Compassion Focused Therapists in De Witt, NY
Offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! I specialize in holistic and body-based approaches to healing complex trauma, dissociative disorders, anxiety and depression. My clients often come to me feeling as if they are living their lives in fight or flight mode, experiencing overwhelming anxiety that results in shame or unrelenting self-criticism. Often they feel stuck in conflict within their own heads, trapped in a cycle of wanting to create change but feeling unable to make it happen. If this sounds like you, I am here to help you reclaim hope and uncover your inner healing.
Offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! I specialize in holistic and body-based approaches to healing complex trauma, dissociative disorders, anxiety and depression. My clients often come to me feeling as if they are living their lives in fight or flight mode, experiencing overwhelming anxiety that results in shame or unrelenting self-criticism. Often they feel stuck in conflict within their own heads, trapped in a cycle of wanting to create change but feeling unable to make it happen. If this sounds like you, I am here to help you reclaim hope and uncover your inner healing.
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Viviana Quinones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-SWHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13210
Accepting New Clients for EMDR! Viviana Quinones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. Viviana was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Bogota, Colombia. She is bilingual (Spanish & English) and works with clients of all cultures and backgrounds. Her personal background influences her multicultural approach to therapy, where she meets patients’ needs with openness and acceptance. Viviana specializes in working with people with Complex Trauma, Chronic Illness, Cancer, Infertility and Eating Disorders. She is a Certified Bereavement Coordinator and experienced in grief counseling, end of life, and neonatal death counseling.
Accepting New Clients for EMDR! Viviana Quinones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. Viviana was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Bogota, Colombia. She is bilingual (Spanish & English) and works with clients of all cultures and backgrounds. Her personal background influences her multicultural approach to therapy, where she meets patients’ needs with openness and acceptance. Viviana specializes in working with people with Complex Trauma, Chronic Illness, Cancer, Infertility and Eating Disorders. She is a Certified Bereavement Coordinator and experienced in grief counseling, end of life, and neonatal death counseling.
Lee Ann Genussa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13210 (Online Only)
Life’s beauty can be overshadowed by societal pressures and everyday responsibilities. We may often find ourselves bogged down by shame, judgment, and expectations. As a clinician, my aim is to create an empathetic, non-judgemental environment for you to explore and navigate your own unique challenges and goals. I have experience working with folks who struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidality, autism and ADHD, complex trauma, gender and sexuality issues, as well as race-related stress and trauma.
Life’s beauty can be overshadowed by societal pressures and everyday responsibilities. We may often find ourselves bogged down by shame, judgment, and expectations. As a clinician, my aim is to create an empathetic, non-judgemental environment for you to explore and navigate your own unique challenges and goals. I have experience working with folks who struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidality, autism and ADHD, complex trauma, gender and sexuality issues, as well as race-related stress and trauma.
Julie Lovenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Syracuse, NY 13057 (Online Only)
Do your emotions feel too big or like you struggle to feel anything at all? Do you feel overwhelmed easily or like you care too much? Do you feel unsafe to be your authentic self around others? Have you gone through a recent life change and suddenly feel unsure of where you're headed? Are you a lot harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else? Do you feel alone and need some support?--- You deserve to feel a balance in your emotions, a direction in your life, and a sense of safety and community. It may not feel like it right now, but all these things are possible.
Do your emotions feel too big or like you struggle to feel anything at all? Do you feel overwhelmed easily or like you care too much? Do you feel unsafe to be your authentic self around others? Have you gone through a recent life change and suddenly feel unsure of where you're headed? Are you a lot harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else? Do you feel alone and need some support?--- You deserve to feel a balance in your emotions, a direction in your life, and a sense of safety and community. It may not feel like it right now, but all these things are possible.
Jillian Hollmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13224 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Jillian and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York City and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work individually with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues to help them have a greater appreciation of who they are, navigate areas of stress with more confidence, and simply feel better. I use the approaches to therapy that best suit the needs of my clients. I most frequently use Strengths-Based Therapy and CBT, as both modalities help me and my clients develop a shared understanding of their reality and work towards reaching new milestones.
Hi there, I'm Jillian and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York City and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work individually with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues to help them have a greater appreciation of who they are, navigate areas of stress with more confidence, and simply feel better. I use the approaches to therapy that best suit the needs of my clients. I most frequently use Strengths-Based Therapy and CBT, as both modalities help me and my clients develop a shared understanding of their reality and work towards reaching new milestones.
Zyeshia Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13206
Change is possible as life is a journey of self discovery. If you’re struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life , PTSD, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to...I am listening... I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Together we can explore ways to navigate the stuff that can cause us to feel stuck or unfulfilled.
Change is possible as life is a journey of self discovery. If you’re struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life , PTSD, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to...I am listening... I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Together we can explore ways to navigate the stuff that can cause us to feel stuck or unfulfilled.
Meaghan Greeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13210 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are too much, and also not enough? You may have learned to compensate for your challenges by adopting various strategies like masking and people pleasing. You may think other people have similar struggles, but are just better at handling them. When you live that way for a long time it is difficult to know yourself, your needs, your strengths, and even your problems. My affirming approach supports clients learning to see and accept themselves for who they are unconditionally. I trust your internal wisdom and believe you deserve to live fully without exhaustion, shame, guilt, and resentment.
Do you feel like you are too much, and also not enough? You may have learned to compensate for your challenges by adopting various strategies like masking and people pleasing. You may think other people have similar struggles, but are just better at handling them. When you live that way for a long time it is difficult to know yourself, your needs, your strengths, and even your problems. My affirming approach supports clients learning to see and accept themselves for who they are unconditionally. I trust your internal wisdom and believe you deserve to live fully without exhaustion, shame, guilt, and resentment.
Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.
Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.
Want to go deeper than talk therapy is able to go? Stay busy to avoid feelings? LGBTQIA+? Sad about the world? As a queer trauma therapist, it is my great joy to guide you in a different kind of therapy, one that works at the level of the body, not just the intellect. I hold the view that we can find greater inner peace and growth when we have the courage to examine and accept difficult emotions instead of trying to "fix" or numb them. In order to process these difficult emotions, I will first help you learn how to feel calm and joy in your body, sensations that trauma disrupts.
Want to go deeper than talk therapy is able to go? Stay busy to avoid feelings? LGBTQIA+? Sad about the world? As a queer trauma therapist, it is my great joy to guide you in a different kind of therapy, one that works at the level of the body, not just the intellect. I hold the view that we can find greater inner peace and growth when we have the courage to examine and accept difficult emotions instead of trying to "fix" or numb them. In order to process these difficult emotions, I will first help you learn how to feel calm and joy in your body, sensations that trauma disrupts.
I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Restoration Psychiatry
MD, MRCPSYC, MSc, FACL, ACSM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NY 13066 (Online Only)
We offer non-invasive Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a state of the art treatment for depression, anxiety and OCD. We will work with your insurance company to get you authorized. You only need to focus on your restoration. At Upstate Professional Center (UPC), we proudly supports a rich collection of counselors and healers that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioner, social workers, therapists, acupuncturist, physiologist, and massage therapist.
We offer non-invasive Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a state of the art treatment for depression, anxiety and OCD. We will work with your insurance company to get you authorized. You only need to focus on your restoration. At Upstate Professional Center (UPC), we proudly supports a rich collection of counselors and healers that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioner, social workers, therapists, acupuncturist, physiologist, and massage therapist.
Hello! I’m happy to hear that you are here and taking the first step to begin/continue your journey of personal growth and healing. Life is a journey; sometimes you can travel alone, but there are times when you could use someone to walk with you along that journey and help you reach your goals. As your multicultural competent therapist, I am here to support, empower, and guide you towards that more positive + joyful life experience. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their emotional needs, and build emotional resilience to create a meaningful life.
Hello! I’m happy to hear that you are here and taking the first step to begin/continue your journey of personal growth and healing. Life is a journey; sometimes you can travel alone, but there are times when you could use someone to walk with you along that journey and help you reach your goals. As your multicultural competent therapist, I am here to support, empower, and guide you towards that more positive + joyful life experience. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their emotional needs, and build emotional resilience to create a meaningful life.
Susan Hart Presley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13206 (Online Only)
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
Over the past 35 years, I've had the privilege of working with individuals in a multitude of environments from residential facilities to outpatient community mental health clinics. My experience has taught me the importance of respecting one's humanity through the use of a compassionate, nonjudgemental, and supportive approach. It is my firm belief that we all have the capacity for change. There is an inherent resilient nature within us that can be strengthened and utilized to achieve goals. My practice is directed toward empowering individuals to build on their strengths. I value "seeing the person and not the diagnosis".
Over the past 35 years, I've had the privilege of working with individuals in a multitude of environments from residential facilities to outpatient community mental health clinics. My experience has taught me the importance of respecting one's humanity through the use of a compassionate, nonjudgemental, and supportive approach. It is my firm belief that we all have the capacity for change. There is an inherent resilient nature within us that can be strengthened and utilized to achieve goals. My practice is directed toward empowering individuals to build on their strengths. I value "seeing the person and not the diagnosis".
It is a joy and an honor to work with individuals who come with the hope of finding a place of comfort and safety, a place where they can begin to explore their emotional needs while using the therapy relationship as a platform for this journey. As a provider in the mental health field for over 20 years, I work to offer this relationship and feel that those who make this challenging step are courageous people who work to heal themselves and in response, bring this good work and its results into all the relationships in their life. It is a wonderful journey for those that allow me to stand beside.
It is a joy and an honor to work with individuals who come with the hope of finding a place of comfort and safety, a place where they can begin to explore their emotional needs while using the therapy relationship as a platform for this journey. As a provider in the mental health field for over 20 years, I work to offer this relationship and feel that those who make this challenging step are courageous people who work to heal themselves and in response, bring this good work and its results into all the relationships in their life. It is a wonderful journey for those that allow me to stand beside.
Edward Jackson Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13224
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
Pamela A Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13210
We are thrown into life without any guide. Life asks much from us, takes much from us and gives much to us. Learning how to fundamentally hold your own in your own existence, live by your own desires, your own passions, is central to living a life that you find meaningful and develop relationships that are deep leading to an overall sense of happiness. I help clients accept reality as it is, to learn to be themselves and to enjoy being themselves. Internal harmony is essential to human happiness. In sessions, clients discover the totality of their personhood, come to appreciate being alive, to thrive rather than to simply survive.
We are thrown into life without any guide. Life asks much from us, takes much from us and gives much to us. Learning how to fundamentally hold your own in your own existence, live by your own desires, your own passions, is central to living a life that you find meaningful and develop relationships that are deep leading to an overall sense of happiness. I help clients accept reality as it is, to learn to be themselves and to enjoy being themselves. Internal harmony is essential to human happiness. In sessions, clients discover the totality of their personhood, come to appreciate being alive, to thrive rather than to simply survive.
Sanctuary Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, RPT, CCPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13206
At The Sanctuary, we work with people of all ages. We believe that all people have infinite worth, so before working with us, know that is our view of you and/or your child already. Our clinicians have been classically trained in many of the greats (IFS, CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.). The director has additional training in death and dying. With that being said, "Out of all of my credentials as a therapist, my most significant is that I'm a card carrying member of the human race" (Lori Gottlieb). Initially, our aims are to get to know you or your child from a strengths perspective and building a positive rapport.
At The Sanctuary, we work with people of all ages. We believe that all people have infinite worth, so before working with us, know that is our view of you and/or your child already. Our clinicians have been classically trained in many of the greats (IFS, CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.). The director has additional training in death and dying. With that being said, "Out of all of my credentials as a therapist, my most significant is that I'm a card carrying member of the human race" (Lori Gottlieb). Initially, our aims are to get to know you or your child from a strengths perspective and building a positive rapport.
“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the areas you are challenged by, and work collaboratively on solutions together. The treatment I offer will be tailored to your needs. The emphasis will be on your goals and how you wish to accomplish them.
“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the areas you are challenged by, and work collaboratively on solutions together. The treatment I offer will be tailored to your needs. The emphasis will be on your goals and how you wish to accomplish them.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.