Female Therapists in Kingston, NY
Thank you for making the brave choice to take care of your mental health. My approach is warm and friendly with a focus on your emotional landscape and your relationships, including your relationship with yourself. We can explore why you might operate as you do in the world, and help remedy the parts of that system that aren't working for you. I specialize in working with clients with chronic illnesses, wherein we focus on lessening the stress of navigating illness and the medical system. I also work with clients facing a variety of other life challenges including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Thank you for making the brave choice to take care of your mental health. My approach is warm and friendly with a focus on your emotional landscape and your relationships, including your relationship with yourself. We can explore why you might operate as you do in the world, and help remedy the parts of that system that aren't working for you. I specialize in working with clients with chronic illnesses, wherein we focus on lessening the stress of navigating illness and the medical system. I also work with clients facing a variety of other life challenges including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience treating complex challenges like trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and psychosis. My clients may also be navigating difficult life situations such as stressful work environments, neurodivergence, inequity in domestic labor, challenges related to maternal mental health, parenting, special education advocacy, and other crises. We will work together to build coping skills, confidence and achieve stability; enhancing your relationships and self-advocacy. Ultimately, the goal is not only symptom relief but also deeper self-awareness and empowerment in your life.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience treating complex challenges like trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and psychosis. My clients may also be navigating difficult life situations such as stressful work environments, neurodivergence, inequity in domestic labor, challenges related to maternal mental health, parenting, special education advocacy, and other crises. We will work together to build coping skills, confidence and achieve stability; enhancing your relationships and self-advocacy. Ultimately, the goal is not only symptom relief but also deeper self-awareness and empowerment in your life.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed by racing thoughts, or constantly on edge? Daily life and sleep can start to feel unmanageable. Some also carry the weight of past experiences, including difficult family dynamics or unresolved childhood wounds, that continue to affect how they show up in the world. In this compassionate, nonjudgmental space, it’s possible to reduce anxiety, process past experiences, and start building self-love, confidence, and emotional balance. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but with support, meaningful change and greater clarity are within reach.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed by racing thoughts, or constantly on edge? Daily life and sleep can start to feel unmanageable. Some also carry the weight of past experiences, including difficult family dynamics or unresolved childhood wounds, that continue to affect how they show up in the world. In this compassionate, nonjudgmental space, it’s possible to reduce anxiety, process past experiences, and start building self-love, confidence, and emotional balance. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but with support, meaningful change and greater clarity are within reach.
I specialize in working with youth and families, and use talk therapy, as well as Somatic Experiencing and Synergetic Play Therapy, both body-based modalities, to facilitate growth and healing. I also offer the use of art and sandtray to help clients process feelings and experiences that are sometimes beyond words. I seek to validate, support, and draw upon the innate wisdom that children & teens possess to build resources, confidence, and movement toward goals. I hold my clients in the highest regard, and am constantly reminded in my work that young people can be our greatest teachers about ourselves and the world.
I specialize in working with youth and families, and use talk therapy, as well as Somatic Experiencing and Synergetic Play Therapy, both body-based modalities, to facilitate growth and healing. I also offer the use of art and sandtray to help clients process feelings and experiences that are sometimes beyond words. I seek to validate, support, and draw upon the innate wisdom that children & teens possess to build resources, confidence, and movement toward goals. I hold my clients in the highest regard, and am constantly reminded in my work that young people can be our greatest teachers about ourselves and the world.
I enjoy working with teens and young adults navigating family challenges, life transitions, and relationship issues, as well as supporting parents. I also work with adults seeking support for anxiety or depression. My ideal clients are curious, creative, and open-minded, with a willingness to explore new perspectives. My team and I offer highly individualized, collaborative treatment, honoring that you are the expert in your own life while we provide guidance, support, and thoughtful feedback.
I enjoy working with teens and young adults navigating family challenges, life transitions, and relationship issues, as well as supporting parents. I also work with adults seeking support for anxiety or depression. My ideal clients are curious, creative, and open-minded, with a willingness to explore new perspectives. My team and I offer highly individualized, collaborative treatment, honoring that you are the expert in your own life while we provide guidance, support, and thoughtful feedback.
Are you a heart-centered human that feels disconnected from yourself or those around you? You know you need a change, but there are times when you may feel lost, swimming in self-doubt, or disconnected from yourself and others. The pressures of keeping up with expectations of career and relationships feels heavy. You may find yourself controlling, worrying, or comparing yourself to others. In managing the modern world it is easy to feel stuck, sad, anxious, or frustrated with the state of our lives and relationships. You want to feel connected to yourself, those in your life, or the world again.
Are you a heart-centered human that feels disconnected from yourself or those around you? You know you need a change, but there are times when you may feel lost, swimming in self-doubt, or disconnected from yourself and others. The pressures of keeping up with expectations of career and relationships feels heavy. You may find yourself controlling, worrying, or comparing yourself to others. In managing the modern world it is easy to feel stuck, sad, anxious, or frustrated with the state of our lives and relationships. You want to feel connected to yourself, those in your life, or the world again.
I believe therapy is a singularly powerful space, offering time for exploration, deep insight, and support in navigating life's challenges. I work with adults who come to therapy for a wide-range of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, relational trauma, divorce, loss, and other big life transitions. A large focus of my practice is working with folks navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. This may look like support in undergoing IVF or other reproductive assistance, processing a birth experience, or help in managing postpartum depression or anxiety.
I believe therapy is a singularly powerful space, offering time for exploration, deep insight, and support in navigating life's challenges. I work with adults who come to therapy for a wide-range of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, relational trauma, divorce, loss, and other big life transitions. A large focus of my practice is working with folks navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. This may look like support in undergoing IVF or other reproductive assistance, processing a birth experience, or help in managing postpartum depression or anxiety.
It can be challenging to know exactly what it is that is causing our emotions and behaviors. Psychological trauma can have a deep impact on the nervous system, the emotional system, and cognitive where they rely on automatic processes and cause someone to feel out of control. Victims of trauma have vulnerabilities to re-traumatization, flashbacks, and re-experiencing the trauma, among other issues. As a therapist who specializes in treating trauma, I invite the client to talk about all aspects of their trauma during therapy to help heal from the somatic, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms.
It can be challenging to know exactly what it is that is causing our emotions and behaviors. Psychological trauma can have a deep impact on the nervous system, the emotional system, and cognitive where they rely on automatic processes and cause someone to feel out of control. Victims of trauma have vulnerabilities to re-traumatization, flashbacks, and re-experiencing the trauma, among other issues. As a therapist who specializes in treating trauma, I invite the client to talk about all aspects of their trauma during therapy to help heal from the somatic, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms.
Jennifer Bunin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGT
10 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
Waitlist for new clients
For over a decade, I have worked with clients who come to me desiring change, connection, and growth. Together, we cultivate awareness by drawing on innate strengths and resilience. I encourage clients to think of human beings as organisms, of body and of mind, that live in relationship with others and with our environment. As such, growth is our natural state. We are meant to grow, to act fluidly and adapt creatively throughout our lives and we suffer when that process is blocked or interrupted. However, our suffering can provide an opportunity to grow in new and exciting ways.
For over a decade, I have worked with clients who come to me desiring change, connection, and growth. Together, we cultivate awareness by drawing on innate strengths and resilience. I encourage clients to think of human beings as organisms, of body and of mind, that live in relationship with others and with our environment. As such, growth is our natural state. We are meant to grow, to act fluidly and adapt creatively throughout our lives and we suffer when that process is blocked or interrupted. However, our suffering can provide an opportunity to grow in new and exciting ways.
I offer a lifetime of personal and professional wisdom to my clients; I lead sessions with an open heart and a discerning ear to establish a sense of trust. As we begin to unpack what is working in your life and what might need to change, we will be taking time to explore, to make connections, to learn, grow and ultimately heal. Along the way, there may be tears and there will certainly be laughter; as it turns out both are good medicine! My intention is to teach you self care skills you can take with you and say, like many of my clients, "I'm more in touch with myself and my needs and I find I am able to make better decisions."
I offer a lifetime of personal and professional wisdom to my clients; I lead sessions with an open heart and a discerning ear to establish a sense of trust. As we begin to unpack what is working in your life and what might need to change, we will be taking time to explore, to make connections, to learn, grow and ultimately heal. Along the way, there may be tears and there will certainly be laughter; as it turns out both are good medicine! My intention is to teach you self care skills you can take with you and say, like many of my clients, "I'm more in touch with myself and my needs and I find I am able to make better decisions."
Are you ready to be entirely yourself and stop living your life for the comfort of others? I utilize a neurodivergent-affirming lens, with a strong emphasis in self acceptance and trauma resolution. I utilize non-behaviorist interventions with a strong emphasis on attending to sensory needs, enviornment, building community and self-love. For parents, I emphasize alternatives to behaviorism with a focus on understanding and attuning to a child's needs so that they can grow into their most authentic self.
Are you ready to be entirely yourself and stop living your life for the comfort of others? I utilize a neurodivergent-affirming lens, with a strong emphasis in self acceptance and trauma resolution. I utilize non-behaviorist interventions with a strong emphasis on attending to sensory needs, enviornment, building community and self-love. For parents, I emphasize alternatives to behaviorism with a focus on understanding and attuning to a child's needs so that they can grow into their most authentic self.
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
My name is Manuela (Mimi) Mage. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a. focus on trauma, anxiety, and depression. My approach is holistic and psychodynamic, with some specific tools that I use to address specific issues. My experience in communities, hospital clinics, and private practice, has made me comfortable engaging with most people and conditions. I work mostly with adults, but adolescents are a group I find I easily engage with.
My name is Manuela (Mimi) Mage. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a. focus on trauma, anxiety, and depression. My approach is holistic and psychodynamic, with some specific tools that I use to address specific issues. My experience in communities, hospital clinics, and private practice, has made me comfortable engaging with most people and conditions. I work mostly with adults, but adolescents are a group I find I easily engage with.
Although my work centers around the very particular needs of every client, the focus of my practice is around the perceptions of Self and the ‘negative’ perceptions (so often old belief systems) that lead to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness - With guidance and care I will do my best to help you find genuine self-compassion and self understanding. Together, we can find what works for you; your needs, your pace… !
Although my work centers around the very particular needs of every client, the focus of my practice is around the perceptions of Self and the ‘negative’ perceptions (so often old belief systems) that lead to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness - With guidance and care I will do my best to help you find genuine self-compassion and self understanding. Together, we can find what works for you; your needs, your pace… !
I believe in mental health recovery and believe in you. Ideal clients are people seeking recovery from entrenched issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, ADHD, trauma, family issues and a wide variety of mental health presentations.
I believe in mental health recovery and believe in you. Ideal clients are people seeking recovery from entrenched issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, ADHD, trauma, family issues and a wide variety of mental health presentations.
I use evidence based approaches for couples who wish to resolve or manage conflicts in their relationships. The therapy aims to increase feelings of friendship, affection, respect, and intimacy. I provide a safe, supportive environment where new communication skills and enhanced feelings of mutual support are experienced.
I use evidence based approaches for couples who wish to resolve or manage conflicts in their relationships. The therapy aims to increase feelings of friendship, affection, respect, and intimacy. I provide a safe, supportive environment where new communication skills and enhanced feelings of mutual support are experienced.
You find yourself lying next to your partner, feeling tension and distance, unsure how to reconnect. Differences in desire, sex, and intimacy may lead to arguments, withdrawal, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns. You long for closeness, yet find yourself overthinking, problem-solving without real change, or shutting down.
You find yourself lying next to your partner, feeling tension and distance, unsure how to reconnect. Differences in desire, sex, and intimacy may lead to arguments, withdrawal, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns. You long for closeness, yet find yourself overthinking, problem-solving without real change, or shutting down.
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families, and individuals. I specialize in a family-based approach, particularly for families looking to address behavioral, social and emotional concerns and enhance family cohesion. My services include one-on-one sessions with children/teens, family sessions, and parent sessions, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Additionally, I work individually with adults who are seeking meaningful change in their lives. I have specific experience supporting women and survivors of domestic violence and other trauma-related experiences. También hablo español.
I have extensive experience working with children, teens, families, and individuals. I specialize in a family-based approach, particularly for families looking to address behavioral, social and emotional concerns and enhance family cohesion. My services include one-on-one sessions with children/teens, family sessions, and parent sessions, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Additionally, I work individually with adults who are seeking meaningful change in their lives. I have specific experience supporting women and survivors of domestic violence and other trauma-related experiences. También hablo español.
Individuals I work with are usually navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive health challenges (premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, fertility loss) and are exhausted from being told to push through. Some are also dealing with OCD. What they have in common is that they've been underserved and are ready for care that actually fits. I'm a NY-licensed psychologist offering evidence-based telehealth for perinatal and reproductive mental health. Structured, time-limited, and built around real goals.
Licensed in NY & VT, with availability across 40+ PSYPACT states including CT, NJ, PA, RI, ME, and NH.
Individuals I work with are usually navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or reproductive health challenges (premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, fertility loss) and are exhausted from being told to push through. Some are also dealing with OCD. What they have in common is that they've been underserved and are ready for care that actually fits. I'm a NY-licensed psychologist offering evidence-based telehealth for perinatal and reproductive mental health. Structured, time-limited, and built around real goals.
Licensed in NY & VT, with availability across 40+ PSYPACT states including CT, NJ, PA, RI, ME, and NH.
When life becomes overwhelming its easy to withdraw inside or reach towards unhealthy habits. With the right support you can start to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are curious about what has been holding you back, I provide a compassionate space to let go of what is standing in your way. I offer the tools to identify and work through barriers, as well as support to navigate challenging relationships and emotions.
When life becomes overwhelming its easy to withdraw inside or reach towards unhealthy habits. With the right support you can start to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you are curious about what has been holding you back, I provide a compassionate space to let go of what is standing in your way. I offer the tools to identify and work through barriers, as well as support to navigate challenging relationships and emotions.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.