Female Therapists in Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY
Emily Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
Karla Karpowicz
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.
As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.
My ideal client has a clear desire to increase insight, engage in problem solving, and make beneficial life changes. This may take the form of behavioral changes, changes in thinking, changes in behavioral choices, or changes in relationship patterns.
My ideal client has a clear desire to increase insight, engage in problem solving, and make beneficial life changes. This may take the form of behavioral changes, changes in thinking, changes in behavioral choices, or changes in relationship patterns.
Khira Fryar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
Hey! So I'm Khira (like Ky-Ruh) and I'm really happy you're here! Have you been struggling with some sadness that won't seem to go away no matter how hard you try? Have you and your partner(s) been struggling to communicate? Family dysfunction getting the best of you? Maybe you've suffered a pretty big loss that you're having trouble navigating. Whatever it is, I want to help you through it. Fears, anxieties and traumas can stifle us. You don't have to be Super(wo)man all the time. Let's figure out how to put your cape down for a bit and take care of the most important person in your life...You!
Hey! So I'm Khira (like Ky-Ruh) and I'm really happy you're here! Have you been struggling with some sadness that won't seem to go away no matter how hard you try? Have you and your partner(s) been struggling to communicate? Family dysfunction getting the best of you? Maybe you've suffered a pretty big loss that you're having trouble navigating. Whatever it is, I want to help you through it. Fears, anxieties and traumas can stifle us. You don't have to be Super(wo)man all the time. Let's figure out how to put your cape down for a bit and take care of the most important person in your life...You!
Carolyn Schimanski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
Not accepting new clients
Life in general is hard. When you add financial problems and employment problems...or a history of childhood trauma...or domestic violence... or unhealthy substance use, it becomes difficult to function. Depression and anxiety appear. My thoughts about how people change is multilayered. It is important to identify all the things that are challenging you, gain some insight AND develop a path forward that involves changing your behavior to be better able to achieve the things in life that you want.
Life in general is hard. When you add financial problems and employment problems...or a history of childhood trauma...or domestic violence... or unhealthy substance use, it becomes difficult to function. Depression and anxiety appear. My thoughts about how people change is multilayered. It is important to identify all the things that are challenging you, gain some insight AND develop a path forward that involves changing your behavior to be better able to achieve the things in life that you want.
Alida Crisafulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
Not accepting new clients
Unable to accept new clients at this time. I am a practicing therapist for over 20 years. I love the diversity of my work, counseling various age groups including children and adults, across an array of mood, interpersonal, relationship and/or family issues. (This web contact is not always monitored. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Crisis contact: Capital District Psychiatric Center: 518.549.6500. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 or dial 988.
Unable to accept new clients at this time. I am a practicing therapist for over 20 years. I love the diversity of my work, counseling various age groups including children and adults, across an array of mood, interpersonal, relationship and/or family issues. (This web contact is not always monitored. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Crisis contact: Capital District Psychiatric Center: 518.549.6500. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 or dial 988.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.