Therapists in Lake Placid, NY

I am an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating anxiety and trauma disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life..if you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt..if you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts..If you are repeating unhealthy behavior patterns at work, school, or in relationships..If these experiences keep you from knowing what you truly want or need, we can work together to bring more ease and peace into your life.

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).

Every baby deserves a healthy parent, and every parent deserves to feel empowered and supported during pregnancy and postpartum. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, this transition may be bringing along feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, or confusion. Seeking out support is a sign of strength, and can have positive impacts on the health of the individual, the parent-child relationship, and the family as a whole.

WELCOME! If you have never felt at completely ease/fully understood by your therapist, or have felt reluctant to try therapy for the first time, I especially encourage you to contact our practice. We love observing relief wash over you as your hope begins to be restored. Our top priority is to hear you, see you, and never judge you before any clinical assessment/recommendation is made/communicated to you. It is my personal promise that you will feel that your personality, strengths, and preferences are known and understood under our care. With that in mind, you can always feel secure and supported when we discuss your challenges.

I am passionate about personal growth & connecting deeply with my clients. I have a virtual practice and see clients face to face via ZOOM a HIPAA compliant platform. I love that virtual therapy gives both myself & my clients the opportunity to stay connected even while living active & busy lives. Support is a necessity in life & I have found that working virtually has been the best option for my clients & myself.

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.

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. I utilize an eclectic, compassionate approach, with a strong focus on holistic, somatic, strengths-based therapy modalities. As a breast cancer survivor, I understand and empathize with other women who have experienced breast cancer. I own and operate Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, LCSW, where my colleagues and I offer both in-person and remote therapy options to adults and children.

Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.

If you have found your way here, you may be craving change. I am here to assist you on your journey. I work best with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, history of trauma, and/or attachment issues.

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and trauma. I work with kids, adults, LGBTQIA+, and Veterans utilizing an eclectic mix of evidence-based, person-centered treatment modalities including Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I offer a non-judgmental, welcoming, safe space to explore and process difficult emotions so clients can heal and grow through a collaborative, individualized approach.

Life can be hard for all of us sometimes. You try your best but maybe you just feel stuck. In addition to personal distress, we are coping with uncertain times which can complicate our challenges. With 30 years experience, I would like to help you take stock and move forward. Whether its uncovering old wounds, taming anxiety or experiencing yourself in a more positive way, we can explore the path together. Call for a free phone consultation to determine if we're a good fit.

Today’s world can seem overwhelming and exhausting to many of us. Sometimes, even getting out of bed seems like a chore. Anxiety can feel like it has a vice grip on your life. Imagine if you didn’t have to feel this way. It is possible. I have a history of working with individuals that struggle with addictions, people in the criminal justice system, and those who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, c-PTSD, eating disorders, mood disorders, the LGBTQIA population, and couples struggling in their relationships. The therapies I offer focus on helping to alleviate the negative symptoms that can come with these battles.

I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, college transitions, family of origin issues, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, social anxiety, social skills, trauma, and women's issues such as pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety. I am trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) and use various evidence-based practices tailored to your individual needs.

At some point, we all experience tough times. Coping skills falter, feelings may be intense, and we can’t visualize the way forward. If this is where you find yourself, I can help. My practice focuses on clients navigating periods of distress or unexpected change. If you're dealing with loss, life transition, or simply a “rough patch”, I offer support and guidance. My approach is flexible, welcoming, and compassionate. We sort things through together. You'll find that coping skills improve, emotions become manageable, and you understand yourself better. Most importantly, you’ll gain an increased sense of hope.

Hello! I am skilled at working with people experiencing inner turmoil, relationship conflict, climate distress, life changes, grief, death or loss, or problems of anxiety, stress, or fear. I offer safe connection, opportunity for genuine self-expression, and insightful reflection. I especially love clarifying and supporting boundaries and strengthening communication skills, all of which nurture increased self-respect, peaceful confidence, and honest & meaningful connection with self, others, and the world. People exploring political, sexual, gender, or relational identities, or who identify as queer, trans, or poly are esp welcome.

Do you find that the traditional model of therapy isn't for you? Whether this is a result from a medical condition, transportation limitations, childcare needs - no matter what the reason - Cornerstone provides a unique option for individuals throughout NYS that have barriers to their emotional needs being met in an office. Our unique mobile counseling model links you with a local counselor that comes right to your home, or through telehealth. We pride ourselves on never having a wait list connecting clients with licensed counselors quickly. We aim to have appointments on the calendar within 48 hours after you call or text.

Are you at a loss to understand yourself? Maybe you don't understand why you are depressed, anxious, prone to swings of mood, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships. Do you want to suffer less? Like yourself and your life better? I listen, I care, and I help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to ID what you want to change in your life and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.

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, perinatal issues, grief, parenting, life transitions, relationship challenges, Veteran trauma, mood disorders, and more. We work with adults and children ages 8+, offering in-person therapy in Moreau, NY, which may include office-based therapy, walk-and-talk sessions, and equine assisted psychotherapy. We also offer remote therapy to anyone in NYS. We welcome people of all backgrounds and provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Are you finding this time in your life is bringing more overwhelm, anxiety, sadness anger or pain than it is joy? Does life feel very different than you imagined it would right now? Especially when our experience feels very different than what we had expected, it can bring up confusion, self doubt, & worst of all that deep down voice-criticizing, putting us down and have us wondering is it just me? Big life changes things like, starting college, getting married, pregnancy or new motherhood & more, have a way of bringing up some of these deeper held struggles and fears to surface.