Therapists in Endwell, NY

Throughout my career as a social worker, I have treated individuals with a wide variety of problems and diagnoses. The majority of my experience has been working in a mental health clinic setting, providing both individual and group therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and have been particularly drawn toward the treatment of trauma related disorders such as PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.

I have over 16 years' experience. I specialize in working with adults and older teens with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, health challenges, chronic pain, and life transitions. I provide affirmative care to LGBTQ+ teens and families. I have a special interest in helping professionals experiencing work related stress, burn out, and compassion fatigue.

I’m Lesley Lopez (She/Her) - a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as multicultural issues, trauma history, relationship issues, undergraduate and graduate school issues and career counseling. Working for 5 years at BU,I have helped students address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-care, academic and athletic performance, ADHD, issues with identity and more. I have also worked to support transgender students with both their identity journey and gender-affirmation steps.

I am so excited to be able to offer Art Therapy as a unique counseling alternative to traditional talk therapy. I believe strongly that through the art making process one can learn a great deal about themselves and find ways to handle current challenges. I have a studio filled with everything from drawing materials and paints to clay, plaster, found objects and much more. Together we can explore different mediums and help you find your voice through the creative process. My background in the creative arts allows us the opportunity to add music, poetry/journaling, movement and drama if you would like. No prior artistic skills are needed. My goal is exploring the art process and thoughts and feelings that arise from the creation of art work rather than achieving a polished finished product. I look forward to providing therapy in the art studio with individuals, families and groups.

I am a NYS licensed clinical social worker specializing in grief, chronic illness and addiction. My aim in practice is to create a nurturing environment where you can feel safe to explore life's challenges and begin to discover new ways of coping with and moving through emotional pain.

Understanding your personality and significant life experiences are important factors that affect your perceptions and how you view and operate in the world today. I utilize an integrative approach drawing from many different treatment styles customizing therapy that fits your unique learning style and specific areas you wish to address.

Sometimes life throws us obstacles that leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and maybe even unheard or misunderstood by those in our lives. This can be extremely frustrating. As a psychologist, I help people feel heard during difficult times and find ways to get unstuck. Together we will explore the traps that keep you stuck and discover how your internal critic contributes to or exacerbates your challenges. Distress is a normal part of life that affects everyone to varying degrees. I will work collaboratively with you to help you learn to live a fulfilling life despite the challenges you might be facing.

Amid the pressures of today's world, it is rare that we allow ourselves moments of stillness in which to reflect upon our lives, relationships, choices, and larger forces at play. These moments are paramount to bringing our lives into alignment with our priorities and ideals. My aim is to encourage the pause necessary for self-reflection. This pause allows you to see yourself more clearly and to articulate your most fundamental questions. Through the clarifying process of self-reflection, change becomes possible.

As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.