Esther Ivy Herkowitz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFLC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Ithaca, NY 14850
Let's Connect (607) 216-9165
Our thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, relationships and experiences shape us emotionally, physically and energetically. By gently and compassionately exploring these, both healthy and undermining, new choices become possible. I offer principles from Behavioral Cognitive Therapy including guided meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, cognitive restructuring, progressive relaxation, and mindfulness. When reinforced with practice, these techniques help to increase wellness and reduce suffering and anxiety. You don't need to know the problem or the solution to begin. You only need to want something to change.
Chronic, automatic self defeating thoughts create anxiety, poor self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, and undermine health. Over-compromising habits promote the feelings of resentment, anger, depression and helplessness. With compassion, insight and self - care, greater balance and increased well being become possible. Always client centered.
There are predictable and sometimes mysterious consequences from trauma, loss, disability, chronic pain, and unwanted "new realities" of all sorts, planned or not. We can honor hurt feelings and losses, celebrate what is good and identify where meaningful change can be made. By coming to terms with the past you can empower yourself in the present.
Call or Email Esther Ivy Herkowitz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (607) 216-9165
Let's Connect (607) 216-9165
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fidelis
- Out of Network
Esther Ivy Herkowitz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFLC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (607) 216-9165
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 003301-1 Esther Ivy Herkowitz
- Attended Syracuse University, Graduated 1980
- Licensed by State of New York / 003301-1
- Certificate from Dept of Defense, USA Military FamilyLife Consultant / 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Esther Ivy Herkowitz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFLC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (607) 216-9165
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transitions of all sorts.
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Esther Ivy Herkowitz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFLC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (607) 216-9165
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Client Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Esther Ivy Herkowitz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFLC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (607) 216-9165