Therapists in Amawalk, NY

Reaching out for help can be challenging. If you are scrolling through this, that means you are contemplating doing just that, which is a difficult and positive first step. I understand and value the importance of finding the “right fit” for your therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic, and strength-based. I am also an EMDR trained therapist. I work with children, adolescents and adults to create a safe and supportive environment where we can explore issues such as life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and how to cope with challenges.

Are you or someone you love having difficulty adjusting to a life change? In my practice I treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, parenting, bullying, divorce, grief and loss, high-school-to-college transition and adjustment, marriage, infidelity, mid-life, career, sexual orientation and gender identity, HIV/AIDS.

I have 20+ years of experience treating adults and teenagers with a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, work, career and parenting challenges. I have expertise in the areas of trauma, crisis intervention and addressing major life transitions including separation and divorce. I have also worked extensively with victims of violent crime and survivors of sexual assault and incest.

Therapy can be a powerful part of the healing process. I feel honored to witness that process when working with individuals seeking help to deal with difficult life circumstances. I strive to create an environment where a person can feel safe and comfortable discussing their struggles. My approach is collaborative and seeks to draw out an individual's strengths allowing them to better address their concerns and feel more at ease in their everyday life.

The therapy I practice aims to explore the way in which our layers of experience inform the way we interact with ourselves and the world around us. Through our work together, we will acknowledge and understand the destructive forces that often lay outside of our awareness while identifying and strengthening the constructive forces each of us embody. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where my clients can experiment with thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to bring about clarity, confidence, and authenticity. I enjoy supporting individuals who are looking to experience a deeper understanding of themselves.

Worries, fears and stress can be very disruptive to our lives. Developing an understanding of why we feel so vulnerable and developing better coping strategies can be the product of psychotherapy. It takes courage to confront our stressors. With the proper guidance we can master these challenges and have a more enriching life. One mode of treatment is psychodynamic psychotherapy. Hypnotherapy fosters a deep meditative state allowing client to access inner resources to facilitate change. I am also a trained Couples Therapist with clients at various stages of adjustment or imbalance.

Seeking therapy is often the first step we take when we realize that our quality of life has started to slip. If you find that you've put your own needs on the bottom of the to-do list because you've put everyone else around you first, it's time to take the steps to start regaining control of your life and wellbeing. Together, we can help you build an better understanding of the ways your circumstances can impact your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life roles. By exploring our boundaries, learning to care for ourselves, and creating healthier patterns; we can help you shift from surviving to thriving.

Feeling alone, isolated even when we are in a relationship is very common. We often question ourselves and doubt our ability to create lasting bonds. Some of these common challenges include communication difficulties, infidelity, loss of intimacy, financial pressures, difficulty balancing individual, work, couple and family expectations. We often find it difficult to share our challenges and vulnerabilities.

I believe in and am continually inspired by the resilience of human beings. In working with clients, I strive to truly listen, to help people come to understand themselves better and to accept things as they are while setting and achieving reasonable goals. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions and techniques depending on the needs and personality of each client. Whether you are going through a difficult life transition, coping with anxiety or depression, or struggling in a relationship, let's work it out together so you can find health and balance in life.

Founder and clinical director of Embrace Personal Wellness, LLC. For more information about the services we provide, please go to embracepersonalwellness.com. I have over 35 years of experience helping couples, individuals, and families cope with personal struggles, life changing events, and interpersonal relationships. While implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I focus on establishing a positive relationship with my clients in which the interaction is conducive for personal growth, confidence building, and improved communication skills.

Do you want to FEEL MORE EMPOWERED? Is the stress of daily life overwhelming you? Would you like to learn skills to help you cope better with life's challenges and feel more confident in your choices? During my 30 + years of experience I have been helping people overcome difficulties in their lives. I have treated people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and problems with anger. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapies such as DBT and trauma related therapies such as EMDR to help clients achieve a more satisfying life.

I take a person-centered, motivational approach in my practices. I enjoy working with individuals to navigate every kind of challenge, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers. I recognize that you may not only need a cheerleader to celebrate the good, but also to help you push through difficult times. While I believe that pharmacology may be a necessary aid for many, I understands there may be concerns, and is also supportive of those who wish to seek healing through non-medicated means. I am willing to help you find the most appropriate and comfortable option.

Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions? Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.

I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.

Anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction can be enormously challenging. They are often intertwined with physical issues and can disrupt lives, including the lives of the people around them. As a therapist with over 30 years of experience I can share the good news that healing is possible when given the right care. My expertise is helping people with complex issues get strong and move beyond the their past. I offer a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental presence, so clients can feel safe, hopeful and heal. My experience as clinical director, clinician and supervisor allow me to bring you the highest level of evidenced based care.

When you feel safe and supported in the therapeutic environment, the partnership you develop with a therapist can bring about gains that will change the trajectory of your life in significant and deeply rewarding ways.

Do you feel stuck in a pattern due to depression, anxiety or a traumatic event? You do not have to do this alone. I will provide a safe and non judgmental environment for you to come to heal. I have 23yrs of experience in this field. I utilize a relational model as well as EMDR. I also can refer to alternative treatments for those who are open. I am also a certified herbalist. Together we will increase your coping skills. I will help you to build a 'tool bag' for life. I have taught at a masters degree level at Fordham University and do corporate wellness programs and provide supervision for therapists.

Making the decision to change takes courage. When that change involves our private inner world, it takes the most courage of all. My work is centered on helping clients gain freedom from the complaints that brought them in. My aim is to be an unwavering ally and partner in this journey. We will work together to dismantle belief and behavior patterns that interfere with finding joy and the freedom to live as fully as possible. My areas of specialty are relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, problematic behaviors with food, and out-of-control behaviors of all kind.

Life inevitably involves struggle. The goal of therapy is to understand the source of your current struggles in order to live more fully and effectively. In my experience, life difficulties are either long standing or acute. The enduring difficulties are often the result of underlying patterns that result in feeling stuck, anxious or depressed. These patterns may manifest in relationship problems, parenting difficulties or low self esteem. Acute situations, such as death or divorce, take time to process and can trigger earlier losses. In either situation, the wish to function and feel better is what motivates us to seek therapy.