Jungian Therapists in Oswego, NY

FAQs: Only telehealth sessions offered in New Hampshire. In person AND virtual in New York. I do not accept insurance. / Holistic health emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. This is the essence from which I work. In doing so, my goal is to provide a safe environment while assisting you (or you and your partner) to evolve and create sustainable change.

A solution of the past can be the downfall of your present as well. I believe that in order to truly help someone; one must first seek to understand and then to be understood. Treat yourself as if you are someone worth being helped. To succeed in doing so, one must gain a deeper level of self-awareness through connecting the unconscious patterns of today, to the past traumatic events we have experienced. Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality. Your life is what you choose it to be.

We all need a place where we can be ourselves and find meaning and healing. I will work with you to explore life's challenges and find insight and acceptance. I generally work best with clients who are looking for personal growth and are interested in self inquiry and deeper self understanding. I also provide life coaching and work with those who are going through transitional periods or want to explore spirituality and non-duality. I have particular interest in philosophy, Buddhism and mindfulness and the creative arts and offer lessons in healing through art and sketch-booking.

I am a clinical psychologist trained in analytical depth psychotherapy as well as assessment and diagnosis. My areas of expertise, in part, include Jungian psychotherapy, early relational trauma, and the psychology of mid-life. I have experience working in private practice, college, day treatment, and inpatient settings.

Taking time to sort through your thoughts and feelings with someone safe and very present is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself. I'm here to help you find relief, understand, heal, integrate, and grow. Through warm acceptance, genuine presence, and attuned reflections, I build a trusting partnership. Together in this supportive, emotionally engaged alliance, we create the experiences that deepen your relationship with self and others. In this new self-awareness, I help you reconnect with your innate strengths. Using these capabilities, I will guide you to develop successful skills and coping strategies to reach your goals.

Please note that my practice is for adults residing in New York State only. Today you are one step closer to a new personal space where you feel empowered and enabled to experience your true personal freedom. We often limit our personal freedom and our way to happiness because of our fear of expressing our true self, not the false self which is dictated by others. My goal is to help you uncover your true self and lead a balanced life that is truly meaningful to you. I use Jungian Psychoanalytic therapy primarily, but I also use other modalities such as Mindfulness-based or Existential psychotherapy at times.

Often we have little or no say in the difficulties that befall us. We have our own health problems, our relationship troubles, our work demands - as well as those of the people we love. Often we don't know what to do or we can't do what we wish. In spite of not being able to change circumstances, we do have a say in how we relate to these conflicts and transitions. Looking at our own response to crisis, both large and small, is an important part of therapy. In looking at our response, we are on a journey of self discovery and knowledge. Even in hard times there is a kind of joy that comes from self understanding and awareness.

If you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, worried, or lost, you are not alone. No matter our age, identity, or background, we all struggle with issues of growth, change, learning, love, and loss. These things are often part of life, but they're not always a matter of psychological conditions. If you're seeking the knowledge, skills, and support to overcome your challenges (but not a diagnosis or prescription), then my holistic coaching services are designed for you.

Are you ready to live your life fully? I use a variety of approaches to support and empower you to move forward in your life. As a self-help author, I offer services that restore hope and inspire you to move beyond obstacles on your way to a life of unlimited possibilities. As a certified hypnotherapist, I can help you quickly reach the core levels of issues and transform the familiar patterns that sabotage living (i.e. depression, anxiety). My gentle and caring approach will undoubtedly move you into deeper levels of healing and connect you fully with life.

I work with a variety of folxs who are interested in using the art process to promote physical and psychosocial well-being. We will explore traditional studio and folk art techniques to identify inner imagery, invite dialogue and gain self- awareness through expressive art making and story work. For 20 years I worked in the public schools integrating art therapy into the reading curriculum to help students overcome reading challenges and insecurities. I have also worked with women and children escaping domestic violence, women survivors of rape and incest and people wanting to address stress, anxiety, guilt and shame.

I work hard and collaboratively with my clients who are seeking counseling as well as life coaching. My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.) so they are able to development of a more integrated sense of self, experience increased individual meaning and purpose and have respectful and enduring relationships with others. In my work I like to come alongside people so they can put their past behind them, experience restoration and live life to the fullest potential.

Challenges and occasional catastrophes are inevitable, and serve to strengthen our confidence in the long run. If our fear and negativity are running the show, however, we get stuck. Let's pick apart the patterns that do not serve and re-author a peaceful, vibrant future. Using a combination of psychotherapy and coaching allows us to uncover destructive patterns, heal, and then move forward in a positive, purposeful direction. What are the painful ideas, feelings and memories that fuel your reactions?

Are you repeating negative patterns in many different areas in your life? The healing process is multi-layered. I can teach you how to bring yourself into alignment with your “ true self”. We will work on coping skills so you can find your center, and as you feel emotionally safe within yourself, we can explore the source(s) of negative thoughts and behavior patterns. Healing is intentional. Do you listen to your intuition? Do you hear it? We all have it, but too often our chronic thinking brain is so loud it drowns out the intuitive voice within. I can help teach you emotional wellness. I am also a Reiki practitioner.

I have enjoyed providing psychotherapy and pastoral counseling services for over 30 years. There is nothing more gratifying than helping a person move through dark and difficult situations, leading them to a place where life works again. There is hope! I have a rich educational background in both psychotherapy and pastoral counseling . I received my graduate degrees from the State University of New York at Albany and Yale University, respectively. Some of my patients have a significant religious or spiritual connection.

Often, painful experiences shake the very foundation of who we are. Perhaps you've been crafting narratives about yourself based on the most challenging experiences you’ve endured. These stories may leave you feeling misunderstood and struggling to forge a strong sense of self, especially when your lived experience doesn’t align with societal norms. This can manifest as debilitating symptoms, difficulty connecting with others, and damaging self-beliefs, causing you to question your inherent worth and identity. Despite what your inner critic may be telling you, it is possible to discover and embrace your authentic self.

ADHD touches your life from the moment you wake up to the instant you fall asleep. Your health, personality and preferences, friendships and relationships - and truly everything else in between is colored by your ADHD.

My approach is influenced by C.G. Jung, Viktor Frankl (Man's Search for Meaning) Socratic dialogue, Buddhism and Quaker meetings. I work best with the person who sees their life as a journey of self-discovery. I will help you uncover the solutions that you already have and see the problematics of those solutions. I will help you listen to your muse, interpret your dreams, identify your interpersonal patterns and face the fears and anxieties that haunt you. I will treat your troubles with the utmost respect because they help you learn and grow. Gratitude softens pain. I find parallels between creativity & spiritual inspiration.

If you suffer from feelings of inadequacy, loneliness or identity issues, there could be a deeper root. Depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, the pressure to meet others' expectations while neglecting your own needs, all could stem from past trauma. Complex trauma, familial or systemic, can cause internalized guilt, shame and self-abandonment. This can look like feeling resentful, reactive, avoidant, hopeless or shut down. However, you are not doomed to stay stuck there. Healing is possible, and can pave the way for a life freer from negative thoughts, with more peace, self-acceptance, authenticity and improved relationships.