Behavioral Issues Therapists in East Fishkill, NY

I am a New York State licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to providing my clients with the tools necessary to improve mood, manage emotions, and overall wellness. I take a holistic approach to treatment, which focuses on treating all aspects of a person's health including physical symptoms, psychological factors, spirituality, and societal influences. The whole is more than the sum of its parts!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience providing treatment to children, families, and adults struggling with issues related to mental health and substance abuse. In my therapy practice I provide a safe and supportive environment for people to talk about their troubles and help them develop solutions that will work for their individual situation. I strongly believe that a therapist’s primary role is to work in partnership with their client, to empower their client to achieve the goals they have identified.

Elizabeth Cozzocrea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience working with tweens/teens, adults and families. As a therapist, Elizabeth has supported individuals with behavioral challenges, extreme psychosocial stressors, varying mental health diagnoses, trauma, and alike. Elizabeth believes when people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the process opens the door for change. This shift promotes healthy relationships with others, regulated emotions, improved distressed tolerance, and a new found sense of balance.

We have Immediate Daytime Openings - reach out now! For Assessments we have reserved openings - so reach out now, including Bariatric Psychological Evaluations, Court Ordered DWI evaluations, and short-term assessment work. We are a group practice that is primarily online. Please visit our website to find out more.

NEW PROGRAM AVAILABLE! Parent Coaching Program for parents of young kids who experience anxiety. Please also follow me on Facebook. For the past 13 years I have had the privilege of working with the youth, adolescents and adults of the Hudson valley. My specialties include behavior problems in young children, couples counseling, family therapy and anxiety and depression suffered by all ages. My dream is that one day going to therapy will be as common when you are struggling emotionally as it is to see a doctor when you have a sore throat. Everyone deserves to live their best life.

I have been practicing as a civilian psychotherapist since 1997. I gained enormous experience serving for over a decade as an Army officer, and combat veteran, tasked with providing spiritual, psychological and behavioral health care. I worked with individuals and families on a wide range of issues from severe trauma to adjusting to a permanent change of station. My clients are diverse in every way. My experience is extraordinarily deep and broad. and my practice very inclusive. You will receive unconditional positive regard no matter how you feel about yourself or what you have done. Therapy with me is kind and wise.

As a mental health professional, i am always guiding clients to make improvements, and it isn’t always easy. I have many clients with different mental health issues. The most ideal situation with my client was when he required assistance with depressed mood and adjustment to new relationship. Assisting my client with adjustment, positive reinforcement, problem-solving skills, communication skills and relaxation techniques was rewarding. I Use that momentum and some carefully chosen resolutions and goals to help my client go into with more hope and lasting, positive changes.

Words are very powerful, and the way we think about life and the events of the day are crucial to our well-being. Everything starts from inside the brain. With the right thought process and the proper skills to cope when life gets tough, big changes can happen. This is the foundation of my career and what we teach to my clients. From our work with trauma victims to assisting new moms who are struggling with their recent life transition, we have learned the solution to achieving a happy life starts from within.

I strive to provide a safe and confidential space in which my clients can explore habitual beliefs and behaviors that have been causing personal distress and/or relational problems. I attempt to help them find ways of re-directing their energy towards more effective and satisfying ways of being and interacting. The goal of therapy as I see it for people to develop an understanding of themselves, both alone and in the world, which will enable them to act reasonably and confidently in a way that honors their goals and personal values.

I work with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, as well as other psychiatric disorders. Methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meditation, expressive art, play therapy and animal assisted therapy. I have 2 dogs. Dogs are available by appointment only. I also work with individuals with chronic pain. (One dog is a Rescue with 3 legs TRI )

i work with clients ages 10and over but primarily adults with a widevarietyof mood,anxiety,obsessive compulsive.grief,chronic pain and illness,personality disorders.anger and stressmanagement,grief issues,bipolar disorder,ADHD.couples therapy.With all of my clients I focus on identifying their distressing dysfunctional symptoms,their negative thoughts that lead to debilitating emotions and behaviors,and teaching my clients positive coping skills such as emotional deregulation,interpersonal effectiveness,staying in the present,and learning distress tolerance skills,I perform family,individal,and couples therapy focusing on the treatment of adolescents as well as adult clients to maximize their potential.

I'm a psychotherapist at Izlind Integrative Wellness Center in Rhinebeck, NY. I have significant expertise and experience addressing depression, identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem in college students, adults, older adults, and adolescents. I incorporate an integrative approach to therapy that includes interpersonal, humanistic, energy medicine (e.g., EFT/tapping, reiki), and mindfulness meditation to address the personal needs of each individual. As a former executive in the corporate world, I also integrate pragmatic approaches to behavioral change.

My service – Jungian analysis – covers your concerns about mood, relationships, sex and sexuality, creativity issues, compulsions, coping with change or loss, lack of passion, disorganization, or effects of neglect, abuse or trauma. Whereas counseling covers such concerns by aiming at rehabilitation, improved coping or solving problems in functioning, my service goes deeper, aiming at self-acceptance, clarity, balance and authenticity. We would boldly explore dreams, fantasies or whatever else your soul expresses, sensitive to cruel injustice within society, your work setting, your relationships and especially within your psyche.

Life is full of challenges, from high school bullies, through relationships and major milestones, there are so many times it is helpful to have someone to bounce life's oppositions at. I am seasoned in working with people of all walks of life, during so many of life challenges. Open to working with couples, as they face challenges in their relationship; as well as individuals going through challenges in life with family, work, or their own personal relationships. I am an experience provider to support lgbtqia+ clients as they explore their journey of better understanding themselves and cope with the challenges around them.

I have worked with adults and families in various counseling settings. My focus has been working with clients who have found themselves coping with acute stress, family conflicts, parenting, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, CPTSD, or maladaptive behaviors. I also have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, loss and grief, family separation, terminal medical diagnoses, and dealing with dual diagnoses and adjustment/life changes.

I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.

Our agency was developed to incorporate the skills and experiences of clinicians and wellness providers to support children, individuals and families with personalized goals related to a variety of emotional, physical, and behavioral concerns. Our agency partners, collectively, have over 50 years of clinical experience focusing on substance use, neurodivergence, personality disorders, depression, anxiety/OCD, life transitions, LGBTQ related concerns, behavior and emotional disturbances, trauma, pre/post-natal needs, parenting and parent-child interaction needs, grief/loss, and domestic violence.