Substance Use Therapists in Kingston, NY

Taking the first step and talking to a therapist can feel very scary. I focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment where healing can take place. My goal is to empower you through skill building to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress and substance use. Ultimately we work together to heal the underlying trauma leading to your symptoms and stress. I am committed to using evidence based therapies that are proven to be effective in helping individuals heal.

I'm currently accepting new clients in-person in Manhattan, and virtually in NY state. I specialize in supporting clients through loss and grief, processing childhood trauma, navigating major life and relationship changes, substance use, chronic illness, and exploring queerness and religion. I work with adults on the autism spectrum, as well as those with a history of eating disorders and OCD, and often work with clients who are employed in creative fields.

Looking for an affirming, safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself? Together we can work through whatever challenges you are facing to meet goals that have seemed difficult to attain. My intention is to pave the way toward healing, acceptance of your full authentic self, and long-term growth. Drawing on knowledge from queer, and critical race theory, we will work collaboratively to help you navigate systemic issues and its impact on your intersecting identities.

Our reactions to the world are influenced by our experiences. For me it’s meant transitioning from city life in Brooklyn & NYC to quieter moves upstate in the Hudson Valley; it’s meant growing from a young adult into family life & active mother of 3; and changing gears to be able to support and treat youngsters and adults in a way that best serves each of them. I've spent most of my career servicing children, teens and their families in emotional, behavioral, academic & psychiatric capacities. I've supported kids and teens through mental illness, trauma, developmental delays, learning issues,

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.

I am an LMHC with experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, dually diagnosed, and a variety of other mental health needs. I have a Master’s in Counseling/Community Psychology with a certification in Forensic Mental Health. My work experience includes crisis services, psychiatric Emergency Room, and incarcerated adults. I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist through the NAMA, and provide Impaired Driving Assessments through the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

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.

At times clients may know what they want and we can build a plan to achieve that. Other times they may not know what they want but may know what they don't want. That's important too. It gives us the groundwork to start to develop a person centered plan to achieve their goals. Mental Health IS Health!

You feel disconnected from life & from your body. You struggle to connect in your relationships, are unhappy in your career, feel hopeless for the future or move through the world in a fog. You’ve been shamed for who you are & now you speak to yourself with harshness & can’t ever feel like enough inside your own head. You’ve been told that who you are is somehow inherently flawed. I help people increase compassion, reduce shame and feel a greater sense of belonging within themselves and their bodies.

Are you feeling a lack of joy or purpose in your life? Are your relationships unsatisfying? Do you find yourself engaging in self-sabotage? I find it rewarding to partner with my clients in identifying and addressing their source of dissatisfaction. I seek to help my clients decrease their symptoms so that they can get more joy out of life and have fuller, more meaningful relationships. I am a clinical social worker and trained psychotherapist skilled in working adults who struggle with mood disorders and addiction. I also work with couples, families, and groups.

I have practiced as a licensed therapist for 33 years. In addition to private practice, I have worked for mental health clinics and hospitals in Virginia, Indiana and Florida. Counseling/therapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the counselor, the client and the particular problems you are experiencing. Most persons seek counseling because they are experiencing problems which are causing pain or difficulties in their lives. It is an important decision to begin counseling. Counseling calls for the therapist's active efforts to understand the client's needs and the training to help.

I help people get unstuck. Through Tools Coaching, you can break free of the fears and insecurities that hold you back from being a fully authentic, integrated human being. You can achieve agency in your life, deepen interpersonal relationships and further your career. You can address addictive and compulsive behaviors whether sexual, substances, alcohol or online (video games, gambling, porn) and effect change. Tools Life Coaching can help you achieve personal freedom and bring about the change you’re looking for. I am a Licensed Interventionist (CIP), Certified ARISE Interventionist, a Certified Life Coach and Recovery Coach.

I offer telehealth appointments for folks in New York and California, and in-person sessions for those in the Hudson Valley from my office in Kingston, NY. I work with young adults, individuals and couples to design personalized pathways for clarity, healing and growth. My approach is highly collaborative. Drawing from an extensive background in somatic and psychotherapy, relational gestalt, creative exploration and mind-body interventions, I tailor sessions to meet both individuals and couples where they are.

Do you feel lost and alone? Do things that used to give you pleasure only add to your anxiety and sadness?  Do others not understand what you are trying to say? Do you mask your feelings in order to cope, and sometimes even detach from them altogether, when on the inside you feel frustrated, depressed, and even angry?  Are you sick and tired of feeling this way? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on. With me, you will be seen, heard, and believed. There is a reason for all these emotions. It’s going to be okay.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s change the pain into peace once and for all.

What is weighing heavily on your heart? What stories are playing on repeat and bringing you down? What have you been tolerating or avoiding for far too long? Let's not try to fix anything, let's just be curious and take the time you need to be fully heard and understood. I would like to help you gain a deeper understanding about what is happening in your life. I will meet you where you are and gently guide you on your inner journey to find what brings you inner peace and harmony. I hope you'll let me be your guide and offer you my kindness, wisdom and expertise developed over many years, both personally and professionally.

Thank you for beginning this journey. No matter what the response has been from your immediate friends, families, or inner critic, I believe you are making a good decision. Making the choice to come to therapy may feel overwhelming or frightening but can also be an exciting time to discover new things about yourself, to heal and learn new ways to cope with life challenges. My belief is that you are the expert of you and your life. Therefore, we will work together to figure out what works best. I've worked in various clinical settings including mental health clinics, community-based mental health and OPWDD residential programs.

Why were we taught algebra, but never taught about healthy relationships, delightful sex, grief, depression, or loving our bodies? Why do we fall into the same traps we fell into yesterday? Why do we go back to behaviors that we know are bad for us? I work with folks who feel stuck in painful cycles. I have special training in relationships, sex, and grief. I’ll give you tools & hold you accountable. My specialties are relationships, anxiety, grief, men's issues, queer issues, compulsive masturbation, porn literacy, low desire, ED & teens.

Hi there! I know that making changes can be overwhelming. I love helping people figure out how to make things in their life work a little bit better. I'll work with you in developing reasonable goals, making changes for a more satisfying life. My style is personable and infused with gentle directness. Working with me would including having conversations about your everyday life as well as over-arching concerns you have, and talking about small steps you can make in between each session.

We all find ourselves in situations where we struggle, become discouraged, or get "stuck". It's normal for us to, at times, be pushed to the threshold of what we may believe we are capable of managing. But whether our difficulties come to us in the form of overwhelming school or work obligations, an unhealthy relationship, or an inability to find the appropriate way to cope with a difficult emotion or painful memory, we can always find a way to not only manage, but to thrive.