Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Salt Point, NY

In our work together, I will strive to understand your individualized goals of therapy, and how I can best serve you in your journey of meeting those goals. I work diligently to understand your family history and how past experiences have impacted and shaped your life. Together, we will partner in processing those past experiences and develop new, healthier strategies to apply to your life now.

Russell Shelkowitz, LCSW-R has extensive experience working with adolescents (12+), adults (individuals & couples), and families, and has provided compassionate and effective care in diverse settings, including hospitals, private practices, and outpatient clinics.

It can be difficult to talk about things like trauma and PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression. People need to be able to discuss their concerns without feeling judged or misunderstood. My ideal clients are those who are focused on learning about their concerns and working towards healing.

We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Relationship woes? Existential Angst? Have a troubled teen or child in trouble? Feel stuck your life? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through this too. This is temporary. We will reach out to you, discuss your needs, and pair you with a therapist familiar with your needs. Together, you will meet, identify issues, collaborate to create a plan, follow through with some reasonable interventions, and figure out ways to make the changes last.

Discussing the challenges you've been through is a vulnerable place, but also one that can be full of growth and clarity. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with some of life's big transitions. I utilize an integrative approach to create a safe, trauma informed space to build regulation skills, communication skills, and process trauma. I have a background in working with adult survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, college students, and children in foster care birth to 21. Trauma and transitions are each taxing in their own profound ways, but each can lead to change. I'm here to hold that space with you.

With more than 20 years helping families, children to adults work through trauma, addiction and mental illness. Couples can discover the strength that rebuilds their connection. Providing encouragement and support for those coping with various life transitions, makes each journey unique. Services are tailored to the needs of the individual.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused skills to treat depression, anxiety, and relationships issues. Over half of my practice is reserved for marriage, couple, and relationship counseling including traditional and non-traditional relationships. I also treat sexual desire issues from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people to achieve emotional health, vitality and well being. My clients are typically successful and educated, but might be wrestling with depression and anxiety, or seeking help with family, career, or relationship issues. I will work with you to build your strengths, capitalize on inner resources and solve unresolved issues.

I am a Mental Health Counselor with an empathic demeanor allowing others to feel comfortable. I am educated in cognitive behavioral therapy, evidence-based programs focused on social emotional learning and play therapy. I have experience working with children and adolescents, parents, and adults. As a therapist I practice psychoanalytic orientation, finding the “root of the problem”. I also practice the importance of living in the now, empowering clients to focus on their strengths.

If you're looking for a caring, experienced, skilled and respectful therapist, you need look no further. I have years of experience in providing therapy in mental health settings and in private practice. I utilize therapeutic approaches proven to be effective (e.g.; DBT, MI, CBT, PST, Seeking Safety for trauma and substance abuse, etc.). I am known for my ability to connect with my clients in a caring, real, and honest way.

During different life stages and times of stress, you may face a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, family troubles or relationship difficulties. I offer a supportive, respectful and collaborative environment in which clients can feel safe and understood, gain increased insight and awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting with others. While each client's goals are unique, symptom relief is paramount in my work. I am committed to assisting my clients in making changes that lead to happier, more satisfying lives.

Are you always afraid that anxiety, Trauma, or depression is not letting you live your life to the fullest? I know exactly what you are feeling; the depressed mood, lack of motivation, the flashbacks, hopelessness, the pounding of chest, apprehension, the feelings that the walls around you are closing in and don't know how to get out. CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and relaxation techniques as just a few of the tools that can help reduce your feelings of depression, trauma, and anxiety tremendously, I look forward to walking this journey with you and teaching you the tools to take your life back.

I'm a New York State licensed mental health counselor with a Master's degree and more than 23 years of professional experience, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I specialize in establishing therapeuratic alliances with children and families and working with individuals with depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.

Have you ever wanted someone to listen to you and actually hear what you are saying? I will provide you with a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space to be heard. You may explore your concerns, issues, struggles, and begin to unleash that inner strength you have hiding inside. You are the expert of your life. I would like to help you explore the areas that have been creating stress, worry, procrastination, and fear. I believe with support you can reach your goals and find peace 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.

Have you ever felt misunderstood, judged, confused, or couldn't find the "right" words to express yourself? What about feeling lonely in a relationship? We have all encountered or experienced these feelings at one point in our lives. Let's have a conversation to explore and unpack all that you seek. I specialize in Marriage & Family dynamics as well as individual and relationship issues. Unpacking all related topics, we will explore the concepts of communication, commitment, intimacy, marriage, premarital relations, divorce, non-traditional couples, and much more.

PVMHC has a variety of highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression, postpartum, trauma, gender dysphoria, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We work to build long-term relationships, offer fast/flexible scheduling, and aim to make each session as beneficial as possible for you. Primarily, we work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand themselves, manage their emotions/stressors, and find their path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to understand your needs, set goals, and incorporate beneficial coping skills into your daily life.