Family Therapy in Bridgeport, NY

I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.

Through all of life’s challenges, sometimes we just need a safe and confidential space to process emotions and relationships as we navigate life’s complexities. If you’re a young adult struggling with self-confidence, a family looking for a therapist to help with an addiction issue, a new mom who might be feeling anxious or depressed, or a teen who has lost someone they love, I’m here to support you through this time. I have over 10 years of experience providing both long term and short-term individual, couple, and family therapy for all ages.

I am a seasoned clinician and administrator in the addiction and mental health field for over 35 years. I provide interventions and assessments for individuals and families effected by addictions. Initial consultation is free of charge and can usually be accommodated within 24 hours. Online services available. I assure prompt, confidential and professional service.

I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.

Asking for assistance is a sign of strength. Stress, anxiety, unresolved sadness & loss, relationship concerns, & difficulty relaxing are some of experiences that adults, adolescents and children encounter in their daily lives. If these areas are ongoing and not adequately resolved, they can be exhausting and the person's emotional & physical health, and overall quality of life may be negatively affected. Counseling can assist in helping reduce, and enhance coping with, the negative emotional effects of these and other presenting issues. Presenting personal concerns are listened to & clarified. Underlying issues, problem solving & coping solutions are explored within a confidential, caring, supportive and hopeful atmosphere.

Intimate relationships are an opportunity for great love, enrichment of our lives and true partnership. The challenges we face in modern-day society and the lack of training we receive often equate to great difficulties within some of our most important relationships. I love relational work because we have an opportunity to create meaningful, loving and supporting relationships, but only if we have the tools to do so. Imago Relationship Therapy provides tools, a perspective shift and a roadmap. This is courageous work, that can significantly impact yourself, your relationships and those around you.

Life’s challenges can alter our perception of ourselves, others, and the world we live in. We can lose sight of our strengths and abilities and we often put others needs before our own. When we disconnect from our needs and desires, we in turn feel disconnected from ourselves and others. Through therapy, we can learn to reconnect to the parts of ourselves we have neglected and learn to prioritize our needs and wants. I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space that allows for growth as well as relief from the burdens you are carrying each day.

As a practice, we are a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians with varying educational degrees, licensees, and areas of expertise. Supervised by Sara Stockton, LMFT, MA, this group practice is systemically and relational trained to provide specialized treatment including individual, play, family therapy, couples therapy, substance abuse treatment, intimacy and affair treatment, Mindfulness Based Therapy, psychological testing and medication management. Our clinical work is founded on a belief in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and the importance of providing a safe environment for all of our clients.

I believe that the therapy process should support clients in their further investment in themselves and help them to grow into the person they desire to be. This therapy process applies to the various client systems I work with, which include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and family systems. I firmly believe that change occurs when we become aware of negative patterns/cycles; it is my role to cultivate an emotionally safe environment to allow for such exploration and restructuring.

Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.

At Alliance Counseling, I aim to help children thrive at their highest potential. I approach each child with the understanding that they are doing their best and come with their own inherent strengths and abilities. Difficulties with self-regulation may create barriers for some children to use these skills and abilities most effectively. My services aim to reduce those barriers. I value and respect the expertise that each parent or caregiver has of their child. Treatment takes a collaborative approach, combining the knowledge and experience of families with my clinical expertise as an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider.

The ideal clients at New Avenues Counseling are children struggling in school or at home, parents that need new strategies to address a child’s behaviors, and individuals suffering from social anxiety or those who want to learn new coping mechanisms. At New Avenues Counseling we see children, adolescents, adults and families to work on issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, behavior outbursts, negative coping mechanisms, and anger management issues.

Does no one gets how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own. You want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.

You've got it together...mostly. You're a rock star at your job, you're amazing to your partner, and you love the heck out of your kids, so why does the little voice in your head STILL say "Not good enough"? You do ALL the things for everyone who needs you (because you definitely feel guilty if you don't), and on the days you're overwhelmed and running on fumes? You'll continue to push through, because saying "no" feels like letting someone down. You can't remember the last time you did something for yourself, since "self-care" sounds like selfish and "burn out" is something you passed miles ago.

At different points in our lives, we can become overwhelmed and unbalanced. We are all human, having good days and bad. While each person is unique, we are not alone in this experience of life. My desire as a therapist is to have a holistic understanding of who you are and help you improve your life in the ways you desire. I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life to treat a wide variety of issues.

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.

Are you ready to explore family dynamics and have healthy relationships? Our childhood traumas can follow us into adult relationships making us feel like we have bad luck in relationships or that we pick the wrong friends or romantic partners. Being able to process those past traumas in a safe environment can allow us to set boundaries and pick up on warning signs of people who may not be good for us or possibly even dangerous. Teenagers who are at least 16 years of age are welcome if they are ready to explore family dynamics and are ready to prepare for healthy relationships.

I believe that every therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative experience. I work to provide a comfortable atmosphere to explore the challenges you may experience in your life journey. My experience as a couple and family therapist allows me to navigate the systems that are most important to you, whether it is through couple, family, or individual sessions.