Therapists in Cortlandt Manor, NY

Living with Anxiety? Have you been dreading the day as soon as you wake up? You cannot breathe or think clearly. Have difficulties with eating and sleeping? You feel tense, lightheaded, disoriented, and overwhelmed. Your stomach feels tight. You obsess about the past conversations, and constantly worry about the future. Anxiety can strike suddenly. You feel out of control. You are NOT alone! I am here to help. You and I will collaboratively find ways to reduce your anxiety by mostly remembering to breathe! We will explore your specific anxieties and find realistic tools that work for you.

Have you wondered if your child or adolescent would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I can help your child explore their feelings, make sense of their experience, and develop their full potential. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to learn how to deal with their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see improved well-being early on in therapy.

Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.

Those who struggle with anxiety, addictions, phobias and early trauma and who are open to the benefits of EMDR, hypnotherapy and also interested in exploring their past experience and its impact on current beliefs about themselves and the world around them. I help people break through personal and interpersonal roadblocks often based on a a lack of self acceptance the belief in their ability to change.

I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, and you may have some mixed emotions about it. I am here to join you on this journey, you will not be alone! I am a caring, energetic, and non-judgemental therapist and my goal is to help you explore and manage difficult emotions and issues in your life in healthier ways. Building a trusting and therapeutic relationship with my clients is paramount to the treatment process. Through my own personal life/ professional experiences and training, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I will use to work with you so that you can find more joy and peace in your life.

Are you struggling to find clarity, peace of mind, connection and/or belonging? Does life seem unnecessarily difficult or are you are unable thrive? Do you find yourself engaging in unhelpful behaviors, thoughts or feelings? I am here to help. Using a multi-modal approach to therapy, I will work with you to process your emotions, thoughts, physical symptoms, and behaviors so that you may overcome what is impacting your life and find lasting relief. By maintaining a safe and comfortable space for you to grow, I use specialized techniques to create a personalized experience and guide you within the framework of your life.

Are you looking for freedom from the ties that food, weight, body image and diet culture have on you? Eating disorders can be isolating and lonely, but they don't need to control your life any more. Recovery is hard, but it doesn’t have to be done alone. I help clients to build a life worth living, that feels meaningful, and help them to reclaim their voice in the world, free from the reign of food, anxiety and/or depression. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that is a trusting and collaborative alliance to support you in becoming the person you want to be, by working through the things that hold you back.

I am an experienced Mental Health Counselor with an international background in clinical psychology and research. I am deeply committed to provide help during difficult phases of a person's life journey. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, and bereavement. During my years of practice, I worked extensively with patients addressing recent and/or past traumatic experiences, especially within the framework of complex trauma. I am also experienced in working with couples and the specific challenges they encounter in each stage of their relationship.

Therapy is a noble, intimate, and sometimes messy undertaking. Those who come to it may hope to relieve emotional pain, expand their understanding of themselves and their life narrative, or access more moments of joy and presence. Together, we can help you move towards what you might otherwise shy away from, understand the source of challenges, and find new ways of coping and being in the world. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework, and blend tangible skills to help alleviate your pain in the day-to-day and enhance your relationships.

I view therapy as a laboratory for fostering meaningful change and self-discovery. I practice from an integrative perspective, focusing on creating a healing and empathetic relationship that incorporates a range of evidence-based modalities to move towards a more fulfilling, resilient, and harmonious life. I’m particularly drawn to working within the Internal Family Systems model, an attachment-based modality that uplifts the complexity and wisdom of our internal worlds and strengthens our inherent capacity to heal burdened parts of our systems and develop compassionate, strengths-based relationships with ourselves and others.

Therapy is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make in yourself. Though the decision to start therapy might feel overwhelming, it offers the unique opportunity to reflect, heal, and create a life that feels most authentic to you. With a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, I work with clients to explore past and present experiences, and enable self-awareness from within. Together, we will focus on transforming your relationship with yourself and others through identifying and repairing patterns that have left you feeling stuck or unfulfilled.

I specialize in working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, to create a genuine and compassionate therapeutic relationship that is gender- and sexuality-affirming. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, relationship and sex-related issues. It is through a warm and non-judgemental collaboration that we can examine the sources of adversity you are experiencing, and together create the motivation to make the changes you want to see in your life.

In an era where we’re bombarded with self-love messaging from all sides, too many of us are left to struggle with the nagging question: “But how do I love myself?” Some of us—especially those carrying marginalized identities—were never taught. Instead, we were given life scripts urging us to make ourselves small and focus solely on the ways we come up short. The fact that you’ve taken this step to find support is a pivotal moment; you’re acknowledging that you deserve better, and you’re willing to do the work to get there. I’d love to help you with that.

As humans, we tend to avoid our more difficult and complex emotions in hopes that they will disappear. However, it is more often the case that the feelings we turn inward find their way out, and sometimes in a less-than-ideal way. Therapy is a unique space to explore the parts of you that tend to stay hidden. It is a space to “look beneath the hood” to understand more fully who you are and "why" you are. With this newfound insight, we can explore ways for you to engage more fully in your life and relationships, dig into your sense of purpose, and reconnect with (or discover for the first time) feelings of stillness and joy.

I understand the impact that culture, traditional values, and generational trauma can have on our day to day functioning and our ability to form healthy/secure relationships. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to identify behavior patterns keeping them stuck, learn to set healthy boundaries with others, and challenge negative thinking patterns. Using a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, I offer a judgement free space to sort through the complexities of your relationships and feelings.

Deciding to start therapy can be overwhelming, and at the same time, a really exciting moment. Once you make that choice, it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel heard and understood. My name is Mara, I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I have experience working with people who are navigating many different struggles and changes in their lives. My goal is to understand your story and work together to identify and repair patterns that have left you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. You can expect a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive space while in therapy with me.

Is your teen or adolescent struggling with OCD? Eating Disorder? Anxiety? Depression? Low self-esteem? ADHD? Emotional issues due to loosing someone, cyber bulling, trauma or divorce? Possibly transitioning from High-School to college? Teens are especially prone to stress and have a difficult time expressing their emotions. Working with a therapist can help them process their negative thoughts, while providing them with coping tools to increase their resilience.

Life is a rollercoaster ride. But no matter where you find yourself on this unpredictable journey of highs and lows remember, you’re not alone. As a passionate psychotherapist, I’m committed to empowering your path to emotional resilience one session at a time. My experiences encompass a wide spectrum of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, grief, substance abuse, as well as complex issues related to racial, sexual and gender identity.