Family Systems Therapists in Garrison, NY

As experienced LCSW practicing in NY for over 30 years in a variety of settings, (schools, hospitals, clinics and residential programs) I have gained invaluable clinical knowledge and therapeutic skills. During these years I have been privileged to help many children, families, adults and couples meet their goals, improve their mental health, resolve work / family life problems, and cope with difficult transitions in their lives all while establishing a genuine supportive connection.

“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you too show up fully and bring your most present self. Through our therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life at the helm, we will access your many strengths to navigate each given moment.

I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and overcome your current struggle. I have been a social worker for over twenty five years and have enjoyed a varied career in which I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages, including preschool, grade school, young adults, adults and the elderly. In my current practice I have developed a specialization working with adults and young adults with anxiety and / or OCD. When we meet we will develop an individualized treatment plan together to best meet your needs.

I bring warmth, empathy, extensive experience, and deep passion to my work as a clinician. I am a seasoned therapist, with over 30 years of experience, who you can talk easily to and trust with your deepest concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship to which I bring compassion and a capacity to be completely present as we work together to resolve the challenges you struggle with. While I have specific training in family systems, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral treatment, I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit each person's unique and evolving needs.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unhappy? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating or getting along? Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Going through a difficult life transition? If so, I can help! My goal as a therapist is to offer connection and support. By talking about the challenges you're facing in a safe and non-judgmental space, I help my clients gain greater insight and awareness to the underlying causes of their distress. From there, I work collaboratively with my clients to find solutions to their problems that are practical and long-lasting.

Have you wondered if you would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.

Isn’t this the worst?! Has something just happened and you feel like you’ve had enough and are going to try therapy? At some point in our lives we have all felt not good enough, not like ourselves or worried about the future or social situations. It can be really painful to go through your daily life feeling overwhelmed and inadequate.

I specialize in marriage and couple therapy. Goals and Objectives of Couples Therapy: The major aim of therapy is increasing your knowledge about yourself, your partner and the patterns of interaction between you.I use: Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, Body-centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Structural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Family focused therapy, and Hakomi therapy.

Are you tired of the cascading “I should be’s” or “I’m not enough’s?” Maybe you're not connecting in your relationships the way you want to be. A part of you wants to change but you don't know how or where to start. Luckily, we were never designed to go through it alone. I frequently work with adults and college students ages 18+ who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, perfectionism, and distress related to family and life transitions. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities, and socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds via virtual, office, and walk and talk sessions.

Mrs. Garcia-Davranova works with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds throughout the life span, including children, pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. She works with people struggling with a variety of presenting concerns, including trauma, grief and loss, familial conflict, parenting, attachment and separation, anxiety and depression, school and behavioral challenges, gender and identity exploration as well as major life transitions. She has over ten years of experience as an early childhood educator and holds certification in crisis intervention counseling.

Are you struggling with low energy, lack of motivation and/or finding yourself lost in a day of confusion? Are you a parent who feels frustrated, impatient and is having a difficult time connecting or understanding your child's behaviors? You are not alone. Give yourself permission to discover a path towards calm, mental clarity, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of well-being.

At Topfield Center, we've been providing equine-assisted services to clients with physical, psychological, and developmental disabilities since 2010. We're extremely excited to be adding traditional and equine-assisted therapies to our offerings for the whole community in 2023. If you'd like the option to include animals as part of taking care of your mental health, we're the place for you. TEC is a fully ADA-accessible facility, built FOR people living with disabilities, and serving ALL people (with and without disability).