Teletherapy for New Paltz, NY

Hello to the healers, care takers, peacekeepers, big feelers & pattern breakers... Living anxious, overburdened, self medicated, stuck or shut down. I want to help you (re) find your voice, your self compassion, your sense of safety and you-ness that will help you live large and self connected in this complex world. I work with people ages 15 and up, with specialties in treating single event and complex trauma, stress, and anxiety. I work best with individuals/couples who are motivated in treatment and ready for change.

Relationship issues, difficulty achieving your goals and getting your needs met, and dealing with life in general can be hard. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, often exhausted and overwhelmed, stressed by the pressures in your life, relief is possible. With over 25 years experience as a therapist, I can offer a therapeutic atmosphere that is supportive and empowering so that you can achieve your goals. Together, we can make that happen. Resolving those issues is an important and worthwhile pursuit that often leads to a higher level of satisfaction and enjoyment in life. If that is your goal I'd like to help.

Are you feeling anxious, isolated, depressed after so long functioning in "pandemic mode"? Do you feel stuck, like your life is on repeat? Do you find yourself making the same choices that lead you to the same problems over and over? It's time to find out why you do this and how to break these patterns! I help people heal from painful life experiences and move towards a meaningful future filled with passion and purpose. When we work together, we'll explore your fears, anxieties, and traumas to uncover your inner negative voice that blocks you in life. We'll make a plan for you to take action and start living your best life.

I strive to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for you to explore the needs you have at the present moment. By utilizing a collaborative and relational approach, I honor each person’s unique story and strengths.

Negative or traumatic experiences from the past get encoded in our bodies. When these neurons get triggered, our positive present mindset gets blasted by echoes of past fear. Old, stuck anxiety shape-shifts into not-great coping habits. Old, stuck depression whispers that it's dumb to future plan, unsafe to dream. Since this embodied stress speaks "sensation" , the language of the body, verbal therapy alone can't help our bodies know that the past is really, truly in the past. So we project our fear into the future. Pass it down to our kids. Spread it out into the world. I work with people who would like to be done with all that.

Therapy has the power to uplift lives. Over the past 30 years, I've seen people transform more quickly, deeply, and with longer lasting results by combining talk therapy with mind-body approaches. Clients describe living with more confidence, joy, peace and authenticity, and having a greater sense of agency in their lives. Learn to let go of limiting beliefs and behaviors, become more attuned to your body, and become more of who you want to be. I can help you reduce anxiety, stress and the effects of grief and trauma, as well as guide you through a life transition to find greater meaning, purpose and passion in your life.

Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of witnessing people’s resilience and capacity to heal as they face challenging life situations, and transitions. Given my background in nutrition, yoga and other mind-body approaches, I hold a holistic lens; I can help you let go of limiting beliefs, become more attuned to your body, help you reduce stress, improve mood and make changes that will enhance the quality of your life. Whether you are dealing with a life stressor, an illness, or want to heal from past trauma, we can work collaboratively to help you find greater meaning, purpose, vitality and ease in your life.

My passion is helping people discover and align with their core values so that they may build a life which brings them joy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted from intense emotions, or unsure about the future, there is hope. I provide a safe place to acknowledge and grieve circumstances outside of your control and an empowering environment to take action to build a life that feels congruent to your true self. Are a parent searching for support for your teen? The stress of adolescence can be so overwhelming and having their own place to process emotions and learn healthy coping skills can make a huge difference.

Whether you're worrying often, struggling with relationship stress and conflict, needing to process traumatic events, or wanting to experience a more loving sense of self, beginning therapy can be anxiety-provoking and takes courage. I hope to make your experience a little easier by listening with compassion and curiosity, moving at your pace, and centering the therapy around your needs. Do others describe you as overachieving, self-reliant, perfectionistic, or Type-A? Do you struggle with creating enough balance in your life? Do you forget about your needs & desires, and then find yourself feeling burnt out or resentful of others?

"PSYCHOLOGY WITH A SOUL" Are you seeking change, are you in crisis, does your life seem to be falling apart? I can help you ease the suffering that exists. I work through issues by understanding Relationship: with the self, your family, love relationships, friends and colleagues, and how to sustain them. Another major transitional life issue is finding your purpose and creating a vision of the future, which are the keynotes to happiness. I am informed by a number of techniques: Attachment Focused EMDR. positive, psychodynamic, relational and transpersonal psychology; however, "love in action" is the focal point of the work.

Have you ever wanted someone to listen to you and actually hear what you are saying? I will provide you with a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space to be heard. You may explore your concerns, issues, struggles, and begin to unleash that inner strength you have hiding inside. You are the expert of your life. I would like to help you explore the areas that have been creating stress, worry, procrastination, and fear. I believe with support you can reach your goals and find peace within.

I believe we all want to wake up feeling happy and fulfilled each day, but sometimes life throws a wrench in our plans. Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost lately? Are you trying to find meaning in your current situation? Or, perhaps you need a dedicated space to explore and get a deeper understanding of your life's experiences? If you're looking to build skills to manage stress, gain insight into your innermost processes, and recognize patterns in your interpersonal relationships, all while learning how to be kinder to yourself, I want to provide you with a supportive environment to help you achieve those goals.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”(Mary Oliver) Relationships are fundamental to our well-being & the most vital relationship is the one with ourselves. That’s where the work begins, for all other relationships to thrive. Likewise, our therapeutic relationship is fundamental to your journey. My clinical style is nurturing & client centered; I’m supportive while nurturing your sense of curiosity, mindfulness and self care, thru body, mind, heart and spirit. I’m grateful to live my purpose and support you in finding more joy, contentment and fulfillment on your journey. With Heart & Soul

This is a uniquely challenging and stressful time. It can feel overwhelming. The struggles that were there before are amplified, and new ones have arisen. It is possible to navigate this successfully, and in the process to grow as a person. Psychotherapy can help. I help clients cope with challenges in their lives, address long-standing patterns and struggles, and find a path to a fuller more satisfying life. Change and growth are possible and an important step is finding the right therapist for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples therapy for adolescents and adults of all ages.

Sometimes, we look in the mirror and have difficulty understanding the face looking back at us. How did we get here? Is this the life I want to lead? Why do things have to be so hard? These are questions that can build slowly over time, or are the direct result of events we have endured. I can help you learn about the things that move you, further your exploration of your inner world, and assist you in deciding what really matters to you. My goal is to act as your guide, collaborating with you in your journey to find balance and a life worth living.

You have a story to tell. Every chapter of our lives presents new challenges and asking for help can be incredibly tough. Deciding to speak with a therapist sounds so simple, but we all struggle with this simple act of vulnerability. You may be struggling to find a sense of purpose in life, navigating difficult transitions and feel constantly overwhelmed, or making new discoveries about who your identity. I will be there to support you through your journey. Let's begin writing the story of your life you want to tell.

I work with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a solution focused approach to help you idenfity your goal & create a plan to reach it- individually, as a couple or as a family. I am known for my expertise with both children and adults who are struggling with Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety, Addictions and co-occurring disorders. I work with family members whose lives are affected by thier loved ones mental health/substance use struggles. Whenever possible and appropriate I use a family systems approach. I have extensive training in trauma , co÷occurring dosorders and women in life transition.

Do you want to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered? Are you tired of the unrealistic beauty standards that have been imposed on women by society, and the harmful impact of such standards on your self-worth? If this resonates with you, allow me to support you in a life changing healing process, where you create your own definition of beauty and defy the illusions that society has fabricated. Through a collaborative and heart centered journey, I will assist you in moving past the barriers that have prevented you from recognizing your authentic beauty so that you may shine your light brightly and feel your most beautiful self!

If you are seeking to regain who you once were, uncover who you know you could be, become who you want to be, build on who you already are, or all the above, we can do that together. Life is something that just is; we are what happens in it. I work with you to reclaim what may seem out of your control, to step back into the driver's seat of your own life. We all struggle at times and it is not about how strong or weak we are, but how much support we have.