Couples Counseling Therapists in Ballston Lake, NY

Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults. She works with patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. Treatments include Parental Guidance, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy. Dr. Woods provides a comfortable,cozy office atmosphere where confidentiality and privacy are the absolute norm. She works with a variety of insurance plans and insures that patients/clients are comfortable with their payment plans. Dr. Woods provides a flexible scheduling of appointments, including evening hours. Dr. Woods provides assistance for families requiring help in their child's school programming,

Contrary to popular opinion, I do not believe in safe spaces as a viable, long term solution to anyones’ challenges, unless you’re willing to sacrifice your autonomy and allow fear to dictate how you live. However, I firmly believe that therapy should be a safe place to explore the issues that are creating fear and discomfort. Life is chaotic and unpredictable, and while there is a time and place for utilizing safe spaces, they should only be used in the short term. I’m very invested in empowering my clients to foster bravery, resilience, and perseverance so they are well equipped to navigate the challenges life throws their way.

You try your best to get along with everyone. But lately, it’s been difficult. You're upset about all the disagreements with your husband/wife/ significant other. You don’t feel heard. You find yourself lashing out at your kids. Bickering with your long-term partner. Thinking about divorce. Angry at your parents. Strained relations with your adult child. Disappointed by friends. You feel misunderstood. Hurt. Confused. You may feel stuck in depression or anxiety. Low energy. Stressed out. Every day is so overwhelming and exhausting. How can you dig yourself out of this rut? Therapy can help…

I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with various emotional and mental health needs. My career began working with at-risk youth suffering from severe emotional disturbances. I later began working with children and families within their homes to secure a healthy balance of support and resources, while enhancing their sense of self. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am open to networking with any provider (i.e., teachers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists,etc.) that are involved in one's care. I believe in helping individuals identify their strengths and incorporating these strengths into their daily lives.

Our main focus and hope is to help you relieve the stress and suffering you are experiencing that brought you to this search. Most importantly, we will help you find the source of your problem. Together, we will change the direction of your life. We only ask for the opportunity to work with you and support you through your troubles so that you find happiness in your life.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** My experience of working with clients of varying ages provides a unique perspective on stages of development and how life experiences can manifest across a life span. My training coupled with my desire to continually acquire knowledge provides me with a solid foundation to begin working with clients and adapt as the clients’ needs change. I am here to not meet you where you’re at, but meet you where you dream and to work with you to develop and utilize the tools necessary to discover those dreams.

We all get stuck sometimes. If you're tired of dealing with your challenges on your own, a professional perspective might be just what you need to bring a breakthrough. We want to extend hope to you in your situation. Whatever your difficulty, we are confident that you will feel at ease and well cared-for by one of our four compassionate and competent professionals. Anyone residing in New York State can be seen by one of our mental health professionals virtually.

Every baby deserves a healthy parent, and every parent deserves to feel empowered and supported during pregnancy and postpartum. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, this transition may be bringing along feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, or confusion. Seeking out support is a sign of strength, and can have positive impacts on the health of the individual, the parent-child relationship, and the family as a whole.

We all wear many hats in this world, whether it be parent, daughter/son, partner, friend or boss and I can teach you how to do it all and not be burnt out: how to live your life qualitatively, not quantitatively. Together I can help you learn how to be a choice maker and creator of your life-teaching you how to enjoy your whole life. I work with all ages and have 33 years experience as a psychotherapist. My style is conversational, collaborative and direct. I particularly love to help families &/or couples have those hard conversations that they are not talking about.

If you want to get back to yourself or reach new heights, I know how to help. You may feel that you never reached your true potential, and struggle with managing your life. You may feel that you have lost yourself after going through a traumatic experience. Suffering with anxiety, depression, and feeling at a loss with how to get unstuck. Your marriage or primary relationships have started to suffer. You are ready to find real change. Or maybe you are just hoping to set yourself up for success personally or in your relationships. If you are looking for the added comfort of a lazy, goofy labrador retriever...