Health Net | MHN Therapists in White Plains, NY

Have you been trying to accomplish something for a long time ...and it's not happening? You want to be at a different place in your life than you are. Even though you think about it over and over again; with feelings of frustration, anger or depression, it's hard to get motivated. We all feel stuck at times in our life. It can be an important time for you to think about things in a new way. It's a wonderful time to consider being in therapy. You can gain new understanding which will bring about change.

For over thirty years I've helped adults, children, adolescents and couples resolve their conflicts and lead more satisfying lives. I am flexible in my approach, paying special attention to the individual needs of those whom I treat. I have specialties in the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, couple/marital counseling, children and adolescents, ADD/ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Working with alcohol and other substance abusers has also been a long term part of my practice. With my wife, Roberta Markowitz,LCSW we conduct interventions, helping families obtain treatment for otherwise resistant family members.

My ideal client is the type who suffers from depression and different types of anxienty disorders.In these situtaions I would use different types of theories for example REBT,(Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.CBT,(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)and other methods.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and helpless due to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings we can help you by providing a safe place to explore your life experiences and feelings at the pace that feels comfortable to you. Drawing on our training and life experiences, we can guide you to reach the goals and dreams that you have set for yourself. We believe in the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the severity of the difficulties that bring you into therapy, we believe that once you are learning new skills, in a confidential, warm environment, your quality of life will improve.

I am experienced in helping clients recapture the person they previously were. Many clients say to me, "I just want to go back to being the person I used to be", and that's exactly what we focus on. Clients also often say to me, "I just don't know what to do or what I want", and we work together until we figure out how to alleviate their confusion. We achieve this in various ways, most often through exploration of the presenting issues, examination of past relationships and significant experiences as well as decision-making and behavioral patterns.

Elisabeth holds a Masters in Counseling from Manhattan College. Elisabeth works with clients who are facing a range of social, emotional and behavioral problems. She comes from a person centered background in which she tailors the therapeutic process to the specific needs of each individual client. Elisabeth integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic therapy in order help clients gain insight, identify maladaptive behaviors and develop healthy coping skills. Elisabeth emphasizes the value of the therapeutic relationship and works to establish an environment in which her clients feel comfortable and safe.

I'm Ed Sage, an expert in adolescent/young adult behaviors with over 25 years of experience. I provide assessments for teens to help identify mental health challenges. Parents often ask "when is a behavior actually a problem and when do I need to get help?" I can help resolve fighting at home, social issues, defiance, and addictions to: porn, video games, alcohol and substances, and technology. I treat depression, anxiety, and any other underlying problems that get in the way of your child's success in life.

I started my social work career working with children and families. This experience has helped to shape my work with clients and to understand how our experiences in our own families affect our lives. Since I have been in the field for over 30 years, I utilize both my analytic training (four years post masters) as well my roots as a social worker. I believe in enabling clients to work in the here and now to make good choices based on sound understanding of their motivations. My experience is wide ranging but working with clients who have depression and anxiety is a specialty as well as clients suffering from OCD. For the past 15 years I have worked with adult children of alcoholics as well as those in early recovery from a variety of addictions including drug, alcohol, smoking, gambling and shopping. I look forward to meeting with you and to encourage and support you on your journey of self discovery.

I am an experienced and down-to-earth non-psychobabble psychotherapist, life coach and employee - employer assistance practitioner. In this stressed emotional overload conflict ridden atmosphere there is a great need to find ways to meet life's demands with self - strengthening and constructive directions my approach is to confer mutually and respectfully building on your strengths and capabilities.

Do you need help taking back the life you once had, before anxiety, depression, and relationship problems took over? I have wisdom from 35 years helping teens, college students and adults to help themselves feel and function better. Clients say I'm easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. I can teach you the state-of-the-art skills to help you quickly feel better and improve daily life. Your experiences and needs are important. You have the power to change, and you can improve your mental well-being by taking one small step in the right direction. I will support you every step of the way

Having been in practice for over 30 years I have found that connections are an important part of the helping process. I work with individuals, couples and families utilizing family history, current situational processes as well as personal strengths and coping skills to address issues of concern. I believe all individuals have the capacity to make changes in their lives and will work on helping each individual gain a better understanding of his/her needs and behaviors to attain those goals.