Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Cazenovia, NY

Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.

Collaborating with you in a safe, relaxed and compassionate space and understanding what you need is key to the therapeutic relationship. Every individual is unique and their issues are not the same. Focusing on the person and not the problem, I offer a strength based perspective where I strive to create a space where clients can openly share, disagree, explore, learn strategies and challenge themselves to live their best life each day. I have deep respect for the courage it takes to make the initial contact and engage in therapy and I will advocate for you and support you through.

I am a psychotherapist with 35 years experience in providing individual/family therapy to adults and adolescents. I value working with a diversity of people and in my work I utilize various treatment modalities tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. I believe therapy should be interactive, collaborative and goal oriented. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety/stress, sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss and relationship concerns.

Established Practice in Maine 2017. Life events can cause us to experience a variety of feelings such as anxiety, uncertainty, sadness, frustration, anger and even hopelessness. Stress impacts our relationships, work, financial well being, and families. There are chapters in everyone's life that are overwhelming and during these times it is wise and healthy to process with someone who is objective and understanding. Counseling can assist us in becoming unstuck. Sometimes short term intervention is all that is needed. Call to schedule an appointment.

I offer gentle, client-focused therapeutic services where your needs are honored as we process through your most pressing concerns. I have an eclectic approach, with a strong focus on anxiety, trauma and depression. I work with individuals, couples and families in a supportive, sensitive and compassionate way that supports your dignity and autonomy. I invite you to be an agent of your own healing process and to incorporate other methods of wellness that fit for you. I celebrate your individuality while recognizing the importance of the greater systems that impact you; your family, community, work life and spiritual observances.

Hi. Since 1978 I've help individuals and couples with communication,stress, depression, sex, affairs, pornography, PTSD. My comprehensive approach to counseling integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of life in a way which not only treats painful symptoms but also heals the underlying emotional wounds. I believe that empathic listening without judging is the foundation of emotinal healing.Therapy is a process of gaining a wider perspective which reveals how past trauma are connected to present problems.Greater mindfulness reveals how old, problematic response patterns can be discarded and replaced by new and better ones.

Providing Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and other testing services in partnership with school districts or as a second opinion to diagnose educational disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, reading disabilities, and Dyslexia for special education.

Are you a frustrated parent, feeling that you cannot connect with your child? Are you dealing with temper tantrums, defiance or even aggression? Are you concerned when you can't calm your child when they are anxious, scared or overwhelmed? Are you getting contacted by schools regarding their behavior? Does it feel like getting your child ready to leave the house or go to bed is exhausting? Have you wondered if your child has friends or the skills to progress academically? Does your child have a developmental diagnosis? Do you worry the effect having a child with a disability and/or behavior problem is having on your whole family?

Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.

Life can be overwhelming at times and hard to manage. In therapy with me, together we will work to cope and work through areas that bring you distress. Feedback I have received from individuals who have entered into therapy with me, is that they felt I was not “a robot” & felt comfortable due to my warm and relatable approach. I have assisted individuals discover & create boundaries, healing from trauma, & overcome daily obstacles such as anxiety attacks and depressive feelings. I have helped couples successfully confront their issues, build communication skills, and understand the dynamics of their relationship more clearly.

Human Nature provides child, adolescent, and family counseling in a natural setting at Trinity Glen Farm.

The core of each of us is whole and perfect. This is the belief that underscores my work and life. Whatever part or parts of you feels stuck, broken, lost, confused, stressed or hopeless, I want you to know that there is hope, and you can have some clarity. In fact, healing has already begun just by you deciding to seek help. You are not alone, and I look forward to working with you.

If you are a law enforcement officer or US service member, please contact me even if the profile states that I am not accepting clients. See website link for more information about my practice.