Therapists in 10536
Irwin Leibowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Katonah, NY 10536
Feeling somewhat overwhelmed? Let's just sit and talk; help me understand where you are and how i might best assist you. I have been practicing for 30+ years, having served not only as therapist/supervisor but as Chief Psychologist at a major mental health facility, educational consultant to a variety of metropolitan school systems and as an Associate Professor of Psychology. I specialize in areas of personal development, academic achievement/educational testing, behavioral management and autism. Perhaps we can work together to discover more efficient ways of navigating life issues other than by simply having to endure them.
Feeling somewhat overwhelmed? Let's just sit and talk; help me understand where you are and how i might best assist you. I have been practicing for 30+ years, having served not only as therapist/supervisor but as Chief Psychologist at a major mental health facility, educational consultant to a variety of metropolitan school systems and as an Associate Professor of Psychology. I specialize in areas of personal development, academic achievement/educational testing, behavioral management and autism. Perhaps we can work together to discover more efficient ways of navigating life issues other than by simply having to endure them.
Lauren G. Weisfelner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Katonah, NY 10536
Are you facing challenges in life that make you feel less than your authentic self? Do you approach each day with a sense of uncertainty, dread, worry, or sadness because of a challenge you or your child is facing? You do not need to be alone in these feelings and you have it within you to create change. The work you do in therapy can help you approach each day with hope and wonder. Being caring and empathic to one’s self can lead to finding your inner strength and true self. I specialize in a strength-based therapeutic approach designed to help you navigate life. You, the client, are the expert.
Are you facing challenges in life that make you feel less than your authentic self? Do you approach each day with a sense of uncertainty, dread, worry, or sadness because of a challenge you or your child is facing? You do not need to be alone in these feelings and you have it within you to create change. The work you do in therapy can help you approach each day with hope and wonder. Being caring and empathic to one’s self can lead to finding your inner strength and true self. I specialize in a strength-based therapeutic approach designed to help you navigate life. You, the client, are the expert.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.