stuck"? It could be thoughts or emotions that seem too challenging to handle on your own or it could be past trauma issues that prevent you from moving forward into your desired life. My areas of work experience and clinical expertise include the treatment of: anxiety, depression, self esteem, sexual abuse, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues and managing life crisis and transitions.
Do you find yourself feeling "stuck"? Are you ready and willing to work through the stuff that keeps you "stuck"? It could be thoughts or emotions that seem too challenging to handle on your own or it could be past trauma issues that prevent you from moving forward into your desired life. My areas of work experience and clinical expertise include the treatment of: anxiety, depression, self esteem, sexual abuse, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues and managing life crisis and transitions.
Feeling stuck or constantly overwhelmed can take a profound toll on both the body and mind. Chronic stress often leaves you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected, making even everyday tasks feel difficult or draining. If this resonates with you, it may be time to explore new ways of restoring balance and meaning in your life. Music therapy offers a unique, embodied approach to healing—supporting greater awareness of the mind–body connection, fostering emotional expression, and helping you reconnect with a sense of vitality and self-compassion. Through this process, you can move toward a life that feels more grounded, authe
Feeling stuck or constantly overwhelmed can take a profound toll on both the body and mind. Chronic stress often leaves you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected, making even everyday tasks feel difficult or draining. If this resonates with you, it may be time to explore new ways of restoring balance and meaning in your life. Music therapy offers a unique, embodied approach to healing—supporting greater awareness of the mind–body connection, fostering emotional expression, and helping you reconnect with a sense of vitality and self-compassion. Through this process, you can move toward a life that feels more grounded, authe
Life is messy and unpredictable. We do the best we can with what we have, but what if things could be better? I believe therapy should be a collaborative process focused on your needs, strengths, and goals while building practical skills you can use in and outside of sessions. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT and DBT, within a person-centered framework.
Life is messy and unpredictable. We do the best we can with what we have, but what if things could be better? I believe therapy should be a collaborative process focused on your needs, strengths, and goals while building practical skills you can use in and outside of sessions. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT and DBT, within a person-centered framework.
I offer several ways to work on whatever is keeping you from your best. My focus is on present moment strategies to manage living in this world while having a dynamic connection with Spirit. I offer traditional therapy/coaching that has a pay per service sliding scale. If you are looking for increasing your ability to manage your emotions and navigate relationships of all kinds, give me a call and I'll tell you more about how I work.
I offer several ways to work on whatever is keeping you from your best. My focus is on present moment strategies to manage living in this world while having a dynamic connection with Spirit. I offer traditional therapy/coaching that has a pay per service sliding scale. If you are looking for increasing your ability to manage your emotions and navigate relationships of all kinds, give me a call and I'll tell you more about how I work.
Serendipity2 counseling with lisa Hotchkiss LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hyde Park, NY 12538
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Number of Therapists in 12538
30+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 12538 who prioritize treating:
| 97% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Stress |
| 66% | Family Conflict |
| 58% | Grief |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 100% | Aetna |
| 78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 12538 see their clients
| 50% | In Person and Online | |
| 50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 11% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |