Attachment-based Therapists in Annandale, NY

How do you find the right therapist? Education and training is important, but at least as important is finding a therapist with whom you can truly be yourself. I've been told by my patients that the reasons they value therapy with me are that I'm easy to talk to, I really listen, and I'm interactive. They say I "get" them, which helps to develop trust and safety. It can be difficult to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. My warm, calm and non-judgmental nature makes it a little bit easier. I have 30 years of experience, deep empathy and a sense of humor.

I work with adults and teens seeking support in navigating depression, anxiety, complex trauma, experiences of interpersonal and/or systemic violence, grief, relational difficulties, chronic illness/disability, neurodivergence, and identity exploration. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans folks, sexual trauma survivors, activists, organizers, artists, writers, educators, healers, and anyone who struggles to feel safe or at home in their bodies.

I am presently accepting new clients for Parent Coaching only. I presently offer Attachment Parenting Coaching for individuals, couples, and ex's who are co-parenting in separate households. I also work with parents of estranged teenage and adult children to help them negotiate the distance in the relationship in ways that promote healing. My approach to working with parents is supportive, nonjudgmental, and includes hands on attachment based parenting strategies. Attachment Parenting creates structure and trust while bringing the child closer to the parent in an age appropriate way. All my therapy and coaching is offered online.

I believe all people deserve and deeply yearn to be seen, heard, and valued for who they authentically are, and it can be quite a journey to get there. I provide therapy services to adults and adolescents of all gender identities and sexual orientations facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, sexuality, self-harm, and trauma. I am dedicated to helping my clients build more robust, fulfilling relationships, heal from traumatic experiences, and connect to what brings them pleasure and calm. Let's co-create the space you need to explore and heal.

Experience has taught me that there is no single script for a successful therapeutic endeavor. You bring to each encounter exactly what you are experiencing in the moment. You may arrive looking for clarity, healing, or hope. Our task is to clear some space to enable new thoughts and perspectives to emerge. Insight can lead to change, but not always in a straight line. Our ongoing conversation is the place of discovery, dynamic struggle, and meaning making, all of which contribute to new ways of relating and perceiving.

With growth and change comes challenges. And with challenges, often comes growth and change. Therapy is a tool that can help with this. With over twenty years of experience in the profession and having worked with people of all ages facing various obstacles and difficulties, I have had the honor and privilege to witness this time and time again. Sometimes, we need support as we grow, evolve, learn to more fully connect with ourselves and others, and heal.

When someone in a relationship is an addict, unhealthy role shifts and power imbalances take hold. Once the substance abuser enters recovery, things begin to re-balance, and this power redistribution has potential for new problems. Couples and family treatment can help both partners or family members to work together to adapt to the challenges posed during this transition back to a fully-functioning relationships. Providing a safe therapeutic environment, I assist in navigating the challenges that face partners or family members once the addict enters recovery, including how to best to assist the recovering person and address life changes for loved ones.

It can be challenging to ask for help (especially when you don't know what to expect or have been disappointed in the past) but the benefits of therapy are immense. Whatever you're struggling with, talk therapy proves to be one of the most effective ways to identify unhealthy patterns and better understand ourselves. The origins of mental and emotional pain are mysteriously complex sometimes, but it's often related to unmet emotional needs and feelings of shame that drive negative thinking and impulsive/restrictive behaviors that make it harder to get better. Let's work together to help you find lasting change.

Discussing the challenges you've been through is a vulnerable place, but also one that can be full of growth and clarity. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with some of life's big transitions. I utilize an integrative approach to create a safe, trauma informed space to build regulation skills, communication skills, and process trauma. I have a background in working with adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, college students, and children in foster care birth to 21. Trauma and transitions are each taxing in their own profound ways, but each can lead to change. I'm here to hold that space with you.

For the past 30 years I have specialize in HIV/AIDS, codependency, severe complex trauma (PTSD and D.I.D.) and now those suffering with Lyme disease. I utilize E.M.D.R., psychodrama and very specific trauma healing techniques. I work best with those who are willing to explore, evaluate and try new ways of looking at themselves, their past and their future. I am open, honest and friendly. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO TAKE ANY NEW CLIENTS.

In working with clients in psychotherapy, I find it useful first to sort out what's working in their lives from what's not. Then we look at what's not working; be it depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive & addictive behavior, and extreme emotional reactions. All of these things can all serve as clues to help us identify and address hidden and unexpressed emotions and experiences. (In addition to treating adults, couples, and adolescents with the more standard therapy issues, I have extensive experience working with the full gamut of sexual topics.)

As a NY State and Florida State Licensed Psychotherapist, I specialize in Couples Counseling. I am a Gottman Method Couples Therapist working with individuals and couples who struggle with: Disconnection, Lack of desire and intimacy, Negative communication patterns, Infidelity, and other traumas. If there is resentment or complacency in your relationship, surely disconnection is setting in. It takes some work to get back on track, and this can be done safely and efficiently with the help of a skillful therapist. I also do individual work with clients on various issues listed on my website https://www.kmhealth.net

If you are facing stress, life transitions, or pain and seek support and strategies to help with participation in daily routines, physical and mental well-being, coping skills, relationships with others, and overall growth, we can help you. We love to help those with disabilities or have a family member with a disability. We also would love to help other healthcare workers, first responders, and caretakers/DSP's to support their mental health, routines, prevent burn out in their professional, and physical well-being. We want everyone seeking support find what they love to do or help them get back to doing what they love.

I enjoy connecting with people and have been successful in aiding others to reconnect with their own power and joy. I have a wide range of experience, including trauma, couples therapy, serious mental illness, personality disorders, and forensic evaluations. I have come to specialize in trauma-focused work, life transitions, and couples counseling.

Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.

The initial objective in therapy is to create a sense of safety where you feel deeply heard and understood. It would be an honor to guide you through your personal journey of self discovery and healing. I’m interested in working with adults of all ages, however I have a special appreciation for young adults. I love helping clients to find more meaning, purpose and balance in their lives and I believe that our mental, emotional and physical wellness are deeply intertwined.

Welcome! I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with over 18 years experience in providing therapeutic services to diverse populations. My main area of expertise is relationship issues including, but not limited to, family, romantic partnerships, friendships, and co-workers. Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) is a type of therapy proven to help people with emotional and relational issues. The focus is on improving the quality of interpersonal relationships & reducing overall distress. When a person can manage relationship problems more effectively, symptoms associated with depression and anxiety often improve.

Many people struggle with finding balance in our rapidly changing world. My focus is on helping people make the changes they want to see in their lives, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I work from a trauma-informed consciousness, with an interest in neuroscience, supported by awareness of the effects of toxic stress on the body, mind, and emotions. I work to help people develop a relationship with core self that supports finding balance amidst career discernments, relationship shifts, and changes in life direction.

I am Rebecca, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. My practice is fully virtual and all sessions are held via secure teletherapy platform. I am an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming provider. My approach is rooted in supporting the strength, resilience, and wisdom of the client.