Parenting Therapists in Albany, NY
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Pam Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, SEP
Verified
Verified
I am presently offering new clients online
Parent
Therapy, Attachment Coaching, and individual "Reparenting Ourselves" Parts Work.
Parent
Therapy and "Reparenting Ourselves" use Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems modalities.
Parent
therapy is helpful for parents who find themselves triggered into reactivity due to past traumas/loss. It helps parents respond from a more open hearted space with their children of all ages and provides hands on attachment
parenting
techniques ."Reparenting Ourselves" uses self attachment and IFS strategies to compassionately heal our past hurts. Some insurances accepted.

Julianne Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Julie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State concentrating her practice on matters regarding families, couples, and
parenting
.
Are you experiencing frequent conflicts and arguments about the same things, but nothing ever seems to get resolved? Do you feel the harder you try to make things better, the worse it seems to get? When people feel they are underappreciated, misunderstood, or blamed for things that don't feel are their fault, people stop listening and can become stuck pointing fingers and assigning blame. No one is changing behaviors or focused on solutions. All you know is you feel stuck, scared and realize that your family relationships are in trouble and need help.
Not accepting new clients

Alida Crisafulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Counseling areas: depression, anxiety, mild to moderate mood disorders, mild to moderate OCD, post-trauma, separation/divorce,
parenting
-apart, blended families, relationship issues, panic, phobias, managing anger, ADHD, adolescent adjustment issues, school stress, work stress, childhood behavior problems and other general problems/challenges of life.
I am a practicing therapist for over 20 years. I love the diversity of my work, counseling various age groups including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families 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.)
Neil J. Cervera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Dr. Neil Cervera is a licensed New York State Psychotherapist, who received his doctorate from New York University. Dr. Cervera has been in practice for more than 30 years. In addition, he is a Research Assistant Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany. He is a specialist in the areas of Infertility Therapy and Child and Family issues. His areas of specialization include: Infertility and Adoption issues; Depression and Anxiety; Relationship and Communication problems; Coping with life transitions such as divorce, remarriage or alternate lifestyles; Smoking cessation; Stress management; Child/adolescent and
parent
problems;
Waitlist for new clients

CanDoIt Life Coaching, LLC
LMSW, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you just going through the motions? Feeling stressed or sad? Are you Interested in learning how to make permanent changes or cope with challenging situations? Looking to break cycles and create new habits? I can help! CanDoIt Life Coaching specializes in supporting clients through life's challenges and goal achievement. I am a professional life strategist, with more than twenty years' experience. I have assisted hundreds of people through life's journey. Don’t navigate the impact of the pandemic, women’s issues,
parenting
, feelings of not being enough (imposter syndrome) or, toxic work environments alone! I am here to help!
Not accepting new clients

Jennifer Meyerhoff
Counselor, MS Ed, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have spent many years working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who have experienced trauma, dual diagnoses, depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, stress management, adjustment disorder, Autism, LGBTQ+/identity,
parenting
challenges and many more.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. I strongly believe it is important to meet a person where they are. I help my clients identify and use their strengths to manage struggles/ challenges. I offer a therapeutic approach that is honest and integrative. I want to enhance my client’s ability to reflect, heal, grow, and navigate their way through this crazy world. I do so by helping them build healthy coping skills, learn emotion regulation, find empowerment and more while going through their journey.
Albany, NY 12205
Not accepting new clients

Lizette Piedra At Nassau Psychology Pc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Lizette received her master's degree from Fordham University in 2016. She has well over six years of experience providing counseling to diverse populations. Lizette also received her training in nursing homes and schools and clinic settings. She treats issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, and
parenting
issues. She utilizes techniques such as CBT and motivational interviewing in order to help her clients.

Jessica Van Wormer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jessica is skilled in providing individual counseling, group counseling and
parent
support counseling.
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.

Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I worked on a Stanford University inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry unit for 10 years and treated children, adolescents and families who presented with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, divorce,
parent
/child conflicts, attachment issues, sexual orientation and identity disorders etc Currently, I treat adolescents , individuals (all ages) and couples.
People arrive at a therapist's office, having tried their best way of getting along in the world, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and so forth. A universal reason for seeking help is distress in a primary relationship. In therapy, I help individuals understand how past relationships with parents, siblings and significant others impacts relationship troubles in the here and now. A trusting therapeutic relationship offers an opportunity for exploration of one's own mind at the deepest level - healing, new pathways of relating, greater authenticity, vitality & living a life that's true to one's self.

Cathy Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked in various environments, including the local hospital's mental health clinic, consulting work, chronic mental illness, home-based
parent
training, school-based mental health counseling, mobile crisis unit, and currently in private practice.
Welcome! My name is Cathy and I am here for you. It takes courage and vulnerability to seek out support. I can offer you a safe place to breathe and explore issues that you are finding challenging. We will work together towards a more empowering place of calm/happiness, particularly during this unprecedented pandemic.
Not accepting new clients

Nicole Viscusi
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you pregnant and feeling nervous or down? Have you recently had a baby and feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Are you struggling to adjust to becoming a
parent
? If you are experiencing mood swings, irritability and anger, anxiety from a traumatic birth or NICU experience, sleep disturbances, or worries that harm may come to your baby, I can offer support. Counseling and psychotherapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period are my specialty. Support is also available for fathers and partners.
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Tara L. Benincasa
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
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Are you hoping to heal from a trauma and/or achieve interpersonal success? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor who specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma. However, I also have worked with clients on life changes, family and marriage counseling, teen and/or
parenting
issues, and mood disorders (including anxiety and depression). Respect and compassion are essential components of my therapeutic approach. I will help you move from your difficult past and/or present and help you create a healthy and happy future.
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Amy I. Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer both career coaching or therapy (and can tell you more about the difference when we speak). I work collaboratively and with empathy, humor, flexibility, and determination. I will want to know your purpose, goals for therapy, and help you feel comfortable imagining your future. Areas of expertise: anxiety, depression, relationship issues both work and personal, career/life planning, motivation, productivity and life transitions including new graduates, moving,
parenting
, and retirement. + Please Note: I am currently only taking new clients with availability at times between 10am-4pm M-Th.
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Ilana R Luft-Barrett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My clinical expertise encompasses a range of problems, including mood and anxiety disorders, child and parental adjustment to divorce, child and adolescent behavior management problems, pediatric psychology, social skills, and
parenting
.
I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed to treat clients in Missouri and New York State. Therapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. My goal is to understand where you are at this moment in your life, help you to identify your goals and work with you, as a partner, to attain them. I use evidence-based approaches that assist you in changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors, improve awareness and control over emotions, increase tolerance of difficult emotions, and enhance your ability to live mindfully in the present moment. For more information please visit my website www.irlpsychology.com.

Aaron Hoorwitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Issues include: (1) anxious & depressed adults, 2) couples not getting along, (3) problems with children & teens, (4)
parenting
skills, and 5) anger management.
I don't try to use the same type of therapy for everybody because every person is different. First, I figure out what the problem is and only then can I figure out what to do about it. Attorney Martin Kehoe, Esq. says "Dr. Hoorwitz is one of the least pretentious professionals . . .His humility is matched by his integrity and professional competence.... and is the most insightful and helpful psychologist available to families .... and I am confident that families who seek his help will be well served." -----To schedule an appointment, call or text 518-847-4988 or send an email to ahoorwitz@gmail.com

Catherine Balletto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in the areas of eating and body image issues, LGBTQ+ sexualities, trauma,
parenting
, reproductive health, HIV/ADIS.
I am an institute trained psychotherapist, working integratively, within a contemporary, relational, psychodynamic orientation. After more than two decades of practicing in New York City, I am now located in Western Massachusetts, though I maintain NY licensure. For me, at the heart of a relational, psychodynamic, approach is my effort to strive to meet people where they are and make the work understandable and accessible based on who you are. I respect and build upon the ways in which I am invited to join and help expand psychic space, so that areas which are troubling can be demystified, transformed and feel less daunting.

Megan Kopp Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I also support individuals struggling with
parenting
challenges, workplace stress, and grief.
Feeling lost in life amidst the challenges of uncertain times in the world? Do you feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected with others? Would you like someone to talk to in a safe, space where you can be yourself? If so, I’m here to help. I will provide a safe, empathetic environment to help you find direction, balance, and connection in life again. My goal is to provide the therapeutic tools to lead you on the path to your best life.

Barbara E Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have expertise working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral struggles including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addictions,
parenting
and maternal health.
Each life is a gift. I acknowledge and honor each individual that joins me with their most heartfelt challenges to their most celebrated achievements. I use an integrative approach to treat anxiety, depression, trauma in adolescents, adults, and couples. I offer a warm and collaborative approach to tackling your life’s challenges through making concrete goals with you. I have been practicing for several years, working with various populations in the New York City metropolitan area.

Vanessa Funfsinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E®
Verified
Verified
I specialize in relationships, trauma, stress,
parenting
, and life transitions. If you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, I can help. You will gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, as well as how they affect your every day behavior. You will learn healthy ways to cope and lessen the stress.

Tamekea Bevas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are dealing with issues of grief and loss, divorce/separation, infertility, anxiety, depression, anger management,
parenting
, self esteem, adoption, crisis management or anything that keeps you stuck and gets in the way of your progress, I can provide a safe, judgement free zone to help you process your feelings and take charge of your life.
Feeling overwhelmed with life, and don't know where to begin? In today's demanding world, you find yourself with so many things that you are juggling in order to create a healthy balance in your life. No matter how much you put your best foot forward, there is always something that gets in the way, causing you to doubt your progress. You try to push through each day with a smile on your face, but internally you are falling apart. You are living in survival mode and feeling like you are barely making it. Life has a way of making us feel broken down, conflicted and frustrated. I can reassure you that it does not have to be this way.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.