Codependency Therapists in Livingston County, NY

I believe each of us has the ability to heal from emotional wounds and the resulting damage to our sense of self worth. In order to heal, the source of the “original wound/s” must be identified and how these wounds are currently affecting our feelings, choices, and behaviors today. Personal boundaries are often affected and people pleasing/codependent relationships are also common. A willingness to put up with unacceptable and abusive behaviors as well. The first step in healing is in recognizing there is a problem. The next is the willingness to do the hard work. The best work one could ever do.

Welcome! In a tough spot? My approach with clients is engaging and interactive; I am invested in the collaborative process, which I believe is inherent to the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment finding balance between active listening, empathy, support, and behavioral interventions. I will help you identify and better understand choices, ways of thinking about situations, and behavioral patterns that may be getting in the way of living your life to the fullest. We will focus on thought patterns, symptom reduction, improvement in mood and functioning and improved ways of relating to other.

My approach is unique, just like each person I meet! Together, we navigate your current and past feelings and circumstances. You will discover how your thoughts and perspectives form and how this guides your behaviors and relationships with yourself and others. You will develop a new or deeper understanding of how you process your experiences. We explore new tools to lean on and clearer understandings of feeling better on your journey and improving your quality of life.

I have experience working with adults, children, couples, families and groups and treating a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, OCD, self injury, mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I often use mindfulness techniques, creative arts therapy, DBT and CBT to help clients find balance and joy.

I welcome the opportunity to work with couples who are experiencing relationship issues and/or family conflict to find creative ways to resolve the conflict and strengthen the relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals who have experienced negative life events. Exposure to trauma at an early age often affects our lives as adults in profound ways making it difficult for us to maintain healthy relationships, to cope with stressors in non-destructive ways and to experience a consistent positive self image.

Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.

GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.

Do you have life of heart ache from conflicts such as relationship/family issues, or struggles with substance use or family that struggle with addiction? Do you struggle to find a purpose, or are just unhappy, possible struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma? Then you have taken the first step, celebrate, your on the road to healing. Let’s explore it together.

I enjoy working with people to help them find solutions and acceptance in their lives while working through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and struggles with faith. My hope is that as we work together, you will find solutions to problems, healing for your mind, body, and emotions, and answers to questions for which you have been seeking. Whether or not you are a person of faith, life can be complex and having an outside perspective and tools based in truth can be helpful to most. I would be honored in helping you in your journey.