Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Pelham, NY

I am passionate in helping clients explore the disparity between where they are now and where they want to be with their desired goals in life. I provide empathic listening, compassionate presence, and nonjudgmental support to my clients. I subscribe to the core values of trust, respect, empathy, warmth, and genuineness, which have been shown to elicit insight, healing, change, and growth in clients. My culturally sensitive approach makes me aware and appreciative of the layers of difference among the multiculturally diverse populations I work with.

I have been a social worker and psychotherapist for over 40 years. My experience is broad and diverse as I have, over the years, worked in hospitals, as well as in the New York City school system. These experiences involved getting to know the issues affecting all age ranges. Beyond my masters degree, I also attended a 4 year psychotherapy program. I use an eclectic approach as I believe that supportive techniques as well as insight therapy is a good combination in helping one overcome patterns of behavior that hamper growth and development. I specialize in anxiety disorders as well as self esteem and relationship issues.

My goal is to help individuals and families become more attuned with themselves and others, in the service of increasing personal and interpersonal satisfaction and getting one's needs met more effectively. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, issues in relationships, trouble working through life transitions, and difficulty feeling in control of their emotions. I also specialize in working with parents to foster healthy and respectful relationships with their children and develop effective parenting skills related to communication, boundaries, discipline, and helping their children to manage their big emotions.

I work primarily with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have great success helping patients navigate and healthy boundaries in a relationships and to teach how to deliver respect. Issues I'm best suited to treat are depression and other mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. I have experience and training with human sexuality and sexual identity, I'm trained as a family therapist and work with parents to establish healthy boundaries with their children. All of this is in service of personal growth and increased happiness better living strategies.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City and Westchester. I focus on women's health, including the transition to parenthood, as well as extensive work with children and families. I served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, Outpatient Psychiatry Multi-Cultural Coordinator and Supervising Psychologist, and Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I believe in supporting every member of the family system as they navigate life stressors and adjustment issues to promote resilience in the face of adversity.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with postgraduate training who has been in private practice in NYC and Westchester for 22 years. I work with adults, individuals and couples, and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My orientation is psychodynamic but I utilize an eclectic approach and various treatment modalities, depending on the personality of the individual and the issues presented. Whether you are interested in short term focused therapy or a more comprehensive exploratory therapy, I will use my expertise to help you reach your therapeutic goals at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Melissa has more than 6 years experience working as a therapist with diverse cultures and ages. I work as a High School Social Worker with adolescents and families to tackle many different issues including, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, school/work challenges, relationship/family troubles, and many more. She is an compassionate therapist. Her goal is to help clients feel safe & while exploring their concerns and challenges.

Over the past twenty years, I have been helping adults, teens and couples navigate a number of life's challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and other major life transitions. Building trusting, honest, direct and empathic relationships with my clients is most important to me and is what I believe makes therapy successful. People seek therapy when they are struggling with something that is not working in their lives or they are dealing with painful emotions. Through a mutually respectful, collaborative process I help my clients develop new coping strategies and skills to make the changes they are looking for in their lives.

I work with adults and couples who need solutions for personal, interpersonal or situational issues. Problems in one's life often appear as depression or anxiety, a seemingly unresolvable situation, or conflicts with a spouse, a child, extended family, friend, co-worker or employer. Together, you and I as collaborators, will seek to understand the causes and find solutions. I am a licensed psychologist, practicing psychotherapist, college professor, and author, and talked to many clients about their lives, thoughts, and experiences - what's been done to them, what they have done, and how they have survived.

Chauntel Chisolm is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York who has been practicing since 2012. Chauntel understands it is not easy opening up to a therapist and airing out "dirty laundry. " She cares about the client's well-being and works with them to find the skills to heal their soul. Chauntel works with couples, individuals, and families to assist them with identifying healthy skills that assist them with growth in their lives. Outside of work, Chauntel enjoys listening to music, dancing, walking, and writing.

Life can be overwhelming. You may feel stuck, alone or unable to achieve your goals. You may have tried various things to dislodge this fear from taking hold. Fear of being stuck in a cycle of being constantly overwhelmed by your emotions. Fear that you are alone and no one understands what you are going through. But things don’t have to be this way! With the right help you will find that profound change is possible and that you can be free of this weight on top of you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. In my work I find it useful to draw on a variety of clinical perspectives as each client brings to the process a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals. I love helping clients get unstuck from the patterns they live and relive over and over, whether it be in their jobs, families, relationships, or even inside their own heads.

Carmen M. Alvira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience treating individuals of multiple cultural backgrounds. Her clinical interests and specialties include individual who struggled with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, LGBTQ and related issues, coping with addictions, grief, PTSD, coping with life changes, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties. Carmen works with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection with each other.

Have you ever considered whether your child could benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to answer concerns you may have. You can speak to me about anything; nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I can assist your child navigate through  struggles as well as helping them become their own therapist. I work successfully with adolescents who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, relationship problems, trauma, academic, and addiction issues.

You wake to another day, feeling apprehension and fear. You experience physical symptoms; a pit in your stomach, fast heartbeat, and uneasiness. The constant voice in your head reminds you of all of the “shoulds” and “what if’s”. Feelings of hopelessness and depression take over. You have tried to share your feelings with friends and family members, only to be told, you worry too much and just need to relax. You try to relax and appreciate all of the good in your life, but that doesn’t make you feel better. You focus on pushing forward and getting things done, but it is hard to concentrate. You are tired of feeling this way.

I am a clinical psychologist post doctoral fellow with expertise in treating children and young adults in a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from children, adolescents, college and graduate students to parents and executives. Whether your child is experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help your child get their life back on track and reach their full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.

Are you a high-achieving Type A who has accomplished professional success but is struggling? Do you feel disengaged, lonely, negative, and beginning to dislike the person you are becoming? I have specialized training with high-functioning individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues. I can help you harness your difficulties by learning how to manage stressors that come up in life and building resilience. I combine strategies from the best in our field, including evidence-based, solution-focused, and exploratory treatment. Simply put, whatever you're going through, I can help.

You are courageous for starting your healing journey! As a queer Latinx woman, I want to provide a supportive environment for those that don’t often feel understood or seen in their personal lives. I strive to empower and support individuals to be the best version of themselves. Through developing a genuine connection in our virtual sessions, we will work towards finding your purpose and self-worth.