Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Woodstock, NY

As an ABPP board certified neuropsychologist in the Hudson Valley, those in need of my assessment-evaluation services are children and adults challenged by learning difficulties, attentional deficits, memory problems, and pragmatic-social communication issues with underlying causes in neurological and/or environmental circumstances. In addition these individuals also unfortunately, but understandably, experience emotional distress associated with these difficulties. These difficulties may have had their onset in early development, through illness, as a result of injury, or developing in later adulthood. Their conditions usually impact major life roles in school, work, and relationships.

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.

Are you seeking relief from the overwhelm and chaos? My commitment is to nurture your path towards balance and peace, whether you are navigating life with learning differences, managing health concerns, or dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, or stress. Additionally, I focus on assisting individuals in achieving more harmonious relationships and strengthening their sense of self-confidence. Together, we will embark on an exploration of your unique path to healing. My aim is to cultivate an environment where you can openly share, confront challenges, and uncover your innate resilience and power.

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,

Anxiety, depression and trauma can be treated holistically. Often, people feel like they have different parts of themselves inside that are pulling in different directions. It can be challenging to sort through it all alone. If you are feeling depleted, tired, confused, or overwhelmed, a good therapist can help you slow down and put the pieces together. If you are feeling reactive and on edge or feeling like running away, or just plain shut down, good therapy can help you restore connection with yourself and others. And if you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough, then you have definitely come to the right place!

If you are facing stress, life transitions, or pain and seek support and strategies to help with participation in daily routines, physical and mental well-being, coping skills, relationships with others, and overall growth, we can help you. We love to help those with disabilities or have a family member with a disability. We also would love to help other healthcare workers, first responders, and caretakers/DSP's to support their mental health, routines, prevent burn out in their professional, and physical well-being. We want everyone seeking support find what they love to do or help them get back to doing what they love.

I became a therapist following a dream to help people navigate life. I specialize in work with children and adolescents, and young adults. I've received extensive post graduate training in treatments I believe in and have seen be effective. Research shows that therapy success of treatment is built on fostering a supportive relationship between client and therapist. I am specifically passionate about helping those that have experience trauma, are in the neurodiverse community, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

My goal is to foster a sense of safety for clients to speak openly about who they are and how they feel. I am interested in the way our lives and relationships are touched by our past experiences, our fears, and our desires. I provide individual psychotherapy, couple’s, and solution focused treatment. My style is direct, warm, and (dare I say) funny. I draw from clinical training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and family systems theory.

We have Immediate Daytime Openings - reach out now! For Assessments we have reserved openings - so reach out now, including Bariatric Psychological Evaluations, Court Ordered DWI evaluations, and short-term assessment work. We are a group practice that is primarily online. Please visit our website to find out more.

If you are feeling stuck, taking the steps to gain more control over your life can feel overwhelming. My goal is to help clients break free from these patterns and live in alignment with their core values. Through the use of CBT-informed techniques, my approach is rooted in collaboration, compassion, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of each person’s experience.

You have been feeling stuck in an unhealthy dynamic either with yourself or another person and looking to expand yourself and reach your potential. We will work together to identify and move beyond this limited space. I work collaboratively and experientially with individual adults to discover the resources they need to skillfully face daily challenges, achieve their goals and live more fully. I have a deep respect for each person's worldview and ability to heal themselves and a longtime spiritual practice that has laid the foundation for my approach to clinical work

I support children, adolescents, adults, and families in their lifelong efforts towards a good life. I treat a variety of issues but I specialize in OCD, anxiety, trauma resolution, and parent-child relationship building. My practice is affirming of neurodiversity and rooted in principles of cultural humility and social justice.

Thank you for beginning this journey. No matter what the response has been from your immediate friends, families, or inner critic, I believe you are making a good decision. Making the choice to come to therapy may feel overwhelming or frightening but can also be an exciting time to discover new things about yourself, to heal and learn new ways to cope with life challenges. My belief is that you are the expert of you and your life. Therefore, we will work together to figure out what works best. I've worked in various clinical settings including mental health clinics, community-based mental health and OPWDD residential programs.

Therapy can create a safe and supportive space to rebuild resiliency and a sense of balance during these challenging times and beyond. I listen well and bring experience, honesty, and warmth to my work. Along with what’s going on now, we talk about past events and relationships that are part of your story, exploring how they may be making themselves felt in the present. Doing this thoughtfully together can open doors to better relationships with yourself, other people and the world.