Therapists for Teens in Oneida, NY

Making the decision to begin therapy can be incredibly difficult and even scary - but it has the potential to be life changing. Maybe you’ve been feeling like you just can’t find enjoyment in the things you once loved, worries are overwhelming you, it’s overly difficult to maintain a healthy relationship, or your child is struggling and you don’t know what else to do to help. Whatever your reason is for reaching out for help, I’m so glad that you’re taking this step and I’d be honored to join you on your journey toward recovery and wellness. I believe that it is possible for everyone to heal, grow and find happiness.

Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 20 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.

In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity. -Albert Einstein. Welcome to the safe haven of mental wellness, where healing begins and personal growth flourishes. My name is Stephanie Thompson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to guiding you through life's challenges with empath, respect, and expertise.With a background in mental health clinics and schools, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning across adults, teens, and children.

Hello, my name is Dr. Brian Kelly (Ph.D.). I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York and Rhode Island. The most prominent component that comes to mind is rapport and therapeutic bond. If one cannot identify with their clinician, it can be quite difficult to open up and trust. Being vulnerable with your suffering and shortcomings is a difficult task but one worth undertaking. My focus is on assisting each individual with feeling accepted and supported while working to create change.

I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, attention and focus difficulties, self harm, broken families. Many symptoms can be minimized by learning relaxation exercises, building strengths, learning distraction activities and improving communication skills. Academic and work challenges can be resolved by learning how to obtain the appropriate assistance and skills necessary to survive in today's world. I will work with your primary care provider if desired or necessary to optimize your care.

I blend my genuine enthusiasm with dedicated training in sexuality and relationship trauma to help clients evolve into their most passionate selves. What truly lights me up is empowering clients to rediscover intimacy, foster emotional connection, and achieve a fulfilling intimate life. I'm here to walk beside you, offering compassionate support and empowering interventions to help you reclaim control and rediscover a sense of fulfillment. I am a board-certified sexologist, certified trauma professional and currently completing certification as an Integrative Sex and Couples Counselor.

Seeking out counseling services is a strength. It means you are willing to acknowledge that a new direction is needed and that you have the courage to face the issue. My mission is to provide you with a safe, caring environment which may foster the ability for you to become clear on your goals and develop the knowledge to achieve them. I believe success in counseling is a combination of gaining valuable insights and developing the goals to achieve peace in your everyday life.

I enjoy working with people regardless of race religion, lifestyle or past. The ideal client is a willing participant and open to making changes that lead to higher life satisfaction. I am best suited for people that want an effective, honest, real life and solution focused approach. Please see my website www.silvermanlcswr.com for more information.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Lao-Tzu). Change can be a difficult process for anyone, and I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. My name is Greg Owens and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In the spirit of lasting, meaningful, positive change, I provide short and long term psychotherapy for adolescents, teenagers, and adults who are willing to take that first step. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Utica College, and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University.

Would you like to experience more joy in your life and relationships? I can help you get unstuck, stop living from fear, learn how to trust again, regain or improve your self-esteem, and simply work on feeling better. I offer sessions in the more-than-human world, out in the fresh air, supported by nature in a private space and/or in the wonderful healing presence of horses. SpiritedScience® programs offer solace in the spirit(s) of nature and are especially appropriate for those who may not thrive in a conventional psychotherapy setting. I also offer virtual sessions for those who cannot or prefer not to travel to the farm.

Greg Kovacs is a Utica, New York-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who specializes in couples counseling, post-relationship co-parenting, child emotional and behavioral difficulties, and the transition into blended family relationships. With more than two decades of individual, couples, and family counseling experience, Dr. Kovacs is a New York State Divorce Mediator and Parenting Coordinator who can help you and your co-parent minimize or avoid the negative effects of separation on your children. His counseling techniques emphasize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family system theory,

Hi, my name is Megan Ayres-Gregory, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York. I have been working with children, adults, and families with various community agencies for over 20 years. I received my LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, in 2014 and my LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in 2023. I provide a strength-based approach to help people overcome barriers to living healthy and meaningful lives. I have experience treating several mental health diagnoses and helping people build skills to manage their symptoms so that they can achieve their goals.

You or a loved one may feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or needing to work through past events. As a marriage and family therapist, I offer guidance to couples, families and individuals, who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. I believe that providing compassion, a safe space and the efficacy-based treatment for couples and individuals that will help you heal. I assist premarital couples as Prepare & Enrich facilitator. I use techniques such as play therapy, when working with younger children, because I understand that children may not have the words to express their emotions.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, managing reactivity, or maintaining healthy relationships, therapy can help.

You might appear to be holding it all together on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re about to all fall apart. Or maybe you’re wearing your emotions on your sleeve and others have told you that you don’t seem like yourself. Sometimes you find relief by coping the best way you know how, but it provides only temporary relief. You may be looking into therapy because you don’t know where else to turn, feeling like a burden to friends and family, or maybe even ashamed that you’re struggling. You’re not sure how to help yourself, but you are sure that you want to feel better.