Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pleasantville, NY

Through improving our ability to communicate, we strengthen the bonds in our relationships. First, we must engage in honest, self-reflection by examining and distinguishing our needs and wants. Once we have gained greater self-awareness, we can then focus on communicating with our partners and family members through respectful talking, listening, and reflection. It is through improved understanding that we create fertile ground for growth and development. Support groups are provide for high school and college students with disabilities and parents of special needs children.

Are you stuck in your relationship, unsure how to move forward? Are you struggling with the pain of infidelity or communication breakdowns that leave you feeling disconnected and alone? Do you feel like your relationship is on the verge of collapse, and you're unsure what to do next? If any of these scenarios resonate with you, I'm here to tell you that there is hope. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with years of experience helping couples and families navigate complex challenges, I have the tools and expertise to help you work through the issues holding you back and find a path to happiness. Contact me today.

I am a New York State licensed psychologist who specializes in anxiety, depression & mood disorders, stress management, and relationship issues. Since 2000, my private practice in Pleasantville has been dedicated to helping individuals, families and couples lead fulfilling lives with satisfying relationships. I have a Master's degree in School Psychology and a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Yeshiva University. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Although I do not accept any insurance plan directly, I do send out monthly insurance-friendly receipts that can be submitted to your insurance company.

The therapy I offer is a collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms or disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues.

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 am a couples and family therapist who offers collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms/disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues.

I have over 25 years experience treating individuals,couples and groups. My techniques vary according to the needs of my clients. I offer brief treatment with focus on a specific issue; long term psychodynamic psychotherapy for greater self understanding;and EMDR for traumas.I specialize in relationship and couple issues and offer marital and supportive group therapy. I am a stress reduction specialist creating programs using mindfulness techniques and my cd JOURNEY TO INNER PEACE:Meditation and relaxation exercises for healthy living.

I treat a wide spectrum of conditions including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., bipolar and depressive disorders, panic and phobias), ADHD, marital issues and PTSD. My niche is in personality disorders (e.g., borderline and narcissistic personality disorder). I have extensive experience treating trauma sequelas, dissociative disorders and helping individuals overcome grief. My practice also includes treatment of eating disorders in adults (e.g., bulimia) and parasuicidal behaviour. Although my practice is mainly guided by empirical modalities, I tend to approach each client in an eclectic manner to customize treatment as needed.

Connecting with people in meaningful ways is central to the process of healing. I help by listening carefully and without judgement, working with you to understand challenges you face in the world, challenges that may emerge as we engage in our therapeutic process. My interest is in partnering with you to create a space where you come to develop a deeper, broader, more flexible experience of yourself, where you come to feel more aligned with the world outside.

The right fit in therapy is one of the greatest elements of creating long lasting change or becoming ’unstuck”. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with my clients (individuals, couples, and families) through a holistic view of self, including past and current experiences I have completed level 2 training of the Gottman Method for Couple’s Therapy and provide services to couples in crisis, pre- marital counseling, and other couple’s work. Additionally, I also hold a Master’s in School counseling and have over a decade of experience working with families and adolescents.

As the world begins to move toward the period of "post pandemic" we may find ourselves struggling. Reports of anxiety and depression are on the rise, for children and adults. Managing our own feelings alongside our loved ones can also feel extremely overwhelming. I feel it is important to have an objective party with whom you can share and process your difficulties while improving healthy coping skills.

Connecting with the right therapist is so important. Finding someone who can help you find words to describe your experience, identify solutions to your problems, and develop strategies to reduce your stress. When you connect with the right person you know because you feel less alone. I have years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families who faced seemingly insurmountable problems. Together, we found strength in the struggle, strategies to manage it all, and ways to feel more connected. What I love most about being a therapist is the possibility. To find out more: www.stephaniedoylelcsw.com

I aim to work with clients in a collaborative manner. I find clients who invest in themselves and approach therapy as willing and able participants find the most benefit. I am very comfortable and familiar working with people who experience anxiety and depression, especially as it pertains to busy hardworking lives. In addition, I believe mental health and wellness are an important duo in maintaining balance. When one aspect of life is out of sync it can greatly impact the other areas.

My therapeutic approach includes creating an environment where one can feel safe to freely express needs and desires without fear, shame or guilt. Often, a byproduct of this process is to become more comfortable and accepting of yourself. Clarity and confidence are newly discovered benefits of the therapy experience. My 25 years of experience provides me with the professional skills to assess and diagnose an individual. I set reachable goals and identify under-lying psychological barriers that can interfere with reaching your potential. My experience enables me to examine the complexities of unconscious habits.

My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.

I am a dynamic and interactive therapist who utilizes DBT/CBT training. This model of treatment supports people understanding their thoughts and behavior patterns that may be unhelpful in being their best selves. Who are you “being”? How can we expand your tool box of skills to support improved functioning in your familial relationships, partnerships, at school/work and your community?

Hi there! I have experience working with children and adults ranging in ages 4-62. I have worked with multiple diagnoses including but not limited to; Developmental Disability's, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders etc. My goal is always to help all of my clients find the best way to better manage the challenges they are experiencing in their lives.

I have over thirty years of experience in clinical Social Work and am proud of the many success stories that I have helped my clients to accomplish. In my practice, I believe treatment should be guided with consideration of the unique life experiences of the individual and tailored to their specific circumstances. I believe the therapeutic environment should be a safe, non-judgmental place where clients can explore their experiences and emotions to gain the insight and self-awareness necessary to understand and triumph over the obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals and potential.