Elders (65+) Therapists in Harrison, NY

As a Clinical and Organizational Psychologist my practice includes individual and couple psychotherapy along with life and career coaching. My office is conveniently located just off Exit 23 South of the Hutchinson River Parkway.The practice builds on over 25 years of experience helping clients bring desired change to their personal lives and careers. In addressing personal challenges I have helped clients cope with difficulties in relationship, anxiety, depression, young adults attempting to form independent lives, couples experiencing highly conflicted relationship; parents grappling with adolescents/students facing academic and social/emotional hurdles, mourning, living with spouses who struggle with addiction, job loss .

Experienced Clinician in Private Practice for Individuals, Couples and Families, Skilled in Family Life Cycles/Stages/Transitions, Blended Families, Anxiety & Trauma, Life Stressors, Depression, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Parenting Challenges (single or co-parenting), Behavioral Issues, Crisis Intervention and Family Interactional Challenges, Interpersonal Conflict, Communication Problems

I have a very open and straightforward style of conducting treatment. I educate the patient about the factors that have contributed to his/her problems and I instruct the patient in how to make important changes and improvements. It's necessary for me to be sensitive to my patients' needs and abilities and it's important for the patient to be willing to work hard to make some challenging improvements.

Struggling in a relationship that is important to you? Feeling stuck in a rut? Feeling overwhelmed and alone? I believe that within the context of a positive therapeutic relationship, individuals and couples can learn, heal and grow. I offer clients a safe place to express and explore their thoughts and feelings. Together, we work as a team to uncover the longstanding patterns that are keeping you from having what you desire most. Clients are given support and guidance as they begin to experiment with new ways of being with themselves and others.

I am Board Certified at the Senior Fellow level in both Neurofeedback and general Biofeedback which I use to provide state of the art therapy for children and adults. I help them develop or regain their brain strength and attain their full potential. I help children, diagnosed with ADHD, eliminate the need for medication, improve the reading ability in children and adults who are struggling and reduce the severity of symptoms in those suffering with ASD and Tourette's Syndrome. I use the same techniques to help enhance Performance in Sports such as golf and tennis and improve Occupational Stamina.

Are you feeling dissatisfied in your relationships? Are you feeling lost, stuck or hopeless about the future? Do you feel like you’re repeating the same unhealthy patterns or lacking a sense of control in your life? Are you dealing with a life transition or loss? Have you identified the need to work through trauma or process a traumatic experience? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & can help you with any of the above issues & thrive with an improved way of living. As a result you will become more mindful, acceptant & tolerant of your feelings. You will learn new ways to cope & connect with your own resilience.

My name is Dr. Hoffmann and I am a neuropsychologist. I assess children (age 5 and up), adolescents and adults. A neuropsychological evaluation is an assessment of how one's brain is functioning in different areas, such as memory and attention, etc., in comparison to peers of a similar age (and similar education when available).

I thoroughly enjoy working with my clients and building a strong therapeutic alliance with them is of the utmost importance to me. I provide treatment to children, teens and adults and see couples and families. I maintain a private practice in Harrison, NY and do teletherapy (www.michellemaidenberg.com). I am also the Co-Founder/Clinical Director of "Thru My Eyes" (www.ThruMyEyes.org) a nonprofit organization which offers free videotaping to chronically medically ill individuals who want to leave video legacies for their children & loved ones.

Are you, a friend or loved one ready to take that small step toward wellness and healing to embrace positive change and more effective coping techniques? I can provide you with the tools you need to get you on this path. I posses a great deal of experience and knowledge working with individuals, couples, families and groups on many levels but specifically regarding parenting issues, anxiety, depression, communication skills, coping with change and/ or implementing change, goal setting, self esteem, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, PTSD and grief & loss.

The approach I take with clients is based on their immediate needs and their goals for treatment, and includes a combination of insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions. I work with people of all ages, and have expertise in a broad range of difficulties. I believe that an effective treatment requires curiosity, patience, and dedication from both parties.

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing services to adults, couples and families. My expertise is working with adults, especially older adults and their families who are coping with life's transitions. I have vast experience working in a psychiatric hospital which has equipped me to address various mental health challenges. I provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Some of the disorders I treat include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, domestic violence, relationship issues, cross-cultural issues and women's issues.

I provide a warm, safe and interactive space, where we work together to gain insight and confront challenges. We will identify a uniquely tailored plan to meet your goals to lead a more fulfilling life. I work closely with adults facing anxiety, relationship issues, life stage changes and have an expertise in treating addiction/substance misuse. I utilize evidence based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy to relieve your distress and allow you to engage in the present with increased motivation and confidence.

My client-centered approach allows for freedom and encourages you to explore your own internal-self in your own way and in your own time. My approach provides unconditional positive regard, appreciation, as well as the absence of judgment, and can allow for the reparation of suffering from a wide range of illnesses. My clinical experience focuses on integrating psychotherapy, visual arts practice and engaging the creative power of art for clinical assessment and treatment. My approach meets you where you are with empathy and compassion, while simultaneously helping to create a secure space for you to explore, repair and build.

I work with adults and teens, couples and families seeking help with overcoming issues in everyday life having to do with marital and parenting concerns, issues surrounding divorce and separation, relationship issues, life transitions, school and work, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, social anxiety and behavioral problems. I engage with my clients in a professional, warm, caring and empathic manner, helping people to make positive changes in their lives. I offer support and guidance to overcome unsuccessful and self-defeating patterns and help you learn more about yourself in order to make successful positive changes towards personal growth.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, suicidal ideation or have been a victim of domestic violence? I have experience coordinating crisis interventions and employing Dialectical Behavior Therapy with patients who harm others or themselves, and particularly those who have experienced violence within their family network. I believe that the behaviors we display are part of a larger function, and collectively comprise the larger tapestry of the human experience, while also acknowledging the uniqueness to each human as they make their way through life.

I am a caring, understanding psychotherapist who has advanced training and extensive experience (30+ years) working with individuals, couples, children, and families. My treatment focus includes problems of childhood, parenting issues, trauma, marital conflicts, infidelity, alcohol/substance abuse, depression and anxiety. I have post doctorate advanced training in family systems therapy and individual psychotherapy and have taught and supervised family therapy to therapists-in-training for over 20 years. I have advanced training in group psychotherapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution focused therapy. I have developed training programs for mental health centers throughout New York, on family and couples counseling.

Finding someone you can trust and feel comfortable opening-up to is one of the first steps in entering therapy. I have a relaxed, empathic demeanor and create an environment where you can feel free to talk openly and not be judged. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 20+ years of experience. I am certified in EMDR, Family Systems Theory and Contextual Family Therapy. I have also completed training at the Ackerman Institute in EFT for Couples (Emotionally Focused Therapy). I have worked in a number of high schools in Westchester County and am well-aware of the issues going on with teenagers and families today.

More beneficial than any technique offered during treatment is finding the right person to work with. You will find me to be insightful, genuine, completely with you while in session and focused on your care in-between sessions. I work to create a calm, safe, trusting environment so that true growth can occur. I focus not only on alleviating symptoms, but strive to find the core issue(s) causing the symptoms so that growth is lasting. I recognize each person and situation is unique and tailor therapy accordingly. I work with children as young as 10 years old, teens, adults and couples.