Therapists in Harriman, NY

These are especially difficult times. We live in a world of uncertainty. In this world, we want to orient toward well-being. This dynamic requires constant adjustments. We want to recognize what is wholesome and keep it around. We also want to recognize what is unwholesome and not invite it around. Part of our work will be to develop our ability to hold difficult feelings and experiences without being swept out to sea. We want to learn to hold them with a little more kindness and care. You will often hear me refer to the "holding environment" which is physiological - body/breath, and attitudinal - heart/mind.

With over 30 years experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and teaching parenting skills, my attachment based approach works to help you overcome obstacles that block your potential so you can reach your goals. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches and DBT methods are effective when words are not enough. My compassionate and down to earth style examines old patterns that no longer serve you as you discover new empowered parts of yourself. We work on concrete tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships and symptoms of trauma.

Are you an adult navigating the challenges of school, career, and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about your future? I am a biracial and multicultural psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults, couples, and college and graduate students. I understand the unique challenges that you may be facing, and I am here to help you navigate this uncertain time. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will develop strategies to help you reclaim your life and flourish.

My practice is inspired by my belief that all people deserve to live fulfilling, safe, and pleasurable lives. I work in collaboration with my clients, helping them to achieve whatever contentment looks like for them from a down-to-earth and light-hearted stance of humility, non-judgment, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we will make space for your feelings (even the most rejected ones), search beyond stigmatizing labels to pinpoint root causes of symptoms, create a plan for achieving your goals, and develop skills for you to cope with the present. I welcome clients questioning their identities or seeking to heal old wounds.

I work with individuals to help them increase self-awareness and lead happier lives. My unique background makes me different than most therapists. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have a PhD in Philosophy. As a therapist and life coach, I help individuals struggling in particular with relationships, codependency, sexual compulsivity, and substance/alcohol abuse. I also work with adult children of alcoholics, those who grew up in families where emotional chaos and parental addiction may affect their current lives. Unrecognized trauma can result from this. In addition, I work with gay individuals and couples.

My first priority is to listen deeply to my clients and become attuned to your unique story and your unique system. I consider myself a non-traditional, creative therapist and I center my craft around Internal Family Systems and embodiment. My goal is to guide you through understanding the dynamics that are holding you back or causing suffering, and empower you to get closer to the truest expression of yourself. I will meet you where you are, with deep compassion, to help you heal and grow. Please take a moment to review my website for a fuller understanding of how I work and if we might be a good fit.

I'm Licensed Clinical Social Worker a Board Certified Diplomate, who has been practicing since 2004. I use an eclectic approach to meet each person where they are and identify what they need to bring their life to the next level of happiness and wholeness. I tend to rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mind/Body approaches to move people away from destructive negative patterns and help them to create healthy ones. I work collaboratively with all my clients and together we figure out the plan of action when it comes to symptom alleviation and quality of life improvement.

Welcome to my profile. Therapy can be transformative, healing, a path to the life you seek. Don't wait. Prioritizing your self-fulfillment, contentment and flow in life, will raise your life goals to flourishing and yield a purposeful road to your goals. With over 25 years as a therapist, I trust and learn from hundreds of clients, and I am a forever learner. I offer trust & unique skills to you. My expertise centers on anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma. Science based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches, with mind/body techniques, are so effective. First steps open doors to the future.

Since 1987, I have logged approximately 50,000 patient contact hours with most mental health disorders. In addition, I specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, couples work and substance abuse problems. My clients have described me as engaged, interactive and empathetic. I make this claim with confidence because I have observed how easily my clients relate their most personal issues to me without shame or fear. Emphasizing mindfulness, I focus on dynamic tensions in the therapeutic relationship that help patients feel understood in the here and now. My relational approach is intended to help patients emotionally unfold.

Whether new to therapy, transferring clinicians, or coming back after a break, I welcome you to engage at a pace you are ready for. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural challenges, parenting, and more. I also provide insight oriented therapy where we deepen the understanding of your experiences and work towards creating a fulfilling and balanced life. I take a holistic approach to therapy and can explore with you the many facets of your life and how they intersect with your mental health. I am diversity, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ affirming, and open to all who are ready to engage in treatment.

Whatever brings you to therapy is valid and worthy of exploration. Perhaps you sometimes struggle to feel connected to your emotions or to your body. You're noticing patterns or recurring challenges in relationships that you want to better understand. You feel exhausted from performing aspects of your life and want to tap into your authenticity and explore your identity. You've experienced trauma and want to process it safely. You're impacted by institutionalized racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, fatphobia and are seeking empowerment and healing. You crave deeper more satisfying relationships with others and yourself.

You are tired of feeling stuck and not in control of your own emotions. You are tired of living in your head and worrying about everything that could go wrong. The frustration you feel with yourself is mounting and you want to stop repeating patterns that are holding you back in life. Feeling a sense of trust and safety has always been a challenge for you and it has taken a toll on your relationships. I'm here to help. I offer you a safe place where you can make sense of your past and look toward the future. A future where you feel empowered with an understanding of who you are and how to move forward.

Whether you’re a creative woman struggling with anxiety and/or depression and longing to experience your fullest creative and erotic expression, or whether you’re a couple looking to overcome relational trauma and deepen your connection and intimacy, most people hit a wall when it comes to talking endlessly about their same old struggles.

Whether you are in an acute state of crisis, are hoping to improve relational difficulties, or merely want a space where you can feel recognized and understood, a relationship with a trusted therapist can lead to more personal freedom, self-acceptance, and lasting change. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with people from many diverse backgrounds and all age groups. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where my goal is to help you better understand yourself. I approach therapy with non-judgmental curiosity and look forward to learning more about you.

Our beliefs and assumptions about the world inform our feelings, which in turn, influences our behavior. Many of those assumptions however are not entirely our own, or even in our conscious awareness. They come from our parents, communities, traumatic experiences, or a less developed version of ourself. Living a life that does not reflect our authentic values often results in inner conflict that negatively spills outward into our intimate, familial, and professional relationships. Taking time to explore what thoughts and values belong to our authentic selves, is one of the most important gifts an individual can give to themselves.

My clinical work draws from an integrative systemic approach that includes; structural, family of origin, intergenerational trauma transmission, cognition, narrative practice, social justice perspective, experiential, insight oriented, communication skills building, collaborative, and differences in perspective that clients hold about their problem.

As an Asian-American gay man who grew up in the US South, I knew from a young age that I lived in a world that did not offer me freedom to author my narrative. Thus, I am passionate about building critical consciousness, self-awareness, and self-confidence to counteract oppression and live in the world with empowerment and authenticity. I am privileged and honored to use my experience to heal any client who has ever felt marginalized, outcasted, or misunderstood simply for "not fitting into boxes." If you are ready to live for yourself rather than for the limiting expectations of society, then I am looking forward to collaborating.

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Roksana Badruddoja. Family Constellation Therapy is a systemic psychospiritual therapeutic model that reveals the hidden intergenerational dynamics in a family/relationship/situation and the therapeutic approach works towards balancing/neutralizing/healing the system. Dr. Badruddoja has developed a distinctive interfaith/intercultural trauma liberation method—using family and national systems; phenomenology; existentialism; epigenetics and neuroplasticity; emotions; somatics; inner/outer childs; and genotraumagrams—known as Intergenerational Family Trauma Liberation Constellation or IF-TLC.

Everyone possesses the innate wisdom and ability to heal, grow, and change. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space for introspection and emotional processing, allowing us to better understand ourselves with curiosity and compassion. By gaining insight into our behaviors and patterns, we can use this understanding to guide us toward healthier choices and new directions.