Therapists in Katonah, NY

{On Leave until Fall 2022} Working in Mental Health for 25+ years, I have compassionately helped people through the challenges in their lives. Initially trained by Cornell Master Clinicians, and later Institute trained, my Integrative Treatment Specialty Areas are the following: Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Navigating Family Problems, Challenging Relationships, Life Transitions, Therapy for Family Members of Substance Abusers, Expertise helping Medical/Wellness Professionals. *I am also adept at working with people who have been in therapy before and need to return because of new challenges and/or old issues resurfacing.

With compassion, dedication, knowledge, and gentle guidance, we will focus on decreasing distresses, actively resolving psychological and emotional issues, and increasing your coping skills & well-being- all at your pace. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience in the mental health field that includes inpatient hospitals, agencies, and private practice, we will use a mixture of traditional and holistic methods of psychotherapy and healing to assist and support you in achieving satisfaction and fulfillment in life. I am currently licensed in CT and NY, with an office in Katonah, NY, and am certified in telemental health.

Anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction can be enormously challenging. They are often intertwined with physical issues and can disrupt lives, including the lives of the people around them. As a therapist with over 30 years of experience I can share the good news that healing is possible when given the right care. My expertise is helping people with complex issues get strong and move beyond the their past. I offer a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental presence, so clients can feel safe, hopeful and heal. My experience as clinical director, clinician and supervisor allow me to bring you the highest level of evidenced based care.

Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with close to a decade of experience in the field. I provide a client-centered, safe, nonjudgmental space to help foster growth and positive changes. In my practice, I utilize an eclectic approach to meet the individualized needs of each person. My hope is to help people live their best lives.

Are you or a family member struggling with feelings of anxiety or sadness? Having issues with relationships? Just feel like making some changes in your life ? Whatever your issues are , if you need someone to listen to you (without judging) and help you navigate through some of life's difficult journeys, please reach out. I will stand with you in the mess and together we will work on putting some order into whatever chaos you feel. The first step is the hardest! Send me an email or pick up the phone and give me a call. Let's see if we can figure things out together.

Anxiety distorts our thinking and can complicate our lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help my clients heal from the experiences that made them feel unsafe, insecure, and disconnected from others. To truly live in the present without anxious distress, we must discover what experiences we are holding onto with therapeutic support. I have been helping clients heal from trauma for over a decade. I treat each person I work with as a unique individual and do not believe in one approach to therapy. I specialize in treating PTSD. I also work with clients who struggle with addiction and anxiety.

My practice is rooted in my belief in the resilience of the human spirit, and my passion for supporting my clients in the process of healing and growth. As an emotionally focused therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families, and integrate a variety of treatment modalities tailored to my clients' individual needs. Among the issues I commonly work with are anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss. The choice to begin therapy is an act of courage and hope. I am committed to creating a safe space to explore the difficulties you are facing, as well as what inspires you.

When you need help, where do you look? How do you determine which kind of therapy and which kind of therapist would suit you? These are important questions. There is no one-size-fits-all. The foundation of my work is mindfulness-based, meditation-based, strengths-based, and informed by the current neuroscientic research. If you find yourself facing a significant life transition, a death or loss, anxiety or depression; if you are struggling with past trauma, PTSD, or dissociation, or if you find yourself at a spiritual crossroads, or have a desire to deepen your relationship with yourself, this approach might help.

If you are experiencing personal conflict or crisis, or find that a problem continues to surface in your life despite your best efforts to solve it, I can help. My principal goal is to help you and/or your family members find effective solutions to get through difficult times and get back on track. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive specialized training and over 23 years of experience in crisis management and teaching practical coping and interpersonal skills. I provide a solution-focused, flexible and time-limited approach to problem solving in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and private setting.

Are you feeling confined by your past, longing to find your way back to a sense of wholeness and connection? Life's challenges can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, but you don't have to navigate your journey alone. As a specialist in complex trauma, I'm here to help you reclaim your sense of self and rediscover the joy and fulfillment life has to offer. Through a compassionate approach that uses the mind-body connection, we'll work together to unravel the patterns of trauma that are holding you back and create new pathways towards healing.

Do you need stress relief? Is anxiety intruding into your life? Do you sometimes feel low and have no where positive to turn? My practice will help to alleviate and solve these sometimes staggering life problems. I use a holistic and warm approach to address many of life's challenges- whether with relationships, individual identity, or with family needs. We will focus on developing a vibrant, well-related, and meaning self. I offer effective short term therapy, as well as longer partnerships aimed at developing a positive and fulfilled identity. Invest in yourself- together we'll find the path forward so you can flourish.

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.

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to take care of your mental and emotional well being. Most have been dealing with multiple challenges, every small task involves layers of decisions and every decision has had to have the flexibility to be changed at the last minute. If there was ever a time where assistance in navigating back to healthy coping strategies and quality of life was warranted- this is that time. I understand the apprehension to return to therapy or begin therapy for the first time and am able to guide you through that process.

“Healing happens when we meet our wounded places with compassion,” Stephen Levine. First and foremost, know that you are infinitely more than the reasons that brought you to this website. You are not your difficult feelings. You are not your loved one’s struggles. You are not your mistakes. I am committed to partnering with you to uncover, or perhaps rediscover, the best aspects of yourself. We’ll explore all the dimensions of you & examine how they manifest in your life. I’ll help you build on your strengths and compassionately release what no longer serves you. Result: a more fulfilling, serene, joyful, love-filled life.