Therapists in Delaware County, NY

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of direct clinical experience. I specialize in working with culturally diverse young adults (aprx age 18-35) who are having difficulty regulating themselves and experiencing some level of emotional and/or behavioral distress, which sometimes leads to significant problems in school, at work, and/or in relationships with oneself and others. Often, this distress can be eased with increased self-awareness that supports your ability to regulate your internal experience so your emotions feel manageable, your thoughts are more comforting, and you have more control over your behavior.

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, anxious about a relationship, navigating a recent loss, these adjustments can feel stressful and overwhelming. I have experience working with trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and academic/occupational issues. I enjoy working with college/graduate students and young professionals. am trained in a range of modalities including CBT and DBT, but overall, I am person-centered, attachment based and psychodynamically oriented. Thus, I approach therapy from a trauma-focused lens, providing a safe space for clients to process all thoughts and feelings.

The decision to engage in psychotherapy is a very personal and courageous decision. I believe that it is important to obtain psychotherapy from a licensed professional who can provide you with the tools to heal your whole body and mind. I will provide you with the techniques to help you cope with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause difficulties in your life. Whether you are depressed, anxious, or are dealing with another mental health concern, I provide a holistic type of therapy that will help you feel better and guide you through the difficulties and transitions in your life.

Everyone deserves a soft place to land, a space to gather, to explore themselves deeply, and to heal. As a therapist this is what I hope to provide to each of my clients. I believe everyone is doing their best with the tools they have and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, we all can reconnect and flourish within ourselves and our relationships. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe even when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

We are here to help. We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Feeling lost in life? Increasingly anxious? Relationship woes? Worried about your child or teen? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through the same things too. This is temporary. Please reach out to us. You can call our front desk, email, or reach us through chat or message through our website. A licensed therapist will get back to you. We are in network with most insurance plans, so hopefully that helps you make this important decision easier.

We don’t get to choose some things that happen to us as children, and we can grow up in environments that fall short of supporting the unique needs we might have had. If your story involves childhood abuse, neglect, abandonment, bullying, family problems or other trauma, and you find yourself still impacted by these things as an adult, please reach out. I would love to help you move past the things that happened to you so that you can make room for all the wonderful possibilities life holds for you. You may not have had a choice then, but you have a choice now.

I believe that seeking support through life’s challenges can lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of self. Whether you're adjusting to a new phase of life, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing relationship difficulties, loss, career changes, or major life events, I am here to provide guidance, support and space for exploration. I prioritize individualized treatment tailored to your needs and goals. Through active collaboration, we will develop an alliance built on trust, empathy and respect. Together we will work towards fostering personal growth, enhancing self-awareness and facilitating meaningful changes in your life.

My name is Eric Carlson and I am the founder and director of Brainwise Solutions LLC, an innovative practice that offers counseling, mindfulness groups, plant medicine integration counseling, meditation products, retreats and organizational training and consultation. My 30 plus years as a therapist , college professor, and trainer have taught me that the decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and difficulty in overcoming past wounds is rarely related to lack of effort. My compassionate and caring philosophy combined with best practice multi-modal therapeutic approaches allows me to help a wide variety of people.

A well lived life inevitably presents challenges. It is natural and healthy to seek out support to help you through. I'm honored to welcome individuals, couples and families into therapy where both inner and relational awareness can grow and develop. Our work together will build on your strengths. We'll explore the roots of your distress, where you're stuck, and why. Shedding light on frustrating patterns, disconnection, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief can reveal a path to a deeper more compassionate connection with yourself -- opening up new possibilities for your life and relationships.

Research shows that the relationship with your therapist is the single most important factor for a successful therapy. I have 30 years of experience helping a diverse group of people with a variety of issues. The constant that I bring is my ability to tune in to what you tell me on different, often deeper levels. I do so without judgment and with a genuine sensitivity and desire to help you explore your own internal voice(s). By honoring and embracing the different parts of yourself, you will be able to better tap into your own internal source of vitality.

Feeling lost or stuck? Ready to begin coming to terms with yourself? Want to come to a better understanding of yourself in your relationships? Interested in digging through your life and getting a firmer grasp on your identity? Are there childhood experiences that you’ve yet to fully deal with that creeps into your bones, your daily stressors and your relationships? Whether you've heard you're "too hard on yourself" or know that you would never treat anyone else the way you're treating yourself, you've finally made it to therapy. You’re taking the first step. It’s time to think, talk and create meaning.

Choosing a therapist is a very personal thing. Once you have committed to opening yourself up, you want to make sure your therapist will be able to guide you in your healing process in the most nonjudgemental and empathic way. I hope to be that person for you! I use a strengths-based model to help you overcome potential roadblocks you may have created in yourself or in your life, and help you chip away at them, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.

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.

Psychotherapy offers a transformative path to address various mental health concerns, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. As your therapist, I am committed to embarking on this journey alongside you, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of your unique challenges and the intricate interplay between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, all of which profoundly influence your mood.

My practice offers a safe and relaxing space to begin the psychotherapeutic journey. As a college professor and clinician for many years I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches that go beyond talk therapy: such as mindfulness practice, mind/body awareness skills, and other psycho-educational practices. I think that good clinical treatment resides in the therapeutic relationship informed by the latest research on the brain and the gut and an overall multi-modal approach to the person(s) sitting across from me.

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.

I’m an experienced therapist who specializes in both individual and couples work. My approach involves creating a comfortable, non judging environment to safely explore challenging concerns and difficult emotions such as anxiety, anger, fear and depression. My goal is to work through any self defeating patterns, help process through overwhelming feelings and heal negative experiences that may be effecting you or your loved ones.