Compassion Focused Therapists in Rhinebeck, NY

Welcome! I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with over 18 years experience in providing therapeutic services to diverse populations. My main area of expertise is relationship issues including, but not limited to, family, romantic partnerships, friendships, and co-workers. Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) is a type of therapy proven to help people with emotional and relational issues. The focus is on improving the quality of interpersonal relationships & reducing overall distress. When a person can manage relationship problems more effectively, symptoms associated with depression and anxiety often improve.

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.

Dedicated to empowering individuals on the Autism spectrum, High Point ABA provides high quality services to children and families using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Through individualized treatment and goal-setting, we aim to promote skills that are important to your family. High Point ABA believes deeply in collaboration with caregivers and other service providers. While we may be experts in behavior, you are experts on your child. It is through our shared expertise that we create lasting, positive outcomes.

Are you leading a successful life but feel something is still missing? Have you been trying to understand your lack of fulfillment, but just can’t put your finger on it? It isn’t always easy to understand your life path or how to create the life you dream. I provide a safe and judgement free space to bring clarity and ease to your mind and your heart. With my devoted support and spiritual wisdom, allow me to guide you in reaching your highest potential while empowering you in becoming your true self. Let’s unearth your passion together to transform your life into the reality you crave and deserve!

In working with clients in psychotherapy, I find it useful first to sort out what's working in their lives from what's not. Then we look at what's not working; be it depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive & addictive behavior, and extreme emotional reactions. All of these things can all serve as clues to help us identify and address hidden and unexpressed emotions and experiences. (In addition to treating adults, couples, and adolescents with the more standard therapy issues, I have extensive experience working with the full gamut of sexual topics.)

I believe that therapy is the ultimate form of self-care and it should not feel like a chore. I am a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in coaching clients in using skills to manage stress, cope with anxiety, navigate life changes, and communicate effectively. Sometimes you may just need a space to vent and share your story without judgement. Other times, you may be looking for structured goal setting and behavior change. I aim to meet you where you're at and help you to identify your specific needs and support you in getting those needs met as you work to build a life worth living.

My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.

Children deserve to have a wonderful sense of " It's good to be me!". That should carry through to adulthood, experiencing myself as empowered, loving, and many other great qualities, and able to have satisfying relationships. However, that great sense of self can be lost due to kinds of emotional and psychological wounding. This produces a loss of sense of wholeness and a resulting sense of fragmentation and all kinds of problems this fragmentation produces. My job is to help people regain their sense of wholeness and everything that goes with this and the feeling " It's good to be me".

Has your tender heart shut down, yet you long to open it again? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or life as you knew it? Do you live with trauma, anxiety, unworthiness, shame, sadness? A relentless inner critic & obsessive thoughts? Are you ready to prioritize your inner healing so your heart can open? You will develop ways to practice more self-love & learn to receive and give safe love again. You will learn to accept the "unacceptable" parts of you, reclaim your frozen lost parts (Wounded Inner Child) gradually re-connect to your soul's true identity. You will move from survival/fear mode into more fun, creativity and joy.

Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or loss, you do not need to go through it alone. You deserve guidance, support, and comfort. I often work with people who are experiencing difficult emotions, sometimes connected to past events. I also help individuals who are struggling in their relationships or have experienced some kind of loss. Regardless of your circumstance, we will work together to find you a sense of relief.

Grief shatters life as you know it; the challenge is in putting it back together. Your healing begins with your story. Tell me what happened, how you feel. Let's look at your relationships and who you are as a result. I will listen, sit with you in compassionate presence as you uncover your own personal skills, and guide you through this transition. You can rebuild your life into a comfortable shape while honoring your connections to the past. I can help you find your way back to wholeness. Loss can be transformed.

I practice mindfulness psychotherapy, which means I will provide you with an array of tools to help you slow down and start addressing the long-overdue feelings and emotions claiming your attention. In a world characterized by speed and long to-do lists, slowdown seems like a luxury not accessible to many. However, the practice of paying attention is doable in small doses. Emotions affect you, but even more when you avoid them. They manifest as anxiety, depression, knots in the stomach, headaches, short temper, a clogged throat, fights with partners or children, insecurity, and the list continues.

Hi there. If you are seeking support for grief/bereavement, depression, or anxiety, or trauma, are suffering from relationship difficulties, are adjusting to motherhood or other significant changes, or if you simply feel like you need somewhere to unpack your burdens you have carried - let's chat. I accept you openly, all the shadows of yourself you try to hide away. Therapy is beautiful because it allows those parts of ourselves an opportunity to be seen but without judgment. And this in turn helps you to feel recharged again, while working toward healing and planning for the next steps.

Guaranteed call back within 24 business hours! Now offering expanded evening availability! Are you struggling with the demand of life or the expectations of those around you? Are you having trouble figuring out who you are or who you want to be? If you are, I can help! I promote on a person centered approach, which employs a wide variety of evidence based interventions, to help my clients to achieve their goals in a way that fits them individually. I believe that every person is unique and can benefit from unconditional acceptance and compassion, which leads to a customized outcome, and a greater sense of self!

I have chosen not to work with children or couples yet offer individual psychotherapy to adults over 21 as well as seniors. I offer compassion, empathy, and knowledge in a supportive manner to assist each individuals growth and healing process. I am willing to assite clients using various techniques to assist them in meeting their goals.

Are you feeling unhappy or even miserable? Are you struggling with managing or coping with the stressors that are overwhelming your life? Have you tried to feel better on your own and nothing seems to be working? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and you are willing to invest in yourself, I may be able to help. We will work together using evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). More often than not, I find individuals view change or a transition as uncomfortable and scary.