Therapists in Brooktondale, NY

Inner Lakes Therapy is a warm and welcoming virtual group practice. We specialize in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma while prioritizing safety and affirming care. All of our clinicians are BIPOC allied and LGBTQIA+ and ND affirming, if not members of these groups themselves. We do our best to both align with strong social justice values and provide empowering and destigmatizing therapy. We are open, body-positive, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and non-judgmental.

I believe that we can all benefit from building a connection with others. Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment and relationship issues, or adjustment and life transitions, I would be happy to assist you! I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate atmosphere, and listen deeply. I look forward to helping you rediscover the strengths you already have inside to achieve a fully authentic life. Together, we will bravely learn to navigate your feelings to help you find renewed clarity and meaning in your life.

** FOR FASTER FOLLOW UP PLEASE EMAIL ONLY FOR ALL INQUIRIES ** I am a family therapist and a certified trauma specialist. I provide comprehensive family, couples and individual therapy. Regardless of the unique nature of what your struggle might be, I begin my work with the provision of a warm, welcoming and respectful environment for my clients.

I work hard and collaboratively with my clients who are seeking counseling as well as life coaching. My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.) so they are able to development of a more integrated sense of self, experience increased individual meaning and purpose and have respectful and enduring relationships with others. In my work I like to come alongside people so they can put their past behind them, experience restoration and live life to the fullest potential.

I offer a highly personalized approach to help you achieve the growth you seek. In a therapeutic alliance, I’ll assist you to restore and sustain your well-being, considering all aspects of your life: emotional, relational, occupational, intellectual, physical and spiritual. People I’ve met with say I’m a compassionate and committed therapist who’s helped them achieve the results they wanted. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. Please don’t hesitate to contact me today!

Craig's heart for people and his calming presence come through in every counseling conversation. His experience in both the military and extended living overseas in difficult conditions means he understands how to handle PTSD, stress, and anxiety. He also specializes in working with individuals and couples struggling with change, loss, and in their relationships.

I create a warm, collaborative, and human-centered therapeutic space with my clients and will work with you to find a path toward healing and growth. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating more nourishing relationships and addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, marital and family conflict, and infidelity. I draw from Family Systems, Emotionally-Focused, Narrative, and Creative Arts Therapies to bring a holistic, integrative approach to your therapeutic journey.

I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as helping people through life challenges and relationship concerns. My clinical experience includes working in hospitals, client’s homes, mental health clinics and schools. I provide warm, compassionate, skilled therapy to help clients re-spark their lives and feel better. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, tailored to clients' needs.

Are you finding yourself in unproductive patterns within your life or within your relationship? Are struggling to have a satisfying sex life? I find that unhealed wounds and thought processes can keep people stuck. This may prevent you from being able to engage in ways you would prefer. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.

Have you been feeling lost or stuck in your life? Are you not feeling heard by your partner and your connection to them is suffering because of it? Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety or depression to the point where you are finding it difficult to go about your normal routine. These feelings can be overwhelming and leave you feeling unsure as to how to deal with them. As your therapist, I can help you navigate what is going on beneath the surface that is influencing your current situation. I will work alongside of you to gain clarity, understanding and find the joy, freedom and connection you desire!

I work with adults of all races, cultures, and walks of life, and I am welcoming of those who identify as LGBTQ. As your therapist, it is my privilege to accompany you through some of life’s most difficult and beautiful seasons. I cultivate a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where you will feel deeply heard and understood. Within this context, profound changes are possible.

My focus as a therapist is to guide people towards their authentic confidence while helping you identify patterns that are holding you back from a value-aligned life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating issues with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, body focused repetitive behaviors (skin picking/hair pulling), body image and ADHD. I am also particularly passionate about working with athletes and those who experience visible differences, such as hair loss. Together we will navigate how you can show up authentically in a world where being yourself can feel like a rebellious act.

I am a Licenced Mental Health Counselor who has worked extensively with the treatment of trauma, anxiety, college mental health, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, and gender identity and sexual orientation. I believe in cultivating a trusting, collaborative, and affirming therapeutic relationship. I will help you to achieve your goals by improving your self-understanding, processing difficult feelings and experiences, and decreasing self-doubt. I am passionate about working with you through difficult life transitions and helping you navigate life's ups and downs.

My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis

I specialize in working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and those seeking support around issues related to gender identity and sexuality. I offer a warm, welcoming space for people to truly be themselves. I utilize eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Geek therapeutics, strengths-based therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with adults and kids, and I offer in-person sessions and remote therapy by phone or video. I approach my relationships with clients in a non-judgmental way that includes compassion and feedback.

I specialize in offering am empathetic, open, non-confrontational, safe space for people with autism, justice involved youth, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral issues, and LGBTQ+ teens to be truly seen and heard. My approach is holistic and eclectic, integrating different evidence-based therapeutic modalities to best support your needs. These include play therapy, somatic trauma work, and social emotional learning.

*I am not able to accept new clients at this time for individual treatment. However, I am accepting people for group therapy. * I enjoy building relationships that facilitate the healing process - moving from just coping everyday to overcoming barriers in relationships, work, school and overall well-being through connection. I have experience working with adults and adolescents with persistent anxiety, depression and difficulty in attachment, often this is due to trauma. Additionally, I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to create relationships that work for all family members.

Are you seeking ways in which to feel better or to improve your interpersonal relationships? The decision to make that first step toward lasting change can be daunting. I help individuals, couples and families find healthy, creative and lasting solutions to their personal and interpersonal relationship challenges. My clinical training and expertise focuses on safely helping you to explore feelings of distress, leading to new insights, healing and change. I believe that anyone has the capability of achieving more happiness and satisfaction in their lives and relationships. You CAN take control of your life and feel great again.