Sexual Abuse 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.

It takes true courage to share a story that contains a history of struggle or abuse. Have you found yourself overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and want to better understand the triggers? Have you tried to ignore relationship or professional struggles in hopes they would eventually disappear? Have you reflected on past pain, and worry you are overreacting, won’t be believed, or are at fault? Perhaps you’ve achieved those goals related to wealth, fame and success, only to find your “perfect” life does not bring the satisfaction you anticipated. The old strategies no longer serve you, and now you need to try something new.

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Roksana Badruddoja. Family Constellation Therapy is a systemic psychospiritual therapeutic model that reveals the hidden intergenerational dynamics in a family/relationship/situation and the therapeutic approach works towards balancing/neutralizing/healing the system. Dr. Badruddoja has developed a distinctive interfaith/intercultural trauma liberation method—using family and national systems; phenomenology; existentialism; epigenetics and neuroplasticity; emotions; somatics; inner/outer childs; and genotraumagrams—known as Intergenerational Family Trauma Liberation Constellation or IF-TLC.

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.

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.

If Self Help advice and strategies had been enough you probably would not be looking for a therapist. Those strategies make sense but are often very difficult to implement. The human psyche is a complicated mechanism which tends to resist change. Breaking problematic patterns of behavior and interactions with family, friends and in work environments is harder than it looks. Past history , fears and anxieties often contribute to making it difficult to make positive changes in ones life. My work with you includes examination of factors making it difficult to change and strengthening your resolve to make beneficial changes.

Are you seeking a therapist that provides a safe space to sort out what is on your mind with a warm, empathetic, laid-back and non-judgmental approach? This is the type of environment I strive to offer my clients in therapy. I am a holistic practitioner that offers a combination of both conventional and alternative techniques depending on my client's wants and needs. I provide counseling from a lens that recognizes the impact societal inequalities can have on an individual. I offer a style that is intended to build empowerment, confidence and freedom from what you think is holding you back.

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.

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.

I provide trauma-focused individual and EMDR therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16 an up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, trust/abandonment issues, relationship problems including codependency/intimacy dysfunction, self esteem/identity issues and symptoms related to childhood trauma which can include: flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, sleep distrubance, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli and hypervigilance.

We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Relationship woes? Existential Angst? Have a troubled teen or child in trouble? Feel stuck your life? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through this too. This is temporary. We will reach out to you, discuss your needs, and pair you with a therapist familiar with your needs. Together, you will meet, identify issues, collaborate to create a plan, follow through with some reasonable interventions, and figure out ways to make the changes last.

Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. By exploring and understanding your feelings, thoughts and behaviors you will begin to develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is quite rewarding to better understand the many complicated and self-sabotaging part of yourself and gain more control over those behaviors. Developing insight allows you to have a greater understanding of who you are and the life choices you have made. Insight and self-awareness give you more freedom to make healthier choices and change unsatisfied areas of your life.

Katie Parent, LCSW, is a trauma-informed clinician committed to holistic well-being, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based mind-body practices to nurture a balanced relationship between the mind, body, and soul. With a wealth of experience spanning adults, children, families, and couples, Katie brings a comprehensive approach to her therapeutic work. Katie creates a welcoming and inclusive space, honoring all gender identities and providing support for individuals with various mental and physical health challenges. With a compassionate and sensitive approach, she strives to empower clients on their journey towards healing.

I have 15 years of experience working with adults of all ages who are struggling to cope with an enormous range of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, phobias, trauma and PTSD, family problems, relationship problems, identity issues, questions about one's sexuality, addiction, alcoholism, anger problems and eating disorders. In addition to treating my own patients, I have trained and supervised beginning therapists for many years, and I sit on the Board of Directors of a post-graduate training institute.

I work with individuals and couples who feel a need for change in their lives, and want help to do so. Many of my patients are seeking help for depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship problems. They may be feeling overwhelmed and demoralized, stuck and frustrated, or just in need of a supportive, nonjudgmental person to talk things through with. I am a warm, empathic listener who will help you understand yourself, your situation, and your options, and empower you to make changes and move forward with your goals. I will work collaboratively with you to help you overcome obstacles and find fulfillment in your life.

I specialize in an integrative approach to therapy, combining analytic insight with behavioral change. I work collaboratively with clients to help them deal more effectively with their emotions and with relationships, to solve problems, connect with strengths, and let go of whatever's interfering with personal and professional success. My approach is straightforward and personalized to your needs.

Feelings are messengers that guide us into a fuller, more vibrant life. They help us know what is best for us, create meaning in our lives, and motivate us to take action toward positive change. If we allow space and listen to their wisdom, movement toward the life we long to lead becomes possible. Bringing warmth and empathy, I provide a supportive environment where clients can explore unprocessed feelings, long-standing beliefs, and untapped wisdom.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through a highly individualized approach that we will co-construct together. My approach involves taking a very thorough history but most importantly listening to your concerns. I work well with people who have both long and short term issues. I specialize in helping people who have personality disorders, alcohol/drug issues, sexuality issues and histories of trauma. As an adolescent/young adult specialist (ages 15-25) I can work with both the young person and their family and will develop a concise formulation of the dynamics that will be useful to all.

I am a licensed Psychologist practicing in New York City and Westchester. I earned my PhD as well as three Masters degrees (Master of Art, Master of Science, and Master of Philosophy) at Columbia University in the City of New York. I completed my clinical internship at Jacobi Medical Center. In addition to seeing patients in my private practice, I worked as a Clinical Researcher at New York State Psychiatric Institute, where I investigated the functional organization and structure of the human brain for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).