Therapists in Katonah, NY

I like to begin by creating a safe space for you to be vulnerable as you embark on this journey to address things in your life, relationships and from your past that have you feeling “stuck”. My specialty is working with the individual (s) to explore behavioral patterns that lead to problem areas to increase insight, motivation and a sense of agency to take on change. I do not see individuals as problem but rather as people with problems. Problems are temporary. Let’s begin this journey.....to discovering to best version of yourself.

My mission is to affirm, respect, and individualize everyone's life journey as perceived by the individual while caringly assisting them through their navigation toward optimal mental health. My services are personalized for those who are struggling to be listened to, heard, valued, accepted and understood. Every age, gender, orientation, and culture are treated with dignity and is afforded an emotionally safe space to face, discuss, and process their experiences and personal truths without judgment.

When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.

I am a dedicated, licensed clinical social worker with over 28 years of experience. My objective is to help you create solutions to your challenges.

We have both male and female clinicians. Don't hesitate to ask! I believe being compassionate, open-minded, and culturally competent allows me to understand the stressors in a person's day-to-day life. I have an ample amount of experience with children and adolescents, as well as families, individuals, and couples. Yes, this process will take work, but I know that together, you can make it through anything whether it be anxiety, depression, or self-esteem. I use an eclectic approach to counseling which utilizes various theories and techniques. If something doesn't work for you, we will collaborate to find something that does.

Hello, and welcome. Soy una terapeuta de salud mental bilingüe (inglés/español). I’ve been working to help children and families in various roles for 10 years. It is an honor for me to translate that experience into the mental health field. I have worked with various populations to help by listening, offering feedback, and by helping them to discover a deeper knowledge about their emotional wellbeing. Are you feeling hurt, depressed, or anxious? Do you feel trapped in abusive relationships, complicated family dynamics, addiction, or trauma? Are you torn between choices, feeling alone, or struggling with grief and loss?

SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER (in 3 locations) has been serving our community for over 30 years. Now that the world has changed and we are all adjusting to a "new normal", people have now found our services to be an ESSENTIAL support, to discover peace and happiness once again! Don’t suffer alone! 2000 of your friends and neighbors are now getting help through our various services. In addition, during these difficult times, the staff at SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER would like to “give back” to our community by offering free consultations about both our psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychiatric (medication management) services.

Destigmatizing mental health is one of the biggest challenges we face in todays society. Many individuals are reluctant to seek treatment due to fear of how they may be perceived by their family, friends, and/or any person that plays a significant role in their life. Negative thinking and negative emotions combined with daily stressors is almost certain to lead you down an unhealthy path.

My approach to therapy considers that the mind and body are integral parts of a whole being. Achieving balance between these parts is an important component of the healing process and my goal is to help clients achieve this stability. Anxiety and depression can be unbearable and sometimes immobilizing; relationship problems can weaken our capacity for experiencing happiness; death, divorce and trauma can leave us hopeless and empty. My therapeutic approach strives to help client's emotional wounds heal in order to regain inner peace and improve personal growth.

As social workers, we firmly believe in the transformative force of hope and faith to surmount personal obstacles and attain healing and well-being. Our therapeutic approach aims to cultivate and nurture hope and personal faith, empowering you to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential. Therapy, this practice, encompasses a broad spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, addictions, behavioral and school-related issues, depression, trauma, PTSD, and support for those with chronic medical conditions.

I challenge my clients to reach their highest potential by making them feel comfortable in a non-judgmental environment where they can explore and cope with life's challenges. I am committed to support, empower and encourage you on your life’s journey for a better mental, spiritual and socioemotional well being.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Melissa completed her Masters in Social Work at Long Island University. She continued her training at Turtle Hook Middle School running weekly groups and meeting with students one on one to assist in any crisis or bullying issues. Melissa then continued her experience working at SCO Family Services. At SCO Melissa worked with youth in NYC foster care making sure the youth’s needs were being met in a timely and professional matter, as well as working with the school system, the court system.

We are a group of licensed Mental Health Clinicians and provide high quality psychotherapy and counseling services. Dedicated to the total well being of all clients, we help to foster awareness of core issues and recurring themes. We blend traditional psychotherapy with trauma treatment, such as EMDR, hypnotherapy, yoga therapy and energy healing. This holistic and comprehensive approach facilitates an escape from old patterns and provides integrative techniques to reduce stress, depression and anxiety, while awakening the body and mind's innate wisdom to heal itself.

Unfortunately, there is a waitlist for new clients. Please email or call and leave a message to be added to waitlist. Calls will be returned once openings become available. Thank you! ........As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. However, some may need guidance in changing their lemonade recipe. The process of change can be very difficult, yet it is not impossible! Therapy can be that first step towards learning new coping skills to deal with the lemons life throws your way. I am an experienced, Licensed Mental Health Counselor skilled in working with clients of all ages in individual or family settings.

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I have worked as a clinical psychotherapist for over fifteen years now. I have worked as a clinical psychotherapist providing individual therapy to seniors, adults, adolescents and children. I specialize in treating clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and phobias. I believe in working together with my clients in helping them to believe in themselves and believe in their abilities to reach their goals. I have worked on different treatment approaches depending on my clients needs. One of my treatment approaches is in the use of cognitive behavioral therapy.

I have an individualized and unique approach working with children, young adults and elderly patients providing individual and family psychotherapy in the office setting. I provide mostly cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family and psychodynamic therapies, while when I perform biopsychosocial assessment, I coordinate ongoing treatment with the psychiatrist and other specialists in order treat a patient on individual basis considering all the specific details related to his medical issues and social environment. My patients note that I create a nurturing environment for them expressing empathetic understanding and compassion to them.

Through my work with clients, I strive to build confidence in each individual to focus on their own strengths so that they may actively participate in the problem solving process. In therapy, I establish a teamwork framework to empower individuals to take control over what is decreasing the quality of life. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, and other approaches, I seek to target each individual need of my clients in order to promote independence, improved relationships, learned coping skills, and and overall refined lifestyle.