Therapists in Dutchess County, NY

I provide trauma-focused individual and EMDR therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16 an up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, trust/abandonment issues, relationship problems including codependency/intimacy dysfunction, self esteem/identity issues and symptoms related to childhood trauma which can include: flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, sleep distrubance, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli and hypervigilance.

My ideal client is ready to challenge themselves to do the work and is tired of feeling stuck or on autopilot. You may have long struggled with focus, sticking to a plan, anxiety, or follow-through. You may find you're still living your life according to your upbringing, rather than in the present. As a result, you may feel overwhelmed, depressed, like you've wasted time, or have no control. I enjoy helping people through life transitions. I also have expertise working with people in startups and technology fields, decision making, and adult ADHD. If you are ready to make some changes, but need a partner, consider reaching out.

The Client/Therapist relationship traditionally begins in a office, where the Therapist sits in the chair and the client rest comfortably on the couch reciting their life challenges. Often times there is a stillness in the room and a empty space of the unkown. Fortunately, this not my therapeutic approach. I specialize in counseling individuals that struggle with anxiety, depression,PTSD,Sexual Abuse, and Domestic Violence. Using the psychoanalytic approach we collaboratively take the journey to your personal journey of healing and obtaining life fulfillment. Are you ready to find the peace in your life you’ve been looking for?

My goal is to create an environment where you feel supported during a difficult time. I believe that changes may only occur when we are honest with ourselves and are willing to open our minds to explore new life possibilities.

I am a Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) and I specialize in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have training and experience in treating anxiety, anger and depression. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and I have helped a lot of people get better so they can live more meaningful and productive lives. My job is to help you feel less distress so that you can do the things you want and need to do. If you are looking for a "no nonsense", short-term, targeted, and evidence based treatment, then I am probably the right therapist for you.

Are you always afraid that anxiety, Trauma, or depression is not letting you live your life to the fullest? I know exactly what you are feeling; the depressed mood, lack of motivation, the flashbacks, hopelessness, the pounding of chest, apprehension, the feelings that the walls around you are closing in and don't know how to get out. CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and relaxation techniques as just a few of the tools that can help reduce your feelings of depression, trauma, and anxiety tremendously, I look forward to walking this journey with you and teaching you the tools to take your life back.

Are you feeling unhappy or even miserable? Are you struggling with managing or coping with the stressors that are overwhelming your life? Have you tried to feel better on your own and nothing seems to be working? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and you are willing to invest in yourself, I may be able to help. We will work together using evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). More often than not, I find individuals view change or a transition as uncomfortable and scary.

Life can be hard sometimes. Situations, circumstances and relationships can seem to be overwhelming or even impossible to handle. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, to be a support through the difficult times, to help us sort things out, and to learn more healthy positive ways of overcoming these situations.

I am so glad you are here. One of the bravest things you can do is begin this healing journey. As a therapist, I help individuals through a variety of challenges they may be facing such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, peer relationships, and stress. I am one of the managing partners at Compass Wellness, PLLC here in Poughkeepsie. My passion is healing wounds that trauma created. I specialize in helping you find the path to healing from past and present traumas, including birth trauma, and postpartum. I am a lactation consultant, birth doula, and NYS licensed social worker.

You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. You're feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are constantly giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. You feel pressures and stress piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable and driving people away. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.

Life can be challenging . Therapy is a way to help break down the barriers of life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non judgmental , supportive space to work through issues. I work with a wide array of clients that are dealing with current or past challenges. Some of my own specific goals are to help you increase your quality of life , move forward with desired goals, and have a more positive sense of self.

Everyone experiences life differently, but one thing that we all have in common is that we don't feel our best all of the time. I believe that each person has the ability to improve the way that they're feeling. I want to learn what your strengths are so that together we can find skills that will empower you and help you to move closer to where you want to be.

I have seen that in difficult times couples and families get stuck, repeating the same solutions to the same problems, and nothing changes. The short-term, solution focused work I do, helps break these unproductive patterns so that new, more hopeful aspects of ourselves and our relationships can emerge. Research has shown that couple and family therapy is a most effective treatment for many problems, including depression that seem to be localized within the individual. The effectiveness of this work stems from its focus on changing aspects of relationships that trigger and reinforce the individual problems we bring to therapy.

The Hudson Valley Center for Neurofeedback is eager to work with clients who are interested in medication free interventions which hold the promise of substantive change. Children and adults benefit from neurofeedback assessment and treatments. We are looking for clients who wish to be actively involved in their treatment and who have not found success with conventional psychotherapy or medication trials. Consultations are available by appointment at no charge.

Welcome all! I know this is huge step for most of you. The fact that you made the decision to start therapy makes you such a strong person. We all need a little help sometimes and I want to make sure you have the space where you can be heard whether it might be dealing with major life changes, anxiety, breakups, family drama, self-esteem, body image issues, etc. I want to assist you in your journey of healing which may include not only mental health but your physical health as well. Body and mind are connected so it is important to treat both.

There are times in life when we struggle and feel hopeless. We try our best to be resilient, but sometimes we need help in finding our inner strengths and developing strategies to move forward. I am here to help encourage and support you to break general patterns to move you towards your goals. You deserve to live a life full of meaning and joy. We will work together to help you achieve your desired goals!

For over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked with individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I have a family systems approach to seeing each person as a part of a whole dynamic unit. This is especially valuable in working with couples. My clients have successfully worked through a variety of issues including marital problems, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family illness and self esteem . My work with couples has been particularly rewarding in enhancing communication. Call me for a free consultation to discuss your particular concerns, and ways I can be helpful to you.

Are stress, anxiety, depression or other challenges getting in the way of living your best life? Together we can develop the tools to create the life you want filled with positive thoughts, behaviors, strengths and healthy relationships. In my practice, I work with individuals and couples to create a safe, trusting, non-judgmental environment that allows us to work as a team to help you to achieve your current goals and maybe even some that you have not yet identified.

Trauma isn’t what happens to us. It’s what happens inside of us. If I have learned anything from my own pain, my clients' pain, and the failures of our current system of mental health treatment, it’s that we are constantly misunderstanding the role of traumatic experience. Together we will find a therapeutic approach that works for you and your unique experience. In order to create lasting change in our lives, we need more from therapy than a verbal exchange. Over the last ten years, I have studied and employed a variety of experiential methods to address the root causes of trauma and help individuals invite lasting personal growth.