Male Therapists in Batavia, NY

Getting stuck in troubling thoughts or painful emotions after experiencing a setback is part of the natural human experience. While some of us are resilient enough to adapt and skillfully navigate adversities in life, most of us find it quite challenging to let go of familiar ways of thinking and behaving that are holding us back. Recognizing the need to change is a sign of maturity and provides an opportunity to grow at any stage of our lives. I hope you are ready to let go of what is no longer serving you and embark on a personal journey toward the actualization of your full potential and well-being.

I am a generalist in that I will work with most problems. My approach is Cognitive-Behavioral. I work to help individuals, families, and children to adjust their lives so they are more comfortable and in control of behaviors and emotions. I have found that active participation in setting goals and in tracking progress is important and part of the best way to change. Areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship problems, and parenting difficulties.

The journey of therapy should be something you are drawn toward, not something you have to convince yourself to do. I want my clients to look forward to coming to their sessions, especially when what we're working through is tough. Therapy is a serious and powerful undertaking, but it doesn't have to be ominous. I think being down-to-earth and as lighthearted as possible about the institution of therapy helps to make it feel more accessible and fight any stigma attached to it. I look forward to working with you, you and your partner, or your family!

In my work as a therapist, I have helped children, families, parents, and adults cope with and overcome a wide range of challenges such as PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, parenting and relationship challenges, and life transitions. In the process of doing so, I have learned that we all possess a tremendous capacity for healing and growth.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 21 and over. My interests and expertise center around enhancing self-awareness, self-regard, confidence, and assertiveness; exploring and directly experiencing difficult or painful feelings, and increasing the capacity to accept, understand, and work them through; improving troubled relationships, including fears about, and barriers to, deeper emotional closeness; clarifying what one most fundamentally values and wants in life, and creates and finds meaning; working with loss, grief, and mourning; and managing stress and anxiety, drawing on mindfulness approaches when appropriate.

Unlocking the Power Within: As your therapist, I am here to guide you on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Together, we will navigate the challenges that come your way, tailoring every step to your unique needs. Embrace the positive transformations, embrace the hope, and let's embark on this empowering path of growth and self-realization.

Hi, you have clicked on me for a reason, I hope you will read on. There must be something in your life that you are struggling with. Struggling with OCD? Maybe feeling alone in your relationship? Feeling disconnected and depressed? Have been in therapy before and want deeper solutions? I am happy and honored to help. I practice with compassion and truly want to help you find a solution. You've taken an important first step in searching for help and I hope you will join me in your journey.

I am a licensed clinical therapist (masters degree in social work) specializing in helping people deal with unresolved trauma, childhood issues, current events that might be causing anxiety, relationship problems, and helping people to realize their fullest potential. I have over 10 years experience working with people who suffer from mental health issues/concerns, substance abuse, trauma, attachment issues, and I with work well with people who have an idea about what their goals for therapy are or with those who are open to figuring out what their goals might be.

I believe each and every individual has the power and courage to make positive changes in their lives, even though there may be times when we struggle to recognize our strengths and our ability to overcome adversity. Although there are times when we feel stuck and without direction, I believe each and every person holds the map to a better future for themselves. Through processing, a trusting relationship, authenticity, unconditional positive regard, and the use of therapeutic modalities; I help my clients identify and work towards goals to make positive changes in their lives.

Therapy is a process of healing the mind, body and spirit. It produces best results when both the therapist and the client are ready to engage in thoughtful discussions leading toward change. As such, clients who have seen the best results in my care have been motivated, curious and willing to address hard topics in pursuit of health. Issues related to relationships, emotional regulation, exploring past unmet emotional needs, building self-advocacy and addressing internal conflict are well suited to my therapeutic strengths. You come with the raw materials, I come with helpful questions, and together we will build a healthier life.

Each person I work with, whether you are dealing with stress from work, family, personal, or addiction issues, will establish their own goals and together we will work to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in order to meet those goals. With my guidance, I believe that allowing you to work towards the things that you prioritize in your own life will help you gain new knowledge about yourself and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors in a safe and nurturing environment.

Life has a way of happening at inconvenient times and overwhelming ways. When that happens, an unbiased listening ear may be what helps get us through. Have you felt down, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with the way things have been happening recently? I know it can be easy to feel alone, and I want you to know I am here to help guide you through the difficult times. You don't have to feel stuck.

Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves". I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.

My therapy style is relational and I am particularly skilled at helping clients identify feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that impede efforts to form and maintain fulfilling relationships. Together, in a warm and empathetic atmosphere, we will look into your unique past and come to understand how that history is connected to your current emotional pain. Emotional pain tends to manifest as some variety of anxiety and/or depression. Understandably, we all look to alleviate anxiety and depression. Coping methods such as drugs/alcohol, may do the trick, initially. However, they tend to stop working, and ultimately lead to more misery.