Therapists in Guilderland, NY

Please email me to schedule a consultation for daytime hours. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, and recovery from abusive situations. I provide a safe and supportive space to deepen self-awareness and foster self-compassion. If you are experiencing difficulty with traumatic memories, life transitions, emotional turmoil, relational conflict, or issues pertaining to gender/sexuality, I can help you towards growth and healing. We will explore your personal narrative within the context of time and place, family and culture, actions and reactions, to cultivate your emotional well-being.

Asking for help is an act of courage; it is one of the bravest things you can do. As an eclectic therapist, Molly primarily draws from psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic theory to provide an inclusive, affirming, trauma-sensitive space for individuals to engage in healing and self-exploration. Molly has experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adults battling challenges including PTSD/complex trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, personality disorders, and perinatal mental health.

Jovi (she/they) is a Queer therapist who specializes in working with survivors of trauma, LGBTQIA+ clientele, & clients who have experienced religious trauma. Jovi has over 7 years experience providing care to clients who have experienced sexual assault, loss and grief, domestic violence, anxiety, & depression. Jovi is an eating disorder informed therapist. She uses Intuitive Eating & the All Sizes Fit approach. As a queer clinician, they have firsthand knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ experience in addition to expertise in working with clients who need gender-affirming and identity-affirming care.

People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.

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.

Our licensed therapists utilize person-centered, evidence-based, trauma-informed care, specializing in helping people grow and heal from trauma and PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, perinatal anxiety and depression, grief, parenting, life transitions, relationship challenges, Veteran trauma, mood disorders, and more. We work with adults and children, offering in-person therapy and remote therapy by phone or video.

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

Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.

I am here to hold space for you, support you, challenge you, and empower you while taking a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and solution focused approach whether you are struggling with your mental health, relationships, life transitions, decision making, confidence, limiting beliefs, grief, goals or simply the human experience itself.

We offer creative therapy for creative people because sometimes words are not enough. We primarily use verbal psychotherapy practices to treat our clients, and depending on your needs we may take a more active role and offer, music, visual art, poetry, movement, drama, or EMDR to help you move those sticky feelings. Our goal is to help you create a sense of flow in your life. Therapy like our art, can help us gain insight, reduce anxiety, worry, fear and help us increase our consciousness and connection to our innermost self. No experience in the arts is necessary.

I specialize helping people with trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, going to college, and family dynamics. I utilize evidence-based therapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), family based treatment (FBT) for eating disorders, motivational interviewing (MI), and solution focused brief therapy (SFBT).

My approach is to help you create more self-understanding so you can open to a more authentic, engaging, and fulfilling life. Therapy is the place where you can build a new kind relationship with yourself and your world, one that taps into the fundamental dynamism of the human spirit so that you can enjoy a fuller sense of connection and purpose. My approach is a blend of trauma-informed relational and psychodynamic theories with an emphasis on attachment and developmental issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, and addiction.

I specialize in helping individuals feel better and get the life they want by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). This approach is a practical, solution-focused therapy that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. It helps identify and change negative thinking patterns contributing to emotional distress or difficulties. By teaching specific skills and techniques, CBT empowers individuals to manage challenges more effectively. It aims to break overwhelming problems into smaller parts, fostering a better understanding of oneself and developing strategies to cope better with life's ups and downs.

I specialize in offering am empathetic, open, non-confrontational, safe space for people with autism, justice involved youth, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral issues, and LGBTQ+ teens to be truly seen and heard. My approach is holistic and eclectic, integrating different evidence-based therapeutic modalities to best support your needs. These include play therapy, somatic trauma work, and social emotional learning.

In four plus decades of counseling a wide variety of people I have learned a great deal about the human condition and how the psychological, physical, familial, and social contexts in which we live can cause our lives to feel like an overwhelming fight for survival. As human beings we should be able to expect more. In this counseling practice you will have my full respect and caring as a base on which to build a therapeutic relationship in which you can remember and discover a more authentic, alive version of yourself.

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.

Are you feeling exhausted or disconnected from yourself and your life around you? Have you been impacted by a traumatic event? Have you recently lost a loved one, a relationship, or had a significant and unexpected change in your life? Do you notice that you are using substances or engaging in other behaviors that are impacting your personal, professional, and financial life? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with navigating loss, managing anxiety and moving past trauma. Healing and living the life you envisioned for yourself is possible.