Therapists in Elmira Heights, NY

I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment of trauma, as well as untangling and diagnosing ADHD and autism for trauma survivors, women, and people from marginalized communities. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens and am neurodivergent myself. I offer affordable diagnostic evaluations (no waitlist), long-term trauma treatment, and 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.

Therapy can be a transformational process of self-discovery facilitated by deeper levels of awareness and change. I believe we have an inherent ability to heal ourselves, and my primary focus is to honor and trust your experience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life stressors can interfere with living a fulfilling life, causing problems in your life and relationships, and leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or numb. I believe that therapy should meet the individual where they are within their unique set of circumstances.

I believe that therapy should be a safe place for you to explore your experiences and beliefs in a nurturing, authentic, and empowering space. Through this process, you will be able to get to know yourself, heal unresolved pain, and create a hopeful vision for your life. I work from a neurodiverse informed and trauma informed perspective.

I believe that each person holds within themselves everything they need to heal and grow in the ways they would like. I see the therapist's role as being one in which provides an environment of safety and care where the client can explore themselves authentically. It is through this authentic exploration, that the therapist can help the client discover how patterns and ways of being are keeping the client stuck and resulting in suffering. By bringing into awareness these aspects, the client and therapist can then work collaboratively to release the pain and explore new ways of being.

I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As I work towards AASECT certification as a Sex Therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an Attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you relate and give/receive love.

You are worthy of healing, joy, and a life lived authentically. In our sessions, you will find a guiding hand and a compassionate heart ready to walk alongside you as you navigate the complexities of your inner and outer worlds. If the pressures of perfectionism leave you feeling exhausted, or the weight of others' expectations feels burdensome, let's explore the path of authentic living. In our therapeutic space, you're invited to shed the armor of people-pleasing or codependency and discover the strength within to set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being. Ready to embrace vulnerability, express your truth, and heal?

I have experienced the healing that comes from having the space to explore, grow, and understand new parts of yourself, while also being held and accepted for exactly who you are right now. This doesn’t mean that I won’t challenge you to grow and adapt at times, but my hope is that you will also know you are fully accepted just as you are. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration is the foundation of this work and that counseling can not, and should not, look the same for everybody. In my practice, I structure the therapy around you, your needs, and identities.

People share common struggles that are nevertheless profoundly individual. My commitment is to honor your unique situation and provide a space to consider whatever issues and circumstances feel relevant. As whole people we have hopes, scars, memories, commitments, relationships, and our own evolving sense of self. My background in IFS and Mindfulness ensures a compassionate, judgment-free space and has instilled a core belief in the fundamental ability for you to increasingly understand yourself and strengthen your capacity for resiliency and wellbeing.

Everybody needs to be heard. Everyone craves understanding, connection, and acceptance. When we do not have an outlet to tell our story, thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams- we risk losing pieces of ourselves along the journey. You may be in a position where you're seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in this life. You may be trying to make sense of disappointments or traumas that haunt you. Many may be looking for emotional healing and a path “back to normal” in a world that feels chaotic, uncertain. Some of you would simply like a sounding board to strengthen existing coping abilities; a refresher, if you will.

I have experience working with adults, children, couples, families and groups and treating a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, OCD, self injury, mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I often use mindfulness techniques, creative arts therapy, DBT and CBT to help clients find balance and joy.

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.

Are you grappling with themes of meaning and purpose? Feeling defined by your past, destined to repeat the same unfulfilling cycles for the unforeseeable future? Maybe it feels like the issue is your career, your relationship, or the city you’re living in. You may also be thinking that if you just lose some weight, get more sleep, make a little more money, or find some adventure, surely then you’d be happy. The truth is that you are not doomed to this kind of unending disconnection and dissatisfaction, nor are you destined to perpetuate the cycles of generations before you.

Hi! My name is Rikki Ziegen, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Oswego, NY, and owner of Opal Moon Counseling & Healing. I love to help people of all ages with their mental health needs.

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.

Thrive Mental Health Counseling wants to support you in reaching your mental health goals. We serve children, families and adults. Special services are offered for people who identify as trans*, gender non-conforming or LGBQ+. Jessica Pagan, LMHC, (pictured in the profile) is currently accepting new clients!

Anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues are heavy burdens to carry every day. these pressures are not easy to deal with every day. It’s a serious burden to carry and it’s absolutely exhausting. It has an effect on your relationships, your social connections, your work, your school – everything. Therapy can help you understand the why behind the anxiety, stress, pressure, and confusion you might feel. You can move beyond just coping skills and get to the deeper root of these struggles. If you’re ready to do the work, it’s possible to find relief, build stronger relationships, and live with more ease.

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.

Accepting New Clients... May I support you in managing your strengths and resources to feel empowered to cope with life challenges? Together, in a compassionate, safe, collaborative environment, we will create a positive path towards your well-being and success, whether you’re on a healing journey or looking to gain more achievements. I have over 16 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I work with everyone across the lifespan from ages 5 years on up.

Hello and welcome! Whether you’re seeking counseling for yourself or your child, I am here to help. I specialize in counseling for adults & children. I am a trauma responsive therapist, whose approach is grounded in the understanding the science of connection and that the brain has the capacity to change and heal. I understand that the process of internalizing someone who is safe, connected, and coregulated, leads to growth in regulation. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship and environment in which goodness and worth are reflected, as well as support you as the client, to cultivate the same experiences in your own life.