Eclectic Therapists in Vestal, NY

Do you need changes in your life? Whether entering therapy due to suffering from negative thinking, constant worry, interrupted sleep, exhaustion, or low mood, I will work with you to develop emotional growth using behavioral health changes to get back to the real you. I believe that healing, growth, and acceptance evolve through building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. Deep focus on you includes more than identifying depression, anxiety, and interpersonal communication or conflict – it means walking beside you on your journey in an authentic, meaningful way.

With over 28 yrs. of experience with my Masters in Social Work, I have helped people through difficult times and life transitions. This includes but is not limited too, making a decision about ending a relationship, death of a loved on, changing jobs, struggles with peer relationships and moving. Additionally, anxiety, panic and stress are frequent reasons someone may be seen. I also treat trauma and use a trauma informed approach throughout treatment. It is important for me to have clients feel heard and see there is a path forward. Often goals include building new coping skills and new patterns of positive choices.

Accepting new clients, I utilize an eclectic type of therapy. I have experience working with teens and adults including the Military, law enforcement, fire department, and healthcare workers. I hope to help individuals identify what is happening in their life journey. I like to take an individualized approach to clients to ensure all needs are addressed. Goals include a client-centered approach, and as a therapist, I like to help others reach their goals to help you travel through a healing journey.

Individuals and couples who come into therapy are often experiencing some struggle in their life. In therapy with you, my goal is to address these immediate concerns, explore with you how they may stem from longer-term unmet concerns, and work with you toward more effective management and if possible, resolution. With advanced training from the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis, my clinical orientation is psychodynamic and interpersonal, and we will also use other therapies including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral for an eclectic, rounded treatment approach.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals ages 13 & up. I have over 20 years experience working in our community to help resolve issues & build resiliency for difficult emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, & relational issues. With teamwork, patience, honesty, & active participation we can uncover the meaning & function of your symptoms through exploration of your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. I will assist you in gaining insight into your development & experiences that may have lead to disruptive behavior & thought patterns to help you create appropriate, realistic & lasting solutions.

I specialize in individual counseling for people suffering with mental health disorders, serious illness, grief, death, weight loss, and LGBT issues, especially transgender. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with Masters Degrees in Applied Social Science and in Social Work. I am in private practice and am a member of NASW. I have many years of mental health experience, both inpatient and outpatient, serving a diverse population.

I help people struggling with difficult problems and life transitions. Who has not at one time or another felt overwhelmed or stuck? Life can be a source of satisfaction and joy, but also stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Therapy can help. Working together, we can move toward symptom relief. We can resolve crises and gain new perspectives. My approach is practical, creative, and interactive. I believe that respect and compassion are the foundation of a therapeutic, healing relationship. My goal is to help you feel more enlivened, gain self-confidence, and have more satisfying relationships.

Understanding your personality and significant life experiences are important factors that affect your perceptions and how you view and operate in the world today. I utilize an integrative approach drawing from many different treatment styles customizing therapy that fits your unique learning style and specific areas you wish to address.

Everything we say, everything we feel and everything we do (our behaviors) all come from somewhere. When a person is ready to make changes in their life, entering the counseling setting allows for a safe place explore, learn and discuss. I do not tell you what to do, but rather assist you in seeing all options. YOU make informed choices while learning natural consequences. You do all the work to empower yourself to make the changes in you life as you move forward.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger/irritability, mood swings, or just feeling "off?" I am glad that you are reaching out for help. My name is Matt Spottek, and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in treating the following issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, communication issues, symptom management, improving interpersonal awareness, and relationship problems. I can help you identify and address your problems, and together we can develop a plan geared toward wellness and recovery.

Do you find that you are having difficulty managing stress and day to day problems? If so, I have over thirteen years of clinical experience and offer therapeutic services to adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relatioship problems, self-esteem issues, and work related problems. I will work with you, support you and help you to identify solutions to your problems.

Are you overwhelmed? Are you consumed by grief? Are you struggling to make it through each day? Do you often find yourself feeling guilty, depressed, resentful, angry, hurt, or lonely? Thoughts,emotions and memories make up a large part of who we are, and if we have been traumatized, damaged, or broken, we may isolate and become trapped inside. A heart can heal and a spirit can recover with compassion and understanding. I will be honored to work with you toward your healing.

The first appointment will involve an evaluation of your needs and goals. What you hope to accomplish will direct the course of treatment. As we work together you can expect to gain better self-understanding through thought-provoking dialogue and reflection. The therapeutic process sometimes requires talking about difficult subjects or having challenging conversations so compassion, honesty, and respect will be guiding principles during those times.

As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.

Throughout my career as a social worker, I have treated individuals with a wide variety of problems and diagnoses. The majority of my experience has been working in a mental health clinic setting, providing both individual and group therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and have been particularly drawn toward the treatment of trauma related disorders such as PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Anxiety and depression issues can make life difficult. Fear and trauma can get us stuck. Change is hard and in today's environment it's really challenging. Remember, fear is a thief and a liar. You may have heard "On the other side of fear is freedom". These statements are true, but sometimes we need someone to walk through and process the difficult times with us. I will provide a safe respectful space for individuals to explore and process feelings and make changes toward a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Therapy is a journey of healing, finding emotional and behavioral awareness, and self-discovery. It is a process of exploring and obtaining insight into your life choices, transitions, perspectives, and challenges with a goal of positive change. I provide a safe, open, judgement-free and nurturing environment where clients can tell their stories, share their emotions and beliefs, and to process their thoughts and behaviors. My approach is person-centered, strength and empowerment based.

“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of Hope” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Do you sometimes feel lost or hopeless? Anxious? Struggling with mental health difficulties or life stressors? There is always hope to be found, sometimes we need help looking. With me, there is no one size fits all for therapy. I will work closely with you, to understand who you are, your story, and how to help you feel empowered and skilled in managing your life and your goals. You are in control of your therapy with me; and I will stand next to you, to help you feel motivated and inspired to take control over your life.

Hello. My name is Julie Shapiro and I have been practicing psychology in the Binghamton, New York area for over 25 years. Often people seek counseling when they are experiencing anxiety or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, dealing with loss and/or grief or feeling stuck in their current life.