Therapists in Clifton Park, NY
Feeling stuck or wondering if therapy is worth it? These concerns are common, and starting therapy can feel intimidating. I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, supportive space built on compassion and trust. Using creative therapeutic approaches, I help clients reduce anxiety, process trauma, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and feel more confident and like themselves again.
Feeling stuck or wondering if therapy is worth it? These concerns are common, and starting therapy can feel intimidating. I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, supportive space built on compassion and trust. Using creative therapeutic approaches, I help clients reduce anxiety, process trauma, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and feel more confident and like themselves again.
I work primarily from a Humanistic perspective and believe that the client is the expert in the room and should have full autonomy in their life decisions. To me, the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of my work and it is my passion to help individuals to uncover their strengths. I am interested in working with clients in the capacity of familial challenges, relational difficulties, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, multicultural issues, LGBTQIA+ identity, and sexuality.
I work primarily from a Humanistic perspective and believe that the client is the expert in the room and should have full autonomy in their life decisions. To me, the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of my work and it is my passion to help individuals to uncover their strengths. I am interested in working with clients in the capacity of familial challenges, relational difficulties, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, multicultural issues, LGBTQIA+ identity, and sexuality.
I treat individuals struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, stress management, women’s issues, death and dying, end-of-life, and interpersonal issues. I also provide treatment for individuals with chronic insomnia.
I treat individuals struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, stress management, women’s issues, death and dying, end-of-life, and interpersonal issues. I also provide treatment for individuals with chronic insomnia.
Struggling with obsessive thoughts, intrusive fears, or exhausting compulsions? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. I’m Caroline Reis, a therapist specializing in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, and other anxiety disorders.
OCD and phobias can feel overwhelming, trapping you in cycles of fear, avoidance, and ritualistic behaviors that interfere with daily life. Whether you're battling intrusive thoughts, compulsive actions, or intense fears that hold you back, I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to help you regain control and find peace of mind.
Struggling with obsessive thoughts, intrusive fears, or exhausting compulsions? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. I’m Caroline Reis, a therapist specializing in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, and other anxiety disorders.
OCD and phobias can feel overwhelming, trapping you in cycles of fear, avoidance, and ritualistic behaviors that interfere with daily life. Whether you're battling intrusive thoughts, compulsive actions, or intense fears that hold you back, I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to help you regain control and find peace of mind.
We all have a human desire to feel heard, understood and supported, even more so when life gets hard. But making the decision to start therapy can be challenging, so I want to start by saying I am happy you are here taking the first step in trying to find the best fit for you. Some people have struggled with symptoms for most of their life, while other's wake up one day to find themselves in a whole new life that they don't know how to navigate. Whether you are the former or the latter, there are things that we can do together to help improve your experience of life and work to not only reduce symptoms, but find peace and happiness.
We all have a human desire to feel heard, understood and supported, even more so when life gets hard. But making the decision to start therapy can be challenging, so I want to start by saying I am happy you are here taking the first step in trying to find the best fit for you. Some people have struggled with symptoms for most of their life, while other's wake up one day to find themselves in a whole new life that they don't know how to navigate. Whether you are the former or the latter, there are things that we can do together to help improve your experience of life and work to not only reduce symptoms, but find peace and happiness.
With many years of experience, I have come to understand that everyone will need help at some point. It's inevitable and it's OK. I've been that told that I make clients feel comfortable and heard. I also help to provide insight and direction. Quality and efficiency are important to me. Words that describe my style are collaborative, educational, non-judgemental, compassionate, and genuine. Peace of mind is absolutely possible, with a commitment to self-care. The biggest factor that determines how helpful therapy will be, is the relationship between client and therapist. A good match is essential.
With many years of experience, I have come to understand that everyone will need help at some point. It's inevitable and it's OK. I've been that told that I make clients feel comfortable and heard. I also help to provide insight and direction. Quality and efficiency are important to me. Words that describe my style are collaborative, educational, non-judgemental, compassionate, and genuine. Peace of mind is absolutely possible, with a commitment to self-care. The biggest factor that determines how helpful therapy will be, is the relationship between client and therapist. A good match is essential.
Elvira is a Mental Health Counselor - LP with the private practice of Timothy Crumley. She graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in neuroscience and continued her education in the Mental Health Counseling program, earning her master’s degree in 2024. Mental health has always been a passion for Elvira. Life comes with many hardships, and there’s no denying that facing those challenges alone can be difficult. Elvira creates a safe space to discuss the hardships and struggles that one endures. She helps address these struggles and find ways to persevere.
Elvira is a Mental Health Counselor - LP with the private practice of Timothy Crumley. She graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in neuroscience and continued her education in the Mental Health Counseling program, earning her master’s degree in 2024. Mental health has always been a passion for Elvira. Life comes with many hardships, and there’s no denying that facing those challenges alone can be difficult. Elvira creates a safe space to discuss the hardships and struggles that one endures. She helps address these struggles and find ways to persevere.
Kelly’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing mindfulness, personal values, and committed action. He thoughtfully integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful belief systems. Kelly views therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside clients to enhance self-awareness, expand perspectives, reduce distressing symptoms, and build emotional resilience—all with the goal of creating a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Kelly’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing mindfulness, personal values, and committed action. He thoughtfully integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful belief systems. Kelly views therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside clients to enhance self-awareness, expand perspectives, reduce distressing symptoms, and build emotional resilience—all with the goal of creating a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
If you are experiencing hurt, anger, sadness, worry, grief; or feeling lost, confused, restless, powerless, depleted, or all alone; or if you are worried about the future, stuck in past, unable to make the changes you desire, like life is without meaning; I want to spend some time in your presence so I can truly see you and help you truly see yourself. Together we can reveal the wholeness of you, navigate the heavy stuff, heal the past, transcend the roadblocks, and uplift you into a life filled with hope, meaning and purpose, feeling rooted and grounded in your Being.
If you are experiencing hurt, anger, sadness, worry, grief; or feeling lost, confused, restless, powerless, depleted, or all alone; or if you are worried about the future, stuck in past, unable to make the changes you desire, like life is without meaning; I want to spend some time in your presence so I can truly see you and help you truly see yourself. Together we can reveal the wholeness of you, navigate the heavy stuff, heal the past, transcend the roadblocks, and uplift you into a life filled with hope, meaning and purpose, feeling rooted and grounded in your Being.
When the troubled past feels too present or the mind feels divided, trance-informed psychotherapy helps the conscious and deeper mind come into a steadier, more regulated and resourced dialogue. Many clients arrive feeling swamped by challenges, trauma, grief, aging, health concerns, or major life transitions. They are often doing their best to face what life has given them, courageously working with what can change and finding acceptance for what cannot. Therapy offers a safe, grounded space to speak openly, understand oneself more deeply, and develop practical tools to feel stronger, calmer, and more at ease with life.
When the troubled past feels too present or the mind feels divided, trance-informed psychotherapy helps the conscious and deeper mind come into a steadier, more regulated and resourced dialogue. Many clients arrive feeling swamped by challenges, trauma, grief, aging, health concerns, or major life transitions. They are often doing their best to face what life has given them, courageously working with what can change and finding acceptance for what cannot. Therapy offers a safe, grounded space to speak openly, understand oneself more deeply, and develop practical tools to feel stronger, calmer, and more at ease with life.
Holding the conviction that as human beings we develop across the lifespan—emotionally, mentally, spiritually and so on—where some may see illness or pathology, I might see a pivotal moment, an opportunity disguised as a crisis, or a stuck-point seeking a breakthrough. Consequently, my view is very holistic—maintaining that the body-mind-spirit is a complex, interwoven field of energy. If you believe that wellness, fulfillment and contentment is the result of finding balance in the emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual domains of life, we would probably be a good fit to work together.
Holding the conviction that as human beings we develop across the lifespan—emotionally, mentally, spiritually and so on—where some may see illness or pathology, I might see a pivotal moment, an opportunity disguised as a crisis, or a stuck-point seeking a breakthrough. Consequently, my view is very holistic—maintaining that the body-mind-spirit is a complex, interwoven field of energy. If you believe that wellness, fulfillment and contentment is the result of finding balance in the emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual domains of life, we would probably be a good fit to work together.
Welcome! I am excited to get to know you more and assist you on your therapy journey! You don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and feel supported as you work toward change. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to feel different, our work together will move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
Welcome! I am excited to get to know you more and assist you on your therapy journey! You don’t have to go through this alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and feel supported as you work toward change. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to feel different, our work together will move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
CommonSense Wellness Network, IPA,
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
3 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
Therapy is a self-discovery journey. I work with clients on creating the conditions necessary to support their growth, utilizing inquiry and compassion as tools to dissolve problems into pathways of greater understanding. I like working with people who feel unsatisfied with their current reality. Perhaps you are struggling with life transitions, have difficulty with discovering your purpose or meaning; perhaps you feel out of balance, overwhelmed with difficult emotions, or your'e at a standstill. However you have come to be here, I am honored to partner with you on your journey.
Therapy is a self-discovery journey. I work with clients on creating the conditions necessary to support their growth, utilizing inquiry and compassion as tools to dissolve problems into pathways of greater understanding. I like working with people who feel unsatisfied with their current reality. Perhaps you are struggling with life transitions, have difficulty with discovering your purpose or meaning; perhaps you feel out of balance, overwhelmed with difficult emotions, or your'e at a standstill. However you have come to be here, I am honored to partner with you on your journey.
If it’s felt hard to reach out—especially to someone you don’t yet know—I deeply understand. I’m Taylor Bouton (she/her), and I honor that trust and take it seriously. As a proud queer therapist and LMSW trained at the University at Albany, my goal is to meet you exactly where you’re at in your journey, offering warmth, flexibility, and unwavering support. You come in with your strengths and your struggles—whether you’re navigating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. My approach is rooted in collaboration and adaptation to your needs.
If it’s felt hard to reach out—especially to someone you don’t yet know—I deeply understand. I’m Taylor Bouton (she/her), and I honor that trust and take it seriously. As a proud queer therapist and LMSW trained at the University at Albany, my goal is to meet you exactly where you’re at in your journey, offering warmth, flexibility, and unwavering support. You come in with your strengths and your struggles—whether you’re navigating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. My approach is rooted in collaboration and adaptation to your needs.
I can understand how overwhelming seeking therapy can be. You may feel like you will not be understood, or even that it is hard to share the depths of your soul. I begin from a place of unconditional positive regard, and want my office to be a place where you can share anything without judgment. Nothing is taboo; I work to make anything feel ‘mentionable’ during therapy. Together, we will work on your anxieties, stressors, lack of motivation, and other struggles you may be experiencing.
I can understand how overwhelming seeking therapy can be. You may feel like you will not be understood, or even that it is hard to share the depths of your soul. I begin from a place of unconditional positive regard, and want my office to be a place where you can share anything without judgment. Nothing is taboo; I work to make anything feel ‘mentionable’ during therapy. Together, we will work on your anxieties, stressors, lack of motivation, and other struggles you may be experiencing.
Many people come to therapy feeling worn down by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or long-standing struggles with addiction—often after years of coping on their own. They may be functioning outwardly while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally disconnected inside. My clients are seeking relief, practical coping skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Grounded in decades of clinical experience, my approach is relational and reflective, offering a steady, thoughtful space to speak honestly, make sense of what you’ve lived, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Many people come to therapy feeling worn down by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or long-standing struggles with addiction—often after years of coping on their own. They may be functioning outwardly while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally disconnected inside. My clients are seeking relief, practical coping skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Grounded in decades of clinical experience, my approach is relational and reflective, offering a steady, thoughtful space to speak honestly, make sense of what you’ve lived, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Samantha believes therapy is a safe space for individuals to express who they truly are and a place to feel listened to and validated. She understands that it can be difficult and scary to open up to someone new. Samantha aims to create a space for individuals to express themselves however they choose and to be listened to without judgment. Samantha believes in meeting clients where they are and working with them to help address the challenges life throws their way.
Samantha believes therapy is a safe space for individuals to express who they truly are and a place to feel listened to and validated. She understands that it can be difficult and scary to open up to someone new. Samantha aims to create a space for individuals to express themselves however they choose and to be listened to without judgment. Samantha believes in meeting clients where they are and working with them to help address the challenges life throws their way.
Hi, my name is Cassie.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I earned my Master of Social Work from the The University of South Carolina in 2018.
My expertise is in individual and family therapy. I have experience working in the hospital/inpatient setting as well as outpatient. I specialize in working with individuals and their families who are struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns.
Hi, my name is Cassie.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I earned my Master of Social Work from the The University of South Carolina in 2018.
My expertise is in individual and family therapy. I have experience working in the hospital/inpatient setting as well as outpatient. I specialize in working with individuals and their families who are struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns.
Alexandra Wasser
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW NY, LCSW MA, LMSW TX
1 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sometimes, everyday stressors become unbearable, and we have a difficult time getting on track. As a team, we will work on those stressors, intrusive thoughts, and lack of motivation. I believe that giving you the support you deserve and listening to you with understanding, I can help you achieve the life you want! I want you to enjoy coming to our sessions and most importantly to looking forward to this as a time where you get to focus on yourself! Here you are always free to be your most authentic self!
Sometimes, everyday stressors become unbearable, and we have a difficult time getting on track. As a team, we will work on those stressors, intrusive thoughts, and lack of motivation. I believe that giving you the support you deserve and listening to you with understanding, I can help you achieve the life you want! I want you to enjoy coming to our sessions and most importantly to looking forward to this as a time where you get to focus on yourself! Here you are always free to be your most authentic self!
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Number of Therapists in Clifton Park, NY
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Clifton Park, NY who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 81% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Aetna |
| 67% | CDPHP |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Clifton Park, NY see their clients
| 60% | In Person and Online | |
| 40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |