Attachment-based Therapists in Alden, NY

When it pertains to your intimate life, you deserve nothing less than outstanding, compassionate care. It is an incredibly vulnerable act to open up about your struggles with sexuality. Whether your issues stem from trauma, dysfunction, or secrets, I see you and I hold space for you. Healing is possible, even in the spiciest of circumstances. I am a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider and Brainspotting Therapist. I am honored to accompany people in their trauma recovery and am happy to swim in the deep end with you.

Praise be to our Mighty God! My Name is Amanda Jackson, I have been working in the mental health field for over 14 years. We all experience times of loss, stress, depression, and trauma that can be overwhelming, which at times causes us to question our faith. My goal is to assist you through your healing journey by utilizing Christ-based and empowerment therapy techniques which are utilized to strengthen your faith and provide you with the necessary tools needed to enhance your relationship with God, and emotional health.

Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. I look forward to walking with clients and families on their journey towards growth and healing, and strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically and be their best selves. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as preteens and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.

We're all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. However, life is always changing, and the tools we were given in the past, may not be working for us in the present. Counseling can act as a software update for your mind, clearing out old ideas, unprocessed emotion, and beliefs, that are holding you back from reaching your goals. I use EMDR therapy and other evidence-based modalities in my work. If you want to live your life more than think about it, and if you want your past to stop showing up uninvited in the present; then you may benefit from this unique, innovative, and holistic form of therapy.

Despite our best efforts and intentions, life can be overwhelming at times, but we don't have to face challenges on our own. Whether you are struggling with trauma, feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of behavior that no longer serve you, or struggling to manage life's many stressors, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work towards improving their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is licensed in New York and New Hampshire. I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults.

If you’re reading this, you already have the motivation to heal, the insight to know you need a change and the resourcefulness to seek support. You knew enough to get yourself to this page and I know enough to take you through the journey you may be scared of and yet eager for. Working as a specialist in eating disorders and trauma, I understand the highs and lows of being self-critical to the point of self-punishment, blaming yourself for the situation you are in and being stuck in an endless cycle of overriding your gut instinct in order to please others. Recognize that your intuition got you to these words.

Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.

Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 10-15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy, as well as art therapy supervision.

Emotions come in all sizes. Sometimes it is hard to even name the emotions we are feeling. Whatever it is that brings you here today, I want to normalize how you are feeling. It is my goal to help you name and process those emotions, together in a therapeutic way. I strive to create a safe, non judgemental space to heal and grow into the 'you' you want to be. I understand that reaching out can be frightening, and making the decision to enter therapy shows a lot of strength. I would like to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

Whether you are seeking help for individual growth, healing trauma, or relationship challenges, as a Marriage and Family therapist I can help you better navigate the world you live in to create a more fulfilling life. I am a licensed psychotherapist and a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I am EMDR trained and currently seeking certification. Through my professional experience, training and clinical research, I have found that integrating mind-body-spirit, and EMDR into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.

Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.

When your marriage or family is in crisis, you need more than a good listener who understands. You need an expert, with wisdom and experience, who will share knowledge, provide insight, teach skills, and enable experiences that make a real difference. You want someone specifically trained in relationship dynamics who can help you break down issues, overcome barriers, resolve conflicts, and achieve your goals. You value a research-based approach, backed by evidence of effective results. You seek therapy-- treatment intended to relieve your symptoms, heal your relationships, and stimulate positive growth.

Sometimes in life stressful things happen. Sometimes we experience mental health issues that feel beyond our control. Our quality of life may suffer or we may struggle to reach our goals. I am here to help. I try to create a warm and nonjudgmental space for you to reflect and grow. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have experience helping people with a variety of issues including stress, depression, relationship problems, and perinatal/postpartum concerns. I also enjoy helping couples learn to communicate more effectively and strengthen their friendship.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 13 years. I specialize in the treatment of adults, couples, and families. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I am able to quickly gain my clients’ trust, enabling them to take those first steps toward self-improvement very quickly. I have great empathy for all of my clients and offer them my knowledge and expertise in helping them to achieve the therapy goals we set together.

My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.

I am here to help guide individuals on their personal healing journey toward symptom relief and a healthier version of themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and to assist them in resolving the larger obstacles so they will grow and experience a more fulfilling life. I welcome services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves looking for a change or improvement but are unsure of how to go about doing so. My mission is to join you in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you want to find joy again, build self-esteem, improve your interpersonal relationships or identify tools to deal with life stressors, together we can develop an individualized plan to meet your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I often combine cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused techniques based on individual need and therapy goals.