Therapists in Wyoming County, NY

My goal as a clinician is to create a safe space where we can work through issues that may be causing you distress, and eventually celebrate your positive growth. I may be a particularly good fit for those seeking support around interpersonal relationships, life transitions, trauma, anxiety or depression. Together, we will explore the patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. I am also a certified perinatal mental health provider and have a special interest in working with folks navigating challenges around parenthood including postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility.

I am a multicultural, holistic, trauma-informed, LGBT+ affirmative therapist and a core believer in resiliency of human spirit. Though you may consider me as the professional/expert, you are the expert of your lived experiences. I strongly believe that the client has a right to both be a recipient as well as an influencer within the therapeutic relationship. My job as a therapist is to act as guide while you are empowered to tackle both inner and outer barriers. I aim to hold a space for those who may not have access to any other arenas to feel heard and understood.

Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to explore possibilities for change, growth, and healing in your life or in a relationship? Whether you're struggling to make sense of traumatic life experiences, navigating relationship, family, or parenting concerns, or simply want to improve your ability to prioritize and manage your own mental health and well-being, I'm here to help. Together, we will work to build a trusting and authentic relationship where you will feel validated, supported, and empowered as you work toward your counseling goals.

As human beings, we find ourselves in "the comfortable and familiar," and sometimes those are not effective in our lives. I believe that regardless of our differences, environments, cultures and trauma histories, we all have the same core needs; safety, belonging, love, validation, attunement and healthy attachments. With attuning to clients and experiencing my own healing journey, I am in awe of the human experience people's resilience. You already know how to cope and survive. If you want transformation and transcendence, join me and let's get to the root of the suffering.

Therapy is a process of healing the mind, body and spirit. It produces best results when both the therapist and the client are ready to engage in thoughtful discussions leading toward change. As such, clients who have seen the best results in my care have been motivated, curious and willing to address hard topics in pursuit of health. Issues related to relationships, emotional regulation, exploring past unmet emotional needs, building self-advocacy and addressing internal conflict are well suited to my therapeutic strengths. You come with the raw materials, I come with helpful questions, and together we will build a healthier life.

Note: I am transitioning to ketamine assisted psychedelic (KAP) and MDMA once that becomes available. I am a master therapist and trainer. I love exploring how people have become distorted from their true nature and lose touch with what matters most to them. The work is to help us all clear the distortions so we can return to who we are: awake, kind, free. I often practice using EMDR, Buddhist Psychology, spiritual practice, exploring the nature of satisfaction/dissatisfaction and the nature of self, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I work with adults of all races, cultures, and walks of life, and I am welcoming of those who identify as LGBTQ. As your therapist, it is my privilege to accompany you through some of life’s most difficult and beautiful seasons. I cultivate a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where you will feel deeply heard and understood. Within this context, profound changes are possible.

It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.

Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."

Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.

In this moment, you are whole and complete. However, as we experience life, we face challenges that leave emotional wounds. As a result, we can become distorted from our true nature. This can present as many struggles such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, lack of self worth, and negative thoughts. But you are enough and you deserve to heal. The inner work is in clearing these distortions and understand the true nature of yourself and change unhealthy patterns and coping mechanisms. Together we can explore and build the necessary tools and skills that are unique to you to improve your life!

I have worked extensively with individuals who struggle with alcoholism, addictions, co-occurring disorders, and recovery challenges, as well as with relationship and family issues.

If you are struggling in your life - if you feel unhappy in relationships, wish to feel more confident, are working through grief, loss, or trauma, or need support in coping with a new stage of life - therapy can help. It can be painful to go through such challenges alone. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, acceptance, and compassion. Together, we can work to develop new awareness and insight, build coping strategies to deal with stress, and improve your quality of life.

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 feel comfortable with, have experience with and am adept at treating adults. I offer 1:1 in person and telehealth sessions. I have experience helping resolve specific concerns such as anxiety, depression, obsessions, focus/concentration issues, panic, difficulty sleeping and so much more. I can also take a family approach, helping resolve conflict within the family, behavior issues in school and most other relational issues.

I am here to offer support and guidance so you can find your strengths. I belive that one of the most beautiful qualities of humans is how resilient we become after facing challenges. I am fully committed to helping you navigate your emotions and achieve personal growth, leveraging trust as the main foundation of our work together.

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.

I have been in the mental health field for five years with a master’s in mental health counseling and, currently, obtaining my doctorate in counselor education. I have worked with a plethora of symptomatic presentations, but my specialties lie in cutting-edge practices of chronic pain and mind-body disorders, sexual disorders, and trauma/PTSD. Prior experience in domestic violence and sexual assault crisis counseling, along with community advocacy for mental health services. I view health holistically: mind, body, and spirit. I have a deep understanding of how our mind and body effect one another; overall health is my priority.

Do you feel overwhelming pain? Do you have grief that is hard to express? Have you noticed yourself reacting to situations instead of responding to them? Are you navigating challenging relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m here to help. With my support, you can learn how to process pain, express grief, find meaning and joy, understand how your past affects your present, and nourish your relationships with healthy boundaries. After working with me, you'll see the hard and painful parts of your life as chapters rather than the defining theme of your story.