GHI Therapists in Congers, NY

Hello welcome to A Fresh Start ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 19 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and adversities; which often interferes with ones personal growth . Our early experiences , and culture, shapes who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.

Dominique T. Dodson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience practicing with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your life experiences, goals, and potential. She believes that we all have the ability to grow as we develop a deeper understanding of ourselves.

I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD & Couples. My professional backgroud includes advanced training in Cognitively,(CBT); Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic and Biofeedback and Meditative practices. My approach to therapy targets your specific concerns and addresses them in a time sensitive and effective manner. Help is also provided for life transitions including parent/child conflicts or marital problems, as well as anxiety,grief, and depression.

You are courageous for starting your healing journey! As a queer Latinx woman, I want to provide a supportive environment for those that don’t often feel understood or seen in their personal lives. I strive to empower and support individuals to be the best version of themselves. Through developing a genuine connection in our virtual sessions, we will work towards finding your purpose and self-worth.

Often, unresolved issues from the past create obstacles that interfere with our present-day experiences. My goal is to empower you to overcome these obstacles and make changes to become the best version of yourself. We will work collaboratively to improve your quality of life and address mental health challenges that have been causing you distress. I promote an empathetic, non-judgmental, nurturing environment where clients can talk freely and gain insight.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~Maya Angelou Too often we walk through life fearful of telling our real story. But when we tell our story we free ourselves from unhealed wounds. Telling our story helps us to find our strength and recognize our resiliency through difficult times. Emotional well-being is one of the most important parts of an individual's life. Unfortunately it is a part of life that we often forget to take care of. We all deserve to enjoy the lives we live. You are worthy of a life you can enjoy!

My goal as a therapist is to partner with my clients to help them improve their quality of life. I am a licensed mental health counselor, a certified school counselor, and have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). With over twenty years of experience working in school, agency, and private practice settings, I have extensive familiarity with diverse populations of children, adolescents, and adults. Using a client-centered approach to counseling and therapy, I want my clients to feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to take an active role in their treatment.

I am a caring, understanding, trusting professional. I have a strong interest and desire to help people function in society to the best of their ability. I have a deep understanding of the problems children and adolescents face in school, especially those with a classified disability. I have many years of experience working with school-aged children, adolescents and adults, helping them overcome emotional and stress-related problems, as well as help individuals with learning disabilities succeed in life. When you come to see me, you will find a warm, caring environment to help promote your progress.

Therapy can be a wonderful space to put yourself first! It’s a space where you can finally process some difficult things you may be going through or have gone through in life. A chance to become vulnerable with yourself to lead a fuller, happier life. I’m a compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally humble therapist here to empower and provide a safe space for you as you begin your therapeutic journey. As you allow yourself to be vulnerable, I want to provide support by helping you see your own resilience, strength, and courage. I’m here to listen as you process those difficult things.

We are a group practice with compassionate clinicians who believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important contributing factor to positive outcomes in therapy. As such, We work on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with you by providing a safe, trusting, and confidential space. Clinically, we work within a humanistic framework and are eclectic in our interventions. We are passionate about helping you improve your quality of life and assisting you achieve your therapeutic goals.

Using Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), I will help you recognize ways in which your attempts to suppress, manage, and control negative emotional experiences can create more problems. By recognizing and addressing these problems, you will have a way out of suffering by choosing to live a life based on what matters most to you. The goal is to stop you from getting caught up in painful thoughts feelings, and experiences that may leave you feeling stuck, frustrated and suffering.

I am a English/Spanish bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the psychotherapy privilege granted by the New York State Office of the Professions. I received my master's degree in Social Work from the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and have a doctorate in Social Welfare from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work of Yeshiva University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, women, couples, and families and have dedicated most of my career to working with individuals and families impacted by addiction. I also provide supervision for clinicians working towards licensure.

Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your mixed emotions? Are you feeling stuck or just unsatisfied with your life right now? Do you feel like you “gotta get it together” and are trying to figure out what your next steps should be? Have there been things that you wish you could talk about with friends and loved ones, but just don’t feel comfortable?

I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in New City, New York. I have been in private practice since 1996. I also worked as a School Psychologist retiring in 2016 after working in the school setting for 35 years. I received additional training through the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy attending a two year program in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and another two year program in Adult Psychotherapy. When working with children and adolescents, I provide space for them to comfortably express their thoughts and feelings regarding their experiences. I also work closely with parents while respecting the confidentiality and comfort level of their children. When working with adults, I provide a safe and trusting setting in which understanding leads to both acceptance and change, if necessary. Changes are co-created through the positive, caring interactions of therapist and patient.

I am a counselor and psychotherapist experienced in helping people who are dealing with stressful events and emotional issues such as: depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, life transitions, and ADHD and learning disabilities. My focus in therapy is to help you solve the problems that are getting in your way, so you can once again, feel better. I utilize a strengths perspective, that is, exploring personal strengths and attributes (as well as weaknesses)to enable you to work through your difficulties in a way that reflects who you truly are.

**TELEMENTAL HEALTH THERAPY** Life got you down? Life's demands and expectations in the world today can be very overwhelming, resulting in depression and anxiety. Both greatly influence how we communicate with ourselves and the outside world (spouse/partner, children, co-workers, friends). Seeking support is the first step in recognizing you don't have to "LIFE" alone. Via on-line therapy, we can identify coping skills to gain symptom relief. We will work to gain insight to your patterns of behaviors to make changes so you can feel hopeful and in control of your life again.

Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Psychotherapy Services, LLC.(GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 25 yrs. experience, we now offer telehealth sessions

I am an experienced psychotherapist and was trained by Charles Brenner, MD, a psychoanalyst. I am warm and caring, and can help with depression, anxiety, phobias, work issues, relationship problems and life-changes. I also specialize in crises, loss, and sexual problems. My fee is $125, and I have a sliding scale. i accept insurance.

People benefit from having a safe space, where they can navigate through their life’s struggles and learn about themselves. As a therapist, I provide that space as a sincere and non-judgmental listener. My passion is to provide support to my clients and empower them to grow through their experiences.