Women's Issues Therapists in Marcellus, NY
You’ve probably been trying to hold it all together for a while now. Maybe you’re constantly in your head—spinning with worry, self-doubt, or a quiet kind of sadness that never fully goes away. You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, overwhelmed by emotions that hit out of nowhere, or exhausted from pretending you're fine when you’re really not. Whether you’re carrying pain from the past, navigating anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with a major life change—it makes sense that things feel hard. And if your usual ways of coping aren’t working like they used to, you’re not alone.
You’ve probably been trying to hold it all together for a while now. Maybe you’re constantly in your head—spinning with worry, self-doubt, or a quiet kind of sadness that never fully goes away. You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, overwhelmed by emotions that hit out of nowhere, or exhausted from pretending you're fine when you’re really not. Whether you’re carrying pain from the past, navigating anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or struggling with a major life change—it makes sense that things feel hard. And if your usual ways of coping aren’t working like they used to, you’re not alone.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, overworked, or unfulfilled? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Feeling the weight of perfectionism, anxiety, work/school stress, or relationship challenges? You are NOT alone! The pressures of life can feel like too much, especially when trying to maintain relationships and show up for others how you would like to. Or to be able to tell others how you need them to show up for you.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling uncertain, disconnected and burned out. It is easy to overlook how we are feeling. Therapy provides the opportunity to be your authentic self and work towards positive change.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, overworked, or unfulfilled? Do you struggle with people pleasing? Feeling the weight of perfectionism, anxiety, work/school stress, or relationship challenges? You are NOT alone! The pressures of life can feel like too much, especially when trying to maintain relationships and show up for others how you would like to. Or to be able to tell others how you need them to show up for you.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling uncertain, disconnected and burned out. It is easy to overlook how we are feeling. Therapy provides the opportunity to be your authentic self and work towards positive change.
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we live in this world. My role as a therapist is to support others in identifying their purpose. The passion for guiding others in identifying positive choices and making healthy changes is my purpose. Whether you are going through life transitions, feel depressed, or anxious, therapy can help facilitate positive change and improve your overall quality of life.
Things happen to us everyday which impact and change who we are and how we live in this world. My role as a therapist is to support others in identifying their purpose. The passion for guiding others in identifying positive choices and making healthy changes is my purpose. Whether you are going through life transitions, feel depressed, or anxious, therapy can help facilitate positive change and improve your overall quality of life.
It’s time to nourish your heart, mind, body & soul! Self-care isn’t always easy but it is not selfish to prioritize your own wellbeing. Engaging in meaningful counseling sessions can support an overall sense of peace & change in how your brain processes and thinks about your experiences. Together we can work on reshaping negative thought patterns & can create new neuropathways for a healthier mind. I provide a safe space for healing by addressing matters of the heart & examining root issues. Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
It’s time to nourish your heart, mind, body & soul! Self-care isn’t always easy but it is not selfish to prioritize your own wellbeing. Engaging in meaningful counseling sessions can support an overall sense of peace & change in how your brain processes and thinks about your experiences. Together we can work on reshaping negative thought patterns & can create new neuropathways for a healthier mind. I provide a safe space for healing by addressing matters of the heart & examining root issues. Specialized in adolescent/adult related issues such as stress/trauma, grief/loss, burnout, body image, depression/anxiety, addiction/OCD/aging.
Does life feel overwhelming? Is it exhausting to get through the day? Does completing daily tasks spark feelings of anxiety? Are you or someone you care deeply for struggling to heal from past trauma? You are not alone and you can heal from this and get support! Therapy can become your safe space to explore your feelings and emotions and problem solve challenging situations.
Does life feel overwhelming? Is it exhausting to get through the day? Does completing daily tasks spark feelings of anxiety? Are you or someone you care deeply for struggling to heal from past trauma? You are not alone and you can heal from this and get support! Therapy can become your safe space to explore your feelings and emotions and problem solve challenging situations.
Kate van Ingen Kelsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.
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Hi, I’m Kelly Warringer, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York providing online therapy through WellQor. I help adolescents and adults reconnect with their authentic selves while working through trauma, codependency, grief, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I'm trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and draw from CBT, DBT, and ego supportive approaches. Every session is personalized to support your individual goals and emotional growth.
Hi, I’m Kelly Warringer, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York providing online therapy through WellQor. I help adolescents and adults reconnect with their authentic selves while working through trauma, codependency, grief, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I'm trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and draw from CBT, DBT, and ego supportive approaches. Every session is personalized to support your individual goals and emotional growth.
Emotional pain, loneliness, isolation and relationship struggles can define your life in ways you have never imagined. These concerns often affect individuals and couples that live "normal" lives: juggling children, family, work and social responsibilities. The overwhelm experienced can be life-altering.
Emotional pain, loneliness, isolation and relationship struggles can define your life in ways you have never imagined. These concerns often affect individuals and couples that live "normal" lives: juggling children, family, work and social responsibilities. The overwhelm experienced can be life-altering.
Life is not always easy, and often feels unfair. Whether you are suffering with depression, difficulty adjusting to change or struggling with an eating disorder, I believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Acceptance and change take courage, and nothing is harder than asking for help - but if you are searching for a therapist, then you have taken that first step towards healing and moving forward.
Life is not always easy, and often feels unfair. Whether you are suffering with depression, difficulty adjusting to change or struggling with an eating disorder, I believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Acceptance and change take courage, and nothing is harder than asking for help - but if you are searching for a therapist, then you have taken that first step towards healing and moving forward.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with ten years of experience in providing individual, couples/family, and group counseling. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and utilize interventions tailored to their needs. I utilize CBT, elements of IFS, mindfulness, psychodynamic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others. If you’re curious about how therapy can help you achieve your goals, I would love to help you start the journey!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with ten years of experience in providing individual, couples/family, and group counseling. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and utilize interventions tailored to their needs. I utilize CBT, elements of IFS, mindfulness, psychodynamic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others. If you’re curious about how therapy can help you achieve your goals, I would love to help you start the journey!
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and women's issues, particularly around emerging adulthood, identity, and relationship challenges.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Starting therapy can feel like a meaningful step, and sometimes a slightly uncertain one.I work with teens and young adults navigating the often confusing transition into adulthood. Many of my clients appear high functioning on the outside while internally struggling with anxiety, overthinking, comparison to peers, relationship stress, and uncertainty about who they are or where they’re headed next.
I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and women's issues, particularly around emerging adulthood, identity, and relationship challenges.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Starting therapy can feel like a meaningful step, and sometimes a slightly uncertain one.I work with teens and young adults navigating the often confusing transition into adulthood. Many of my clients appear high functioning on the outside while internally struggling with anxiety, overthinking, comparison to peers, relationship stress, and uncertainty about who they are or where they’re headed next.
Maybe you've spent so many years taking care of everyone else that you've lost sight of what you need. You're the person everyone depends on, always putting yourself last. Lately, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or find that things you've pushed aside for years are becoming harder to ignore. As life changes and responsibilities shift, many women find themselves facing emotions they haven't had time to process. Old wounds, self-doubt, and people-pleasing patterns can start to feel heavier than they once did.
Maybe you've spent so many years taking care of everyone else that you've lost sight of what you need. You're the person everyone depends on, always putting yourself last. Lately, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or find that things you've pushed aside for years are becoming harder to ignore. As life changes and responsibilities shift, many women find themselves facing emotions they haven't had time to process. Old wounds, self-doubt, and people-pleasing patterns can start to feel heavier than they once did.
Hi! I'm Dr. Hillary, a Licensed Psychologist who offers ADHD evaluations and in depth therapy to people who seek to live a life they love. My mission is to help you realize that your life has a purpose, that challenges can be overcome and healing is possible. I want you to know that you can create the change you seek. It's not magic. Science has given us tools that work. All you have to do is take a step and reach out.
Hi! I'm Dr. Hillary, a Licensed Psychologist who offers ADHD evaluations and in depth therapy to people who seek to live a life they love. My mission is to help you realize that your life has a purpose, that challenges can be overcome and healing is possible. I want you to know that you can create the change you seek. It's not magic. Science has given us tools that work. All you have to do is take a step and reach out.
Are you a master at faking a smile and answering with the cliché, “I’m fine,” even though you are drowning in constant ANXIETY, overwhelm, SADNESS, or hopelessness? Maybe you CAN’T SLEEP, worrying about all the “what ifs.” Your body may be riddled with with muscle TENSION, and you wonder if that’s connected to your chronic pain/illness. You may AVOID relationships, yet deeply CRAVE connection. Perhaps you even feel like something is “wrong” with you at the very core…
Are you a master at faking a smile and answering with the cliché, “I’m fine,” even though you are drowning in constant ANXIETY, overwhelm, SADNESS, or hopelessness? Maybe you CAN’T SLEEP, worrying about all the “what ifs.” Your body may be riddled with with muscle TENSION, and you wonder if that’s connected to your chronic pain/illness. You may AVOID relationships, yet deeply CRAVE connection. Perhaps you even feel like something is “wrong” with you at the very core…
Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. My approach is client-centered, which means we move at your pace while honoring your lived experiences, personal strengths, and unique story.
I’m an Asian-American Therapist based in New York. I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, soul deep questions about identity, purpose and personal growth.
Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. My approach is client-centered, which means we move at your pace while honoring your lived experiences, personal strengths, and unique story.
I’m an Asian-American Therapist based in New York. I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, soul deep questions about identity, purpose and personal growth.
Offering in person in Manlius and Baldwinsville June 2026. Partnering with individuals to address mental fatigue, compulsive behavior, addictive behavior, OCD, panic, anxiety, & women's wellness. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. A passion for treating addiction disorders within individuals, couples and families. If you are seeking an eclectic approach to wellness, I support all paths to recovery. Women's health is unique, from matresence to menopause, symptom presentation can be assessed vs medicated. I carry a small caseload to ensure you have the care you need, when you need.
Offering in person in Manlius and Baldwinsville June 2026. Partnering with individuals to address mental fatigue, compulsive behavior, addictive behavior, OCD, panic, anxiety, & women's wellness. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. A passion for treating addiction disorders within individuals, couples and families. If you are seeking an eclectic approach to wellness, I support all paths to recovery. Women's health is unique, from matresence to menopause, symptom presentation can be assessed vs medicated. I carry a small caseload to ensure you have the care you need, when you need.
Are you someone who looks like you're managing it all—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to hold it together? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and men facing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or strained relationships. Some are professionals juggling career demands; others are navigating loss, identity shifts, or emotional exhaustion. They want clarity, peace, and a space where they don’t have to explain everything—just be. If that’s you, you’re not alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to sort what’s heavy, reconnect to your needs, and create meaningful change—on your terms.
Are you someone who looks like you're managing it all—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to hold it together? Many of my clients are high-achieving women and men facing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or strained relationships. Some are professionals juggling career demands; others are navigating loss, identity shifts, or emotional exhaustion. They want clarity, peace, and a space where they don’t have to explain everything—just be. If that’s you, you’re not alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to sort what’s heavy, reconnect to your needs, and create meaningful change—on your terms.
My clientele affiliate with Christian faith and live in New York State, mainly women.
I am well versed in grief and loss, narcissistic abuse recovery, depression,
anxiety, and stress, and self-esteem, substance abuse, and the like. (I am approved for Florida clients, but for Florida only on a self-pay basis.)
I can be found on Headway.co and Grow Therapy.
My clientele affiliate with Christian faith and live in New York State, mainly women.
I am well versed in grief and loss, narcissistic abuse recovery, depression,
anxiety, and stress, and self-esteem, substance abuse, and the like. (I am approved for Florida clients, but for Florida only on a self-pay basis.)
I can be found on Headway.co and Grow Therapy.
My name is Megan McPeak and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker in East Syracuse, NY. I provide short and long term individual therapy to adolescents (16 and older) and adults that are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship problems, life transitions, complex family dynamics, chronic illnesses, and other challenges.
In 2026, I earned a certification as a Women's Mental Health Specialist.
My name is Megan McPeak and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker in East Syracuse, NY. I provide short and long term individual therapy to adolescents (16 and older) and adults that are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship problems, life transitions, complex family dynamics, chronic illnesses, and other challenges.
In 2026, I earned a certification as a Women's Mental Health Specialist.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.