Therapists in Brewster, NY

My clinical areas of specialization include: the treatment of neuro-psychological and developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, and the management of emotional and behavioral dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a range of strategies and techniques to address these problems including: structured family therapy, strategic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavior interventions. A large portion of my practice is devoted to helping families and couples resolve conflicts and relate in a more meaningful and positive manner. It is my belief that healthy family relationships are the basis of mental health and well being.

If you are experiencing personal conflict or crisis, or find that a problem continues to surface in your life despite your best efforts to solve it, I can help. My principal goal is to help you and/or your family members find effective solutions to get through difficult times and get back on track. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive specialized training and over 24 years of experience in crisis management and teaching practical coping and interpersonal skills. I provide a solution-focused, flexible and time-limited approach to problem solving in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and private setting.

I am an award winning mental health & addictions therapist; a former contractor for the CDC. Therapy integrates empowerment techniques into a spectrum of evidence based approaches tailored to suit your needs. Treatment is primarily focused on empowering clients with new cognitive perspectives, conflict management, self-reconditioning and behavior modification for mood disorders, substance misuse and addictive behaviors. Clients are encouraged to be proactive in therapy so we can build upon your strengths to develop new skills, an informed knowledge base (knowledge is power) & greater sense of autonomy. See www.SWS-Empower.com.

I have been a licensed Psychologist in the Greater Danbury area for over 35 years and work with individuals who have a variety of personal concerns and/or mental health issues. My style is relaxed, authentic, empathic, and supportive which encourages patients to share their issues in an unconditionally accepting environment. While I am flexible and eclectic in my approach, I employ psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused elements in my treatment. My practice includes individuals, couples, families, and late adolescents.

I work with adults, children, and families on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, addictions, grief, anger, family discord, and workplace distress. My goal is to bring warmth and acceptance to all my sessions and to provide clients with concrete skills that they can use to help solve their problems and live more fulfilling lives. I've worked in a variety of settings, including elementary and high schools, corrections, and employee assistance. In 2021, I launched a private practice.

I am a clinical psychologist working with adults, children, and couples. For over 6 years I have worked with combat veterans and their families. Prior to becoming a psychologist I was in the Marine Corps for 14 years. As therapist, my job is to meet you wherever you are and use my professional training and personal experience to help you move forward in the direction of your choosing to achieve your objectives. My goal is to give you the tools you need so that you don't need me. Therapy is about making you stronger, not making me feel smarter.

Feeling somewhat overwhelmed? Let's just sit and talk; help me understand where you are and how i might best assist you. I have been practicing for 30+ years, having served not only as therapist/supervisor but as Chief Psychologist at a major mental health facility, educational consultant to a variety of metropolitan school systems and as an Associate Professor of Psychology. I specialize in areas of personal development, academic achievement/educational testing, behavioral management and autism. Perhaps we can work together to discover more efficient ways of navigating life issues other than by simply having to endure them.

Are you at a crossroads? Are you stressed? Plagued by worry and uncertainty? Do you want to change the course of your life? It is possible. Together, we can explore and develop insight into the underlying thoughts and feelings that are preventing you from greater fulfillment, sense of well-being and meaning. I can show you how to better understand the past and meet the challenges before you.

We can't control life and the challenges that come our way but we can control how we respond and design a life that brings us joy. Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, or other challenges, we can learn to cope effectively, make changes where needed and wake up happier each day. Let's work together to assess what is holding you back, break negative patterns and build a "big picture" of your life that reflects YOU. Yes, change can be difficult and scary at first but on the other side is greatness and peace. Let me be with you in this process. You are worth it.