Therapists in Beacon, NY

I believe that where we came from inevitably affects who we are, but does not need to define or constrain us in perpetuity. I want to understand where you’re coming from and where you want to go. My job is to listen, to try to understand how you see the world, and help you understand what patterns may hold you back. I am warm, humorous, thoughtful and patient. Our time together is yours and nothing is out of bounds. I hope to create a safe space where we can creatively look at your life and try to understand your concerns, doubts, fears and triumphs.

Are you motivated to begin exploring a life with less anxiety, stress and depression? Are you going through a transition in life that might require extra guidance? If so, this is your invitation to create a new beginning I can guide you toward a happier, more fulfilled life.

I am presently accepting new patients who are struggling during this Coronavirus Pandemic, and am offering 3 free sessions. I am also interested in working with either pregnant women or women who have given birth during the Covid-19 pandemic. Women who are particularly interested in Kinesthetic Art Therapy are encouraged to contact me. This service is free of charge for 3 sessions. I am working exclusively through telehealth until 2021. If you are interested in contacting me for more information, please call me at 917-892-9783

You’re so tired. And you’re tired of saying you’re tired. Especially after getting through these COVID years. It’s so hard to turn your mind off from your worries and your to-do list. You’re feeling overwhelmed, wondering when things will get easier. You provide so much care to others, but you get lost in the shuffle. You’re burning the candle at both ends, and your temper flares easily. So much has changed in your life, and you wonder if you will feel like yourself again. Caring for loved ones is hard work, and caring for yourself in the midst of that is even harder.

I have worked in the human services field for the last 28 years in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, nursing homes, day treatment centers, homeless shelters, and school/ community-based programs. Trained as a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist I utilize movement and body-based awareness practices to encompass the whole self in the therapeutic process. I have worked with a range of mental health conditions from acute psychosis to mild mood disorders. I have worked with a range of populations but specialize in working with women, pre/adolescent and adolescent girls, and children.

Approach: Each client's needs are individually evaluated. Orientation is toward getting past the past, while integrating experience to achieve greatest wholeness of self and authentic self realization. Interactive, analytic and/or trauma/EMDR orientation based on evaluation of issues and need. Depth or Short-Term Treatment. I draw on: classical, alternative, body-centered, addictions, EMDR and psycho-spiritual knowledge and practice.

Utilizing elements of psychoanalytic and relational theories, CBT, and narrative therapy in my practice, I will work with you to overcome the challenges that are holding you back. My multicultural approach reflects my passion for serving clients of marginalized groups. As a woman of dual-cultural background and a fierce advocate for social justice, I have a deep understanding of issues experienced by different cultures and ethnicities, as they intersect with gender, identity, race, religion, sexuality, disability, and socioeconomic status.

We all face common struggles of loneliness, depression, sadness, anxiety, conflict in relationships and stress related to work and finances, among others. After years of treating children, adults, couples and families as a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist, I know that by embracing and exploring our struggles we can use the power of our wisdom to find solutions, enhance our growth, access our potential, and experience contentment and joy in our lives. I provide individual therapy and couple's therapy to those wanting to discover solutions to specific problems, but also, those seeking greater satisfaction and contentment in their lives.

Do you find yourself constantly wondering, "When will I live a life free of sadness, fear and worry? How do I begin improving the quality of my personal relationships? Will I ever live a satisfying, fulfilled life?" If these questions sound familiar, I would love to help partner with you on your journey to find balance, happiness and confidence. My approach embodies the importance of living in the present moment by learning to connect with your mind, body and spirit. With 15 years of experience in the counseling field, I've gained the flexibility to successfully implement therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs.

I am a licensed therapist working with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of life issues. My approach to treatment is eclectic. I have been trained in both short or long term treatment modalities depending on your needs.

I have a special focus on the impact of overwhelming childhood experiences on adults. My hope is to provide a supportive space where your inner life is held with honesty, curiosity and wonder. We can hold your feelings and concerns with respect as we explore them in a relationship and process co-created over time. Together, we focus on creating a supportive space where you can better understand yourself and create more authentic experiences in your life.

My goal is to help support and guide you through identifying and managing areas of life that may feel incomplete, problematic or out of sorts. Many of us have thoughts, beliefs or behaviors that prevent us from living the peaceful & joy-filled life we deserve. Trauma, early life experiences and/or life challenges/transitions can leave us feeling hopeless, alone and triggered.

My mission is to be of help to people with a variety of goals: to live well, to create oneself, to understand more deeply and grow, and to cultivate the kinds of relationships that give life meaning and joy. A therapeutic partnership allows us to explore our patterns of living—of thinking, relating, communicating and behaving—and remake them to make life more satisfying.