Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Little Falls, NY

Do you find that the traditional model of therapy isn't for you? Whether this is a result from a medical condition, transportation limitations, childcare needs - no matter what the reason - Cornerstone provides a new option for individuals throughout NYS that have barriers to their emotional needs being met in an office. Our unique mobile counseling model links you with a local counselor that comes right to your home, on your schedule. We pride ourselves in never having a wait list connecting clients with licensed counselors quickly. We aim to have appointments on the calendar within 48 hours after you call or text.

Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in Evaluation Services, Therapy Services, and Autism Services in a caring and supportive environment to the Capital Region of NY. These services are designed to help you take important steps towards achieving your goals. Therapy Services include individual, family, couples, and group counseling, as well as ADHD Coaching. Our clinicians have an array of clinical expertise and provide individualized, supportive and solution-focused services across many areas. Teletherapy is available. We are currently accepting therapy clients, with more open availability for daytime sessions.

With a deep-rooted passion for facilitating positive change in individuals' lives, I bring a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience to the realm of therapy. Holding a Ph.D. & LMSW, I have honed my skills through extensive work with diverse clientele, addressing issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship dynamics. My therapeutic approach, grounded in strength based practice, is not only evidence-based but also aligned with my values of empathy, respect, and cultural competence.

I love working with individuals and professionals who are seeking more out of life, and who feel that they have something to contribute to the world but need some help unlocking their potential. I believe that everyone has special gifts and talents, and learning to unlock these gifts is the journey of life that we are all on. Issues such as self-doubt, lack of clarity, or the after-effects of trauma can hinder your progress, and I will help you to become free so that you can live the life you have been dreaming of.

As a Bronx native, my commitment to supporting the wellness of underserved groups stems from my roots. The BIPOC community often faces disparities within our healthcare system and I am committed to providing quality, culturally competent care to survivors of trauma, race-based traumatic stress, those seeking to change generational patterns, those struggling to manage worries, fears and frustrations or those seeking self-awareness into their behavior patterns. My journey began as a NYC educator, where I developed a keen understanding of human learning and development and I continue to also support adolescence and fellow parents.

UPDATE: THE RIVERHEAD OFFICE IS NO LONGER OPEN. TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS ONLY. CURRENTLY THERE IS A WAITLIST, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL IF INTERESTED IN BEING ADDED. Life is a neverending learning process. I believe that we all have the ability to change by trying new and different ways of being. Sometimes we all get "stuck" and wind up feeling stressed, and hopeless. It doesn't have to be that way! I can help you to understand yourself and the world around you, so that together we can develop a plan for success. I will listen and support you on your journey. I help many people find ways to cope and make positive changes in their lives.

I am a licensed psychologist who has practices in New York State both upstate and in the metropolitan New York area for many years and in Rhode Island for some time. I also have graduate degrees in the field of education and have been a teacher prior to my years as a therapist. My practice includes expertise in a wide variety of areas and ages including adults and have a special interest in marital work and couples sessions.

I aim to provide an authentic relationship experience to clients who are looking to address their mental health concerns and improve their quality of life. I strive to always be honest and genuine in my relationships with my clients, while encouraging those that I work with to enact the change in their lives that they are seeking. Treatment is personalized to each patient’s unique needs, drawing on my prior training and expertise in a variety of therapeutic orientations. I seek to provide a relationship in which you can learn more about yourself, and challenge previous assumptions and experiences.

Our reactions to the world are influenced by our experiences. For me it’s meant transitioning from city life in Brooklyn & NYC to quieter moves upstate in the Hudson Valley; it’s meant growing from a young adult into family life & active mother of 3; and changing gears to be able to support and treat youngsters and adults in a way that best serves each of them. I've spent most of my career servicing children, teens and their families in emotional, behavioral, academic & psychiatric capacities. I've supported kids and teens through mental illness, trauma, developmental delays, learning issues,

Dr. Valler is a psychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations tailored to each individual, which identifies their own strengths and support needs. At MindWell Psychological Assessment, Dr. Valler evaluates children, adolescents, and young adults for questions of ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, and co-occurring mental health conditions. She utilizes a multi-factorial approach, which combines evidence-based testing methods with a client's lived experience, to determine appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations to support a client's educational and therapeutic journey.

I have been a school psychologist since 2007, working in pre-K-12 settings in two states (NY and PA). I've been a licensed psychologist in NY since 2018. I have years of experience as a CSE and 504 chairperson and Dignity Act coordinator. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who want solutions for problems related to learning, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, or other difficulties.

For nearly 20 years I have had the enormous privilege of working with children in both private practice and in a school for children with special needs. While encouraging each child’s unique strengths, I help work through such struggles as feelings of insecurity, managing anger, developing self-confidence, and navigating relationships with family, friends, and teachers. I have extensive experience working with children with language-based learning challenges, attentional difficulties, and autism spectrum symptoms. I aim to provide an atmosphere of warmth, attunement, and empathy. Building a trusting alliance is always my first step.

Do you feel like words may not fully address your experiences? Are you looking for strengths-based support to discover and embody a way of behaving, or relating that feels better to you? Art therapy can allow you to explore your feelings and work through your experiences on a somatic (bodily) level. It can help integrate trauma and promote resilience.

I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, attention and focus difficulties, self harm, broken families. Many symptoms can be minimized by learning relaxation exercises, building strengths, learning distraction activities and improving communication skills. Academic and work challenges can be resolved by learning how to obtain the appropriate assistance and skills necessary to survive in today's world. I will work with your primary care provider if desired or necessary to optimize your care.

I have a passion for working in the counseling field and have dedicated my career to assisting individuals, couples, and families to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life. I have a great deal of experience in the counseling profession with an extensive background working with depression, bipolarity, anxiety, stress management, communication and life skills, healthy relationships, learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, addiction and substance abuse treatment and recovery and more. Additionally, I have facilitated groups in relapse prevention, healthy relationships, anger and emotion management, and problem solving.

Russell Shelkowitz, LCSW-R has extensive experience working with adolescents (12+), adults (individuals & couples), and families, and has provided compassionate and effective care in diverse settings, including hospitals, private practices, and outpatient clinics.

Are you in a place of transition in your life? I understand that life can be full of planned and unplanned change. Maybe you want to get a new perspective on your life. I enjoy providing the support individuals need to move forward and find the peace they seek. In my practice, I address relationship, career, health, and family issues with clients of all ages. As a Christian therapist, I provide respectful and non-judgmental therapy in an environment where you can explore your concerns securely and confidentially. I understand that when you are in conflict about what to do, it helps to have an unbiased person to hear your thoughts.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it is my greatest passion in life.

Women of all ages and children ages 4-11 struggling with trauma, attachment wounds, relational difficulties, anxiety, and reaching their potential may benefit from the diverse methods and modalities that I seamlessly integrate to meet their unique needs. They may want a corrective reparative experience to incorporate new ways of being with themselves and others. They may want to be able to rewire to instill healthier habits, outlooks, and self perceptions. They want to navigate their healing journeys with newfound resilience and empowerment that I aim to facilitate.