Family Therapy in Saranac Lake, NY

Translating your needs into answers by increasing your self-compassion, optimism and resilience. Together, by focusing on self-limiting beliefs, childhood trauma, even intergenerational addiction, I’ll help you address the conflicts you face, be they in intimate relationships, motivating yourself, parenting, work satisfaction, family relationships, or the unique difficulties and obstacles women must overcome. I can help you fashion the life you deserve. Let’s work together to turn your crisis into an opportunity for growth.

Do you have a chronic case of the Sunday Scaries? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? Are you struggling to express how you're feeling to others? Too often, we sacrifice our own well-being & needs for the sake of others': family members, partners, children, friends or employers. Eventually, we realize this is not sustainable; it leads to tremendous burnout, anxiety, stress, & just not feeling ourselves. Through working with me, you will learn to prioritize self-care, maintain balance, recognize & honor your feelings, & how to be the best version of yourself, all while navigating the uncertainties of life.

The importance of relationships within our daily lives is often overlooked or forgotten when we struggle. Focusing on relationships, I use personal interaction to promote healing inside and outside of the therapeutic setting. Through the use of video conferencing, I work with individuals and couples who struggle in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as family and couples relational dynamics. My treatment style integrates compassion, support, and humor to build resiliency through self-regulation, encourage growth, and promote self-discovery.

I am dedicated to fostering mental wellness with a compassionate and mindful solution-oriented approach. My intention as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space for you. I will help you explore your challenges and empower you to find effective solutions. I am here to help you on your journey towards lasting healing and personal growth. I look forward to working with you.

I specialize in relationships, trauma, stress, parenting, and life transitions. If you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, I can help. You will gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, as well as how they affect your every day behavior. You will learn healthy ways to cope and lessen the stress.

I utilize a Full Spectrum Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to assist people with healing, enrichment, change, and transformation. My strategies include solution focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, neuro-linguistic and neuro-semantic interventions, hypnotherapy, eye-movement integration (TM), and other methods to help positive change happen. It is my belief that people have the capacity to change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I see my role as helping you discover your strengths, change limiting thoughts, find solutions, feel better, and live more effectively in all areas of your life.

NY Licensed/seeking clients via Telehealth (Headway): in-network with AETNA, (BC/BS pending), CIGNA, OSCAR, OXFORD, UNITED. I have worked with all racial/ethnic groups, including American Natives, lifelong residents of a busy East coast metropolis and others who live in the rural Southwest, teens through the elderly. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating individuals with ADHD, addictions, and Autism. I have gained the trust of many active duty military and veterans, as well as first responders. I am not easily scared off by extensive trauma and my toolbox includes EMDR, EFT/Tapping, CBT and Mindfulness Techniques.

Are you bothered by stress or anxiety, a sadness or grief? Would you like to be happier and express yourself more creatively in your life? I am an LCSW and a Creativity Coach who enjoys working with adults and youth who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking ways in which they can feel better and cope with life's challenges. Learning new ways of exploring personal goals, increasing emotional, physical and social well-being are opportunities for a more fulfilling life. I can offer you the space to reflect upon your life in a safe, respected and confidential environment.

I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.

I am starting to take new clients in April. I currently have a waitlist. I have extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). I work with Veterans, active military, correction officers, and individuals who have suffered trauma and/or years of abuse.

I believe human connection is the greatest gift! With this, I am driven to getting to know each client on an individual basis and take a strengths based approach when understanding their goals. What you can expect to experience in our work together: Empowerment to make difficult decisions, improved stress management, ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, grief support, greater connection to the natural world, establishment of healthy routines, & greater self-awareness