Therapists in Fishkill, NY

I work with individuals who have experience trauma (sexual, physical and emotional), individuals with anxiety, depression and experiencing loss (of a child or adult) and stressful life transitions including immigration. I work to help them process this experiences and find ways to find inner strengthen and healing. I am holistic and apply trauma inform, somatic movement, nutrition and mindfulness interventions.

I specialize in working with millennials, people in creative or non-traditional careers, and the LGBTQ+ community. Clients often come to me because they realize they've gotten stuck somewhere along the way. Often clients are ready for change but need support figuring out where to begin. We work together to build a relationship grounded in trust and authenticity, so you can feel safe to explore and experiment with new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at IMPACT - Psychological Services, a group of doctoral-level psychologists who provide high-quality mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. My clinical work is holistic and trauma-informed, integrating necessary biological, cultural, systemic, and environmental factors influencing emotional distress. My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and nurturing. I specialize in issues related to trauma, grief, depression, and interpersonal/family conflict.

Welcome. I realize how hard it can be to take the step and seek therapy, and I’m so glad you’re here. There are times we can feel lost, stuck, sad, anxious and overindulge in eating or spending money; but, believe it or not, these ways our body is warning us and trying to protect us. I work with women in various stages of life. Whether you’re a mom struggling with balancing your own emotions, while working tirelessly to also help co-regulate your own children; or a woman without kids, struggling with the everyday demands of seeking work/life balance; or a young adult just getting started, and transitioning from “kid" to "adult.”

Are you tired of sitting and staring at a screen all day? What if instead of meeting with a therapist through another video call or another hour of being seated, you could meet with a therapist while walking in nature? What if you could offer your nervous system what it naturally craves during therapy sessions? Walk and Talk therapy sessions are becoming increasingly more popular and might be a good fit for you. I offer nature based Walk and Talk individual therapy sessions currently on Mondays at Long Dock Park in Beacon, NY. Walk and Talk sessions are completely optional; we can discuss your needs/interests further.

Therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a trusting and strong therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I strive to form a genuine and unique bond with everyone I work with. I am an active therapist, who aims to be open, non-judgmental, and flexible. Cultural norms, identity and context will deeply inform how we work together.

You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. You're feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are constantly giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. You feel pressures and stress piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable and driving people away. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.

As a person: I’m empathic, assured, and work to find the positive. I spend my time cultivating growth wherever I can. I enjoy spending time with my dog as well as anyones who needs a helping hand. I enjoy roadtrips with friends where I get to paddle board or simply bask in the water. I will drive for seafood, leisurely hikes, and natural attractions. I want you to know what type of person you'll be talking to because the therapeutic relationship matters. Some people click, when that happens it's a beautiful thing. Fantastic work can be done. Others don't click and that's perfectly ok. Let's see if we fit.

You feel like you’re settling for a life that’s not really yours. There is a stuck feeling that you carry with you, forcing you to wonder if this is just how things are always going to be. You look at your life and think you should be happy, satisfied, and dealing with whatever comes your way with more ease and gratitude but instead you feel lost. Even if you don’t know exactly what is wrong, you know something needs to change. Whether you’re going through a major transition, have lost someone or something in your life, or are realizing that your circumstances need to shift, you want to move forward. You're ready to get unstuck.

Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe that all feelings have information, and we have the power to find out what that information is and choose what to do with it. I would aim to support you in strengthening your capacity to feel difficult feelings, to treat all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, and to determine what information your feelings are holding so that you can feel more connected to yourself and make choices that align with your values.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

PVMHC has a variety of highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression, postpartum, trauma, gender dysphoria, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We work to build long-term relationships, offer fast/flexible scheduling, and aim to make each session as beneficial as possible for you. Primarily, we work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand themselves, manage their emotions/stressors, and find their path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to understand your needs, set goals, and incorporate beneficial coping skills into your daily life.

When you seek the emotional growth that you deserve, you will experience change and improvements in your relationships. The therapeutic process will push you beyond the limits of your comfort; but at the end of the journey, you will experience growth, change in perspective, increase self-awareness and increase coping skills to improve the quality of your life. We are a private practice group that provides general psychotherapy treatment such as anxiety, depression and also specializes in women's maternal mental wellbeing such as postpartum, infertility and stillbirth. We are dedicated to restoring our client’s mental wellbeing.

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.

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.

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.

Note: I am not currently accepting new clients; check back soon. I often work with clients dealing with anxiety, grief, OCD, feelings of stuckness or dissatisfaction, and other issues that may require new ways of approaching themselves, others, and the world in which they live.

My clients are looking to become curious about thought patterns and triggers that have developed throughout their experiences. Awareness is imperative to healing and moving forward. My clients are struggling with anxious and depressive thinking and are looking to process traumas and experiences in order to fully examine their current situations.