Therapists in Valhalla, NY

Whatever brings you to therapy is valid and worthy of exploration. Perhaps you sometimes struggle to feel connected to your emotions or to your body. You're noticing patterns or recurring challenges in relationships that you want to better understand. You feel exhausted from performing aspects of your life and want to tap into your authenticity and explore your identity. You've experienced trauma and want to process it safely. You're impacted by institutionalized racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, fatphobia and are seeking empowerment and healing. You crave deeper more satisfying relationships with others and yourself.

If you are looking for real change in your life but feel stuck, you are not alone. I work with people who want to live a different version of their life but feel hopeless that it can change. Sometimes anxiety, depression, life changes, or past childhood trauma have knocked us down along the journey of life. It is not your fault. Sometimes you are having difficulty getting started on your journey or you need help maintaining your progress. Maybe you are new to therapy or you have gone throughout your life.

Are you dissatisfied with work, school, or relationships? Maybe something has happened recently that’s caused you to feel overwhelmed, sad or worried. Perhaps you aren't sure what's causing your distress, which has left you feeling scared, confused and alone.

Hi! You've taken a huge step, and I'm sure you're wondering how this works and whether it's the right fit for you. I specialize in providing therapy and mental health services to English and Spanish speakers. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, OCD or Bipolar disorder? Are you having trouble managing your emotions and/or controlling yourself? Are you having trouble with relationships or parenting? Is someone in your life or you struggling with substance abuse? If so, I am here to help.

I'm a Jungian-oriented Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor & Registered Art Therapist in the states of CT, IL, NY, PA, TX. I specialize in relationships, adult attachment anxiety, codependency, childhood trauma (emotional neglect, alcoholism, narcissistic parenting), and major life transitions (times in a person's life which call for deep self-evaluation). I use humor, empathy, and alternative methods of healing to help you find your own path in life! While life is at times a Tragi-Comedy, we can walk through the fire and free ourselves from the grips of anxiety, inner criticism and fear of loss.

Ms. Elsa I. Arce is a Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) LMHC, Abundance Certified Coach and a Shamanic Reiki Master. Trained as a traditional clinical psychotherapist, she provides therapy for children, young adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention-deficit, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, and family relational stress. In addition, she practices nontraditional Energy Psychology therapies that are also evidenced based. Elsa works part-time at a foster care agency and has a private practice in Westchester, NY.

You are tired of feeling stuck and not in control of your own emotions. You are tired of living in your head and worrying about everything that could go wrong. The frustration you feel with yourself is mounting and you want to stop repeating patterns that are holding you back in life. Feeling a sense of trust and safety has always been a challenge for you and it has taken a toll on your relationships. I'm here to help. I offer you a safe place where you can make sense of your past and look toward the future. A future where you feel empowered with an understanding of who you are and how to move forward.

I am a therapist committed to developing a therapeutic relationship focused on sorting out the places you are stuck in your life-whether inside or in your connections with others. I am effective in helping you clear the way to take steps to reach your life goals and be your best self.

I think you deserve to feel better! Therapy is a great way to start to feel more empowered, confident, and aligned with your goals. Here is a bit about me: I am a Licensed Social Worker with a big emphasis on the mind/body/spirit connection. My goal is to help clients identify and capitalize upon their ability to cope with emotional distress and live fulfilling lives. My approach is change-oriented, with a focus upon developing new ways of thinking, behaving, and responding to life’s challenges. I meet you where you are at and together, as a team, we help you reach your goals.

Does your life feel limited, stress-filled, empty? Are you anxious, fearful, mourning a loss? Do you often feel like you are faking it? You can run away from your feelings for a long time. You can run away from what you know to be true. Sometimes getting help with the right person can change everything. Passionate about my work, I believe that everyone can benefit from a trained, compassionate listener. If you want to talk email me to schedule a time.

I am the Co-founder of Full Expression: The Human Condition, LLC. My partner in life and business and I created a company that is your single source for all your mental health needs. We offer a curated approach to mental health. Whether you need therapy, coaching, or to work on your relationship(s). We are here to help you dig deep in your inner growth work. Our specially designed offerings cater to helping individuals and partnerships develop awareness, curiosity, self-trust, discernment, and self-compassion, whether you're working through past trauma or designing a plan to switch careers - we believe we grow better together!

Whatever feels “off” in your life—depression, unhealthy boundaries, a dead-end career, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem—is a symptom of a larger problem: an unbalanced and under-appreciated Self. Just like a fever lets us know we have an infection, life problems let us know something deep within us isn’t right. We don’t blame the fever, we thank it for alerting us to the bigger problem. Using life’s challenges as a guide, we work together to build the foundation of self you need in order to live an enriching and fully human life. This deep work benefits not only yourself but also your loved ones and the rest of our human family.

For me, psychotherapy is offering patience, understanding, insight, acceptance, compassion, relationship, and a secure base to persons suffering from burdens too heavy to carry alone. I compare myself to a container into which my patients pour their unbearable feelings. My task is to detoxify these feelings and make them easier to understand and tolerate. I help my patients to use healthy relationships with others to meet their emotional needs and the emotional needs of others. To establish and maintain healthy relationships, we work in session on understanding our own and others’ mental states (wishes, feelings, intentions) and how these are connected to how we behave toward each other. Relationships tend to work better when we are able to understand our own and others’ minds and how our minds influence how we behave toward each other.

Are you an adult navigating the challenges of school, career, and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about your future? I am a biracial and multicultural psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults, couples, and college and graduate students. I understand the unique challenges that you may be facing, and I am here to help you navigate this uncertain time. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will develop strategies to help you reclaim your life and flourish.

Do you struggle with challenging emotions or symptoms of trauma? With over 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults, my attachment based approach combines didactic and somatic approaches to best fit the needs of every client. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches and DBT methods are effective when words are not enough. My compassionate and down to earth process examines old patterns that no longer serve you as you discover new empowered parts of yourself. We work on concrete tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma.

We all have our place in this world and it can be a wonderful fit. Art therapy can motivate you to face challenges, express yourself, and work through unresolved feelings. We are social creatures of habits and attach ourselves to people, places and routines, as it helps to feel safe and grounded. Sometimes attachments are unhealthy and keeps us stuck. We may not be aware of how routines learned during childhood now affects us in being part of a family or community. Art-making helps to create healthy attachments and art therapy has all kinds of glues—some create strong bonds, some are temporary, and some sparkle.

My clinical work draws from an integrative systemic approach that includes; structural, family of origin, intergenerational trauma transmission, cognition, narrative practice, social justice perspective, experiential, insight oriented, communication skills building, collaborative, and differences in perspective that clients hold about their problem.

I'm Licensed Clinical Social Worker a Board Certified Diplomate, who has been practicing since 2004. I use an eclectic approach to meet each person where they are and identify what they need to bring their life to the next level of happiness and wholeness. I tend to rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mind/Body approaches to move people away from destructive negative patterns and help them to create healthy ones. I work collaboratively with all my clients and together we figure out the plan of action when it comes to symptom alleviation and quality of life improvement.