Therapists in Chappaqua, NY

My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.

Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety disorders (General Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias), depression, identity and existential concerns, and major life transitions and adjustments. Together, we explore the underlying causes of the reoccurring themes and patterns in your life that bring you discomfort or uneasiness, and then work together to help find a path to personal growth and purpose.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

Having been in practice for over 30 years I have found that connections are an important part of the helping process. I work with individuals, couples and families utilizing family history, current situational processes as well as personal strengths and coping skills to address issues of concern. I believe all individuals have the capacity to make changes in their lives and will work on helping each individual gain a better understanding of his/her needs and behaviors to attain those goals.

Teens and young adults have a lot to juggle in their lives! I work exclusively with teenage clients ages 13 & up to conquer anxiety, depression, OCD, and other psychological and emotional issues in order to find a balance in their lives where things just seem to “click” again. By using CBT and mindfulness strategies I aim to help you or your child change old patterns and learn new skills focused on improving self-esteem, emotional intelligence, mental fortitude, emotion regulation & coping skills, motivation, and goal-setting. My approach will be tailored to help bring long lasting changes.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

My work as a therapist focuses on helping adolescent and adult clients coping with life changes and difficult circumstances leading the individual to a variety of protective yet self-defeating responses. I am experienced in treating substance abuse, eating disorders and other compulsive behaviors, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I take a hands-on, eclectic and team approach with the individual and their unique support systems towards attaining their goals of treatment; as well as to restore mental health and wellness, and balance in their lives and relationships.

Feeling down? Stressed? Going through a transition? Struggling with relationships? Whether you are coping with an immediate stressor, looking to change long-standing bahaviors or gain greater self-awareness, as a licensed psychologist, I am here to help. I believe the foundation for successful therapy lies in a supportive, non-judgmental and empathic therapeutic relationship through which one can explore and understand relationship dynamics, emotional themes, and maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns with the goal of increasing self-awareness and creating a fuller, happier life. I approach therapy from a positive perspective and try to harness each individuals strengths to build skills and create change.

If you are reading this page, you are probably in some kind of crisis or difficulty you have not been able to sort out by yourself. Although this can be uncomfortable, it also provides great possibilities for change. As a trained therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have a broad array of experiences and tools to help you effect the changes you want to make in a way that is gentle and respectful. Although it may seem impossible, individual change, changing a troubled relationship or getting your family back on track are all within reach.

I'm a Jungian-oriented Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor & Registered Art Therapist in the states of CT, IL, NY, PA, TX. I specialize in relationships, adult attachment anxiety, codependency, childhood trauma (emotional neglect, alcoholism, narcissistic parenting), and major life transitions (times in a person's life which call for deep self-evaluation). I use humor, empathy, and alternative methods of healing to help you find your own path in life! While life is at times a Tragi-Comedy, we can walk through the fire and free ourselves from the grips of anxiety, inner criticism and fear of loss.

I work with individuals, couples, and families in a compassionate, safe, non-blaming way. I specialize in relationship difficulties, life transitions, spiritual crises, and stress management. Spiritual issues are addressed only if requested. As an interfaith minister with chaplaincy experience, I work with people of all faiths and beliefs.

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

As a Mental Health Counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for my clients to explore their life challenges. I am here to validate your unique experience and work with you to find strategies that fit your life. I value the strength of the therapeutic relationship and believe it is the building block from which you can bring about positive change in your life.

It's a great strength to be able to ask for help during challenging times. Whether you are facing immediate stressors or want to address more long-term issues, my approach to therapy is interactive, supportive & empathetic. I value establishing a comfortable, nonjudgmental & meaningful therapeutic partnership; I feel the most important element of effective psychotherapy is a genuine connection between patient & therapist. While providing a warm, safe & nurturing environment, I aim to help you identify strengths, reduce distressing feelings, undo any patterns of behavior that aren't serving you well & create positive changes.

Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated and anxious despite all the effort you put into your work and relationships? Do you feel confused or misunderstood in important relationships in your life or worry that you’re unworthy or falling behind? The days when you were joyful, creative and inspired feel far away. You yearn to reach a point where you feel understood, appreciated and fulfilled. You feel stuck and wonder if you can reach a better place. You know change is possible and I can help you on your journey.

In my current virtual practice I am working with many age groups dealing with the anxiety of trying to cope: with getting ready for college; with city life and roommates; with relationship partners; with making decisions to move ahead with relationship commitment, or not and if so, how; all ages attempting to cope with remote work and cramped living arrangements; and the pain and changed nature of our current city life. I help patients seeking relationships, fixing them and leaving them.

I help couples, families and individuals improve relationships that are experiencing destructive conflict, poor communication, betrayal, overwhelming emotions, or loss of intimacy. Because meaningful and lasting change requires therapy to be customized for each person's and relationship's unique needs, I and my clients develop a deep understanding of their unique histories, emotional needs, strengths and struggles. This serves as the foundation for our work, fostering empathy for oneself and others and allowing clients to unwind harmful relationship patterns that have developed over time.

Perhaps you've been experiencing tension in the body or feeling stuck in the same thinking patterns that are preventing you from being able to prioritize change. Taking the first steps to create changes for yourself is not always easy. Expect our work together to provide you with an opportunity to learn how to cope with anxiety and depression, implement healthy boundaries, manage stress, build self-esteem, create change through proven techniques, and become empowered through understanding how your mind and body respond to your unique challenges.

My goal as a therapist is to work with my clients in a supportive, structured and caring manner to help them feel better and manage their lives more effectively. This could include managing their anxiety, moods, relationships and workplace/ career issues. I am a warm, caring, highly engaged therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them access their strengths and meet their potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to assist my clients to regulate their moods and anxiety, as well as supportive and interpersonal therapy.