Humanistic Therapists in Averill Park, NY

I offer support and guidance to children, adolescents, families and individual adults utilizing my training and experience with family-systems and cognitive-behavioral therapies. My clinical orientation is person-centered, meaning, I am guided by genuine positive regard for my clients and a firm belief that my clients are capable of improving their quality of life. I have a reputation for warmth, compassion and good humor among the many individuals and families with whom I have worked.

Are you finding this time in your life is bringing more overwhelm, anxiety, sadness anger or pain than it is joy? Does life feel very different than you imagined it would right now? Especially when our experience feels very different than what we had expected, it can bring up confusion, self doubt, & worst of all that deep down voice-criticizing, putting us down and have us wondering is it just me? Big life changes things like, starting college, getting married, pregnancy or new motherhood & more, have a way of bringing up some of these deeper held struggles and fears to surface.

I deeply respect your wanting to address something in your life that keeps you from feeling happy and whole. Maybe it's a recent event or loss, or a troubled relationship, or maybe a past pain that continues to hurt. Perhaps you are feeling a lack of purpose, or a lack of connection with who you really are. The role of a pastoral counselor is to be a compassionate listener and guide - someone who can sit with you as you explore a deeper self-understanding, reflect back to you your insights, discuss options and goals, then assist you in designing an effective path of healing and change. I am honored to offer you my support.

Everyone faces the struggles of being human, but you don’t have to struggle alone. I am a fellow traveler in life’s adventure here to support you through the difficult navigation of the peaks, valleys, and everything in between. My practice is holistic and person centered. I approach my work with a warm, non-judgmental, and curious point of view.

I have a deep understanding of the forces helping to shape who we are and there emotional correlates and behaviors. I have been very successful in helping liberating the part of the self, not determined by hereditary or environmental factors and giving individuals back the power to make changes they wish to see in their lives.

In four plus decades of counseling a wide variety of people I have learned a great deal about the human condition and how the psychological, physical, familial, and social contexts in which we live can cause our lives to feel like an overwhelming fight for survival. As human beings we should be able to expect more. In this counseling practice you will have my full respect and caring as a base on which to build a therapeutic relationship in which you can remember and discover a more authentic, alive version of yourself.

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.

Finding the right therapist for you can be daunting, but it is important to find a good fit. I am a trauma-informed, queer woman therapist that works with adults that have a desire to increase their overall wellness, manage their emotions, and become the best version of themselves. I specialize in assisting people who are LGBTQIA+, in a domestic violence situation, struggling with their body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and the struggles of aging.

You are more than just a diagnosis! Therapy can help you to develop the resilience to cope with even the most painful of life circumstances. Respect, compassion, and collaboration are essential components of the therapeutic relationship. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. Clients find me to be approachable, responsive, and committed to the process of healing and personal growth.

I am able to work with clients from all backgrounds, whether they are children or adults. Because of my experience in the corporate world, school system, residential care system and juvenile justice systems, I have worked for the past 30 years with adults and children who not only have mental health issues but who are facing everyday life concerns, such as maintaining their relationships, dealing with stress from their jobs and problems with their children.

Many people struggle with finding balance in our rapidly changing world. My focus is on helping people make the changes they want to see in their lives, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I work from a trauma-informed consciousness, with an interest in neuroscience, supported by awareness of the effects of toxic stress on the body, mind, and emotions. I work to help people develop a relationship with core self that supports finding balance amidst career discernments, relationship shifts, and changes in life direction.

"Get busy living, or get busy dying." If you haven't seen Shawshank Redemption, maybe you should. Maybe it's just me, but reading all the profiles here seems a bit tedious since we are all essentially saying the same things. As an Army Veteran and a solution-focused pragmatist, I like to cut to the chase. The bottom line is that we've ALL survived something in our lives and fall into one of two basic categories; either those who just don't die or those who come back to living. So which category are you in?

I work best with people who have the drive and motivation to live a fulfilling life, but continue to find that something just doesn't click. By this, I mean that they may feel constantly hard on themselves, nervous and tense, or haunted by their past. These people know that there is something inside of them that can reach their potential, but they don't know where to start looking for it.

Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.

I am an energetic, youthful, and altruistic mental health counselor skilled in new age models of therapy. My overall therapeutic goal is to work alongside clients to empower them to find their inner strength and help them channel it to make the appropriate changes in their lives. I am skilled in working with a wide range of clinical issues.

Hello! I love working with individuals, couples/polycules & families experiencing relationship conflict, climate distress, life changes, coping with death or loss, or problems of anxiety, stress, or fear. I especially invite people struggling with communication, boundaries, overwhelm, low self worth, or feeling disconnected & lost in life. I offer safe connection, reflection, and expression. I listen deeply, identify core issues, & support creative healing. Together, we focus on metabolizing unresolved feelings, allowing space for emerging awareness, restoring curiosity, developing perspective, & transforming understanding.

With over 20 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health, I believe that people are resilient, and that resilience becomes our beacon to self-discovery and emotional healing. I believe that everyone has the power to live the life they want, and I tailor my counseling and support to help foster the healing and empowerment process. I love to help clients explore their potential with evidenced based techniques that can help increase life satisfaction and promote healing. Everyone's journey in life is personal. If you find yourself questioning your journey, please call or email me today. It would be my honor to help.

Ever felt like you get in your own way ? Do you feel energetically stuck in one place and feel like there is no way to move forward in life? We all have the strength to heal ourselves as long as we have a safe space to explore emotions, negative thought patterns, and unresolved trauma within the soul. It is human nature to connect with others, sometimes it takes an unbiased support system to discover your authentic self through mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will explore healing your inner world through creativity, compassion, and positive self exploration.

Hello and Welcome! I know that sometimes life can be extremely difficult to navigate but if you have found your way to this website you have already made the first step towards wellness! I am here to uplift those who struggle from anxiety, depression, relational issues, work issues, educational issues, transitional periods, grief, and much more. I work with individuals in a collaborative way. I believe that the client is the expert of their own life and I view myself as a tool to help teach and guide. I want to work beside you on your journey to optimal wellness and self-discovery.