Substance Use Therapists in Malta, NY

Unable to accept new clients at this time. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! Please feel free to call, e-mail or visit my website to schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation to see if I may be the right fit for you or a loved one. I offer telehealth appointments, as well as in-person appointments in a convenient, private Mechanicville, NY location, within very close proximity to Clifton Park, Waterford, Malta, and Stillwater. I have immediate in-network availability with a number of insurance plans, as well as reasonable sliding scale options for self-pay clients.

Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.

Are you struggling with anxiety, sadness, feelings of loneliness or emptiness, or substance use? Are your relationships with family, friends, or others important to you being strained or affected? Are you having problems getting things done in your daily life? If so, you are not alone. For the past 20 years, I have been working with people from diverse backgrounds with unique circumstances, just like yours. I have learned that the quality of the relationship people have with their therapists is often the most important factor in helping people make the changes needed to improve their lives.

I primarily work with clients who may struggle with trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. I enjoy working with clients who are queer, neurodiverse, and/or poly-amorous/Non-Monogamous. My goal is to help people live their lives radically and authentically as they heal. I use a range of practices such as Trauma Systems Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through a feminist and health-at-every-size lens.

I have been working as a clinical social worker and therapist in Saratoga County for over 20 years. I have worked with adolescents and adults in various settings including school-based counseling, intensive outpatient treatment programs and as a supervisor in an adult services outpatient treatment clinic. I have experience with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and substance use/ addiction issues. As an experienced clinician, I believe in staying informed and up to date with best practices in the field and have training with CBT, DBT and trauma-based approaches.

After 27 years as a high school teacher, I followed my long-held interest and returned to school to become a licensed social worker (LMSW) and a substance abuse counselor (CASAC.) I work with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD/ADD and I also work with couples. I primarily use CBT, ACT and DBT. Data shows that most people who experience substance use disorders also meet the criteria for a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (70-80%), or some form of trauma (50%.) Treating substance abuse means treating the whole person.

At times, it can feel like the world is spinning out of control. Whether it be our personal and professional lives, interpersonal relationships, navigating a series of collective and systemic traumas, or a mixture of these things. Sometimes we are looking for ways to improve our situation, other times we are looking to find acceptance and to sit with what's out of our control. Sometimes we can find ways to distract from these things, and then there are instances where we need to face them head on. How do we know what we need to do, and when?

Kelly's approach to therapy is anchored in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, a method that highlights the importance of mindfulness, personal values, and decisive action. He integrates this with cognitive behavioral strategies to assist his clients in reassessing their detrimental belief systems. Kelly champions a joint effort in therapy, aiming to enhance self-awareness, broaden viewpoints, alleviate symptoms, and bolster personal resilience, all in the pursuit of of a more fulfilling life. Moreover, Kelly employs Person-Centered Therapy to foster empowerment, further encouraging clients to develop greater self-awareness and autonomy.

As your therapist I will see you as the whole and dynamic person you are. I will help you discover which pieces of your story are authentically your own and which pieces no longer (or never) served you. This journey is one that I am excited to embark upon with you while respecting the fact that you are indeed the expert on your narrative. I will be here for you to discover where the authenticity within your narrative may have been lost, perhaps even without your knowledge. Your needs and goals will be of primary importance as we work together to find solutions for those aspects of your narrative that are causing you distress.

I am a clear and goal oriented therapist that focuses on emotions, cognitions and behavior. I have over 25 years experience with helping clients break free from old patterns and find healing, solace and peace by breaking the bonds of the past. I specialize in trauma, OCD and family counseling. I utilize cognitive processing therapy, a 12 session evidence based approach geared toward healing in the wake of a trauma. I also run ongoing trauma recovery groups, with a focus on helping the client reclaim themselves. I am currently authoring a book on thought-dropping, an approach to break the ruminative patterns that fuel OCD.

I have worked with hundreds of individuals and families across the Country, in a variety of settings. I know that living a happy life is realistic and achievable, no matter what your current situation. I am passionate about personal growth, and believe I have a natural ability to connect with a diverse range of client populations.

Have you ever asked yourself what it would be like to be limitless? Or the best version of yourself? To excel professionally, socially, or even romantically? Do you have problems with feeling like no one understands you, or the way that you feel? Find the answers that you have been searching for with Sherman, at Legacy Behavioral Health. At Legacy, you will receive a specialized treatment regimen that will make you stop negotiating with failure and finally understand your worth and capacity for growth. I promise you that you are strong enough! Let me prove it to you. Come to Legacy, YOUR Behavioral Health Team!