Adults Therapists in Plattsburgh, NY

If you have found your way here, you may be craving change. I am here to assist you on your journey. I work best with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, history of trauma, and/or attachment issues.

When life is stressful, it can feel like your body and mind are not on the same page. You might do things that don't align with your emotions and thoughts and struggle to understand why. You might notice you are always thinking about the worst outcomes and not able to focus on the present. Maybe you are just sick of feeling sick, tired, or stressed. By processing your past and focusing on the present, you can feel more connected to your authentic self and feel capable of handling whatever life throws at you.

.:. Immediate Availability .:. My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals and families to explore and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation. I have expanded access to EMDR and complimentary trauma modalities to assist in trauma healing and recovery. My style of therapy is one that provides genuine empathy, encouragement, support, and nonjudgmental compassion. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults (12-40 years old).

I am NOT currently accepting new clients. I have been helping adolescents and adults work through life issues, navigate barriers, and achieve health and happiness for over 20 years. Whether you are facing relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, a life transition or any emotional crisis, it can feel overwhelming to manage all of those emotions and stressors alone. I provide to you an open-minded, nonjudgemental, nurturing environment where you can feel safe to speak freely and explore these challenges and discover your strengths.

Welcome! In my therapy practice I provide a comfortable, safe and confidential space for my clients to get support, learn, heal and grow. It is my experience that the best environment for emotional healing and individual growth is an environment where the individual feels a high level of trust and support. My goal is to provide that environment to each and every unique person who I see in my practice. I am experienced in treating panic, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, self-esteem issues, LBGTQ related concerns, as well as family/relationship issues.

I utilize a Full Spectrum Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to assist people with healing, enrichment, change, and transformation. My strategies include solution focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, neuro-linguistic and neuro-semantic interventions, hypnotherapy, eye-movement integration (TM), and other methods to help positive change happen. It is my belief that people have the capacity to change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I see my role as helping you discover your strengths, change limiting thoughts, find solutions, feel better, and live more effectively in all areas of your life.

I am accepting new clients. Who you are depends upon you. You have the answers within you. I can help you find those answers. I assist individuals work toward healing from within through building a sense of empowerment and self-confidence; to regain power that was taken, not allowed, or discouraged; to walk strongly, confidently, and purposefully toward wants, desires, needs, and goals. I guide couples in developing healthy relationship skills and to improve communication and assist parents in enhancing their communication skills with their children and to improve upon what parents already know about parenting.

Welcome! Healing is a process that is unique to each of us. I bring an eclectic approach to therapy in order to help you find the healing path that best fits you and your needs. As a therapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is critical to assisting you in being able to create the life you most want. You will find a non-judgmental safe space in which you are welcome as the person you are and the person you hope to be.

My practice is currently at capacity. If space opens up I will change my status on PT as soon as I can. In addition to CBT, DBT, EMDR, and exploratory and supportive therapy I am now offering RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) and am currently working on certification for this very effective new modality.

Regardless of what you've been through in the past, anyone can benefit from talking to a mental health professional. Collaborating with a counselor can help provide thought provoking insights, allow you to move through problem solving more quickly, and leave you feeling more fulfilled and motivated to reach your desired goals.

I teach people how to talk about the emotions that are negatively impacting their lives. I assist in helping my clients to process the moments in life that hold them back and affect their families and loved ones. I mostly use talk therapy in order to help my client to place some order to their thoughts and allow them to move on from critical moments in life.

I have some openings at this time, I have no late afternoon or evening openings. Are you struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma or major life changes? I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Welcome to EMBER & ROOT, modern therapy + counseling, where we specialize in identifying and resolving the core issues of your daily struggles, whether that be in relationships, mood, dissociation, addiction or other issues. Navigating our way through life can feel immobilizing and unbearable at times. We all experience difficulty in overcoming life's challenges and the deep emotions we may carry with us. It takes incredible insight and courage to even notice how it all affects you, and to seek help; we find you remarkable for doing so.

Thank you for checking out my profile, choosing a therapist is a big decision, as is taking the first step to make that call. I am accepting new clients, in person or remote based on your preference and comfortability. Therapy is a journey we take together, working from a strength based practice to foster emotional growth and well being. We work together to identify and prioritize issues that are negatively impacting your well being & happiness. Through ongoing counseling we address issues, identify and encourage more effective alternatives. Be well.

Are you or your family suffering from past trauma? Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Do you come from a chaotic home life or suffer from substance abuse? Whatever is bothering you, there is hope. If you are motivated to change and have a goal of leading a fulfilled, productive, happy life then you have already made the first step to making that happen by reading this. I believe that everyone can be happy and live up to their full potential if they are open to change. So, if you are looking to heal the wounds that the world has inflicted on you, let me help you.

I assist clients in finding increased presence, health and centeredness With 14 years experience facilitating therapy, I have learned that perspective and action can have huge impacts on our view of the world

Unmanaged stress can negatively effect how we cope with the challenges we face in life. Anxiety and depression are just a couple of the most common effects of stress whether that stress is experienced in the present or past. Stress can also interfere with our ability to function in relationships by inhibiting our ability to process emotions. By working with a counselor you are taking the first important step in overcoming your challenges. Your journey in addressing these challenges is important to me and I look forward to working together with you in achieving improved emotional health and functioning.

Accepting new clients! These are very stressful times. People are anxious, not sleeping well, finding it hard to cope, overeating, or turning to other not-so-healthy habits. Therapy, support, hypnosis and coaching CAN help! So can learning to take better care of yourself (including getting enough sleep!) and improving your coping skills. And hypnotherapy can help shift habits and patterns that don't serve you. Please Note: I no longer work with trauma, PTSD, and chronic pain.

I have been working in the mental health field since 2003 and have been clinically licensed and board certified since 2008. I believe each individual's journey is unique and being a part of the journey is my favorite part about this job. I meet you where you are at and support you in achieving whatever goals you may have.