Attachment-based Therapists in Central Valley, NY

My biggest takeaway throughout my clinical career is understanding the perplexity of mental health and how all too often, people can be misunderstood when we don’t take the time to listen. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are and not forcing the therapeutic process. My engagement skills revolve around maintaining flexibility and no judgement with whomever is in the room with me. It is vital to understand that our challenges don’t define us and we must value every person as an individual, not by their diagnosis, disability or trauma history.

People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had painful or traumatic experiences that they are unable to move past. Some feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or behaviors, or struggle to find fulfillment in relationships or at work. Others may feel burdened with excessive worry, or with feelings of low self worth and inadequacy. I believe that recovery involves healing of the mind and body, and I am trained in several modalities, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), eating disorder treatment, and suicide prevention.

Whether you are experiencing changes in your life that feel overwhelming, are coping with a loss, experiencing challenging emotions that you are not quite sure how to manage, or are looking to grow and make positive changes in your life, therapy is the perfect place to start.

Are you going through a sudden life transition and are feeling lost or overwhelmed? Are you consumed with worry, fear and anxious thoughts that take up your time, energy and keep you up at night? Are you feeling unsure of what's next? I can help support you as you navigate this transition. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment to help process life’s challenges. Let me help you quiet down your inner critic and offer a safe space to process and explore your inner world. Let's connect and get started on working towards your happiness.

Are you at an impasse, or facing emotional difficulties that are getting in the way of your progress in life? These conditions can manifest in your home life, at work, or even within yourself. I welcome the opportunity to work together, building on your strengths and abilities, to overcome these obstacles and help you move forward in the most productive manner possible. I believe in your ability to grow and learn, even from the most difficult of life's challenges. Often this is best done with the support and guidance of a highly experienced counselor who is committed to life long learning.

My hope is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to offer you the opportunity for self-growth, self-reflection, and develop ultimate balance within yourself. My practice is psychodynamically informed and inspired by a belief that properly guided therapeutic work can provide a sense of freedom when we are motivated and willing to make brave changes. My priority is to build a strong therapeutic connection in order to inspire and support your growth. I specialize in adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, substance abuse/misuse disorders, eating disorders, gender identity and sexuality issues, and survivors of trauma.

As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.

The course of life can be challenging at times, whether you're experiencing issues in your relationships, family crises, or trying to make sense of the world around you. I would be privileged to assist you with overcoming the difficulties that life presents you. I am a bilingual licensed psychotherapist and have experiences in treating adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing emotional distress, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and other types of behavioral or mood instabilities.

Even when we have received the ideal nurturing, secure, validating childhood, which can help us to negotiate complexities and challenges we may face later in life, our inner resources can become depleted. The capacity to find joy and comfort may elude us. Rebalancing areas of outer life, and planning steps toward change may be in order. I make time to learn about the myriad ways that using art, energetic, somatic and stress reducing therapies can help each person who comes in, to restore their inner lives as well.

Are you asking yourself if you should "talk" to someone? Maybe your sister or your best friend isn't returning your calls as quickly anymore. Do you tend to briefly ask how they are doing before you delve into your "stuff?" Maybe you are at a crossroads and need help deciding about your relationships, marriage, children, a career. It may be that you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression and/or you are witnessing your spouse or child suffer without the coping skills needed in today's world. Together we can formulate your goals, steps towards them and navigate the obstacles along the way.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Maybe you have struggled with making sense of your childhood and you have reached a point in your life where you need help moving forward. I’m here to support you. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I want you to feel you can share what feels impossible, and perhaps what has weighed you down for so long time. I work with adults who have experienced childhood abuse and trauma and are ready to reach out for support.

Dominique T. Dodson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience practicing with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your life experiences, goals, and potential. She believes that we all have the ability to grow as we develop a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Therapy is a safe space to share your experience and gain insight and guidance, learning tangible skills to help improve your situation. Therapy is a chance to develop, heal and learn more about who you are and what makes you- YOU. Let me help you find your "why" and build the life you wish for yourself.

I am a New York licensed creative arts therapist and a board-certified dance/movement therapist with over 15 years experience, working in a variety of clinical settings, and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss/bereavement, trauma, and autism spectrum as well as behavioral disorders. I am also certified in integrative somatic trauma therapy, trauma informed yoga, breath work, mindfulness and meditation. I provide group, individual, and family therapy at my practice.

Hello and Welcome. I'm so glad you are here. We live in a world with a multitude of pressures and stressors. Many of us often feel stuck and overwhelmed by those pressures. You are not alone, and there is help. We all have parts of ourselves that we want to work on, whether that is an anxious part, a self-critical part, a part that can say mean things, or is highly reactive. All of your parts are welcome here in therapy. I understand and appreciate the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit and the importance of helping you nurture all aspects of you.

Your Place To Heal! From relationship trauma, abuse, anxiety, addictions, depression, loss of self, or neglect, to Full-Hearted Living. Welcome, I’m Chava Abramovitz & I help women and couples find safety & acceptance within. Are any of these thoughts familiar? *I’m not good enough *I don’t deserve happy things *I’m inherently damaged *This good won’t last, it never does. These are ingrained beliefs but not facts! They may be coping skills that helped you get through life until today, yet they’re now keeping you stuck. You don’t need to stay here forever: go from coping to truly living by harnessing your untapped inner strengths.

Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 LICENSED professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals.

Sometimes we get stuck and can't move forward because of the way we feel about ourselves. We may beat ourselves up for mistakes we made in the past and when we think about the future we are filled with fear and doomsday scenarios. Therapy can help you identify your distorted thinking patterns and free you from feeling trapped. Sometimes we get stuck in comparing ourselves to others and this leaves us feeling like we are "less than." or somehow "fatally flawed." Therapy can help you develop self-compassion leaving you more peaceful inside and accepting of yourself leading to increased moments of joy.