Aetna Therapists in Hastings on Hudson, NY

Hello! My name is LeRoy Ennis. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. I know that life can be overwhelming at times and I am here to help you navigate through the different challenges that life can present. I am experienced in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression and phase of life issues. I am certified in DBT and I am trained in Parent Management, TF-CBT. I also hold a post graduate certificate in CBT.

I am a New York state licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating adults with a variety of disorders such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Prior to full-time private practice, I was the director of admissions at the Division of Substance Abuse at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, overseeing admissions at nine clinics serving over 4,000 patients. I recently joined a boutique addiction center in midtown Manhattan called Wholeview.

People are best treated in a relaxed, comfortable environment with a knowledgeable and caring therapist. I am a well-trained, experienced psychotherapist with a prior background in nursing. My nursing training has given me not only a dedication to caring for patients but also a working knowledge of different medical problems and how they can seriously disrupt a person's life. In treating my patients, I have expertise and training in a number of different approaches, including individual, family, and couples therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These skills help my patients maximize their strengths.

Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.

In a caring home-office I offer supportive, practical, goal-oriented, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral (DBT) psychotherapy for accepting and processing what's past and embracing what's next with wisdom and ease. With 25+ years of experience in areas such as: infertility, cancer, health, stress, relationships, divorce mediation, family therapy, meditation and yoga, depression/anxiety and wellness, work/life balance, I have a strong understanding life's transitions, especially with teens, young adults and families. My hours are flexible. The first appointment will be helpful in understanding the client's history and desires and determining if the rapport is comfortable.

I am compassionate, approachable and practical, working toward empowering clients to learn healthy coping skills to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I work collaboratively with individuals, providing a safe and warm environment allowing them to explore issues that may interfere with their daily lives or where they may be feeling stuck. We look at ways of increasing confidence, developing more satisfying relationships, learning new coping skills by exploring possible self defeating patterns and areas for growth.

Congratulations, you've taken the first step toward emotional well-being. Seeking help is a sign of strength. The past few years have been a disorienting and tumultuous time. With recent landmark rulings it doesn't look like it will be getting easier anytime soon. But you don't have to go through it alone. I believe you'll find me empathic, curious and as a client once told me, "You care and you keep it real." I believe this to be true because this is my second career. My life experience has enabled me to walk in many people's shoes. Now I'd like to walk beside you on your journey.

Although it is sometimes difficult to make the first contact with a therapist if you can push through that resistance you will find an valuable source for understanding what it is that is preventing you from achieving your goals. Through the relationship; the knowledge the therapist possesses of psychological processes, the bond you will hopefully feel with this person who is your supporter and your ally but who is still able to have a neutral and honest view of your behavior you can grow and progress beyond what you can imagine.

I practice in both NYC and Hastings. I draw on my clinical, activist and legal backgrounds. I work primarily with individuals and couples and in that work, I draw on Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), for which I have been trained. I also draw on my extensive expertise in working with trauma and attachment. I incorporate sensory or body-based modalities as we go and when relevant, I create room to explore how our political culture impacts our felt sense of well-being. I am an active presence in the room and I use both humor and authentic connection.

I work with adults specializing in a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, relationships, career, life transitions, and trauma. I am interactive, teach concrete sets of skills in communication and recognize rapport is absolutely essential to any kind of productive work. My twenty-four years of clinical experience include supervising and providing clinical care at a top-ranked academic medical center, N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight. With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.

As a traumatologist I provide expert,holistic treatment services for adults, and high conflict,distressed couples via Zoom. I have over 30 yrs experience with mood disorders ,relational difficulties and recovery from multiple traumas. I created the Resortrative Integrated Therapy Pgm (RIT) to help people feel empowered to use their unique gifts to better their lives in a practical way. My practice is committed to Black Lives Matter to disrupt racial violence and institutionalized oppression. I welcome your call to discuss personalized and holistic treatment options .

I started my social work career working with children and families. This experience has helped to shape my work with clients and to understand how our experiences in our own families affect our lives. Since I have been in the field for over 30 years, I utilize both my analytic training (four years post masters) as well my roots as a social worker. I believe in enabling clients to work in the here and now to make good choices based on sound understanding of their motivations. My experience is wide ranging but working with clients who have depression and anxiety is a specialty as well as clients suffering from OCD. For the past 15 years I have worked with adult children of alcoholics as well as those in early recovery from a variety of addictions including drug, alcohol, smoking, gambling and shopping. I look forward to meeting with you and to encourage and support you on your journey of self discovery.

Starting the therapeutic process can feel overwhelming & daunting. Finding the right fit takes time and effort, with the possibility of disappointment. With so much uncertainty the process can feel frustrating & hopeless ,but taking the first step to meet with a clinician to have a conversation and get a sense of their personality and clinical style can alleviate the anxiety behind the unknown & endless "what if " questions you may have. Some issues I have been able to help clients with are: relationship problems, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, developing healthy coping strategies, & overcoming past trauma(s).

As a therapist, I start with the basic assumption that we all have a fundamental impulse for growth and well-being. Sometimes we need resources, guidance, and someone with expertise to rediscover this. In my practice I am looking to engage clients to gain insight, discover motivation, and hone emotional skills. I am interested in providing the most conducive setting for people to cultivate their innate creativity, intelligence, and courage in navigating anxiety, depression, and the range life’s challenges.

July 2023 Accepting new clients! Email or call today! Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, but I hope to help make it as easy as possible for you to connect with me. I have had the privilege to work with individuals through their most challenging times and help them find their inner strength and recognize resilience. Through my empathic and down-to-earth approach, I have found success in working with a variety of populations. I use evidence-based practices to help people come to a place of healing and reach their full potential.