Family Therapy in Niagara Falls, NY

Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.

Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.

We all face changes in our daily lives, it just depends on where those challenges come from and how you handle them. Sometimes family, friends or other areas cause one to struggle and seek guidance. Other times it is about improving a break-down in communication between parent and child, by improving interactions and communication. I understand the importance of setting reasonable expectations and helping the family to reach success as quickly as possible. I am a skilled therapist, with over ten years of experience, offering a safe place to explore challenges and make potential life changes.

Sometimes life can be challenging and overwhelming and we need a little extra support. I am an L.M.S.W. with 19 years of experience working with children and families. I am straightforward and honest. Together we can work on how to problem solve.

Are you stuck? Does every day feel like you are just trying to get through it? Is your past or current struggle overshadowing every part of your life?

Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.

Have you found yourself struggling to deal with the stress of your life circumstances? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is your child struggling? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may find counseling very beneficial. It is at such times, that seeking the help of a professional counselor / therapist is most important. I believe that each individual has the ability to resolve their struggles and find a place of peace and contentment. I strive to help each of my clients heal, grow and make changes which will promote a happy, healthy and peaceful life.

I have had the pleasure of working in this field for more than 35 years and have found that no problem is too big, peace is a position of power, and change is another word for refine/revise/adapt. My favorite quote is: "You have to fall in love with your life." Counseling is a way to learn the barriers to doing this, the tools and techniques for doing so, and shifts in beliefs needed to attain the trickle down effect from this. Clients with whom I work often are seeking shifts in their life/spiritual view, focus, behaviors and coping skills.

"If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place." (Lao Tzu) Expertise. Experience. Caring. Compassion. Together, we'll create positive changes in your life.

You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is change this! Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long. We want to offer you hope that it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s possible to feel whole and alive again. Your nightmares don’t have to haunt you into the day. You can have peace and connection, with yourself and with others. Your joy and energy for life aren’t gone forever.

Serenity Psychotherapy offers New York State residents the ability to meet confidentially with an experienced mental health counselor from different professional backgrounds. We specialize with online telemedicine through our patient portal. Though our therapists range from geographic areas Niagara Falls to New York City, our online format allows you to see them from the comfort of your home, office or wherever you wish. In NY State, we have Mark Shaw, Ray Tribble, Steven Herbst, Lindsey Barr, Jennifer Hunter, Michael Raskind, Jonathan Weiss, Rochel Goodman and Kira Young. Featuring Mark Shaw:

My name is Jamie and I work with clients 13 years of age and up. I take a person centered approach and believe in a supportive and honest therapeutic relationship. This includes a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental and provides unconditional positive regard. I tailor each session based on my clients individual needs, while helping them to improve their daily functioning, in all aspects of life. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the individual's needs. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Life Issues, and Parenting Concerns.

For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. For the majority of those years, I have been providing mental health therapy to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and mood disorders, to name a few. I feel that I have a unique way of using everyday language to help people better understand how to cope with life's challenges. I am diverse in my treatment approach, which I feel is necessary in treating the unique challenges in today's world.

Hello! I look forward to working with you. I established a private practice in January, 2022 after teletherapy proved to be such an important mode of treatment. I take a holistic approach in developing a relationship with each client and I am careful to consider the 4 components of their well-being; the physical, the emotional, the psychological and the spiritual. I offer a straight forward, down to earth approach to motivate my clients to challenge their belief systems and to develop healthier coping strategies for life change. I can help you develop communication skills, set boundaries in relationships and live your best life.

We sometimes find ourselves struggling with major life changes, day-to-day stressors, and physical health issues. These can lead to depression, anxiety, panic, and/or other negative feelings that can be overwhelming and cause disruption in day-to-day functioning and in relationships. Sometimes, these situations and feelings can even trigger traumas from the past, which can lead to further dysfunction. It can be a tough decision to take the step to call a therapist, but it can also be the first step towards taking back your life.

I acknowledge that shifts, losses, and unforeseen challenges can have a profound impact on one's life, sometimes leading to feelings of despair. Recognizing the potential pain and the potential for these experiences to be overwhelming, my aim is to establish a sanctuary of safety, trust, and support for every client, fostering a journey of healing and personal development.

My passion is helping children and adolescent's who are isolating, depressed, self harming or acting out in some other way. My focus is on the family because building a life worth living often takes a village.

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.

Throughout my career I have worked with DV, at risk youth, mentally ill, substance abuse, forensic mental health, court mandated clients in residential settings, OPMH clinics, treatment courts, NYS prisons & state operated psychiatric centers. I also have supervised the service delivery of several community based programs (SPOA, AOT, Hospital Diversion, Forensic Case Management, Crisis Services Coordination, Youth in Probation, Raise the Age & partnered w/ DSS to provide Behavioral Health/Recovery services to jointly served CPS clients). No matter the client, setting or issue I treat everyone with the the respect they deserve.