Female Therapists in Massena, NY

You may be experiencing transitions in your life that feel uncertain. You may be grappling with past struggles or finding yourself worrying about what the future holds. I know it can be overwhelming trying to navigate all that life throws at you. Therapy can be a space where you can face these stressors head-on, with unwavering support. Whether you're working through present-day challenges or wanting to sort through longstanding dilemmas, I am more than happy to accompany you along your path to finding relief.

As a former hospice bereavement coordinator with grief training from David Kessler, I can help bring hope to misery. I provide a safe place to feel heard and validated as you walk through an overwhelming maze of pain. You'll learn that you're not doing anything wrong; grief is hard! Instead of simply medicating the pain, we will do real work to address and heal from long-buried conflicts and new heartaches, moving toward a deeper and more lasting wellness. We'll learn that joy and happiness can exist right beside grief, and we'll discover tools to maintain connection to your loved one while learning how to honor them.

Have you ever thought to yourself, "I shouldn't feel this way, it doesn't make sense?" You are not alone. Often, we try to use rational thinking to understand emotional distress. My clients' goals are often to understand the feelings that are not logical or rational. Many have survived specific traumatic events or those that accumulate over the course of a life. I specialize in trauma, substance use disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders; working with teens and adults.

My ideal client is motivated for positive change in their lives.

Thank you for checking out my profile, choosing a therapist is a big decision, as is taking the first step to make that call. I am accepting new clients, in person or remote based on your preference and comfortability. Therapy is a journey we take together, working from a strength based practice to foster emotional growth and well being. We work together to identify and prioritize issues that are negatively impacting your well being & happiness. Through ongoing counseling we address issues, identify and encourage more effective alternatives. Be well.

My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals and families to explore and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation. I have expanded access to EMDR and complimentary trauma modalities to assist in trauma healing and recovery. My style of therapy is one that provides genuine empathy, encouragement, support, and nonjudgmental compassion. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults (12-40 years old).

Whether you have struggles with anxiety, depression, work/family stress, life transitions, or other mental health concerns you will find a sensitive, caring and respectful environment to meet your treatment needs.

Most of us struggle with sadness, anger, and anxiety at some point in our lives. I have come to understand that for these feelings to heal, you need to have healthy, safe, secure relationships. You achieve this by healing your unresolved wounds and learning how to have good relationships, especially with yourself. Doing this involves implementing boundaries,knowing your needs and wants, emotional & physical self-care, communication skills, and learning how to regulate your emotions. I too have taken this journey which has brought incredible healing to my life. Healing should not be done alone, we all need support and guidance!

I am passionate about immigrant acculturation, life transitions, LGBTQIA, and women’s issues. Life transitions are challenging. Reentering the workforce, career change, separation, divorce, retirement, and immigration can make us question our identity and/or self-worth. There are physical and emotional pressures as we navigate academic, social, cultural, racial or financial systems outside of our frame of reference. You and I can work together to manage the effects of these transitions.

I came to therapy as a client and became passionate about the benefits of therapy because of the changes I experienced in my own life. I am a fellow traveler along the path to healing who knows suffering. It is a great honor to help people reduce unnecessary suffering and improve pleasure, wellness, and ease in their lives. Learning about ourselves is a life-long process as we are constantly exposed to new experiences. There is always room to improve our relationships and the rewards are real.

Regardless of what you've been through in the past, I believe anyone can benefit from talking to a mental health professional. Collaborating with a counselor can help provide thought provoking insights, allow you to move through problem solving more quickly, and leave you feeling more fulfilled and motivated to reach your desired goals.

If you are seeking therapy, you are taking an important first step towards creating the life you want both personally and professionally. Therapy can help you to explore your emotions, to find out what is keeping you from reaching your goals and also assist you in discovering and using your own natural strengths and gifts. I work with individuals, couples and families, those who are struggling during difficult times in life and also with those who just want more satisfaction in life. In either case, I work with clients to help free them from destructive life patterns that are blocking their natural life giving energy.

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.