Therapists in Albany, NY

"There is always a solution, always an answer, and always a better way of coping with life's situations." I know it may be difficult coping with the challenges and changes of life. However, there is always a way of relief. Sometimes we need help finding our way. I've had the privilege of assisting many in finding that way. Let's partner up and find the way that's right for you so that you can be anchored and unmovable as you go forward.

I am an integrative mind-body practitioner and yoga therapist. Somatic coaching and creative embodied presence practices are my specialties as a compassionate healer. Together we reach into your calm center to welcome and transform stress from life's natural challenges. With new practices you open to creative ways to learn, heal, and perform. As we center with mindful breathing and simple movements you will safely ground, honor and respect what wants to be released. Together we move through places you are stuck and regain a playful approach to becoming who you truly are. All work is in sacred space to establish confidence and care.

Are you having difficulty in your relationships and wondering, "how do I make things better?" Are you experiencing a loss of self, feeling confused and/or depressed? Is it difficult to identify your feelings? Have your feelings become too painful to experience on your own? It is only natural to want to avoid feelings that are painful. It is our basic human instinct to avoid anything that is painful especially emotional pain. Unfortunately, avoiding pain results in maladaptive behavior and difficulties within relationships. Avoiding feelings can result in feeling numb and/or loss of self.

Taking those first steps to begin therapy can be difficult and uncomfortable. As a licensed mental health counselor I have spent the last several years helping children and adolescents, as well as their families, overcome those initial stages of resistance and discomfort and progress in therapy in a way all parties felt benefitted and accomplished. My experience with children and their families has been that through an eclectic and mutually respectful approach changes can be made to better everyone’s lives.

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), unlike most other therapists, empowers 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. Click WEBSITE at left to begin your journey toward the self-mastery and joy known as "Rational Living."

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by daily demands or unhappy with your current circumstances? Are you unhappy in your relationships or questioning if they are harmful? Is a difficult event from your past disrupting your ability to live your best life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to reach out for help. I can provide a safe and non-judgmental space to unload your worries and assist you with finding solutions. With warmth and compassion, I utilize creative methods, a sprinkle of humor and your own strengths to empower you to reach your goals. If you’re ready to begin this journey, contact me!

Fun-loving, sincere, and therapy dogs! Are you in a major life change? Considering divorce? Raising teenagers/pre-teens? Anxious? New medical diagnosis? If you need help remembering how to enjoy life, are stuck-in-a-rut, would like to learn to take life less seriously while healing through your struggles, give me a call. I work collaboratively with A. Sydney Madden, LCSW-R. I enjoy working with ages 12 - 112+.

Are you a non-traditional person looking for a non-traditional therapist? Look no further than this therapist by day, tattoo artist by night. I am a member of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities and am familiar with non-traditional lifestyles. I am kink, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ friendly and friendly to both traditional and non-traditional faiths and spiritualities. I specialize in working with relationships and families in particular relationship issues, life transitions, family conflict, and opening up previously monogamous relationships.

I believe that people are always trying to help themselves but may not yet have the skills to solve complex and painful problems. Using evidence based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, clients and I apply new approaches to long standing challenges and strategize to achieve deeply held goals. Let’s combine your skills and hopes to help you find a life that refreshes and energizes you.

Are you currently struggling in life and unsure as to why? If you are ready to tackle your Anxiety, communication difficulties, Depression, difficulty identifying and expressing emotions, now is the perfect time.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have dedicated myself to working with adults, adolescents and children that identify as having serious and persistent mental health illness. Throughout my career, I have advocated and worked to support family reunification throughout New York State. I am well versed in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies. I truly believe that the use of strength based clinical approaches promotes resiliency.

If you have reached the point where the stress is eating at you, where you’re depressed, anxious or overwhelmed- then it’s time to get help. Not having an outlet can make you feel isolated and alone. We can talk about how you’re not “okay”. Support, collaboration and planning are all necessary to get you to where you want to be in your life. I can help and support you while you reach your goals. Looking for someone to talk to is the first step. Reaching out to schedule an appointment is the next step.

Are you experincing life challenges with your family or employment? Maybe you are not entirely sure the cause of your distress and would just like to talk? We would like to walk with you on your journey to becoming a healthier person. We are a private practice that provides psychotherapy to patients experiencing challenges with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, family discord, children with behavioral issues, impulsiveness, developmental disabilities, grief-loss and sexual behavior problems.

Sometimes life gets so overwhelming that we need someone who can help us get through the tough times. I strongly believe everyone deserves to be happy and will work with you on goals to get you to a better space. I am motivated to meet my clients where they are and support them on their own unique path of feeling their best selves! I have extensive training in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy. Often, the hardest part of initiating major life changes is the act of reaching out for help! If you have read up to this point, don't be afraid to reach out!

Looking to reduce or eliminate symptoms of PTSD, addiction, stress, anxiety, dissociation?

Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.

**VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILTY**In my social work practice I work in collaboration with the client and their strengths to aid in the development of insight, and coping strategies to better understand and cope with emotional distress and increase interpersonal functioning. I believe my role in the therapeutic relationship is to empower and motivate clients toward change through self-awareness. My person-centered approach means that I meet the client where they are at and guide them to set goals that make the most sense for their needs and that utilize their strengths to reach their fullest potential.

An internal-external therapist I focus on increasing awareness of internal parts and how they interfere with or fascilutate life, family, work, faith (external systems). With 20 years of therapy experience, I have spent the last 4 years in recovering from two traumas: one emotional and the other physical (2014-18), These events have changed my life, my relationships & how I develop intervention plans for people that are not based on my understanding or training but on how the client's inner & outer world are interconnected or fragmented. I have with renewed passion opened my office. LCSW, MFT/IFS Trained.

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.