Family Therapy in Dobbs Ferry, NY

For the past 15 years, I have served as Clinical Social Work Supervisor and Director of the Social Work Consultation Service at the New York State Psychiatric Institute-Columbia University. I have also maintained a private practice in psychotherapy for over 30 years, treating individuals, couples, and families using an eclectic/integrative approach (drawing primarily on relational-psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based traditions).

I am a clinical psychologist based in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. I have twenty-five years of experience in the field, and work now in private practice with adults in individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship difficulties, though I have seen and helped a very diverse group of people over the years, many of whom presented with problems that did not fit neatly into any diagnostic category.

I work with individuals: young adults to seniors. Want more productive communication, have anger subside, grief mourned, and misunderstandings clarified; as well as a less antagonistic and stressful ways to live? As a psychotherapist, coach, and workshop facilitator, I offer a rich, experienced perspective. I work with people in ways that will be meaningful to them. I integrate many different approaches, an intuitive sense; and a hands-on, action-oriented approach that's road tested and shown to produce results. Career/Life Transitions. Coping with Chronic Illness, and as well as dealing with emotional challenges are specialties.

We are all doing the best we can. But sometimes we realize that ways that we have previously used to cope with pain are no longer serving us. I work with people of all backgrounds who are in the process of learning to not judge themselves for being in pain, and in finding that freedom they can focus on what they need to function as their authentic selves.

I am dedicated to listening closely and on multiple levels to the people I work with. I want to understand how you think, experience the world, and feel. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or trauma, we will work together to understand the purpose these symptoms serve. Through exploration, we will strive to gain greater understanding and acceptance, allowing you greater personal freedom, creativity, and clarity around your sense of self, purpose, and belonging.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.

At the heart of my work, I collaborate with you in tending to your emotional life, helping you build resilience while cultivating sustainable happiness. I work with individuals, parents, couples, people searching for healthy relationships, anyone seeking to effect change, and people overwhelmed by maladaptive patterns in their lives. Drawing from my training and life experience, we'll work skillfully and compassionately, together, toward achieving your goals. With a profound belief in the capacity for people to transform themselves, I can create a safe place to heal and grow.

Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.

I have 20+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and loss. For the past 10+ years, I have specialized in the treatment of eating problems and disorders. I am a Certified in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, a treatment model that incorporates attachment-based, experiential and psychodynamic approaches. I am trained in CBT, DBT and EMDR and incorporate these methods as clinically indicated. I do not believe that money should be a barrier between you and your access to treatment. Please inquire about sliding scale rates.

I work with adults with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions and loss. My therapeutic style is empathic, open and interactive. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.

Deciding to begin therapy can be a turning point in your life. I work with children, adolescents and adults using supportive and insight-oriented psychotherapy for issues related to adjustment and stress (e.g. anxiety, depression) as well as specializing in conditions that affect the brain (e.g. learning disorders, ADHD, brain injury, memory problems). As a clinical psychologist and a neuropsychologist, I have specialized dual training in brain behavior relationships and take a psychodynamic approach when working with clients therapeutically. I also integrate cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients meet their treatment goals.

My goal In psychotherapy is establishing a genuine relationship with my clients in order to foster emotional growth and change. We participate in an empathetic collaboration to address behavioral issues with sensitivity to strengths and limitations. As my clients gain insights into their lives, I encourage them to consider taking actions to affect change. They thereby gain self confidence and a sense of well-being that empower them to reach their goals. In our exchanges we discuss the emotional, cultural, and social conditions that the client faces in order to promote greater self-awareness.

Have you lost direction along your path or facing barriers to achieving happiness? Struggling to manage difficult feelings and sometimes just get through the day? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in Brainspotting, who specializes in working with individuals who are overwhelmed by anxiety and depression often due to daily stressors, complicated relationships, life changes, loss or trauma that has taken root deep within.

It is often difficult to find ways to resolve our problems without feeling defeated, depleted, frustrated, sad, alone and angry. My goal in developing the therapeutic relationship, is to create a space where you can feel safe expressing whatever thoughts and feelings you may have regarding your current concerns and worries. Life is full of challenges, emotional, physical, familial, financial, etc. Therapy can help you to find paths to alleviating problems, while enabling you to become more self-confident, self-evolved with greater satisfaction about your life.

As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I help clients learn strategies to reduce stress, improve mood, and handle difficult life situations. I collaborate with the client in a nurturing and supporting environment to define goals and work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and couples dealing with a variety of emotional challenges. I have expertise in the areas of anxiety, mood disorders, and women's issues. In therapy we will examine how thoughts impact behavior and feelings. Clients will be able to recognize their own negative thinking patterns and to view situations more constructively.

My practice is dedicated to offering individuals the supports necessary to navigate through difficulties and guide towards a more authentic way of moving forward in their lives. I specialize in maternal mental health, anxiety and depression, trauma, parenting issues, feelings of being stressed, loss/grief and life transitions.

Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs. I believe that clients are experts in their own experiences, and as your therapist, I am here to accompany you as you navigate challenges and change. As a helper, I am an admirer of human strength, emotion and vulnerability. I will help you through, integrating your values and goals. I hope that I can mitigate your worry, and I encourage you to reach out to see if my approaches are right for you.

Sometimes life gets so overwhelming that we need someone who can help us to get through the tough times. I strongly believe everyone deserves to be happy and will work with you on goals to get you to a better space. I am motivated to meet my clients where they are and support them on their own unique path of feeling their best self! Often, the hardest part of initiating major life changes is in the act of reaching out for help! If you have read up to this point, don't be afraid to reach out! Understand that we are in this together as a TEAM! You are not alone, I got you!

I am Latisha Sterling, a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. With over 6 years of experience, my therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.I specialize in working with diverse clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of focus include depression, foster care issues, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and more.