Marriage Counseling Therapists in Essex County, NY

I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, grief, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.

Psychological evaluations, screening instruments and or testing help the therapist and clients identify areas of concern in four domains, that is, biological, psychological, social and spiritual. Based on findings, recognizing the primary area of concern and setting goals and tasks is critical in reducing mental health symptoms that are most debilitating to the client. Her specialty is in treating people with addiction and underlying disorders such as ADHD, depression, anxiety and trauma.

Are you bothered by stress or anxiety, a sadness or grief? Would you like to be happier and express yourself more creatively in your life? I am an LCSW and a Creativity Coach who enjoys working with adults and youth who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking ways in which they can feel better and cope with life's challenges. Learning new ways of exploring personal goals, increasing emotional, physical and social well-being are opportunities for a more fulfilling life. I can offer you the space to reflect upon your life in a safe, respected and confidential environment.

I came to therapy as a client and became passionate about the benefits of therapy because of the changes I experienced in my own life. I am a fellow traveler along the path to healing who knows suffering. It is a great honor to help people reduce unnecessary suffering and improve pleasure, wellness, and ease in their lives. Learning about ourselves is a life-long process as we are constantly exposed to new experiences. There is always room to improve our relationships and the rewards are real.

I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, adults, families and groups in many different roles. My passion is working with adults, adolescents and children and adolescents with substance use issues, anxiety, depression, anger, and defiant behaviors. The relationship between therapist and the individual is one of common choice exploring human needs and goals culminating in the wellness of the person. The individual remains the central priority in the counseling relationship.

I am currently licensed to work with people residing in NY and VT. Welcome! People come to therapy for many different reasons. As your counselor, I offer a compassionate, safe, and supportive place in which to explore your concerns. I work collaboratively with curiosity and non-judgment as we create a path toward the changes you wish to make. I have been working in the mental health field for almost 10 years in a variety of capacities including school settings, inpatient mental health, and outpatient mental health clinics. I offer both in person and Telehealth options.

I have 25 + years experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. My professional goal is to work together with you in a warm, accepting, and non-judgemental style to help you cope with and move beyond changes, symptoms, and stressors you are experiencing. I use treatment approaches in ways that best fit for you. We will find solutions that will help you to feel you are not alone and are understood.

Unmanaged stress can negatively effect how we cope with the challenges we face in life. Anxiety and depression are just a couple of the most common effects of stress whether that stress is experienced in the present or past. Stress can also interfere with our ability to function in relationships by inhibiting our ability to process emotions. By working with a counselor you are taking the first important step in overcoming your challenges. Your journey in addressing these challenges is important to me and I look forward to working together with you in achieving improved emotional health and functioning.

I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.