Optum Therapists in Pleasantville, NY

Navigating life's most challenging moments requires empathy, support, and a gentle guiding hand. I specialize in aiding individuals coping with grief, significant life transitions, or the complexities of terminal/chronic illness. My aim is to foster a safe and nurturing space where healing, growth, and resilience can flourish. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, particularly those in mid-life and older as they navigate life’s transitions, including adult children leaving/returning to the family home, retirement, downsizing, chronic or life altering illness, and death and non-death losses.

If you are hurting and have decided it is time to reach out for help, you are my ideal client. Therapy can help. My ideal client is motivated to work on coping with difficulties by utilizing a reflective stance, considering options, and having the courage to try a new approach.

Suzanne Leonard, LMFT Suzanne Leonard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York who has been practicing since 2017. She holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Behavioral Science, along with a Master's of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Suzanne's training and knowledge consists of a wide range of contemporary models in both Family and Couples Therapy.

As a licensed psychotherapist, Wicile focuses on helping patients feel more at peace with their emotional experience and to figure out areas where they are blocked. Her treatment approach involves assisting patients in challenging and replacing irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes to begin steps toward healing. Wicile has experience working with anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, trauma, adjustment disorders, and depression.

Do you feel anxious, unable to calm down, sad, or misunderstood? I look forward to meeting you. I work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, psychological and physical aftermaths of complex trauma. I help individuals who experience significant distress because of the hard relationships with their toxic parents or partner. In fact, the hidden wounds of childhood might provoke our excessive worries, intrusive unpleasant thoughts, mood problems, relational difficulties as well as physical pain. However, even if your intense emotions are rooted in genetics or trauma, that doesn't mean the problem can't be overcome.

Victoria Faynberg is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2010. As a seasoned psychotherapist with over a decade of experience, Victoria specializes in helping individuals, children, and families navigate a wide range of challenges. With a passion for helping others, she utilizes a variety of evidence-based interventions but may also include eclectic methods as appropriate. Sessions are customized to meet the client's individual needs. Her approach is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Sometimes, it can even be fun!.

Amy is a highly trained clinical social worker who believes that every individual deserves compassion, patience and understanding. She is experienced working in both outpatient and inpatient settings and specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide range of clinical, behavioral and emotional issues. Amy employs strategies that help her patients develop coping skills to regulate their emotions and stay mindful in order to achieve meaningful and happy lives.

Alison Jampol is a licensed clinical social worker who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach to treatment is person centered, recovery based, and highly collaborative. She utilizes an eclectic approach to meet specific needs of each individual. Ms. Jampol has clinical experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, motivational interviewing, problem solving treatment for depression, and behavioral activation. She utilizes a system theory model in her practice.

Emily Donovan, LMHC Emily is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals and couples ages 18-65+. She holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College and a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo. Emily is committed to tailoring therapy to the individual needs of her clients with the goal of helping them achieve lasting wellness. She utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness framework to guide her practice. Emily has experience addressing issues of depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, and interpersonal relationship challenges.

Diane Martins-Mandel is a trilingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese) New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in working with adolescents and young adults, however has experience working with individuals of all ages. She earned her master's degree and two post-master's certificates from NYU. Diane has extensive experience working with children and individuals with special needs including autism and other developmental delays. She specializes in working with individuals with depression and anxiety.

In my experience, most people reach out for help when they realize that the coping skills and strategies they are utilizing are not working for them, or they may be overwhelmed by a particular event, such as the loss of a loved one. I have a warm and nurturing style, believing that often only when we feel supported by another are we best able to realize our potential. Many of my clients are suffering from depression, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Dr. Malter is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience treating adolescents, adults, and families. He is a skilled practitioner of individual, family and group psychotherapy. Techniques of interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and structural family therapy are utilized to treat emotional and behavioral problems associated with anxiety, depression, and family conflict.

Gina Ferlauto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1999. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Gina's vast experience and understanding of issues with adult and geriatric populations, combined with the use of great listening skills, helps her bring clients to self-realization of solutions to their problems and issues. Outside of work, Gina enjoys travel, music, and reading.

I know it can be difficult to make the informed decision to start therapy. The idea of unpacking our thoughts, feelings, behaviors and emotions can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Your bravery toward facing your personal hardships and improving your overall quality of life is the first of many victories that you will experience in our time together. Whether you are suffering with anxiety and depression, undergoing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, facing relationship issue or looking to understand your past to make sense of your present.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and phase of life issues. I also have experience treating victims of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. In my time as a therapist, I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ community specializing in identity, gender, and sexuality related issues. I also have experience working with individuals and family members struggling with terminal illness.

Lauren Genua is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), who has been practicing individual psychotherapy since 2019. Lauren is licensed in NY, NJ & FL. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Lauren’s main approach to therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – understanding and recognizing one’s distortions in thinking that are creating or exacerbating problems, reevaluating those thoughts, and using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations as well as developing a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.