Psychodynamic Therapists in De Witt, NY
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy.
All aspects of couples' experience of marital distress, as well as the "strength building" of "conflict resolution", and "communication skills". Recently featured on Syracuse Channel 9, WSYR segment on "Online Infidelity" as relationship expert. Featured in both "PBS" and "Syracuse Woman" magazines. Inducted: Cambridge "Who's Who of Professional Women".
Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy.
All aspects of couples' experience of marital distress, as well as the "strength building" of "conflict resolution", and "communication skills". Recently featured on Syracuse Channel 9, WSYR segment on "Online Infidelity" as relationship expert. Featured in both "PBS" and "Syracuse Woman" magazines. Inducted: Cambridge "Who's Who of Professional Women".
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
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Patients come to my practice looking to better their lives. They often come with a presenting problem that has brought them in at this specific point in time and they are seeking resolution and relief from that situation. However, in addition to more short-term, symptom relief, many patients come hoping to attain a better understanding of themselves from the inside out — from their thoughts to their behaviors. In short, they are trying to increase their awareness and understanding of themselves in an attempt to improve the quality of their relationships and their lives.
Patients come to my practice looking to better their lives. They often come with a presenting problem that has brought them in at this specific point in time and they are seeking resolution and relief from that situation. However, in addition to more short-term, symptom relief, many patients come hoping to attain a better understanding of themselves from the inside out — from their thoughts to their behaviors. In short, they are trying to increase their awareness and understanding of themselves in an attempt to improve the quality of their relationships and their lives.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. I hope to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. Whether you’re navigating a painful past, a difficult present, or an uncertain future, my goal is to help you find clarity, strengthen your resilience, and move forward with confidence. If you’re willing to be reflective and open, I’ll meet you with that same level of commitment. I work best with people who want to understand the “why” behind their experiences, not just the “what.”
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. I hope to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. Whether you’re navigating a painful past, a difficult present, or an uncertain future, my goal is to help you find clarity, strengthen your resilience, and move forward with confidence. If you’re willing to be reflective and open, I’ll meet you with that same level of commitment. I work best with people who want to understand the “why” behind their experiences, not just the “what.”
One of the best decisions you can make is to reach out and ask for help. I am that hand you can grasp for compassionate care and direction as you gain a better understanding of yourself. Anxiety and depression can make you feel alone and helpless. They are not easy mental health disorders to navigate without help. You are not alone. I am here with you along your journey as you become better aware of how you can take control and overcome the struggles you may have with panic attacks, sadness, and mood disorders. I am ready to listen and help you regain control of your life.
One of the best decisions you can make is to reach out and ask for help. I am that hand you can grasp for compassionate care and direction as you gain a better understanding of yourself. Anxiety and depression can make you feel alone and helpless. They are not easy mental health disorders to navigate without help. You are not alone. I am here with you along your journey as you become better aware of how you can take control and overcome the struggles you may have with panic attacks, sadness, and mood disorders. I am ready to listen and help you regain control of your life.
As a therapist I provide an analytical/ psychodynamic understanding of the person(s) in problem situation to help in developing a solution focused intervention
My approach to therapy is a Psychodynamic/Client Centered approach including listening/learning/empathizing and obtaining a psychodynamic framing of client's problem situation and affirming my perception with client. I maintain a solution focused mindset in pursuit of a positive outcome.
As a therapist I provide an analytical/ psychodynamic understanding of the person(s) in problem situation to help in developing a solution focused intervention
My approach to therapy is a Psychodynamic/Client Centered approach including listening/learning/empathizing and obtaining a psychodynamic framing of client's problem situation and affirming my perception with client. I maintain a solution focused mindset in pursuit of a positive outcome.
I draw from cognitive behavioral and dialectal therapy, in addition to motivational interviewing, family systems, and psychodynamic principles.
My ideal clients are folks that are new to therapy or have been before but are looking for something new. These clients most likely come from a family that is blended, high conflict and/or has a history of estrangement. They are often times navigating relational grievances or has endured losses of loved ones, and they are seeking help in processing their grief. My therapy is a place of exploration. It includes a warm space to think critically about one's self and explore their experience in the world and how they contribute to their experience. It's a place to be heard and truly listened to, without judgement.
I draw from cognitive behavioral and dialectal therapy, in addition to motivational interviewing, family systems, and psychodynamic principles.
My ideal clients are folks that are new to therapy or have been before but are looking for something new. These clients most likely come from a family that is blended, high conflict and/or has a history of estrangement. They are often times navigating relational grievances or has endured losses of loved ones, and they are seeking help in processing their grief. My therapy is a place of exploration. It includes a warm space to think critically about one's self and explore their experience in the world and how they contribute to their experience. It's a place to be heard and truly listened to, without judgement.
I use a relational, psychodynamic, and sex therapy approach to help individuals and couples understand patterns in relationships, intimacy, and communication.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—whether in relationships, life transitions, or within themselves. You may find it hard to express your needs, notice repeating patterns, or feel unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients are seeking deeper connection, clarity, and confidence. I also specialize in intimacy, communication, and sex therapy, supporting clients in building both emotional and physical connection.
I use a relational, psychodynamic, and sex therapy approach to help individuals and couples understand patterns in relationships, intimacy, and communication.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—whether in relationships, life transitions, or within themselves. You may find it hard to express your needs, notice repeating patterns, or feel unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients are seeking deeper connection, clarity, and confidence. I also specialize in intimacy, communication, and sex therapy, supporting clients in building both emotional and physical connection.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, your romantic relationships, or your family dynamics? Are things feeling different in your romantic relationship? Are you noticing recurring challenges in how you communicate or express yourself? Therapy can be a space to reflect, explore and create meaningful change.
I view problems through a relational lens. This means I believe romantic partners, family, friends, colleagues and how we view ourselves shape our identity, how we feel, act, and more. I observe relational dynamics, attachment patterns, and the stories people tell about themselves and others.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, your romantic relationships, or your family dynamics? Are things feeling different in your romantic relationship? Are you noticing recurring challenges in how you communicate or express yourself? Therapy can be a space to reflect, explore and create meaningful change.
I view problems through a relational lens. This means I believe romantic partners, family, friends, colleagues and how we view ourselves shape our identity, how we feel, act, and more. I observe relational dynamics, attachment patterns, and the stories people tell about themselves and others.
I utilize the mixture of therapy styles tailored to the client's needs - such as Psychodynamic, Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative to name a few.
Therapy is a challenging journey. If you are here and reading this, started your journey to heal. If you chose working with me, I will be there every step of the way to listen, help you to share and to teach you tools that can help you alleviate your often debilitating symptoms. I will also be there to challenge you when needed. You will be provided a safe space where you can process and understand your past, to see the root cause of the issues, and to help you connect with yourself in order to resolve them. I understand that building trust can be a difficult, and delicate task. I'm utilizing strength-based therapy, where you will f
I utilize the mixture of therapy styles tailored to the client's needs - such as Psychodynamic, Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative to name a few.
Therapy is a challenging journey. If you are here and reading this, started your journey to heal. If you chose working with me, I will be there every step of the way to listen, help you to share and to teach you tools that can help you alleviate your often debilitating symptoms. I will also be there to challenge you when needed. You will be provided a safe space where you can process and understand your past, to see the root cause of the issues, and to help you connect with yourself in order to resolve them. I understand that building trust can be a difficult, and delicate task. I'm utilizing strength-based therapy, where you will f
Therapy can be scary and I understand how overwhelming it may feel to begin the treatment process. Therefore, it is my goal to create a safe, comfortable and judgement free environment for each of my clients. Together, it is my hope to build a trusting, therapeutic relationship to support each client's healing and growth. I believe that it is my role as a therapist to allow each client to be heard and to guide them through the change process in a way that makes sense for them. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and a combination of mindfulness, cognitive behaviorial therapy (CBT), and problem solving treatment.
Therapy can be scary and I understand how overwhelming it may feel to begin the treatment process. Therefore, it is my goal to create a safe, comfortable and judgement free environment for each of my clients. Together, it is my hope to build a trusting, therapeutic relationship to support each client's healing and growth. I believe that it is my role as a therapist to allow each client to be heard and to guide them through the change process in a way that makes sense for them. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and a combination of mindfulness, cognitive behaviorial therapy (CBT), and problem solving treatment.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate challenges such as: depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, sex and sexual health concerns, chronic illness/pain, academic pressure, and life transitions.
I strive to create a safe and affirming space, with a focus on supporting BIPOC, queer, and adopted individuals.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate challenges such as: depression and anxiety, relationship struggles, sex and sexual health concerns, chronic illness/pain, academic pressure, and life transitions.
I strive to create a safe and affirming space, with a focus on supporting BIPOC, queer, and adopted individuals.
Welcome to my counseling site called Christian Based Counseling Services. As a Christian and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, it is my intent to use clinical and spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices to support, encourage, as well as strengthen the client through a caring, professional relationship. As part of our ongoing therapeutic work and discovery, it is my goal to guide the client in identifying unhealthy and dysfunctional beliefs, attitudes and behaviors and be transformed with healthy, realistic and spiritually based truths which will enable you to grow individually and within your relationships with others.
Welcome to my counseling site called Christian Based Counseling Services. As a Christian and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, it is my intent to use clinical and spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices to support, encourage, as well as strengthen the client through a caring, professional relationship. As part of our ongoing therapeutic work and discovery, it is my goal to guide the client in identifying unhealthy and dysfunctional beliefs, attitudes and behaviors and be transformed with healthy, realistic and spiritually based truths which will enable you to grow individually and within your relationships with others.
Often the hardest part of solving problems is finding the right person to help you. Since therapy can be an exciting, challenging, and at times a daunting process, it is important to know that you are working with a therapist who is experienced with the issues you are struggling with.
Often the hardest part of solving problems is finding the right person to help you. Since therapy can be an exciting, challenging, and at times a daunting process, it is important to know that you are working with a therapist who is experienced with the issues you are struggling with.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and difficult to sort out on your own. Anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, chronic illness or stress may be leaving you feeling unhappy, depleted and unable to manage daily life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan and I am here to help. I provide a safe space to process your concerns, uncover thinking patterns or belief systems that may be holding you back, a place to learn new ways of coping or communicating so that you can attain your goals for your life!
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and difficult to sort out on your own. Anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, chronic illness or stress may be leaving you feeling unhappy, depleted and unable to manage daily life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan and I am here to help. I provide a safe space to process your concerns, uncover thinking patterns or belief systems that may be holding you back, a place to learn new ways of coping or communicating so that you can attain your goals for your life!
I utilize psychodynamic therapy to explore underlying and often unrecognized patterns rooted in early life experiences, helping clients gain insight into how the past may be influencing present thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over ten years of experience working within the social services field. My professional background has allowed me to support individuals and families navigating complex life stressors, trauma, and systemic challenges, while fostering resilience, insight, and meaningful change. I also have experience working with adolescents in school settings, supporting emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs during critical stages of growth.
I utilize psychodynamic therapy to explore underlying and often unrecognized patterns rooted in early life experiences, helping clients gain insight into how the past may be influencing present thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over ten years of experience working within the social services field. My professional background has allowed me to support individuals and families navigating complex life stressors, trauma, and systemic challenges, while fostering resilience, insight, and meaningful change. I also have experience working with adolescents in school settings, supporting emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs during critical stages of growth.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment. As a trauma-informed provider, I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety, including OCD, depressive symptoms and recover from traumatic experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment. As a trauma-informed provider, I also have extensive experience helping individuals manage anxiety, including OCD, depressive symptoms and recover from traumatic experiences.
As a Psychodynamic & Humanistic therapist I have specializations in the area of understanding and adjusting yourself and your relationships to a better place while defining, aligning and progressing towards your life goals.
Your therapy is customized to you but you can expect to explore your situation, thoughts and feelings, reduce stress, increase personal rewards and make good choices. You are valued, supported and encouraged throughout. Conversations are comfortable and often can include laughter as part of learning, growing and healing.
As a Psychodynamic & Humanistic therapist I have specializations in the area of understanding and adjusting yourself and your relationships to a better place while defining, aligning and progressing towards your life goals.
Your therapy is customized to you but you can expect to explore your situation, thoughts and feelings, reduce stress, increase personal rewards and make good choices. You are valued, supported and encouraged throughout. Conversations are comfortable and often can include laughter as part of learning, growing and healing.
You've survived trauma, toxic relationships, or feeling unsafe growing up—and learned to cope by shutting down, staying alert, or people-pleasing. Now those patterns leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You want real change, not just insight. You're ready to be challenged in a supportive, collaborative way. You want stronger boundaries, deeper connection, and to stop repeating the past.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Syracuse, NY, I specialize in trauma, complex PTSD, and couples therapy. I offer in-person sessions in Syracuse and virtual therapy throughout NY State and the DC area.
You've survived trauma, toxic relationships, or feeling unsafe growing up—and learned to cope by shutting down, staying alert, or people-pleasing. Now those patterns leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You want real change, not just insight. You're ready to be challenged in a supportive, collaborative way. You want stronger boundaries, deeper connection, and to stop repeating the past.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Syracuse, NY, I specialize in trauma, complex PTSD, and couples therapy. I offer in-person sessions in Syracuse and virtual therapy throughout NY State and the DC area.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.