Therapists in Campus Area, Albany, NY

If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of transformation in your life. Taking the first step toward personal growth requires courage, and making a change can be difficult. But, often an outside perspective can help you view things in a new light and gain a deeper understanding of what is possible. My aim is to provide this to you and inspire you to reach your highest potential. My primary areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, youth behavior, life transitions, relationships, family dynamics, grief, trauma, and addiction. My experience includes working with youth and adults from various cultural backgrounds.

Helpppp! What can I do when my thoughts leave me feeling overwhelmed and trapped in my own head? Enhancing your coping skills is a great start! I can help you unpack your negative thoughts, and empower you to create positive, affirming ones. Together, we will get you better acquainted with your emotions, and help you gain a sense of clarity and peace. I support individuals of all ages who need help managing and overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, Bi-polar disorder, and ADHD. I am also LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC aligned.

We are all given a blank sheet in the beginning. What we choose to put on this blank sheet determines our outcome. Through life we are shaped by our surroundings, interactions and family. But not all of us are given the tools to write our own stories. Nature created us, but nurture guides us. As a clinician, I work with my clients to help build their awareness of how their learned subconscious understandings of life have impacted how they engage, interact and understand others.

If you are looking for real change in your life but feel stuck, you are not alone. I work with people who want to live a different version of their life but feel hopeless that it can change. Sometimes people get knocked down along the journey of life. It is not your fault. You might need some guidance or assistance to help spark your own motivation to get back to living the life you want to live again. I believe everyone has the answer inside of them and they are the experts of themselves. I will facilitate change with you, not for you. You are stronger than you know. You are more resilient than you realize.

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 15 years as a healthcare professional I have worked with individuals, couples and families in their search for healing and understanding.

Do you feel stuck? Maybe you’re having a hard time managing the stress and anxiety in your life and it’s starting to affect how you feel about yourself, your relationships, or even your performance at work. You put on a brave face for others, but on the inside you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, and depleted. You 're the one other people turn to for support, however you're not able to talk to them about what's going on with you. Does the description above sound like you? If you answered yes, I can help you. You don't have to go through this alone. Are you ready to get unstuck?

Everyone has a JOURNEY and the path is different for every single one of us. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Childhood Trauma, and Behavior Modification. I have over 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I believe honest and open communication is important in having a successful outcome. "The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of your wellness journey. I will work my hardest to have you feel heard, respected and most importantly, safe to talk about the intimate details of your life. Let's get connected and let me walk with you on your journey to wellness."

Most everyone can beneft from psychotherapy at some point in their life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, anger or grief, I would like to help you discover and treat the root issues for greater peace and a better quality of life and relationships. My approaches and techniques will also help you discover your strengths and apply them toward healing and growth. When we treat the whole person (emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual aspects of self), the outcome is greater overall health.

Starting therapy is not easy; however, it is an act of kindness and compassion toward yourself. I commend your radical courage and strength in honoring your needs and taking this scary first step; I recognize how intimidating it can be. “Life can be challenging” is an understatement. Perhaps, you are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, impacts of racism, or even happiness which can all co-exist. Therapy is about working through difficult emotions and sustaining joy, showing ourselves grace, celebrating our mental health journey, and being on the trajectory of human flourishing.

If you are seeking to resolve issues that interfere with your quality of life, therapy can be a valuable resource. In my practice, I focus on helping clients gain insight and develop more effective strategies to deal with life challenges, placing a strong value and emphasis on doing everything it takes to elevate to a higher sense of self.

Tara Herrick Brown, M.S., is a holistic counselor with 18 years of experience. With a background in health psychology and various trainings and certifications in energy medicine and meditation, she offers clients a truly unique skill set. Tara sees the whole person rather than the diagnosis or label they present. Encouraging her clients to look at themselves and to own their part of their struggles is the foundation of her work. On this journey towards self-discovery, she helps clients change their stories from victim-speak to self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Hoping to change the way you feel about yourself, your life? Wishing you could break out of your current stresses, anxieties and negative belief patterns? Together we will utilize traditional and energy therapies to help you heal from both current and long-standing wounds. You can shift from old, tired patterns of behaving, feeling and thinking to constructive, life-affirming approaches. Create the life you want through a therapy tailored to your individual needs,interests, values and beliefs.

A skilled therapist can help you work through difficulties you may not have been able to overcome on your own. Life is hard; and the very real challenges, setbacks, & obstacles we experience a long the way can stand in the way of happiness. But, I believe that a strong & loving connection to yourself & others can buffer the stress in life. This is where I can help: I am a generalist therapist w/specialties in Sex Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy & Maternal/Reproductive Mental Health. As a Perinatal specialist, I am passionate about helping women & partners overcome postpartum anxiety, depression, birth trauma & perinatal loss.

Are you struggling with mental health symptoms - anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, intrusive thoughts, isolation, loneliness, grief or general "stress"? The discomfort may be the result of a short-term situational experience. Or it could be something you have struggled with for years. Counseling or psychotherapy can help you reduce or eliminate the discomfort you are experiencing. Just as people at times experience uncomfortable physical health symptoms, they can also experience uncomfortable mental health symptoms. The good news is, you can regain control over your emotions, your thoughts and your life!

Hello, my name is Arlene Bish-Justinger and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health and medical social work for over 20 years. My focus is on individual therapy in areas such as thought disorders, suicidal ideation, sleep/insomnia, mood disorders, and anxiety. I use many approaches to assisting my clients, including CBT, tapping, and motivational interviewing, and I always have a strength-based and trauma-informed mindset.

"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." - Rumi Companionship on the human journey is of immense benefit and relief. To be met with non-judgment and care is healing in itself. As a therapist - I will meet you and collaborate with you in your journey of learning and healing. In addition to my work as a therapist, I teach mindfulness - the capacity to meet present moment experience with awareness and acceptance. Whether you join me in therapy or take a class in mindfulness - you will be cared for and supported to grow and learn.

Jessica Van Wormer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified School Social Worker in New York State. She has worked with pre-teens, adolescents and adults in academic settings, residential facilities and healthcare settings. She provides support and treatment to those struggling with life transitions, mental health obstacles, chronic illness, grief, emotional and behavioral challenges, low self-esteem and relationship issues.

My ideal client would be a child, pre-teen or teenager who is struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety or familial difficulties. They’re working on discovering who they are in a world that is constantly changing….and so are they! Their goals are to develop coping skills to help manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression & feelings leading to suicidal ideation. They are navigating their personal relationships, as well as their family relationships. They want to feel better, heard & be confident with themselves.

Thank you for taking the first step and reading my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. Hopefully, the below information will help you determine if I am the right fit for you.