Therapists in Kingston, NY

Deciding to come to therapy is a hard choice and is one that makes you strong. Taking that step back to identify what is helpful and what is not is challenging. Therapy is that space where you can take that step back in a non-judgmental space and reflect on what may need to change and process through those feelings. Together, we will work on understanding emotion, thought, and behaviors and how they work together, effective ways too label and express how you are feeling, and learn strategies in session to use in your everyday life.

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and scary, especially if it is your first time or if you’ve had not so great experiences in the past. I believe in creating an environment that is free from judgment, led by you, and goes at your pace to work towards the goals that you identify.

If you find yourself feeling like the ground beneath your feet is about to crumble, you are not alone. I can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to find your balance. I believe that meaningful therapy should be based on a collaboration between client and therapist with the intention of helping one discover their most authentic self through exploration of inner resources and innate wisdom. My practice involves moving away from behavioral and interpersonal patterns that hinder self-compassion.

The initial objective in therapy is to create a sense of safety where you feel deeply heard and understood. It would be an honor to guide you through your personal journey of self discovery and healing. I’m interested in working with adults of all ages, however I have a special appreciation for young adults. I love helping clients to find more meaning, purpose and balance in their lives and I believe that our mental, emotional and physical wellness are deeply intertwined.

Naimah has served and supported families who have experienced Foster and Preventative care, families going through transitional periods, as well as individuals including children, adolescents, and adults. Naimah’s practice is empathic and encourages her clients to be their true selves while healing with grace. Naimah finds true enjoyment and empowerment through listening, and she provides a brave space to all her clients so they may process their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also incorporates CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based therapy into her work.

Has a teen or young adult in your life become a cause for concern? Be it behavioral, attitudinal, decision making or a lack thereof, for over 20 years I have specialized in assisting teens, young adults, and their families with identifying the causes of their greatest challenges. I then provide support and understanding in a safe environment as we work together in overcoming them. I create with my clients a mutual understanding of the family's overarching dynamics and then guide the foci of treatment toward healing, achieving mutually agreed upon goals, and improving overall functioning.

Thanks for looking into Skytop MHC. We are a private group of licensed counselors, owned by Brandon Roman LMHC, practicing in Kingston, NY. Counselors at SMHC strive to deliver comfortable, professional, and competent care, tailored to the needs of clients seeking personal / mental health counseling.

With evening and weekend hours available, I aim to make help accessible to my clients. And with over 35 year of work in the field, I bring that deep experience and wisdom to the work. I feel very effective working with clients on many issues: COUPLES: Infidelity, loss of emotional/intimate closeness, communication problems, anger issues, and parenting. FAMILIES: blended family issues, adoption/fostercare, caregiving decisions, substance abuse concerns. INDIVIDUAL: Anxiety, substance abuse, recovery and relapse prevention, self-esteem, anger management, trauma and its aftermath, depression, relationship issues, adoption issues.

As a NYS licensed Creative Arts Therapist, I believe wholeheartedly that engaging in the creative process through the arts can soothe, enrich, enliven, motivate, inform, and transform. There is no need for talent or experience in art. My approach is dynamic and integrates various forms of art psychotherapy, expressive arts, mindfulness practice, and sand tray therapy. I am genuine, easy to talk to, non-judgmental, and compassionate.

With warmth, affirmation, humor and unconditional acceptance, I offer a safe space that allows people to explore the patterns in their lives and relationships that are no longer serving them. My goal is provide others with a space in which they can be fully seen and valued for who they are, while developing new tools for navigating life’s challenges and creating a meaningful life. If you are navigating depression, self doubt, self esteem issues, relationship challenges or emotional overwhelm, we will work collaboratively to identify coping mechanisms to relieve your symptoms and chart a new path forward.

Are you silently suffering by not using your voice? My therapeutic approach is to focus on helping you find the strength to use this voice and understand how anxiety might be getting in the way from you having the life that you want. Honoring your truth is the path to healing and creating healthy relationships. I will work with you to help reduce negative "self-talk" and better understand how anger, shame and guilt can actually help guide you to your authentic, more fulfilled self. Additionally, I have many years of experience in working with clients around the US and the globe via Tele-therapy.

We are in extraordinary times of uncertainty. You are not alone in feeling sad, stressed, afraid, lonely, or angry. Relationships everywhere are feeling strained and disconnected. Parents are unsure how to meet their children’s needs or how to know if their teenager’s behavior is “normal”. Individuals are feeling even more alone, anxious, and overwhelmed. Searching for a therapist to help with these struggles is not easy. For those who are considering therapy during your most vulnerable and difficult times I commend you for your courage to care of yourself and your family.

Adults, Teens, and Children in need of counseling benefit from Creative Arts Therapy, as do families, and couples. I offer the optional use of Creative Arts to help clients gain a much needed perspective to assist them in their healing. Words, alone, cannot fully express your feelings. The creative arts can provide a potent "language" for expression and requires no previous art making experience. Paint, college, clay, mask-making, and creative writing help clients express, understand, and transform their feelings into allies for healing. Art Therapy has been designated as a mind-body approach by the National Institute of Health.

Therapy provides a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment so you can work out what you want from life, how you want to get there and what holds you back. I help adult and adolescent clients deal with the everyday issues that derail them as well as look at past experiences to see how that clouds the future. I bring with me experience in mental health counseling, as well as having worked with special needs populations, behavioral interventions, and education.