Many of us feel anxious and overwhelmed in our daily lives. Most of the time, we have the tools and support to effectively deal with our anxiety. However, there can be times when we have difficulty managing the stress on our own. Work, family, finances, health issues and other stress can trigger unresolved trauma from our past which often leads to heightened anxiety. Research shows that chronic stress negatively impacts our health and relationships. Whether your anxiety is caused by past traumatic experiences, or a recent life events, we can work together to improve your ability to cope and live a more peaceful life.

We will help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed drains your joy and throws your life off balance. Therapy can help! Our approach is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. We have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and we use that experience in therapy. Our approach is informed by ongoing research and constant study of the latest developments and findings on diagnosing and treating behavioral, cognitive, and emotional distress.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker(psychotherapist), professor, life coach, consultant, trainer, author &motivational speaker with over 20 year's experience. My Team and I at Great Joy Counseling &Consulting Services are committed to providing specialized services in a variety of treatment modalites. When asked what sets me apart from others in the field, clients cite my keen insight, non-judgmental approach & depth of experience as the key factors that make the difference. I provide "just- in- time" services that assist individuals and organizations with refocusing their energy and getting back on track with their goals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating adults and adolescents with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, marital difficulties and other interpersonal challenges. I strive to help people find satisfaction in their careers, relationships and other aspects of their lifestyles. I believe that the therapeutic process can provide insight into an individual's problems and help them find coping strategies to maximize their sense of well-being.

Donna Galante provides a safe and confidential environment when working with individuals, couples and families in order to help cope with life's stressors, and create less anxiety and confusion. Her strategies are designed to help clients negotiate more effectively at home, school, and in the workplace.

Since becoming licensed in 1977, I have maintained a general, mostly adult practice. I now bring a breadth and depth of experience to the table. I have worked with people with highly complex problems for extended periods as well as with clients appropriate for brief therapy. I assume that everyone can make positive changes once they access inner resources they may not even realize are there.

"What good is psychotherapy if you're up to your a** in alligators?" A phrase that was used by my favorite professor in graduate school. My goal as a licensed clinical social worker is to meet individuals where they are in life presently, whether they need to process ongoing psychological challenges, or current anxiety and stress related to everyday concerns. With my patients, I want to help process through feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and help facilitate a better understanding of any underlying issues. Ultimately, helping individuals to be able to live a more healthy and productive life.

Welcome! My belief in the healing potential of psychotherapy is grounded in the decades of research on attachment, trauma and the body, and relational neuroscience. Our early relationships and experiences, including trauma, form the lens through which we experience our day-to-day lives. By understanding distressing patterns in our here-and-now functioning as remnants of protective and adaptive functioning in early life, we can move towards change from a place of self-compassion and deep understanding.

Everyone faces challenging times in life, which often leads to people feeling sad, anxious and overwhelmed. Sometimes these issues feel insurmountable. My goal is to help you overcome these challenges in a safe and comfortable environment. I pride myself on being a warm, empathic and interactive therapist who can help you learn effective coping strategies.

Do you have trouble sleeping due to constant worries, low motivation or interest in activities, feel down and negative almost daily or have stressful family relationships? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years experience. With compassion, calm and warmth, I treat adults of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety and grief due to illness, life transitions, and loss of loved ones. In therapy, we may also uncover and resolve longstanding issues from childhood and early adulthood.

I provide compassionate support for individuals looking to make a positive change in their life. Through a positive therapeutic relationship I work with each client to address specific situations as well as behavioral patterns that may be holding them back from growth by developing a customized plan to achieve their personal goals. I find great joy and meaning in helping my clients gain insight and awareness. I also seek to access their innate strengths, resources, and to further develop their skills and confidence to create a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I love helping others assess and overcome their challenges while embracing their strengths; physical, emotional, social and spiritual. You deserve to grow and embrace a full and abundant life. My diversified vocational ( nursing, business, writing, counseling and pastoral) background allows me to work and walk with my clients as they heal from their past and move forward to maximize their strengths and accomplish their goals.) If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a broken marriage, family dysfunction, career challenges or so many other things that hold us back from a life of joy, hope and peace...please call me.

I am a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and groups to help them resolve issues interfering with emotional and mental health. My aim is to help empower clients to live a fully conscious and meaningful life in harmony with the world around them. Using the techniques and training listed below I’ve helped clients manage and overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and other issues. I also have experience as an EMT, Buddhist chaplain, and prison counselor, so I bring diverse perspectives on health and the human condition to our work together.

Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your therapist. It is important for you to feel comfortable with the therapist of your choice when you begin your journey towards overall wellness. Are you struggling with the demands of work and family during this pandemic? Are you finding yourself with less patience and being short with others? Have you ever been told your anger can get out of control? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? If this is the case, I am sure I can assist you. Give me a call today to discuss how we might be able to work together. If I'm not a good fit, I'd be happy to provide you with other referrals.

I view good emotional and psychological health as boiling down to one word: perspective. With good perspective, we feel better; when we "lose perspective," we feel less well. With good perspective, we discover that our vulnerability and insecurities don't make us (or others) "weak." We accept that feeling insecure, confused, lost, scared and uncertain makes us human, not deficient. We can learn to embrace our vulnerability without shame, while addressing what impedes us from pursuing meaningful connections and goals.

The challenges of life can be incredibly difficult and may slow us down. As a clinician in a crisis outpatient setting, I've had the privilege of treating a very diverse group of college students and other adults of all ages and genders. My goal is to help you to experience relief as soon as possible so you can get back to your life and greater things. This will be achieved by providing an environment where you will feel comfortable, but also confident that a thorough, empathetic understanding of your experience has been established.

I provide neuropsychological evaluations for the purpose of: Identifying issues that impact learning (such as, problems with attention, reading, writing and mathematics), Identifying an intellectual disability or intellectual giftedness, Diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder), and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

If you're looking for substance abuse counseling, you may be frustrated to find that most services involve large groups filled with unmotivated and court-mandated clients, large time commitments, forced self-help participation, or clients with much more severe problems. Ayre Counseling offers world-class, innovative treatment that is the platinum standard in the treatment industry. I utilize a flexible, adaptive, and highly individualized approach. Rather than the traditional approaches of heavy confrontation and coercion, I provide the opportunity to change through the use of Evidenced-Based Practices that are delivered in an atmosphere of encouragement, optimism, and compassion.

My passions are about collaboration. Whether I am working with individuals, clients or groups, as a psychotherapist, consultant or educator my process is about working together. Working together to uncover what gets in the way of your success and happiness, working together to uncover what gets in the way of satisfying relations and working together to discover how to work most effectively in you career endeavors. As an interpersonally oriented clinician my interest is helping you see how your relationships are the at the heart of your life's gratifications