Therapists in Congers, NY

My name is Dariela Vasquez, Soy Dariela Vasquez. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist, Advocate, Educator and Storyteller. My passion is to hold space, teach and walk along side those who have also have felt or feel disenfranchised from the self, from their body and from their heart. My intention is to provide sacred spaces that honors all parts of you as we welcome your parts back home.

As an adopted person, my 30 plus years' experience using inner child work, researching, and supporting fellow adopted persons and mothers of adoption loss has given me a unique insight into the struggles of adoption, the primal wound, reunion preparation, reunion difficulties, and the impact of early childhood trauma. I am the author of five adoption related books, three of which have been translated into Chinese, German and Korean.

The decision to start therapy can be a difficult one. Therapy offers the chance to learn new ways to cope with emotional distress or challenges in life. It can help you identify and modify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, and supply you with effective coping skills. The goal is to work towards developing a more balanced and fulfilling life. I specialize in delivery of evidence-based psychotherapy, specifically CBT, DBT, and mindfulness meditation techniques. I provide individual therapy, family counseling, parenting skills, and weekly DBT skills group therapy.

Experience utilizing evidence-based therapy methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and motivational interviewing. I use a straightforward approach with clients to get them to open up and work towards achieving their goals. I find incorporating one's strengths to drive treatment allows for easier participation and transitioning to using those strengths to begin independently solving problems as they arise.

I have been working with children and their families for over 15 years in settings such as hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and client's homes. I have extensive experience treating children with anxiety and depression, behavioral and anger management issues, ADHD, and oppositional defiance disorder. I have supported families through various stages of the divorce process and loss of a family member. I believe that a child is successful in therapy when the whole family is supportive and involved and I therefore have strong communication with a child's parents. I follow a Cognitive Behavioral and strengths based approach.

My practice focuses on using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address a variety of psychological difficulties. My patients are interested in change and are committed to working on achieving success through the use of therapeutic homework, active problem solving and self exploration. I have experience in treating anxiety disorders, depression, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, social skill deficits, school related problems and issues that result form marital discord and divorce. I treat children, adolescents and adults.

I'm a skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solutions-oriented mental health practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing emotional problems or exposed to drug and alcohol abuse. I have demonstrated a track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one, couples and group settings. I'm an effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with an inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, resolve issues and help you achieve challenging objectives. Lastly, I have an innate ability to establish a rapport, build trust, and relate too individuals on all levels.

My therapeutic philosophy is dedicated to helping individuals achieve maximum emotional and physical well-being through personal mastery. My focus is both preventative and remedial. I teach body self-regulation to reduce stress, control autonomic functions, eliminate self-defeating thoughts, behaviors, and habits, and enhance communication and coping skills. I use three main modalities - Biofeedback, Hypnosis, and Psychotherapy. These may be used independently or in conjunction with each other, according to individual needs. I work with children, teenagers and adults.

I provide anxiety therapy for young adults and adults with a special focus on women’s issues and wellness. My practice offers support for social anxiety, general anxieties about life, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies, as well as stress management. By working together, I can help you to identify, understand, and address anxiety as well as learn ways to cope and begin a new path forward.

Welcome! Life is hard and asking for help can be harder. Therapy can provide the support you need to successfully navigate the stress of your daily experience. Effective therapy begins with the client-therapist relationship and my goal is to facilitate growth through a non-judgmental approach to the work. My therapeutic style is informed by my experience working with individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, substance use, relationship conflict, legal difficulties and more.

Are you struggling to find clarity, peace of mind, connection and/or belonging? Does life seem unnecessarily difficult or are you are unable thrive? Do you find yourself engaging in unhelpful behaviors, thoughts or feelings? I am here to help. Using a multi-modal approach to therapy, I will work with you to process your emotions, thoughts, physical symptoms, and behaviors so that you may overcome what is impacting your life and find lasting relief. By maintaining a safe and comfortable space for you to grow, I use specialized techniques to create a personalized experience and guide you within the framework of your life.

Has traditional therapy not worked for you? While sitting in an office might work for some people, it's not for everyone. My sessions all take place walking in a scenic location rather than sitting in a therapy office. This is a mindfulness-based therapy that can make it easier for clients to relax, release physical tension, and connect the mind and body towards reaching their individual goals, all while enjoying the beauty of nature.

I am the director of Hudson Valley Mental Health, a practice specialized in helping children, adolescents (and their parents!) and adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias and panic in New York and New Jersey.

Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals, couples and groups focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, alcohol or drug abuse, low self-esteem, or anyone in need of developing new ways to cope with life’s every day challenges. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: @vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:@vanessareiser