Therapists in Elmsford, NY

Imagine a life where your mind is clear, anxiety is under your control, and depression no longer holds you captive. The weight of stress, trauma, insecurities, limiting beliefs, and relationship issues doesn't have to define your existence forever. Transformation is within reach! I empower women like you to break free from barriers, shatter self-defeating beliefs, forge an unshakable mindset, and reach your most cherished goals.

I am a psychotherapist in White Plains, NY, with a focus on treating individuals, couples, and families. I work as a bilingual school-based clinician with MHA Westchester, based in the North Rockland school system, and an LMFT in private practice at Bridge To Bliss Therapy. I hold certifications from the Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia Psychiatry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, two prestigious post-graduate programs. In addition, I have training in the Gottman Method for couples. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy(CPT), Integrated Mental Health/Addictions(IMHATT), and Managing & Adapting Practice(MAP).

I have experience working with individuals of many demographic backgrounds. I've worked with a variety of presenting needs: bipolar disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, life changes, internal struggles, self-esteem, personal growth, anger, stress, communication, and interpersonal issues. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients become the best version of themselves.

Are you a burned out perfectionist, a recovering people pleaser, or just generally feeling stuck connecting with yourself and others? Perhaps you’ve been struggling to break habitual patterns or make decisions that feel good, even if you know it would benefit you. I can support you in letting go of conditioned narratives and behaviors that are keeping you stuck. I am here to witness you and support you in the process of engaging in compassionate and honest self-reflection that will guide you towards connection to yourself, your community, and your purpose.

Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight. With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.

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.

As a Counselor Educator/Counseling Psychologist I believe that everyone possesses strengths and has the capacity to learn and achieve happiness. However, when negative beliefs about one's self and/or others show up they can lead to interference in one's ability to manage relationships, school, career, etc. This can lead to feelings of self-doubt, confusion, hopelessness, anxiety and depression. Counseling is a process that can help you get on track to where you want to be.

Dr. Robert J. Filewich has been a licensed, clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Behavior Therapy in White Plains, NY for more than 25 years. Dr. Filewich understands the difficulties and emotional pain that his patients experience, and works in a solution-oriented way to create relief as soon as possible. He is a cognitive-behavior psychologist, and treats families, couples, adults, adolescents and children. Dr. Filewich is located in White Plains, in Westchester County, in a Medical Arts Bldg. with plenty of free parking. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Dr. Filewich's specialty areas include: Marital Therapy and Couples Counseling, Sexual Issues, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Chronic Illness, ADD/ADHD, Social Skills and Self Esteem Training. INSURANCE claim forms are submitted for you as a courtesy. Clients are reimbursed for their visits by their Ins. Co.

Do you sometimes feel disconnected with self and others? Uncertainty can leave one feeling anxious while grief and loss can stimulate a range of difficult emotions at any given time. You may also be noticing this as a period of vital transformation. Whether you are seeking to achieve more balance or wish to feel a deeper sense of connectedness, I am available as a guide to work alongside you while you create and sustain healthy habits and reach your highest potential.

Why do we keep arguing about the same things over and over again? I've tried to forgive you but I can't stop thinking that I would be happier with someone else. I don't know if it's worth the fight anymore. We've grown apart and I don't remember the last time we've experienced real connection, maybe you've never even loved me. I'm insecure and doubtful that things will change. Everyone says I deserve better. I'm not sure where we are anymore and I need support getting back to love. I just need a safe space without judgement to be vulnerable and say the things that I'm really feeling. Have you found yourself asking these questions?

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Life can be very unpredictable and seem unfair at times. “Fall down seven times, get up eight,” but what if it all becomes too much? Dealing with unhappiness, adjusting to change, coping with loss, managing work/school stress, and navigating relationships can take a toll on a person. Feelings of depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, and sleep difficulties only make things more difficult. Some think they must put on a brave face and go through things alone. Well, I’m here to let you know it’s okay to not be okay AND that you don’t have to face life alone.