Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Albany, NY

Are you dissatisfied with how you are feeling or how life is going? Do you think there are times when you could benefit from some additional support? Do you tend to see things as glass half full, or glass half empty? If you answered yes, look no further, you have stopped on the right page!

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Jonathan graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra and is currently a PhD student at Antioch University New England pursuing his doctorate of Philosophy in Couples and Family Therapy. He has two years of counseling experience specializing in adolescents and family therapy. He has gained his experiences by providing clinical services at a college community clinic and a drug rehabilitation center for adolescents. The theory that resonates with him the most is Narrative Therapy, however he also finds value in (CBT) and (ACT).

Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! Shakeera completed her master's degree at Sage College in May 2023. She has experience providing services in various settings such as colleges, health homes, and community-based organizations. Her work involves assisting individuals dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and stress.

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.

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” ― Carl R. Rogers. Together we create a safe space to chart your journey to the good life. I have been supporting children, teens, adults, couples and families, from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns for 14 years. During the therapy you will discover strengths and a better quality of life. With culturally competent support, all aspects of your culture: age, ethnicity, sexuality, spiritualty are incorporated.

Do you feel like your emotions control you? Life overwhelming? Maybe you're grieving or struggling with feelings of fear and loss. You can discover tools that will help you understand these emotions, as well as your strengths and you don't have to struggle with it on your own. Working with you, I will incorporate skills that I have gathered from my past experiences in public health, end-of-life care, gender-affirming care, and a Health at Every Size philosophy. If you have ever felt marginalized because of who you are, know that everyone deserves to find peace and affirmation and we can work together to achieve that.

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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with experience treating substance abuse and mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, and OCD. I have extensive knowledge and training in Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder). Whatever your reason for seeking counseling, I will work with you to create a collaborative and supportive environment. My approach includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) model for treating BFRBs.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Omar received his master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness from NYU in October 2021. Omar has two years of experience providing counseling at an OASAS outpatient clinic working with clients struggling with co-occurring disorders such as addiction, depression, adjustment disorder, anxiety ,and PTSD. Furthermore, Omar has three years of relevant experience working with students as a substitute teacher and four years working with adult in-patient clients at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center.

My therapeutic style is active and engaged. I provide clients with empowering tools to become self-efficient in society, relationships, work and life. We will work together to find the treatment type that is best for you.

"Evening Appointments Available!" Exploring options and finding goals can be transformational. A therapeutic alliance can be life changing and decrease feelings of isolation. Living your best life can be closer than you think.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 6 years of experience and very much enjoy my professional work. I have most experience in working with clients who struggle with substance use, trauma, grief and loss, self esteem, depression, personality disorders, bi polar disorder, self harm and anxiety. My goal is to furnish a safe and non judgmental work environment where thoughts and feelings may be discussed freely and as is.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Mindy completed her Master of Social Work at Adelphi University and has over 25 years of program and clinical experience providing therapy and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults and families in community based and residential programs, outpatient mental health and private practice. Mindy has provided supervision to licensed social workers and expressive arts therapist and interns.

PERSONAL THERAPY... most any therapist will do if you only want to talk things out and have someone listen without judging. But if you are looking for more, my post-graduate training and advanced credentials in Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enable me to teach you how to effectively manage your stress, sleep, unhealthy emotions and self-defeating behaviors--something I've successfully done for myself and thousands of clients for more than 40 years. Please visit website: www.theSTRESSdoc.com BEFORE calling me, anytime, to discuss your needs.

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, and trauma. My experience includes working with youth and adults from various cultural backgrounds.

I recently expanded my practice, adding two clinicians to better serve those looking for therapy. At Guiding Steps Psychotherapy, our mission is to help people heal from trauma and other adverse life experiences, anxiety, and depression. We work with survivors of sexual abuse/assault, those who have experienced traumatic loss from death or infidelity, individuals suffering from addiction, and others working through traumatic adjustments such as loss of a job or severe illness. I also counsel couples working to improve their relationships, those discerning their futures, and others contemplating separation or divorce

I help people 20 and older manage exhausting emotions that torture, pressure them into knee jerk reactions, and make relationships difficult. Using evidence-based practical techniques, with a dash of warmth and humor, we'll work together to see the big picture, map a path, and manage what's in the way of getting some peace.

Christine is the Co-Founder and one of the owners of Northpointe Integrative, Inc. - a group behavioral health practice located in the heart of The Capital Region. This practice is committed to the health and wellness of its clients and community by providing the highest quality of individualized care to individuals, couples and families. The therapists at Northpointe Integrative, Inc., value healing, compassion, empowerment, acceptance, growth, and connectedness. The hand-selected therapists who work at this practice offer care and treatment to people of all ages with both diverse backgrounds and experiences.

PERSONAL THERAPY...most any therapist will do if you only want to talk things out and have someone listen without judging. But if you are looking for more, my post-graduate training and advanced credentials in Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) enable me to teach you how to effectively manage your stress, sleep, unhealthy emotions and self-defeating behaviors--something I've successfully done for myself and thousands of clients for more than 40 years. Please visit website: www.theSTRESSdoc.com BEFORE calling me, anytime, to discuss your needs.