Compassion Focused Therapists in Bloomfield, NY

Whether you're grappling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, navigating life's challenges, or feeling trapped in old habits, therapy offers a supportive space to unravel your struggles and rediscover your true self. I help my clients discover their inner calm and navigate the everyday challenges they face. I believe in empowering my clients to embrace their strengths. My approach is solution-focused, rooted in compassion, and centered on harnessing your strengths. I'm here to provide a sanctuary where you feel seen, heard, and understood — a space for you to chart your unique path forward with authenticity.

Do you miss "the way things used to be?" Are you experiencing a loss of enjoyment in your daily life due to life changes and losses? I enjoy walking with clients through their own unique experiences of life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss whether caused by the loss of a person, relationship or simply your own well-being. It is my belief that clients can always find strengths that will lead them to a more fulfilled life and I would like to walk with you on your journey to a better life.

I’ve provided traditional talk therapy for many years and I am excited to offer a different approach! Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative approach that combines the use of ketamine with therapy to facilitate healing and therapeutic breakthroughs. KAP has been shown to be effective in treating various issues, especially when traditional treatments have been unsuccessful. Ketamine helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences more deeply, while I support and heal with the psychotherapy piece in a safe space. PLEASE note: this is a specialized service as an adjunct to your current therapy

As a clinician in the mental health field for over 20 years, I have a great deal of knowledge and experience to offer my clients. I enjoy working with individuals ages 14 and older with a variety of life issues, mental health diagnoses and life stressors. Specifically I utilize empirically based treatment modalities along with a relationship based approach to alleviate pain and suffering caused by mental illness, daily stress, trauma, family conflict, and transitional life changes. I would be honored to assist you on your journey to wellness and self discovery.

I believe therapy is always a collaboration between myself and the client. We are a team! It is my goal to provide a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, not judged. Change can be difficult to process alone, and I am here to support and encourage you along this journey of self-growth and exploration.

I am licensed in NYS & IN. I have dedicated 17 years of my career to working w/individuals who are experiencing life concerns; relationship issues, career, living situations. I specialize in supporting people managing health concerns; Reproductive, cancers, geriatric, caregiver, diabetes, cancer, heart, respiratory. Additionally, developmental (MS, MD) & acquired (head, spinal cord). I focus on helping individuals and their caregivers manage anxiety, depression & other mental health concerns which are triggered/caused by health concerns. I enjoy working w/people of faith or philosophy & those searching.

If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.

I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.

My primary focus is to meet you where you are on your journey and sit with you as we explore your story and sort through the experiences that brought you here. I will support you as we process the stuff keeping you feeling stuck. My therapeutic approach is integrated as I tailor it to each individual based on your needs. I strive to ensure you will always feel heard and understood. I provide a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can work together to resolve your personal challenges and attain your goals.

I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, and couples issues with empathy and expertise. Your first session will always be offered within 7 days, and guiding you to your "best self" is my priority. As owner of practice Whole Wellness Services, I have designed a treatment team of experts that are solution focused and utilize evidence based practices while retaining a holistic philosophy. Individuals that come to us for therapy are looking for help with getting to a more joyful place and alleviating symptoms or behaviors that may be holding them back from doing so.

Gail has practiced psychotherapy for 25 yearsThe mission statement includes helping the patient create balance within a safe setting through talk therapy, meditation, nutrition,exercise and spirituality. Treatment is based on the individual's needs and discussed during the evaluation process. Therapies include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Creative Visualization, Mindfulness Meditation, Eco-Therapy, Loving-kindness Meditation,The Walk and Talk Program,Traditional Psychotherapy, Reiki Therapy - Usui/HolyFire II ART , QuantumTouch certified Practitioner and certification in the Crystal Method of Natural Healing.

The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I understand that everyone is just trying to find their own way. This is why I take a whole person approach to help you discover what is really going on for you. Together we can work on clarity, confidence, and the tools necessary to navigate triggers and cognitive distortions that may exist. We can explore ways to look at things differently and find an approach that you are comfortable with and one that fits you. I am available via zoom and in person.

Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.

I bring over twenty-five years of experience to my therapy practice, and have helped clients achieve life-changing results. I provide effective therapy services to those who have been affected by painful life experiences--large and small, recent and long ago. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, losses, or stress, we now know that painful life experiences are what underlie most symptoms that have been labeled as mental health disorders. I ask what happened to you, since our beliefs about ourselves are affected by trauma, and by the messages that significant people in our lives send us with their words and behaviors.

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It disrupts so many things about our everyday lives. And the stress can be overwhelming for even the most resilient among us. People coping with cancer often experience heightened levels of fear, worry, pain and uncertainty. As the founder of River Birch Therapy, I help children, teens, adults and families coping with cancer to build a life and thrive beyond cancer. During sessions, I work from a whole-person, strengths-based, relational and embodied approach to health.

As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and improve their mental well-being. For over fifteen years, I have been devoted to developing the skills and knowledge to support people who are feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life. I have seen people who thought they were broken, heal themselves through therapy. I believe that we are all doing our best, and with the appropriate support, we can find ways to better handle our stress and live happier lives. Therapy works best when you feel comfortable with your therapist. Let’s arrange a consultation and see if I’m a good fit for you.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with an unwanted change, unmet expectations, or a significant health diagnosis such as cancer or a chronic illness? These experiences impact how we cope and live our lives. Healing is not always linear, but it is possible; finding a therapist that you connect well with and where you feel comfortable is a vital part of that healing. People can sometimes struggle to find a space that is just theirs to be able to process the good, the bad and the in between... but our sessions together can be just that. Your space and time to have a moment to focus on your needs.

Reaching out for professional support when life becomes difficult is a vital step in the right direction. I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life. If you are looking for a therapist that is easy to talk to, supportive and will work with you in an interactive style, please reach out to me via phone or email. They say that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even the greatest challenges in life can be overcome with the support of a mental health therapist.