Therapists in Hurley, NY

My fundamental approach is Relational Therapy, meaning that my primary focus is on the relationship between client and therapist. Creating a healthy dynamic helps clients to reproduce the experience in their lives outside of therapy. As social creatures, humans thrive through connection with others. Being truly seen and understood by another person is key to the healing and the personal growth process. I actively listen, identifying key concerns and themes and provide feedback derived from a number of sources, to help clients develop greater insight, empowerment and energy to create the change they’d like to have in their lives.

After working as a Gestalt therapist for many years, I have shifted to Life Coaching in the belief that we can step forward in our lives, rather than staying stuck in our old ways, needing to understand in-depth what holds us back. Through awareness and emotion, you will come to understand who you are and what it is you can offer in life, and develop that core to its highest potential. Together we will bring your longing more in line with your goals. "Trust yourself as the path clears before you, and you enjoy walking it!"

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELE-HEALTH. I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 years experience helping children, adolescents and adults to work through life's challenges thereby living happy, fulfilling lives. I am a passionate believer that we all have inner resources and strengths that enable us to reduce anxiety, depression, heal inner wounds, improve relationships and experience personal growth. These are challenging times and I am experienced in grief counseling, particularly related to loss and loneliness due to the COVID pandemic.

I have years of experience working with folks of all ages in various settings towards their mental health and life goals. With curiosity, humor, and compassion, I strive to create a space to explore the oftentimes messy worlds within and around us. I believe we all have an innate profound ability to heal ourselves that can be activated with the right support.

If you feel stuck, limited, habitually repeating unwanted behaviors; caught up in negative thoughts/feelings; have experienced trauma and its long lasting effects, I offer you a gentle, compassionate, safe space as well as tools and skills to grow, change and heal. If you are blocked or lacking in passion, I will help you develop resources and pathways to a more joyous and fulfilling life. My work with couples/families focuses on improving communication, connection, problem solving; growing conscious, loving relationships. If you are wanting to embrace/embody graceful aging, let's help you live your most joyful, vital life.

We are all living in challenging times. Deciding to reach out for support takes courage. I am here to provide a safe space and an integrative framework for your very personal process. My role is to help you navigate internal and external stressors and obstacles while reconnecting you to your power. For some, our work will focus upon identifying, processing, and healing past trauma. For others, the challenge may be dealing with a current relationship, a difficult work or living environment, and/or facing situational anxiety or depression. Ultimately, our work together is to reestablish your relationship to your true self.

Modern life frequently pulls us in so many directions. We may experience this as it would force us to attend to too many pressures and responsibilities. Life became even more complicated following the pandemic crisis. We were thrown into uncertainty and forced to reckon with the unknown. The pace is fast; consequently, it is easy to lose focus and the sense of grounding and balance necessary to cope with our everyday life. Being immersed in chronic stress for long periods can lead to feelings of inadequacy, disorientation, anxiety, and depression.

My clients often struggle with relationship issues stemming from early childhood trauma; this results in coping mechanisms that work, but may carry a big price tag. They may grapple with sexual abuse, partner violence, sexual orientation and/ or disability related issues. Often, these manifest as substance abuse, cutting, communication problems or self- isolating behaviors. They may have friends and family members who do not truly "see" them, and as a result their own view of self is dim. Other clients are coping with situational anxiety and depression related to Covid, and need to establish safety, structure and hope.

I am available for in person and remote therapy. The decision to enter Psychotherapy is a courageous one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better emotionally, but nothing quite works, it can be disheartening. Fortunately, that's where the help of a Psychotherapist can come in. With determination and commitment to the therapy process, it is never too late for anyone to change and live a happier more fulfilled life. For the past 33 years I have been in Private Practice working with clients (adults 18 and older) to do just that, change their lives. What makes me a unique psychotherapist is discussed below.

Need help building self esteem, improving or finding a relationship, discovering meaning in your work, putting down an addiction, healing childhood trauma? I am a passionately engaged psychoanalytic psychotherapist, training analyst, Imago couples therapist, award winning writer, international conference speaker, animal and nature lover, biker, hiker, swimmer. I am also curious, non-judgmental, interactive and open-hearted. Psychotherapy can be a transformational, even life-saving experience. It leads to self-acceptance (understanding the meaning of entrenched patterns) and self-actualization (developing new ways of being). I believe that our work together will expand the possibililties for growth, healing and a richer life.

Kirsten is a gifted, passionate down-to-earth therapist.Clients describe her as strong and assertive yet compassionate, kind and witty; capable of creating a safe environment for clients to honestly look at themselves.Kirsten is a master at helping others to remove their protective barriers so that their capable of deepening their ability to love and be loved.The focus of her practice is to provide quality, professional care for the whole of our Being, integrating mind, body, emotions, and Spirit. Kirsten promotes awareness/inner silence and peace so that we can make choices from a place of clarity, rather than fear and confusion.

I work with couples to help clarify their interests, examine their expectations, and review their relationship in a supportive setting. We explore solutions to help reinvigorate the admiration, affection and respect that brought you together in the first place. Most relationships have all the positive ingredients necessary for the long haul, but changing circumstances can cloud the good feelings that keep healthy partnerships humming along. I am dedicated to helping you reset your lives and make plans for a happier future. My values support diversity, gender equality, and fairness in all walks of life.

I have expertise in working with children through adults who struggle with issues such as anxiety, identity, divorce, grief, trauma, depression, eating disorders, learning and academic problems, as well as with young adults transitioning to college or struggling to find direction. I work with people individually, and with families to help negotiate solutions to these and other life struggles. My goal is to provide a place where deep healing can occur so that people can access their strengths, are able to create more joy and live a balanced and meaningful life.

During the Corona virus pandemic I provide tele-mental health services for individual, group, children and family services. I run many groups especially for those helping others at this difficult time. Do you feel controlled by your anxiety? Does your anxiety get triggered easily and quickly especially especially at this time? I can help you understand what triggers your your anxiety and makes it feel so insurmountable. Together we'll work on reducing the impact of your triggers and ultimately your anxiety, call or email me now so we can get started right away.