In Person Therapists in Pleasantville, NY
Hello, whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you are looking for a fresh perspective, it is important to find the right fit. I bring thirty years of experience, listening, and thinking to help us build a relationship of mutual trust. Sometimes when you really feel heard, you begin to hear yourself differently, and surprising new directions emerge. If appropriate I may use Focusing, as developed by Eugene Gendlin, to help you find next steps, when you gently bring your awareness into your "body knowing" of a situation. Depression and anxiety may then lessen.
Hello, whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you are looking for a fresh perspective, it is important to find the right fit. I bring thirty years of experience, listening, and thinking to help us build a relationship of mutual trust. Sometimes when you really feel heard, you begin to hear yourself differently, and surprising new directions emerge. If appropriate I may use Focusing, as developed by Eugene Gendlin, to help you find next steps, when you gently bring your awareness into your "body knowing" of a situation. Depression and anxiety may then lessen.
I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders for individuals, families, and at-risk adolescents. I treat those who have struggled with addiction, the families who are impacted by a loved one's use, and those who are not yet ready to cease use. Addiction affects the entire family, and often loved ones are left reeling and confused on how to help provide the best and most effective support. I help my clients to understand addiction and its co-occurring disorders, improving self-awareness and coping skills, and teaching communication tools that will invite their loved in rather push them away.
I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders for individuals, families, and at-risk adolescents. I treat those who have struggled with addiction, the families who are impacted by a loved one's use, and those who are not yet ready to cease use. Addiction affects the entire family, and often loved ones are left reeling and confused on how to help provide the best and most effective support. I help my clients to understand addiction and its co-occurring disorders, improving self-awareness and coping skills, and teaching communication tools that will invite their loved in rather push them away.
My goal as a therapist is to work with my clients in a supportive, structured and caring manner to help them feel better and manage their lives more effectively. This could include managing their anxiety, moods, relationships and workplace/ career issues. I am a warm, caring, highly engaged therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them access their strengths and meet their potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to assist my clients to regulate their moods and anxiety, as well as supportive and interpersonal therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to work with my clients in a supportive, structured and caring manner to help them feel better and manage their lives more effectively. This could include managing their anxiety, moods, relationships and workplace/ career issues. I am a warm, caring, highly engaged therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them access their strengths and meet their potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to assist my clients to regulate their moods and anxiety, as well as supportive and interpersonal therapy.
Pleasantville Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Through open dialogue, reflection, and engagement, my goal is to help clients better understand how their life histories and relationships impact the present-day. My aim is to support individuals in finding their voice, building confidence in personal and professional relationships, and coping with stressors. I believe that everyone can benefit from devoting time each week to focus on themselves and their relationships, and I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment for my clients. I believe in meeting a client where they are, creating a safe space that allows us to address the issues that brought them to therapy.
Through open dialogue, reflection, and engagement, my goal is to help clients better understand how their life histories and relationships impact the present-day. My aim is to support individuals in finding their voice, building confidence in personal and professional relationships, and coping with stressors. I believe that everyone can benefit from devoting time each week to focus on themselves and their relationships, and I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment for my clients. I believe in meeting a client where they are, creating a safe space that allows us to address the issues that brought them to therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in Pleasantville, NY, and I specialize in treating young adults and adults for anxiety and depression. Whether you are struggling with excessive worry or sadness, navigating a difficult relationship or life transition, or living with painful memories that undermine your sense of safety and self-worth, I will bear witness to your story.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in Pleasantville, NY, and I specialize in treating young adults and adults for anxiety and depression. Whether you are struggling with excessive worry or sadness, navigating a difficult relationship or life transition, or living with painful memories that undermine your sense of safety and self-worth, I will bear witness to your story.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services.
Dr. Rosemarie Kurtz is a neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive assessments for clients with vulnerabilities impacting their functioning at school, home, work, and/or social settings. After earning her doctorate at Columbia University, she completed a fellowship at Northwell Health. In so, she has experience working with children, young adults, and their families at multiple academic medical centers, schools, and community clinics. She has extensive experience assessing ADHD, autism, learning differences, language disorders, intellectual challenges, and the emotional and behavioral difficulties that often accompany these.
Dr. Rosemarie Kurtz is a neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive assessments for clients with vulnerabilities impacting their functioning at school, home, work, and/or social settings. After earning her doctorate at Columbia University, she completed a fellowship at Northwell Health. In so, she has experience working with children, young adults, and their families at multiple academic medical centers, schools, and community clinics. She has extensive experience assessing ADHD, autism, learning differences, language disorders, intellectual challenges, and the emotional and behavioral difficulties that often accompany these.
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. You may be someone who is seeking neuroaffirming care from a therapist who is sensitive, or you may feel burnout from masking or trying to conform to a world that doesn’t “get” you.
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. You may be someone who is seeking neuroaffirming care from a therapist who is sensitive, or you may feel burnout from masking or trying to conform to a world that doesn’t “get” you.
I started my social work career working with children and families. This experience has helped to shape my work with clients and to understand how our experiences in our own families affect our lives.
Since I have been in the field for over 30 years, I utilize both my analytic training (four years post masters) as well my roots as a social worker. I believe in enabling clients to work in the here and now to make good choices based on sound understanding of their motivations.
My experience is wide ranging but working with clients who have depression and anxiety is a specialty as well as clients suffering from OCD.
For the past 15 years I have worked with adult children of alcoholics as well as those in early recovery from a variety of addictions including drug, alcohol, smoking, gambling and shopping.
I look forward to meeting with you and to encourage and support you on your journey of self discovery.
I started my social work career working with children and families. This experience has helped to shape my work with clients and to understand how our experiences in our own families affect our lives.
Since I have been in the field for over 30 years, I utilize both my analytic training (four years post masters) as well my roots as a social worker. I believe in enabling clients to work in the here and now to make good choices based on sound understanding of their motivations.
My experience is wide ranging but working with clients who have depression and anxiety is a specialty as well as clients suffering from OCD.
For the past 15 years I have worked with adult children of alcoholics as well as those in early recovery from a variety of addictions including drug, alcohol, smoking, gambling and shopping.
I look forward to meeting with you and to encourage and support you on your journey of self discovery.
Lara Sonia Fastman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasantville, NY 10570
We all need help sometimes. You might be a mother struggling with postpartum depression, juggling the stress of kids and work, or coming to grips with an empty nest. You might be a student dealing with the pressures of high school or college, facing the demands of maintaining your grades and social life at the same time. Or maybe you’re someone battling the damage of addiction, staring at the loss of your friends, your job and even your own identity. Whatever the story, life can challenge us all.
We all need help sometimes. You might be a mother struggling with postpartum depression, juggling the stress of kids and work, or coming to grips with an empty nest. You might be a student dealing with the pressures of high school or college, facing the demands of maintaining your grades and social life at the same time. Or maybe you’re someone battling the damage of addiction, staring at the loss of your friends, your job and even your own identity. Whatever the story, life can challenge us all.
Rachel Winckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pleasantville, NY 10570
You’re not living the life you want. You’re unhappy, but you’re unsure why. At times, we can feel lost, numb, and disconnected from ourselves. There can be many reasons for this and through our work together, we will understand what these are and how to reconnect, to live a vibrant life. It’s been my experience that trauma lives in the body, as well as the mind. When we treat only the thoughts or the pictures in our heads, the deepest part of what is hurt isn't heard. Perhaps, no matter how many times you've talked about past trauma, it still feels raw. Something just isn’t healing. You feel stuck despite trying everything to help.
You’re not living the life you want. You’re unhappy, but you’re unsure why. At times, we can feel lost, numb, and disconnected from ourselves. There can be many reasons for this and through our work together, we will understand what these are and how to reconnect, to live a vibrant life. It’s been my experience that trauma lives in the body, as well as the mind. When we treat only the thoughts or the pictures in our heads, the deepest part of what is hurt isn't heard. Perhaps, no matter how many times you've talked about past trauma, it still feels raw. Something just isn’t healing. You feel stuck despite trying everything to help.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services. I take an active role in guiding treatment and believe that the foundation of therapy is finding someone you can open up to and feel supported by. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where we work together to reduce distress and develop plans that will create positive changes.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services. I take an active role in guiding treatment and believe that the foundation of therapy is finding someone you can open up to and feel supported by. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where we work together to reduce distress and develop plans that will create positive changes.
We are a group of clinicians who offer comprehensive psychotherapy, pregnancy and postpartum support, neuropsych testing, and speech-language services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our treatment approach is active, supportive, and collaborative. We offer evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), relaxation/mindfulness skills, and behavior management techniques.
We are a group of clinicians who offer comprehensive psychotherapy, pregnancy and postpartum support, neuropsych testing, and speech-language services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our treatment approach is active, supportive, and collaborative. We offer evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), relaxation/mindfulness skills, and behavior management techniques.
I’m pleased to be in network with several insurance plans, and have immediate availability in a Pleasantville office, or through confidential Telehealth. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who works with people aged 18 and older who experience depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss. I have worked in psychiatric settings and rehabilitation centers with clients who were in emotional crisis, and those working on recovery from substance abuse while also treating mental illness.
I’m pleased to be in network with several insurance plans, and have immediate availability in a Pleasantville office, or through confidential Telehealth. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who works with people aged 18 and older who experience depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss. I have worked in psychiatric settings and rehabilitation centers with clients who were in emotional crisis, and those working on recovery from substance abuse while also treating mental illness.
Adolescents, especially neurodiverse middle & high schoolers, are increasingly reporting social isolation. For some, reaching out and trying to connect can be so filled with pressure & doubt, so dispiriting when it doesn’t work out, that they opt out. Others feel variations of overwhelmed, angry, or alienated. These kids have a lot to offer, but struggle to navigate our hidden, often irrational social rulebook, and their practical opportunities have often dried up. They deserve a psychologically safe place where they can pursue their passions alongside peers. I've created groups and reserved 1:1 sessions to address this need.
Adolescents, especially neurodiverse middle & high schoolers, are increasingly reporting social isolation. For some, reaching out and trying to connect can be so filled with pressure & doubt, so dispiriting when it doesn’t work out, that they opt out. Others feel variations of overwhelmed, angry, or alienated. These kids have a lot to offer, but struggle to navigate our hidden, often irrational social rulebook, and their practical opportunities have often dried up. They deserve a psychologically safe place where they can pursue their passions alongside peers. I've created groups and reserved 1:1 sessions to address this need.
Dr. Michael Costa is passionate about providing effective therapy based in scientific research for youth and adults. He has expertise in the the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, such as OCD and PTSD, mood disorders, such as depression, and behavioral difficulties in children. As such, Dr. Costa has gained extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments, specifically cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs), such as exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention (E/RP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and behavioral parent training (BPT).
Dr. Michael Costa is passionate about providing effective therapy based in scientific research for youth and adults. He has expertise in the the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, such as OCD and PTSD, mood disorders, such as depression, and behavioral difficulties in children. As such, Dr. Costa has gained extensive experience providing evidence-based treatments, specifically cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs), such as exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention (E/RP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and behavioral parent training (BPT).
I believe in meeting individuals where they are at and supporting them in achieving resiliency. By taking a compassionate and genuine approach, my goal is to help you feel understood and supported. Through collaboration, our work will focus on gaining awareness into patterns and dilemmas, and using your fundamental strengths to lead a meaningful life and cope with the stressors that inevitably come with it. A main focus of my work is to maintain an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental approach as the complex pieces of your story are shared over time.
I believe in meeting individuals where they are at and supporting them in achieving resiliency. By taking a compassionate and genuine approach, my goal is to help you feel understood and supported. Through collaboration, our work will focus on gaining awareness into patterns and dilemmas, and using your fundamental strengths to lead a meaningful life and cope with the stressors that inevitably come with it. A main focus of my work is to maintain an empathic, warm, and non-judgmental approach as the complex pieces of your story are shared over time.
Beginning therapy is a commitment to yourself. In a safe, supportive setting, I partner with my clients in bravely exploring their challenges and hopes. From addressing the emotions of major life transitions - feeling anxious, depressed, afraid, angry, grieving - to developing the interpersonal skills needed to navigate and be successful in personal and professional relationships, our work will draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to ease suffering, increase coping, and enhance quality of life. I work with individuals age 13 and older.
Beginning therapy is a commitment to yourself. In a safe, supportive setting, I partner with my clients in bravely exploring their challenges and hopes. From addressing the emotions of major life transitions - feeling anxious, depressed, afraid, angry, grieving - to developing the interpersonal skills needed to navigate and be successful in personal and professional relationships, our work will draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to ease suffering, increase coping, and enhance quality of life. I work with individuals age 13 and older.
Melissa Dominguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Hi, I'm Melissa! (she/her), and I am a Queer, Latinx, Cisgender, Therapist. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC communities. Many of the clients I work with come to therapy with a history of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and gender dysphoria. Some folx also struggle with low self esteem, body image issues, shame/guilt around sexuality and gender identity, difficulty connecting with others, family of origin issues, motivation and other stressors such as work and home life.
Hi, I'm Melissa! (she/her), and I am a Queer, Latinx, Cisgender, Therapist. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC communities. Many of the clients I work with come to therapy with a history of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and gender dysphoria. Some folx also struggle with low self esteem, body image issues, shame/guilt around sexuality and gender identity, difficulty connecting with others, family of origin issues, motivation and other stressors such as work and home life.
I work with adults and teens, couples and families seeking help with overcoming issues in everyday life having to do with marital and parenting concerns, issues surrounding divorce and separation, relationship issues, life transitions, school and work, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, social anxiety and behavioral problems. I engage with my clients in a professional, warm, caring and empathic manner, helping people to make positive changes in their lives. I offer support and guidance to overcome unsuccessful and self-defeating patterns and help you learn more about yourself in order to make successful positive changes towards personal growth.
I work with adults and teens, couples and families seeking help with overcoming issues in everyday life having to do with marital and parenting concerns, issues surrounding divorce and separation, relationship issues, life transitions, school and work, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, social anxiety and behavioral problems. I engage with my clients in a professional, warm, caring and empathic manner, helping people to make positive changes in their lives. I offer support and guidance to overcome unsuccessful and self-defeating patterns and help you learn more about yourself in order to make successful positive changes towards personal growth.
