Therapists in Albany, NY

You are the main player in your life. It may not always feel this way, whether it is past experiences, unhelpful habits, or challenges arising in your relationships that seem to be taking the lead. You CAN build on established skills and develop the necessary tools to help you feel in control again. Though this can take time, you’re working to take the steps needed for your own well-being. For that, I commend you! Will it be hard at times? Yes. Will it get better in time? Yes! With your willingness and desire to be a part of this journey, you can accomplish your goal, and I will gladly support you in that.

During major life transitions (i.e., illness, accident, death, divorce and retirement), clients can experience anxiety, panic, brain fog, dissociation, fatigue, sleeplessness and chronic inflammation. Ongoing levels of stress (in childhood or adulthood) and/or acute traumas change the way the brain communicates with itself and the way the nervous system registers threat. Intrusive thought patterns, images and behaviors may result. If stress started in childhood, clients may meet the needs of others well but may barely register their own needs. This "always on" approach to life can only work for so long before we "hit the wall."

Specializes in treating children, adolescents, and transitional age adults. Broad background in high-risk crisis, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings. Certified Mental Health First Aid instructor through the National Council for Behavioral Health. History of providing clinical and task supervision to social work and nursing students through the University at Albany and SUNY Empire College.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you, especially now, can be extremely challenging! At the same time, that's exactly what I believe makes therapy effective, having a good working relationship between therapist and client. Perhaps you know what you're struggling with, but need a neutral, warm person to ask the right questions. I believe that the most important aspect of participating in therapy is that the client feels seen, understood, and supported. Whether your goals are to develop healthy relationships or work on coping skills for intense emotions, I hope to be able to be a guiding light on your own personal journey.

Maya Moon is a Holistic and Somatic Clinical practice. Our mission is to provide with a compassionate heart and caring space for your healing. This new exciting approach is supported by the American Psychological Association (APA), the United States Body Psychotherapy Association (USABPA) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Our practice offers mindfulness treatment that avoids the risk for re-traumatization. Grounding techniques and compassionate listening supports your embodiment treatment.

Seeking help to manage mental health challenges? Looking to help a loved one or improve the quality of your relationships? Join me for a conversation! It is a universal truth that everyone is unique to themselves. Let’s work toward becoming the best versions of us. We are all entitled to happiness. We each have our own specific life experiences and personalities. I want to help you identify your strengths and welcome them to flourish. Over the previous 10 years as a healthcare professional I have worked with individuals, couples and families in their search for healing and understanding.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

As an experienced clinician I realize what it takes to reach out and decide it is time to seek assistance for a personal or family matter. Entering into counseling provides you an opportunity to overcome negative patterns of behavior and thinking, to foster a positive self-image, and to build fulfilling relationships with co-workers, partners, friends and family. To achieve your goals I utilize an individual approach that builds upon the strengths you already have and assist you to learn new ones. This is a collaborative process which is based on an understanding of your history and patterns, your strengths and personal goals.

I currently do not have any evening hours available. It is my wholehearted belief that there is no problem too grand that cannot be overcome. We hold incredible strength within us – and it is in the moments we feel most vulnerable that our strength shows its extraordinary power to help us persevere. I hope to create a warm and safe space where we can build a trusting relationship and work as a team to channel your strength and overcome your challenges.

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You are more than just a diagnosis! Therapy can help you to develop the resilience to cope with even the most painful of life circumstances. Respect, compassion, and collaboration are essential components of the therapeutic relationship. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. Clients find me to be approachable, responsive, and committed to the process of healing and personal growth.

If you find yourself frequently arguing with your partner, if you’re losing connection, if you’re feeling lonely, frustrated or simply poorly treated and don’t know where to turn, I am glad you are here. You may be stuck in unhealthy relationship cycle, where you feel like you are growing apart instead of growing together. If you’re not feeling happy and hope that the relationship can be repaired you may benefit from Couples or Marriage Counseling. As your therapist, I can help you work through resentment, move on from hurts and anger, heal past experiences, resolve conflict and empower you to stand up for yourself in a loving way.

If you would like to Book an appointment please visit my website at.... www.thelmacostello.com I work with a wide range of behavioral approaches that provide and improve the quality of life people are looking for in their lives. In a quiet comfortable and supportive office, I offer an advanced personalized approach tailored to each individuals needs to help attain the individual growth people are striving for. At the present time in addition to face to face counseling , I am now available for Virtual and Telehealth sessions.at www.thelmacostello.com

Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life. Using a collaborative treatment approach, we will work to identify your treatment goals and take steps to realize them. I earned my M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance.