Therapists Beginning With C in New York

Are you feeling down, unmotivated, and not sure why? Does the simple fact that you feel this way make it hard to find the energy to cope with what you’re feeling at times? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can help you to learn the skills to understand and cope with your emotions in a safe way, and to express them clearly enough that the people around you can truly hear you and understand how to support you. Together, we can build on the strengths that you already have to help you take back control of your emotions and your relationships. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

The fact that you are here, tells me that you want to work on your "self". You want to see your truth, become stronger, and earn the ability to become self-reliant. Congratulations on taking these steps. You are one step closer to beginning your journey. I have been in the helping profession since 1987. My objective is to help people create positive changes in their lives. I provide a relaxed atmosphere, use modern clinical concepts, and work collaboratively with each individual, couple, or group. Individuals will hone in on their strengths for their personal growth and transformation.

With life’s daily stressors that manifest in so many ways; the loss of loved ones, family/relationship issues, work stress, gun violence, discrimination, civil unrest, health issues, financial stress to name a few, many are angry, confused, distrustful, fearful, depressed, and anxious, and are desperately seeking help to deal with these stressors and issues they are confronted with.

I specialize in grief and loss of any kind - death of a loved one, divorce, illness, disability, retirement and any critical life-changing circumstance. I listen deeply, witness and hold your pain and help you cope; eventually moving towards taking baby steps in rebuilding and reclaiming your life, albeit in a different form. It is my honor to take this journey with you as you go through your pain and grow through it, growing your life around your new reality. I have recently finished my chemo treatment for lymphoma and now include cancer care counseling to clients; specifically in coping during treatment and growth beyond.

My practice as a psychotherapist prioritizes creating an unconditionally accepting space where you are free to explore your truest self. With postgraduate training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I work with adults, couples, and adolescents using an integrated trauma-informed approach. My clients describe me as warm, real, thoughtful, and engaged.

As a therapist, I think it’s important to pay attention to the stories that we tell ourselves about our lives. Are you dealing with challenges or problems that make you feel like you are not in control of your own narrative? When you talk to yourself, are you sometimes less than kind? Do you feel unsure of where your story might be headed next? My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and protected space to help you nurture and develop your most authentic self.

It can be very challenging to navigate through life with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. If you are looking for someone to help bring relief, I am here for you. I am able to provide support, and help you process your thoughts and feelings I can also share tangible coping strategies to help alleviate your concerns.

I truly enjoy the journey of healing and helping others reach their true authentic potential by combating and confronting unhealthy core beliefs that no longer serve them. My goal is to help my clients navigate their life challenges by walking with them and developing a strong therapeutic rapport.I have a non-judgmental, strength-based and empathetic approach when working with my clients. YOU are the expert in your life and my goal is to help you navigate, process and release unhealthy core beliefs that no longer serve you.

The therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance throughout the course of psychotherapy. I invite clients to form an affirming alliance, while providing a space for empathy, honesty, compassion, and empowerment. This includes addressing your mental health experiences through your own story. I believe in an integrative approach that helps identify your immediate needs and unique obstacles, and pathways towards your life goals. Through a culturally-informed practice, I will support you as we navigate interpersonal relationships and self-exploration.

I appreciate you taking an important step towards your personal growth! It takes a great deal of courage to seek extra support. Therapy is a space that allows you to reflect on your experiences, to better connect with your needs, wants, and ultimately what your body is telling you, in a world that can be fast paced and impersonal. My hope in our work together is that you are better able to lead a life aligned with your values, become kinder and accepting to the vulnerable parts of you, and can better connect with others while you confront the breadth/depth of your humanity.

Joan Cade is a licensed psychoanalyst, parent counselor and early childhood educational and psychological consultant. In her private psychotherapy practice, Joan has extensive experience working with adults on a wide range of issues including: relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, defining life goals, work satisfaction, creative self-expression, self-esteem, stress-related physical symptoms, and parenting. For the treatment of depression and anxiety, Joan believes the benefits of talk therapy can be augmented by incorporating healthy practices such as sufficient sleep, aerobic exercise, breathing techniques, and good nutrition into one's daily life. Joan provides guidance to her patients to support them in implementing these practices.

Therapy with me is about reclaiming, unearthing, dismantling and essentially taking a sledgehammer to all the things in life that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I do relational work to help individuals, couples and other relational structures to figure out how to process, regulate, and articulate their feelings, improve communication and work through sexual challenges. I believe in an eclectic approach to therapy. I incorporate a variety of modalities from Narrative Therapy, CBT, EFT and Solution Focused, to name a few. Regardless of the modality I operate from a social justice, anti-racist, intersectional lens.

Feeling unfulfilled with certain aspects of your life? We’re often not aware of why we have these intense feelings or how to manage them. Overwhelming life experiences can contribute to negative beliefs about yourself. These experiences influence the way you perceive the world and impact those important to you. Together, we can alleviate the burden of such intense feelings.

As a clinical social worker, I know the relationship between client and therapist is the most important aspect of treatment. I provide a safe, trusting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where together we can explore and work on reaching your goals. My passion is helping adults find relief from feeling stuck, depressed or anxious and who are searching for fulfillment and happiness. I am also dedicated to helping teens navigate the difficulties of adolescence.

With me as your therapist, we will collaborate to identify your short- and long-term goals with the aim of living a more satisfying, meaningful life. Life is full of challenges, questions, and experiences that can result in you needing or wanting to process them with a professional. If you are feeling burdened by your thoughts or current conditions, we can work to release some of that weight together. I strive to make every client feel accepted, cared for, and respected, while also challenging you to meet your goals and become a better version of yourself. I welcome you to come to therapy exactly as you are.

I am a Core Energetics Practitioner with a private practice working with mind/body/spirit consciousness. I am on faculty at "The Institute of Core Energetics", "Nyack Living Core" and "CoreEvolution". Core Energetics, is a marriage of Body Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development. The work brings consciousness to how we block our energy and recreate defense patterns adapted in childhood that keep us limited and disempowered. Core opens us to the fullness of our life-force, grounds us in the strength and integrity, and supports us in bringing our unique gifts as we engage in the world around us.