Therapists in Cherry Valley, NY

I work with adults who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, academic stressors (including transitioning into higher education), and identity development. From a trauma-informed lens, I will work with you collaboratively to understand your experiences - your joy, your pain, your struggles, and your goals and aspirations. I am a great match for anyone with a desire to get to know themselves and get to know the many parts that make up who we are and influence how we live. Together we'll help you continue along on your journey - wherever that may take you!

I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, and perinatal depression/anxiety. I am certified in perinatal mental health therapy and have extensive experience working with people experiencing challenging life transitions involving pregnancy and parenting. My goal is to help you stabilize your mood, develop and improve coping skills, and help enhance your relationships. I hope to help you improve your mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Hello! I love working with individuals, couples, & families experiencing relationship conflict, climate distress, life changes, coping with death or loss, or problems of anxiety, stress, or fear. I especially invite people struggling with communication, boundaries, overwhelm, low self worth, or feeling disconnected & lost in life to reach out. I offer safe connection, reflection, and expression. I listen deeply, identify core issues, & support creative healing. Together, we focus on metabolizing unresolved feelings, allowing space for emerging awareness, restoring curiosity, developing perspective, & transforming understanding.

My goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where my clients can explore their work, relationship and life challenges with a thoughtful and empathic therapist. I listen carefully and am skilled in helping my clients make sense of their current situations, and environmental, cultural, interpersonal and emotional experiences they bring to me.

I am genuine with my clients, and prioritize developing a relationship in which they feel consistently supported and challenged. I have been practicing short and long-term therapy since 2006, and work collaboratively with my clients to guide them to a better understanding of the presenting issue, to highlight their strengths and resources, and to help them to identify other ways of approaching complex problems. Psychotherapy can be the first step towards developing insight into our problems, allowing for symptom relief and for creating more possibilities for meaningful experiences in our lives.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.

I'm Dariana Pichardo, a dedicated and empathetic social worker and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience. My passion lies in supporting diverse populations as they navigate mental health issues, trauma, and social adversities. Mindfulness-based meditation forms a cornerstone of my approach, emphasizing the cultivation of present-moment awareness and a non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts and feelings. Through this practice, clients can develop a deeper connection with themselves and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience. I bring a compassionate approach to my work, forging meaningful connections

Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you, your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.

Making the decision to find a therapist can be both overwhelming and at times stressful. We strive to create an accepting relationship and welcoming space to make the process as comfortable as possible. Do you feel like you're stuck in the same patterns or plagued with overwhelming feelings? Do you need a new perspective or want to find peace about something in your life? Having you been wishing to let go of things that do not serve you? If so, we would be privileged to work with you through these life challenges. For more info, please look at our website.

Taking time to sort through your thoughts and feelings with someone safe and very present is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself. I'm here to help you find relief, understand, heal, integrate, and grow. Through warm acceptance, genuine presence, and attuned reflections, I build a trusting partnership. Together in this supportive, emotionally engaged alliance, we create the experiences that deepen your relationship with self and others. In this new self-awareness, I help you reconnect with your innate strengths. Using these capabilities, I will guide you to develop successful skills and coping strategies to reach your goals.

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.

Do you feel as if there is a weight holding you down in life? It may be based in shame and guilt or a feeling of being stuck. What would it feel like to better understand yourself and to move towards a freer and more authentic version of yourself? I pride myself in creating a safe and collaborative environment where we can begin to explore obstacles such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addiction, and navigating life choices. My focus is to help you meet your goals and sense of potential.

You are more than just a diagnosis! Therapy can help you to develop the resilience to cope with even the most painful of life circumstances. Respect, compassion, and collaboration are essential components of the therapeutic relationship. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. Clients find me to be approachable, responsive, and committed to the process of healing and personal growth.

Hello there. Finding a counselor can be overwhelming, so I appreciate your presence. Research shows that meaningful change in therapy is grounded in a safe, warm, & accepting relationship. That’s why l work to build trust & learn about my clients' inner world. I believe that I can best support you if I understand the contexts of which you are a part & that shaped you—family, work, culture, & other systems. My style is to blend thoughtful questions, gentle challenge, & inner exploration with teaching clients practical skills. My hope is to nurture your innate wisdom, so that you may grow, heal, & flourish on your own terms.

Hi and thanks for reading my profile. My name is Amy and I am a LCSW with almost 40 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing trauma, adversity, anxiety, alienation and depression as there are many approaches and ways to heal. I use an integrative approach and tailor it based on what what you are comfortable with and willing to explore. I always encourage and respect your boundaries. Please email if you would like a free 15" phone consult to see if we are a good fit!

Welcome to Chiron’s Crucible! I'm Brad Gorfein, a non-traditional practitioner with over a decade of experience. I take an integrated modalities approach offering holistic, person-centered services that consider the mind, body, and soul. You are the protagonist and author of your own story, and my role is to empower you to pick up the pen in your life. Through a personalized blend of coping skills, trancework, ritual, coaching, and intentionally altering states of consciousness, we can tap into the unconscious and deep parts of you to unleash profound and far-reaching changes.

At times you can feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed by the events of your life. I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore these feelings. I bring humor, respect and a spirit of collaboration into our work together. I work with adults, college and graduate students. Some common issues I work with include: stress, career and academic issues, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting challenges, attachment styles and trauma. Our goal together is to empower you and develop skills you can take with you on your journey through life.

I love working with those who know they are ready for change. Many seek to create a life that they can proudly call their own. Perhaps you have tried many times, or you are just now realizing you're not living the life you want. I have worked for years with people wanting to create their best life, and have found a uniquely collaborative way of working that removes internal barriers while changing ways of relating to others, so that a happier, healthier life is more than just possible, it becomes a living reality.

Life holds challenges for all of us but the tumultuous times have created stresses and strains that none of us could have foreseen. I offer a safe and supportive place to work in partnership with people who need help tackling issues, problems or changes. My clients and I discover ways for them to change their lives in positive ways. I have been told that my nonjudgemental, warm, and smart, approach to whatever my clients are experiencing has helped me to develop strong relationships with the people I work with. I believe a sense of humor is essential for insight and perspective. Let's get started moving you to where you want to be.