Narrative Therapists in Annandale On Hudson, NY

People come, or come back, to therapy for lots of reasons. You might be experiencing a crisis or maybe you've identified a behavior that isn't working anymore. Perhaps you only know that you feel awful and need something to change. You might even be doing okay but have the desire to show up to life in a more open and whole hearted way. Therapy can help.

Grief shatters life as you know it; the challenge is in putting it back together. Your healing begins with your story. Tell me what happened, how you feel. Let's look at your relationships and who you are as a result. I will listen, sit with you in compassionate presence as you uncover your own personal skills, and guide you through this transition. You can rebuild your life into a comfortable shape while honoring your connections to the past. I can help you find your way back to wholeness. Loss can be transformed.

Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.

I am Rebecca, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. My practice is fully virtual and all sessions are held via secure teletherapy platform. I am an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming provider. My approach is rooted in supporting the strength, resilience, and wisdom of the client.

My aim is to help you clarify your goals and assist you in working through issues from your past that are impacting your present. I am experienced and passionate about providing counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families who wish to create lasting change but are feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. I have a warm and open therapeutic style and approach therapy from the belief that everyone longs to be seen and understood. From this perspective, I strive to understand your needs and work collaboratively with you to create a space where you can feel supported, heard, and cared for.

I began my work as a therapist in community mental health where I saw a wide variety of individuals with an assortment of problems. I've never stopped feeling honored by the bravery and trust it takes for my clients to share their stories and embark on the difficult process of change.

“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.”—Joan Didion Sometimes life takes a bad turn. Sometimes something awful happens and we need to learn to cope. Sometimes we find ourselves in a veritable dark wood, bereft of hope, looking for some way out. Often we try things that don't work, or that work all too well, or that bring further trouble and suffering into our lives. We struggle with work, relationships, our health, money, and, most importantly, making sense of our struggles, so mired are we in the everyday grind of existence.

Awareness is the first step towards making change. Do you find yourself facing the same repeated challenges? Are you noticing continued unhelpful patterns in your life? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? I aim to help you garner a level of awareness and then become more deliberate about the words you choose, the thoughts you think, and the actions you take. Depression and anxiety may have a grip on you, but together we can put the reins of life back in your hands.

I have been working with clients as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2021, and I come from a primarily solution-focused narrative approach. As a systemic therapist I understand that although we are individuals, we are part of larger support systems that affect our mental health. Whether you are an individual, family, or part of a relationship, we will work together to emphasize your strengths and progress toward your goals. My belief is that you are the expert in your life and I am here to help you unlock the tools you already have inside while building skills and healthier strategies for the stress you experience.

We are currently accepting clients including children, teens, adults, couples, and families! We also offer many options for group therapy and community events.

Seeking help is an act of bravery, so kudos to you for coming to this site looking for it. It signifies strength and resilience. People say “life is hard” all the time, and they’re not wrong. The challenges in today’s post Covid and politically tumultuous world are, in some ways, more difficult than they’ve been in a long time. For the individual who has trauma activations, anxiety, grief, or lives an alternative lifestyle, even acts of daily living can be overwhelming. Obviously, we can only do so much to change adverse circumstances beyond our control; the events of a tumultuous past, and/or a challenging present. However...

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State. I mostly have experience in working with adults. I also have experience working with couples, teens and families. Some clinical issues I have the most experience in include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress management. My main focus in my treatment approach centers around the establishment of a therapeutic relationship with the person I'm working with. I feel that having a good connection helps facilitate effective counseling and provides the best outcomes from the therapy process.

Starting therapy can be a difficult and scary task which is why I bring compassion and warmth to the therapeutic relationship. Engaging in therapy is a bold and courageous step towards increasing your awareness of yourself so you can live a more empowered life and be who it is you want to be.

Hi! I'm Lynn and I am the founder of Empowered and Resilient Minds. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients from various stages of life who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties.

I am currently not accepting new clients.I am a change focused and warm provider who works with adults coping with anxiety, depression and life transitions. I strive to provide a safe experience for clients to express anything they may be dealing, so that together we can identify underlying issues that prevent them from being the best versions of themselves. While my approach is direct and change-focused; it is also practical, empathetic and directed toward strengths. I cultivate plans for alternative healing that are specific to each client and always keep their feedback and concerns in mind.

I believe that therapy is the ultimate form of self-care and it should not feel like a chore. I am a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience in coaching clients in using skills to manage stress, cope with anxiety, navigate life changes, and communicate effectively. Sometimes you may just need a space to vent and share your story without judgement. Other times, you may be looking for structured goal setting and behavior change. I aim to meet you where you're at and help you to identify your specific needs and support you in getting those needs met as you work to build a life worth living.

My practice offers treatment that is individually created for your specific needs and issues. I am devoted to creating a safe and caring environment to support your emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. I focus on guiding individuals toward health and healing using modern clinical practice, holistic therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and mind/body techniques. Our model is based on a functional medicine approach which seeks to identify and address the root causes of psychological conditions and medical illnesses using a strength-based approach that treats the whole person, not a collection of symptoms.

Psychotherapy should be collaborative, and able to adapt to the individual seeking treatment rather than demanding that the person fit some Procrustean bed of preconceived theory. My approach emphasizes individually tailored solutions that build on a person's strengths and makes creative use of their so-called weaknesses, i.e. it is competency based rather than pathology oriented. There is a strong effort to integrate mind, body, and spirit and to utilize both conscious and unconscious resources.