Family Therapy in Cooperstown, NY

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Cathy Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Family dynamics and transpersonal interactions are areas in which I have particular experience.
Are you trying to figure out how to make changes in yourself and in your life? Counseling is just a series of conversations with 3 basic parts. First is for you to identify what you want to change, then you will explore ways to make those changes. Finally there is the work of challenging some of your thinking habits and how to try new strategies. This can can lead to changes in your behavior. Rigid or inaccurate thoughts can limit your understanding of other people as well as yourself. As you progress you will likely feel much more hopeful and positive. These new skills can be used daily. This is you taking charge of your life!
Family dynamics and transpersonal interactions are areas in which I have particular experience.
Are you trying to figure out how to make changes in yourself and in your life? Counseling is just a series of conversations with 3 basic parts. First is for you to identify what you want to change, then you will explore ways to make those changes. Finally there is the work of challenging some of your thinking habits and how to try new strategies. This can can lead to changes in your behavior. Rigid or inaccurate thoughts can limit your understanding of other people as well as yourself. As you progress you will likely feel much more hopeful and positive. These new skills can be used daily. This is you taking charge of your life!
(607) 643-6379 View (607) 643-6379
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Katavia DeLong
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cooperstown, NY 13326
How many times have you sat to research therapists in your area? Perhaps extensively pouring through biographies and specialties only for the next day to decide “I can manage” or “things are a little better today”? Does this seem to be the point in your therapy journey you’ve found yourself in? Maybe several times? Let’s meet where you’re at.
How many times have you sat to research therapists in your area? Perhaps extensively pouring through biographies and specialties only for the next day to decide “I can manage” or “things are a little better today”? Does this seem to be the point in your therapy journey you’ve found yourself in? Maybe several times? Let’s meet where you’re at.
(607) 208-7734 View (607) 208-7734
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Lauren B Risoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cooperstown, NY 13326  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you repeating negative patterns in many different areas in your life? The healing process is multi-layered. I can teach you how to bring yourself into alignment with your “ true self”. We will work on coping skills so you can find your center, and as you feel emotionally safe within yourself, we can explore the source(s) of negative thoughts and behavior patterns. Healing is intentional. Do you listen to your intuition? Do you hear it? We all have it, but too often our chronic thinking brain is so loud it drowns out the intuitive voice within. I can help teach you emotional wellness. I am also a Reiki practitioner.
Are you repeating negative patterns in many different areas in your life? The healing process is multi-layered. I can teach you how to bring yourself into alignment with your “ true self”. We will work on coping skills so you can find your center, and as you feel emotionally safe within yourself, we can explore the source(s) of negative thoughts and behavior patterns. Healing is intentional. Do you listen to your intuition? Do you hear it? We all have it, but too often our chronic thinking brain is so loud it drowns out the intuitive voice within. I can help teach you emotional wellness. I am also a Reiki practitioner.
(631) 502-5103 View (631) 502-5103
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Bernadette Winters Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Everyone suffers many losses in their lifetime. Grief is our reaction to loss based on what we have learned from childhood, what we have experienced as adults, and how we have chosen to respond. We then struggle to determine how to evolve and change. The grieving process does not follow a prescribed path. There are many commonalities to the grieving process, yet the journey is unique to the individual. Loss is typically defined as a death, but may take many forms: a relationship, a job, a pet. I specialize in many types of Grief and Transitions including Anticipatory. Absent, Complicated, Disenfranchised, Chronic, Delayed and Inhibited.
Everyone suffers many losses in their lifetime. Grief is our reaction to loss based on what we have learned from childhood, what we have experienced as adults, and how we have chosen to respond. We then struggle to determine how to evolve and change. The grieving process does not follow a prescribed path. There are many commonalities to the grieving process, yet the journey is unique to the individual. Loss is typically defined as a death, but may take many forms: a relationship, a job, a pet. I specialize in many types of Grief and Transitions including Anticipatory. Absent, Complicated, Disenfranchised, Chronic, Delayed and Inhibited.
(607) 327-4134 View (607) 327-4134
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Suzanne Zeien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, ACSW
Verified Verified
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Hello. I have 30 plus years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Psychotherapist. I assist people of all ages and backgrounds achieve greater happiness and wellbeing in their daily lives. My office provides a private, comfortable, safe, and inclusive environment for individuals, couples and families. I employ an Integrative Therapy approach to address the unique needs of each person. I am trained in short term and long term counseling and psychotherapy modalities.
Hello. I have 30 plus years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Psychotherapist. I assist people of all ages and backgrounds achieve greater happiness and wellbeing in their daily lives. My office provides a private, comfortable, safe, and inclusive environment for individuals, couples and families. I employ an Integrative Therapy approach to address the unique needs of each person. I am trained in short term and long term counseling and psychotherapy modalities.
(607) 703-2921 View (607) 703-2921
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Anne Lindsey Nicklas
Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 228-8230 View (607) 228-8230
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Crystal Huffstickler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ adults. I focus on helping you feel empowered and effective in your life. My approach pendulates between somatic, or body-based, techniques and guided conversation to cultivate self awareness, emotional regulation, insight building, and meaning making. Using your goals, experiences, and preferences, we will co-create a path towards wellness, however that looks for you.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ adults. I focus on helping you feel empowered and effective in your life. My approach pendulates between somatic, or body-based, techniques and guided conversation to cultivate self awareness, emotional regulation, insight building, and meaning making. Using your goals, experiences, and preferences, we will co-create a path towards wellness, however that looks for you.
(607) 536-9499 View (607) 536-9499

Online Therapists

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Georgia Wimberly: Empowerment Counseling For Teen Girls
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestal, NY 13850  (Online Only)
I specialize in empowering teen girls as they journey through adolescence and enter young adulthood. I help girls develop the tools they need to have strong peer and family relationships, make healthy choices, build confidence/self-esteem, and Be Happy! My approach is proactive and preventive because adolescence is a time for learning and personal growth. My style is relaxed, friendly, and down-to-earth. From the moment your teen meets me, she will feel respected, accepted, and understood. Our work together will focus on skill and confidence building, NOT labels and stigma.
I specialize in empowering teen girls as they journey through adolescence and enter young adulthood. I help girls develop the tools they need to have strong peer and family relationships, make healthy choices, build confidence/self-esteem, and Be Happy! My approach is proactive and preventive because adolescence is a time for learning and personal growth. My style is relaxed, friendly, and down-to-earth. From the moment your teen meets me, she will feel respected, accepted, and understood. Our work together will focus on skill and confidence building, NOT labels and stigma.
(607) 564-4630 View (607) 564-4630
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Ineke Demuynck
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
Waitlist for new clients
People who are living, and maybe raising a family, in a culture that is not their own.
Life can be challenging sometimes. In my work, I try to provide a safe space where those challenges can be explored and new possibilities can be discovered. I work collaboratively to help you re-discover your strengths and use these to deal more effectively with your struggles. I have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for 15-plus years. I have worked with a variety of problems and populations including, but not limited to: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, student coaching (individually and in group), (foreign) students, immigrants, acculturation problems.
People who are living, and maybe raising a family, in a culture that is not their own.
Life can be challenging sometimes. In my work, I try to provide a safe space where those challenges can be explored and new possibilities can be discovered. I work collaboratively to help you re-discover your strengths and use these to deal more effectively with your struggles. I have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for 15-plus years. I have worked with a variety of problems and populations including, but not limited to: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, student coaching (individually and in group), (foreign) students, immigrants, acculturation problems.
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Kimberly Gerace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Syracuse, NY 13057
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had the privilege to work closely with adults, adolescents, and children for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, acting out behaviors, personality disorders, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. In working with children and adolescents I work collaboratively with parents to provide support, education, and/or family therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had the privilege to work closely with adults, adolescents, and children for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, acting out behaviors, personality disorders, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. In working with children and adolescents I work collaboratively with parents to provide support, education, and/or family therapy.
(315) 285-7000 View (315) 285-7000
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Felicia Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTSF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13090
I use a number of therapeutic modalities that fit my clients needs including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focus CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
I use a number of therapeutic modalities that fit my clients needs including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focus CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in Onondaga County to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation.
(315) 677-7330 View (315) 677-7330
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Lori Gayle Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMFT, LADC, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
I am a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in addiction/family issues/grief and loss. With my many years of experience, I am able to help clients set and accomplish realistic goals. I am accepting new clients, please feel free to e-mail me or call me and I will respond as quickly as possible.
I am a Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in addiction/family issues/grief and loss. With my many years of experience, I am able to help clients set and accomplish realistic goals. I am accepting new clients, please feel free to e-mail me or call me and I will respond as quickly as possible.
(203) 286-5869 View (203) 286-5869
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Irina Doctoroff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LP
Verified Verified
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Are you living through hard times in your relationships? Do you feel life is unmanageable and nothing is going your way? Therapy can help! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed psychoanalyst and have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years in counseling centers and in private practice. I will help you connect painful past with current problems, resolve them, and realize your potential. I can help you change challenging family dynamics and improve parent/child relationships. I can help adolescents with their struggles at school, at home, or in social situations.
Are you living through hard times in your relationships? Do you feel life is unmanageable and nothing is going your way? Therapy can help! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed psychoanalyst and have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years in counseling centers and in private practice. I will help you connect painful past with current problems, resolve them, and realize your potential. I can help you change challenging family dynamics and improve parent/child relationships. I can help adolescents with their struggles at school, at home, or in social situations.
(914) 302-5172 View (914) 302-5172
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Anna Aiello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, C-NET
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13219
Hello, my name is Anna; I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Neuro-Emotional Technique Practioner. I work with individuals, couples, and family systems, to better understand their unique dynamics and the influence these pre-existing patterns can have on our individual well-being. I offer collaborative support in discovery and recovery of connection with self and others. I particularly enjoy working with client's who identify as neuro-divergent and/or who are seeking personal growth/transformation.
Hello, my name is Anna; I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Neuro-Emotional Technique Practioner. I work with individuals, couples, and family systems, to better understand their unique dynamics and the influence these pre-existing patterns can have on our individual well-being. I offer collaborative support in discovery and recovery of connection with self and others. I particularly enjoy working with client's who identify as neuro-divergent and/or who are seeking personal growth/transformation.
(315) 756-6929 View (315) 756-6929
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Roni Schnadow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have seen that in difficult times couples and families get stuck, repeating the same solutions to the same problems, and nothing changes. The short-term, solution focused work I do, helps break these unproductive patterns so that new, more hopeful aspects of ourselves and our relationships can emerge. Research has shown that couple and family therapy is a most effective treatment for many problems, including depression that seem to be localized within the individual. The effectiveness of this work stems from its focus on changing aspects of relationships that trigger and reinforce the individual problems we bring to therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have seen that in difficult times couples and families get stuck, repeating the same solutions to the same problems, and nothing changes. The short-term, solution focused work I do, helps break these unproductive patterns so that new, more hopeful aspects of ourselves and our relationships can emerge. Research has shown that couple and family therapy is a most effective treatment for many problems, including depression that seem to be localized within the individual. The effectiveness of this work stems from its focus on changing aspects of relationships that trigger and reinforce the individual problems we bring to therapy.
(845) 337-1052 View (845) 337-1052
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Jen Chess
Licensed Master Social Worker, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
My practice focuses on bringing balance and connection to the self, to the family, and to the community.
I offer flexible scheduling; with sessions on nights and weekends. We can meet at your home, in the community or virtually. I am LGBTQ, kink, ethical non-monogamy, and neurodivergent friendly. I specialize in working with clients ages 11 and up, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with complex trauma, developmental disabilities, Autism, personality disorders, chronic health issues, mood symptoms, behavioral difficulties, and grief/loss.
My practice focuses on bringing balance and connection to the self, to the family, and to the community.
I offer flexible scheduling; with sessions on nights and weekends. We can meet at your home, in the community or virtually. I am LGBTQ, kink, ethical non-monogamy, and neurodivergent friendly. I specialize in working with clients ages 11 and up, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with complex trauma, developmental disabilities, Autism, personality disorders, chronic health issues, mood symptoms, behavioral difficulties, and grief/loss.
(845) 800-1615 View (845) 800-1615
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Jon Snyder Loomis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves". I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves". I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.
(315) 565-6148 View (315) 565-6148
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Kathryn Hope Wejko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Skaneateles, NY 13152
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is certified in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). For the past 10 years I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families within outpatient, in-home, virtual, and residential settings. My goal in treatment is to empower and equip individuals seeking help with the insight, support, and strategies necessary to achieve, and sustain, wellness within the safety of a confidential and judgement-free space.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is certified in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). For the past 10 years I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families within outpatient, in-home, virtual, and residential settings. My goal in treatment is to empower and equip individuals seeking help with the insight, support, and strategies necessary to achieve, and sustain, wellness within the safety of a confidential and judgement-free space.
(315) 707-9183 View (315) 707-9183
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Stephanie O'Hanlon Kayalar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BSN-RN
Verified Verified
Glens Falls, NY 12801
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with couples and individuals looking to increase connection, promote effective communication, find personal growth and reduce stress and anxiety. I have a strength-based approach and truly believe we all have strengths and resources waiting to be discovered that allow us to solve problems and move through life transitions such as relationships, separation, chronic illness as well as stress and anxiety to find healing, happiness and new meaning in life.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with couples and individuals looking to increase connection, promote effective communication, find personal growth and reduce stress and anxiety. I have a strength-based approach and truly believe we all have strengths and resources waiting to be discovered that allow us to solve problems and move through life transitions such as relationships, separation, chronic illness as well as stress and anxiety to find healing, happiness and new meaning in life.
(518) 896-8905 View (518) 896-8905
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Ally Cooley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Schenectady, NY 12305  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and/or family trauma, I want you to know that I am here to support you. I specialize in working with individuals or couples who are dealing with these challenges and have a passion for helping them overcome their struggles. During our therapy sessions, I will reassure you that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we will identify the patterns that are influencing your behaviors and habits and work towards updating those patterns to help you achieve new, healthier outcomes. I welcome you to reach out to me and look forward to guiding you on your journey.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and/or family trauma, I want you to know that I am here to support you. I specialize in working with individuals or couples who are dealing with these challenges and have a passion for helping them overcome their struggles. During our therapy sessions, I will reassure you that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we will identify the patterns that are influencing your behaviors and habits and work towards updating those patterns to help you achieve new, healthier outcomes. I welcome you to reach out to me and look forward to guiding you on your journey.
(518) 759-7311 View (518) 759-7311

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.