Therapists in Katonah, NY

Are you in a crisis? Stuck in a familiar issue? My practice is grounded in creating an emotionally safe space for clients, and building a therapeutic partnership. My work is integrative and eclectic so that I can offer an appropriate, individualized treatment plan or refer to other therapists if needed. I see individuals including adolescents over 18, married/unmarried couples, and families. My clients present with depression, anxiety, grief, guilt, numbness, and fear. My training integrates Psychodynamic/Family Systems theory with Mind-Body and holistic/relational practices. Specialties include Marital and Pre-marital sessions, Parent Coaching, Managing Life Transitions.

In a safe and supportive environment, I collaborate with individual adults couples, and families to address difficult emotions or behaviors. I work with clients to enhance communication, deepen attachments and relationships, and identify road blocks. Given the tools, support, and guidance, I believe that we are all capable of making positive changes to reduce conflict, stress, and anxiety and lead more satisfying lives. My orientation is eclectic though I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused techniques. I work with adults, couples and families.

I am a Holistic Psychotherapist and Trauma Therapist. I guide my clients to wellness through strength based, client-centered, solution-focused therapy. My unique brand of counseling uses an eclectic mix of theories depending on what each client needs. I create a personalized therapeutic experience for each client based on their personality, issues and goals. I work tirelessly to support my clients on their journey to mental and emotional health.

I am a psychotherapist who has been in private practice in for over 20 years. My professional experiences have given me a deep appreciation for our innate capacity to not only survive, but to transform difficult life events in ways that foster understanding, healing, and personal growth. For some, psychotherapy can provide a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn healthy coping strategies to better deal with the stressors of daily living. For others, it can provide a unique opportunity to work on a deeper level to address core issues related to family of origin, trauma, sexuality, and addiction.

Everyone has challenges and trying times; by working together we can obtain balance in your life and stability in your family. You deserve health and happiness, and it is my job to insure that you find both. I have decades of experience in the private and public sector. I understand the complex challenges in both corporate and home life. I am sensitive to your needs and can help with the most difficult cases. I am fortunate to have multiple clinical licenses that give me a greater perspective on how to effectively treat my clients.

I offer a non-judgmental, holistic, supportive approach to therapy with a focus on positive self-improvement, transformation & wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy even when there is not an immediate challenge or crisis. Goals in therapy are achieved collaboratively. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, loss/bereavement, mood/personality/eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD & changing destructive patterns. I work with individuals (children/adolescents/adults), families, couples, and groups. I offer animal-assisted interventions including therapy dogs and equine-assisted mental health sessions.

There is, in all of us, incredible potential that is as of yet untapped. The problem is, of course, that most of us hold back for a plethora of reasons. We may have come to believe that there is safety in the shadows or we think that our contribution is not worthy or perhaps there is a deep sadness or brokeness that we dare not even name and so we live behind it. There is, however, a way forward for all of us. Amazingly, the trouble and challenges we face are guides to becoming whole. We just need to begin.

Therapy is about the relationship between client and therapist. The process of therapy is a combination of science and art all within the context of a comfortable and safe relationship.Therapy is about exploring what brought you through the door. I have a great appreciation and respect for the courage it takes to pick up the phone and reach out for help. It is a process, a journey that may take us back to explore how you got here, but not necessarily, or we may focus solely on the present and future and what you need to leave with.

Feel better. Do better. Therapy opens possibility, promotes healing, and resolves problems. With compassion and understanding for your circumstances, I provide structure and guidance in your personal process. From your first appointment and initial assessment you will have feedback and direction. While therapy is likely to explore root causes of difficulties, I believe practical problem solving and life management skills provide relief from distress and promote improvements every day. I bring energy and enthusiasm with extensive skills and knowledge to best meet each client's needs.

Making the decision to change takes courage. When that change involves our private inner world, it takes the most courage of all. My work is centered on helping clients gain freedom from the complaints that brought them in. My aim is to be an unwavering ally and partner in this journey. We will work together to dismantle belief and behavior patterns that interfere with finding joy and the freedom to live as fully as possible. My areas of specialty are relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, problematic behaviors with food, and out-of-control behaviors of all kind.

.Welcome! I am truly passionate about collaborating with you as we explore ways to find your authentic self and heal all of the old wounds and patterns that have stood or continue to stand in the way of your personal success as an individual, couple or family member. Are you and/or your current relationship challenged with issues of infidelity/"sexting"/virtual flirting via social networks or have you entered into the shame/blame game causing you and your partner to drift apart?

Complex trauma can have a lasting impact on our daily lives. It effects our mood, health, relationships, functioning, thinking, behavior and decision making. Trauma can rob us of joy, connection and convince us that we are undeserving or unworthy of love, care and compassion. In our work together, we will unlock your innate ability to heal, grow and transcend beyond the experiences that have burdened you. You deserve to feel safe, heard, seen and supported. Therapy is an opportunity to come home to yourself, recover and reclaim your life. It would be an honor to walk along side you on that journey.

Those people who are looking for a well seasoned therapist who is client focused and realizes that health insurance too often dictates health care. My training covers EMDR,Cognitive Behavioral therapy, DBT, Marriage and Family Systems/Bowinen therapy, Modern Psychoanalysis, Drug and Alcohol treatment, Child and Adolescent behavior. I treat individuals, couples and families. My practice speciality covers depression, anxiety, life transistions, child/adolescentconcerns(working directly with every school system), illness, grief, LBGT issues, and marriage transistions.....I believe we are more than just the problem at hand. Therapy is a commitment, together we work for change.

Following fellowships at Yale University and the Yale School of Medicine, I served as Director of Psychology at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and have been in private practice in New Canaan, Greenwich and currently Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Happy to answer any questions you may have.