Grief Therapists in Sleepy Hollow, NY

I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families as they navigate through and process life’s most difficult passages, including medical illness, loss, and grief. I have extensive experience guiding my clients through the spectrum of life-threatening illness including; diagnosis, treatment, symptom recurrence, pain management, end-of-life processing, and grief.

I approach each individual with curiosity and acceptance. I see my clients as the real experts on themselves- each in the process of navigating the world around them and learning as they go. I am actively non-judgemental and find it most therapeutic to provide clients with a safe context in which to explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and problem solve in a lasting and empowering manner. I actively listen and offer feedback, reflection, education and, depending upon the issue at hand, more directive advice. I also offer levity and humor at times, as it can be quite therapeutic overall.

There’s a button that hangs on the bulletin board above my desk. It reads: It’s not easy being. No matter how well you’ve planned, how hard you’ve tried and despite all your best intentions, life is just hard sometimes. We all suffer at some point. That doesn’t mean we can’t live rich and meaningful lives and be the people we want to be. Past experiences, current circumstances, relationship difficulties, and old patterns of thinking and reacting can sometimes get in the way and keep us stuck and struggling. If this is happening with you, it makes sense to seek help.

I believe that each person can live life to the fullest! Therapy can help a person remove those obstacles which prevent one from doing just that!

As a therapist, my objective is to assist you in liberating yourself from societal expectations and discovering your authentic self, enabling you to overcome any challenges you may be facing. I strive to establish a safe, accepting, and compassionate space where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, fostering a healing journey. I firmly believe that you possess invaluable expertise regarding your own experiences, and I am here to support and collaborate with you in attaining your therapeutic objectives.

Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.

Seeking support through therapy can be an agonizing process. However, you have already taken the first step in the right direction. I can help you uncover all those barriers that arise in our lives and create change. I bring optimism, enthusiasm, and compassion to my practice and I genuinely believe that provides a safe therapeutic environment for clients to heal. Change can be hard but it is possible for all of us.

Growth and change are possible. People are constantly changing, but those changes can be difficult to notice or appreciate. Our best selves are present, here and now. Working collaboratively, we can identify obstacles that block potential and limit happiness. Problems with mood and our relationships impact our feelings of worth, confidence, and motivation. If you feel unsatisfied, experience frustrating relationships or spend too much time worrying, there is hope.

We are a caring group of highly qualified clinicians with extensive experience in a variety of specialities providing therapeutic services to adults, children, couples and families. We provide assessments and treatment for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues, behavioral, learning, social, gender identity and substance abuse issues. Most of our therapists are in-network with insurance or we work with our clients and offer a sliding scale fee and utilize out of network benefits when possible. Visit our website for more information and to get started: Villagetherapygroup.com

I work well with professional and creative individuals who want to learn more about themselves and their concerns in order to lead more fully realized and meaningful lives. The issues that bring you to therapy may have come up suddenly or been a part of your life for years; they may be easy to explain or seem impossibly complex. Regardless, my philosophy is to meet you where you are and build a treatment plan that makes sense for you, with a focus on empowering you to choose the life you want to live.

Are you tired of being frustrated, angry, or confused? The world today presents us with new and unfamiliar challenges and finding your path can be as difficult as staying on it. It isn't always easy to ask for assistance, but reaching out to a helping hand can free you to begin moving in a more satisfying direction. If you or someone you care about is struggling, and waiting for things to work themselves out just isn't working, take the next step. With guidance and support, allow me to help you work through the difficulties that have been holding you back.

Feel better faster with Intensive Therapy to address anxiety, sleeplessness, addictions, and depression. I specialize in the treatment of the long term effects of stress and trauma using the Intensive Therapy approach. Intensive therapy is structured psychotherapy designed to get to the root of the problem faster so clients can move on with their lives with less chronic symptoms. I use research-proven treatments integrated and tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. My approach is creative and collaborative, helping my clients confront what is often painful and otherwise intolerable, and work towards true healing.

It's simple: I wouldn't be a therapist if I didn't believe that people can change and improve themselves to live happier lives.

I believe that compassion for oneself is the key to feeling better. When we can stop idealizing and stop trying to be what we're not, we can learn to have compassion and acceptance of who we really are. Accepting our human condition with its limitations, leads to self-knowledge, which leads to growth and ultimately to comfort within ourselves.

I am trained in helping people find themselves, find direction, and true happiness in all aspects of their lives. Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Do you feel like you’re disconnected with the people around you, friends, co-workers or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or lack and understanding of your true purpose? Do you yearn for a romantic partner or the perfect job? Or do you just want to upgrade your life to the next level? I can help!

Everyone deserves a soft place to land, a space to gather, to explore themselves deeply, and to heal. As a therapist this is what I hope to provide to each of my clients. I believe everyone is doing their best with the tools they have and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, we all can reconnect and flourish within ourselves and our relationships. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe even when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

Gabrielle Carey, Ph.D is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing since 1996, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor since 2001. She favors a brief narrative approach to family therapy, but will spend more time with complicated cases. Couples therapy is her specialty, especially cases involving infidelity, separation, life adjustments, and anger management. Dr. Carey co-authored a book on therapy with Hispanic Families.

Life presents us with many challenges and stressors, and somewhere along the way we develop ways of meeting these challenges that may not be helpful long term. We can be left feeling disconnected from ourselves. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of overworking, overthinking, avoiding, trying to be perfect, and chronic stress. As a therapist, I want to help you understand why these unhelpful patterns developed and facilitate your innate capacity to grow and heal. I named my practice Waypoint Psychotherapy because I believe that therapy is a place to ground and orient, so you can continue your journey as your true self.

"I believe that compassion for oneself is the key to feeling better. When we can stop idealizing and stop trying to be what we're not, we can learn to have compassion and acceptance of who we really are. Accepting our human condition with its limitations, leads to self-knowledge, which leads to growth and ultimately to comfort within ourselves.