Therapists in North Salem, NY

I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.

Obstacles to having a successful and fulfilling life can take many forms and arise from a variety of circumstances. These obstacles may include anxiety, depression, lack of coping resources, and difficulty with relationships. Your willingness to identify and address the issues holding you back will be key to you overcoming them and having the life that you deserve. Once we have a deeper understanding of the dynamics underlying your individual challenges, we can work together to begin to change them and put you on a new path. While starting therapy and confronting your own personal challenges may feel overwhelming, I am here to help.

I have 15 years of experience in the field of mental health working with teens & adults, who have struggled with a variety of life transitions, family/relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression & anxiety. I pride myself on creating warm, relaxed, and relatable relationships with my clients. My goal is to help my clients discover & develop the tools they need so that they can navigate and live a life that feels most comfortable for them. I want my clients to thrive in whatever it is that they do. I am here to be your best cheerleader & to hold you accountable for working towards the adjustments you are looking to make.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we can adjust behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by chronic stress, personal and professional demands, a fast paced lifestyle? Are you seeking strategies to improve your health and mindset? With the right support, you may find life challenges as an opportunity to improve the mind and body, aiding the potential to prevent stress-related or even chronic illnesses. I have specialized expertise in the treatment of stress related to a myriad of life events including various illnesses, work stress, relationships, burnout, caregiving and reactions to societal and environmental stressors. My clients often find new strength and clarity in our work together.

I have a servant's heart when assisting others in the pursuit of their full potential. As a psychotherapist and life coach, I view myself as a catalyst for change in my clients' lives. I pro-actively utilize a culturally sensitive, solution-focused approach that is directed toward developing and achieving your vision of possible solutions to your personal life struggles. Sessions are offered both virtually and in a private office setting that allows for social distancing.

Jonathan utilizes DBT, ACT, trauma-focused, person-centered, strength-based, existential, and narrative practices to create genuine connections. He provides clients a nonjudgmental space to explore themselves through mindfulness, media, interactive activities, creativity, and a caring ear to listen, illuminate, and foster empowerment over one’s life. Jonathan believes through collaboration, we learn to recognize problematic dynamics and limiting mindsets that prevent one from becoming more fulfilled.

In life, facing times of distress and confusion may be inevitable. During such tough times, guidance from a trained professional may prove invaluable. I am a mental health therapist whose primary intention is to provide a safe environment for your personal growth. I help people with a variety of mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, family and personal relationships, trauma and complex PTSD. Many of my clients come in with a specific concern in mind while others simply want to feel better. Let me empower you to navigate your own unique situation and pursue clarity together.

I help college students and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and life changes to feel more at peace, less worried, and more confident. Your experiences and story matter and I am here to listen. My job is to help you to help yourself. Therapy is a collaborative partnership-all you need is a willingness to give it a try. I will help you to explore your own strengths and struggles in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My goal is to be transparent, supportive, and informative while being culturally sensitive and LGBTIA+ affirming.

Joy of life is always accompanied by pain, and there are times that you feel beaten and defeated. Psychological symptoms can surface and compromise your happiness and functioning during these struggles. Therapy can help you to stay on the right track or find the right directions to minimize unnecessary sufferings.

I’ve been a Psychotherapist for 13+ years with experience in relational work and working from a trauma-informed lens. I am Certified in EMDR therapy, which can be utilized to address anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, and a number of other concerns.

Imagine your best self. You are already there, you just have some clearing to do. With several sessions you will learn to embrace your strengths, let go of fears, and identify your issues. Now the work begins; it is exciting as you awaken to life. You will allow yourself to renew your spirit and become grounded in your body. You will rediscover true joy. Finally, you will grow. Abundance will manifest as you create harmony. Put all of your puzzle pieces together while you navigate your journey and find balance. Your heart and mind are awaiting their true directions. Inhale, exhale and breathe. Call, you deserve the best.

Understanding and making meaning of experiences is important to heal and move forward in life. There are times when we all feel off balance, unfocused, afraid, and alone. I work with children and adults to help them learn skills to make meaning of experiences and feelings, find what matters to them, and manage the tough and uncomfortable things that we all often push aside. I take an active approach to therapy, helping clients to identify values, goals, and changes to make them feel fulfilled. Whether I'm working with a 3 or 30 year old, I strive to be curious, empathetic, and respectful of the unique human that you are.

I believe that beginning therapy is a courageous and positive step for a person to take in their life and I look to welcome each individual into this journey and support them along the way. I want to help clients live a life that brings them joy and fulfillment while supporting them in times where it may feel the opposite. I believe that my clients are capable of more than they believe and there is nothing more rewarding than watching this idea come to fruition in a client’s own mind.

Have you been feeling down or anxious? Do you have marital/relationship stressors and feel like things will never change? Does your child experience behavioral challenges and/or has a hard time communicating/socializing with peers? Perhaps parenting has been overwhelming and you need a safe space to talk and find new ways to manage your emotions and situations?

Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.

Dr. Backfield-Weiss brings considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, emotional warmth, and thoughtful creativity to her clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression. Her experience also encompasses extensive work in the field of rehabilitation medicine, the teaching and training of doctoral students at Columbia University, and her own training in fine arts and design.

If you are reading this as, chances are, you’ve tried just about everything and still feel angry, depressed, lonely, and overwhelmed. My therapeutic style is dynamic, genuine, and practical. I like to call it out with kindness when you are going off track, I will give you encouragement when you are making positive progress, I will also give you tangible and intangible skills to make progress. My aim is to help you focus on the process of self improvement, identify unhealthy patterns, and understand the underlying causes of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.