Family Therapy in Medina, NY

Each of my clients is my priority. When you become a patient with me, you gain my full attention, care, and drive to address and treat your concern(s). While I have decades of experience to bring to the table, I also know that each of my clients is a unique person in a unique situation, and what works for one patient may not be the correct course of action for another. I take the time you deserve to truly understand your situational factors as well as mental factors regarding your concern, and work to find the correct path forward for YOU.

Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.

My goal is to use evidence-based intervention to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Client can expect confidential treatment and accurate documentation to support assessment and intake. Using a person centred approach client with gain skills to cope and improve mental health. Client will receive respect, support, compassion, and empathic listening to reinforce self-advocacy and symptom management.

Should I stay or should I go? Sometimes stress gets in the way of the life we planned. Getting stuck is never fun...whether it is you, your partner, your children or your job. We become anxious about what to do next because we fear making a mistake. We know that we have to do something because doing nothing makes it worse, not better! Sometimes we simply need some guidance in how to move forward...sometimes help in letting go. I have been helping struggling couples, individuals and families for 30 years. Let me help you.

I love working with high performing and Motivated clients/couples with trauma who use therapy as an avenue for healing. I'm a holistic therapist that has a balance between being client centered and personally guiding the individual towards self. I enjoy helping clients explore relationship patterns that are no longer serving them. Working with children and adolescents, I include the entire family. I have experience with kids and teens. This work requires commitment and motivation to change current patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I believe accountability is paramount to change I provide a safe space.

Rana Ryan provides families with key tools to make gains in every aspect of life. Be it personal or professional, my service help others find a path that leads to happiness, success, and a fruitful life. I love to help families feel secure in their marriages, relationships, secure in their parenting and solve problems in their lives. With my tools families learn how to respond to family conflict in an healthy way so each family member can enjoy each other’s love. For more than a decade I have facilitated change and helped people from across the nation reshape their lives and turn their family dreams into reality.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor with 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings in the mental health field. I am also EMDR trained and I currently work with individuals, couples and families, focusing on developing solutions to the many problems that life can present. In addition to owning my private practice, I currently work as a counselor in an outpatient clinic in the addictions field. I have experience working in residential settings, school counseling, inpatient mental health, inpatient chemical dependency, PROS services and outpatient chemical dependency.

My therapeutic style is based on the belief that good rapport is essential to accomplish our therapeutic goals. While I think in terms of family of origin issues, I intervene through many diverse approaches depending on the needs of the person.These approaches include thoughts, bodily sensations, feelings, and the experiences of childhood. I follow the lead of whom I am working with and tailor my psychotherapeutic work to fit where they are at in their psychological development. A primary focus is to help one become at ease with oneself.

I seek to create a trusted space where individuals can be themselves, speak their minds, and explore aspects of their past or present that they find difficult. I support children, adolescents, and young adults, along with their family members, to address a variety of challenges. My therapeutic philosophy is relationally driven, trauma-informed, and flexible; we will collaboratively work to develop support that is right for you or your child.

I work with individuals of all ages. I specialize in children, adolescents, and young adults. I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, school/college related issues, relationship issues, self-esteem/image, family conflict, self-harm, trauma, etc. I believe every person has their own unique world view. Counseling should be tailored to an individual’s specific needs. Rapport building, and collaboration with the client is essential as well as being culturally informed. I am empathic and nonjudgmental and offer a safe environment for all. Please note: I do not take insurance.

My passion for families began earlier in my career as I had the opportunity to support families with a special needs child as their family advocate. This led me to see the importance of strengthening the family system through developing healthy communication skills, conflict resolution, trauma work and being the bridge for the family and the multiple providers that were part of their team. I don't believe there is an "ideal" client only someone that has courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and joy within themselves. I love working with individuals and the family system.

I have embraced the journey of helping individuals impacted by trauma through my work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist initially in Georgia and now in New York. I have worked with families, couples, and individuals to address an array of life obstacles including depression, anxiety, domestic violence, incarceration, unemployment, and child abuse. My priority is to help you function at your highest level through mindfulness and ultimately independent resolutions.

Megan received her Masters of Science in Family Therapy from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She has provided services in a private practice setting for the past 7 years specializing in sex and relational therapy. She is currently a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Finding the perfect therapist, much like finding the perfect pair of jeans, can be both an exciting and daunting task. Finding the right fit is crucial to building a strong and successful working relationship. As a licensed mental health counselor, it is my goal to help establish a warm and empathic environment that fits you and/or your partner/family to explore your concerns and work to accomplish your goals. I work with a variety of clients tackling relational issues or seeking deep understanding of themselves. I specialize in LGBTQ+ informed treatment, couples counseling & sexual and intimacy-based concerns.

Navigating a toxic divorce and experiencing post separation abuse? Concerned about your children? I'm a licensed master social worker, psychotherapist, high conflict divorce coach, parenting coordinator and divorce/family mediator, with 25+ years of experience. I have trained at Columbia University School of Social Work , The International Trauma Studies Program, The Center for Mediation and Training and The High Conflict Divorce Coach Program. With a holistic, psychosocial approach, I utilize an attentive, reflective, and interactive therapeutic process enabling clients to gain deeper self-awareness, insight and strategy.

Many people feel stuck at times but do not know how to make changes to allow themselves to enjoy their lives to the fullest. My approach to counseling incorporates a few styles of therapy to help clients clarify goals and understand their own behaviors so they can access their best selves. My goal is to empower my clients with confidence and self-worth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State and have provided mental health counseling for over 30 years. I worked as a school counselor in a suburban school district near Buffalo, NY. I also provide family and couples counseling at a Family Support Center.

My clinical experience comes from 8 years of working as a therapist in our community. I have experience working with all ages, from children to adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, peer relationships, parenting challenges, and family issues. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe environment where you can express your feelings and receive professional guidance, while establishing a genuine, caring, therapeutic relationship.