Female Therapists in Potsdam, NY
Northcountry Clinical Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potsdam, NY 13676
I focus on empowering individuals in aligning with their true selves and reaching their fullest potential, as well as supporting couples or families through difficult times. I strive to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where you can heal, grow, and learn skills to transform your personal and professional life.
I focus on empowering individuals in aligning with their true selves and reaching their fullest potential, as well as supporting couples or families through difficult times. I strive to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where you can heal, grow, and learn skills to transform your personal and professional life.
Theresa W. Samways, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Potsdam, NY 13676
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with people who have made a commitment to their health and personal growth. My approach is tailored to fit the needs of the client, so clients can feel comfortable, which frees them to focus on solving their problems and improving their well-being. I have experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults on issues including abuse, life transitions, relationship problems, grief, anxiety, depression, and gender identity issues. I have opened a private practice in Potsdam NY in order to provide culturally-competent, trauma-focused, client centered mental health services.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with people who have made a commitment to their health and personal growth. My approach is tailored to fit the needs of the client, so clients can feel comfortable, which frees them to focus on solving their problems and improving their well-being. I have experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults on issues including abuse, life transitions, relationship problems, grief, anxiety, depression, and gender identity issues. I have opened a private practice in Potsdam NY in order to provide culturally-competent, trauma-focused, client centered mental health services.
I view therapy as a collaborative effort. We will work as a team to make positive changes, build skills, improve self-awareness, and improve your overall quality of life. During our first few sessions we will focus on building trust, your story, and identifying a treatment goal. Based on that goal we will establish a plan for treatment that is tailored to your specific needs. Creating structure through goal setting and consistency is important to the therapy process. However, I still aim to provide a relaxed approach that meets you where you're at.
I view therapy as a collaborative effort. We will work as a team to make positive changes, build skills, improve self-awareness, and improve your overall quality of life. During our first few sessions we will focus on building trust, your story, and identifying a treatment goal. Based on that goal we will establish a plan for treatment that is tailored to your specific needs. Creating structure through goal setting and consistency is important to the therapy process. However, I still aim to provide a relaxed approach that meets you where you're at.
Hello! My name is Alison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues. I combine several approaches for treatment including CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment-based, and strengths-based. I tailor my approach to each individual client based on their needs. I will provide a safe, trusting environment to empower you through your healing journey.
Hello! My name is Alison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues. I combine several approaches for treatment including CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment-based, and strengths-based. I tailor my approach to each individual client based on their needs. I will provide a safe, trusting environment to empower you through your healing journey.
The importance of relationships within our daily lives is often overlooked or forgotten when we struggle. Focusing on relationships, I use personal interaction to promote healing inside and outside of the therapeutic setting. Through the use of video conferencing, I work with individuals and couples who struggle in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as family and couples relational dynamics. My treatment style integrates compassion, support, and humor to build resiliency through self-regulation, encourage growth, and promote self-discovery.
The importance of relationships within our daily lives is often overlooked or forgotten when we struggle. Focusing on relationships, I use personal interaction to promote healing inside and outside of the therapeutic setting. Through the use of video conferencing, I work with individuals and couples who struggle in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as family and couples relational dynamics. My treatment style integrates compassion, support, and humor to build resiliency through self-regulation, encourage growth, and promote self-discovery.
Asking for help is hard. It’s so natural for us as humans to suffer in silence, to hide ourselves because of the shame that we feel about saying, “Hey, I’m struggling.” My goal is to help you have the hard conversations. To listen to how you’re feeling, and to help you get what you need. You don’t have to do it alone. I aim to offer support to anyone who is struggling with their mental health by practicing a person-centered approach and utilizing my experience with a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, mindfulness and coping skills development.
Asking for help is hard. It’s so natural for us as humans to suffer in silence, to hide ourselves because of the shame that we feel about saying, “Hey, I’m struggling.” My goal is to help you have the hard conversations. To listen to how you’re feeling, and to help you get what you need. You don’t have to do it alone. I aim to offer support to anyone who is struggling with their mental health by practicing a person-centered approach and utilizing my experience with a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, mindfulness and coping skills development.
I am a Queer, neurodivergent, IFS-Informed EMDR psychotherapist who helps people tap into the natural healing power of the brain. If you have tried talk therapy without the success you had hoped for, EMDR and IFS may be for you. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are safe and effective, non-pathologizing, experiential modalities that help you reprocess past events and heal old wounds at the root, so you can let go of toxic thought patterns and blossom into a life worth living! I help you move beyond coping and to experience lasting healing.
I am a Queer, neurodivergent, IFS-Informed EMDR psychotherapist who helps people tap into the natural healing power of the brain. If you have tried talk therapy without the success you had hoped for, EMDR and IFS may be for you. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are safe and effective, non-pathologizing, experiential modalities that help you reprocess past events and heal old wounds at the root, so you can let go of toxic thought patterns and blossom into a life worth living! I help you move beyond coping and to experience lasting healing.
Hi! I would like to offer you a compassionate space for self-exploration. My approach to therapy is supportive, collaborative, inquisitive, and interactive. Fostering a relationship between mind, body, and behavior to find clarity, balance, and a deeper connection in your life. I will support and empower you to engage in authentic creative self expressions to connection to your true self and develop strategies to enhance well-being and create a balanced life.
Hi! I would like to offer you a compassionate space for self-exploration. My approach to therapy is supportive, collaborative, inquisitive, and interactive. Fostering a relationship between mind, body, and behavior to find clarity, balance, and a deeper connection in your life. I will support and empower you to engage in authentic creative self expressions to connection to your true self and develop strategies to enhance well-being and create a balanced life.
Holly Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potsdam, NY 13676
Not accepting new clients
Having some tough times with your kiddo? Not sure how to get him off the electronics to do his chores? Maybe your at your wits end with the temper tantrums and are feeling defeated? Where did all these outbursts come from? Not sure how to help your teen feel less anxious? Concerned that their "down" mood has become depression? There is HOPE. I provide a kid-oriented environment where your child or teen can safely and comfortably explore the underlying issues that are at the root of the problem so they can feel better.
Having some tough times with your kiddo? Not sure how to get him off the electronics to do his chores? Maybe your at your wits end with the temper tantrums and are feeling defeated? Where did all these outbursts come from? Not sure how to help your teen feel less anxious? Concerned that their "down" mood has become depression? There is HOPE. I provide a kid-oriented environment where your child or teen can safely and comfortably explore the underlying issues that are at the root of the problem so they can feel better.
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Jeanette Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, NY 13617
My biggest takeaway throughout my clinical career is understanding the perplexity of mental health and how all too often, people can be misunderstood when we don’t take the time to listen. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are and not forcing the therapeutic process. My engagement skills revolve around maintaining flexibility and no judgement with whomever is in the room with me. It is vital to understand that our challenges don’t define us and we must value every person as an individual, not by their diagnosis, disability or trauma history.
My biggest takeaway throughout my clinical career is understanding the perplexity of mental health and how all too often, people can be misunderstood when we don’t take the time to listen. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are and not forcing the therapeutic process. My engagement skills revolve around maintaining flexibility and no judgement with whomever is in the room with me. It is vital to understand that our challenges don’t define us and we must value every person as an individual, not by their diagnosis, disability or trauma history.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of NY. I work with teenagers and adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, and Relationship difficulties. I use behavioral interventions, therapies of paradox, and solution-focused supportive processing to help clients make progress toward their goals. My approach has been most helpful for teenagers, adults, and couples committed to making changes but struggling to come out of old patterns, define the new path, and embrace the necessary discomfort of change.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of NY. I work with teenagers and adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, and Relationship difficulties. I use behavioral interventions, therapies of paradox, and solution-focused supportive processing to help clients make progress toward their goals. My approach has been most helpful for teenagers, adults, and couples committed to making changes but struggling to come out of old patterns, define the new path, and embrace the necessary discomfort of change.
Caroline has been a therapist for over 20 years. She is a trauma-informed clinician and has worked in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, adult care settings, brain injury clinics, and hospice. She has worked with individuals from all walks of life. Caroline offers therapy to adults ages 18 and up, who are challenged by past and recent trauma experiences which are affecting their well-being and preventing them from finding a peaceful existence.
Caroline has been a therapist for over 20 years. She is a trauma-informed clinician and has worked in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, adult care settings, brain injury clinics, and hospice. She has worked with individuals from all walks of life. Caroline offers therapy to adults ages 18 and up, who are challenged by past and recent trauma experiences which are affecting their well-being and preventing them from finding a peaceful existence.
I am Dawn Knight, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. My focus areas are individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other diagnoses that may cause them to feel stuck overcoming and managing certain areas in their life. The most common approaches that are used are person-centered, brief, solution-focused, and strength-based. Still, I always tailor my approach to the individual to create a unique experience in treatment.
I am Dawn Knight, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. My focus areas are individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other diagnoses that may cause them to feel stuck overcoming and managing certain areas in their life. The most common approaches that are used are person-centered, brief, solution-focused, and strength-based. Still, I always tailor my approach to the individual to create a unique experience in treatment.
Welcome! My name is Valerie Morales and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to fit the individual needs of each client specifically cognitive behavioral, client centered and existential interventions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
Welcome! My name is Valerie Morales and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to fit the individual needs of each client specifically cognitive behavioral, client centered and existential interventions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
If you're ready to work through your problems with solutions focused therapy, you've come to the right place. My clients are from all walks of life and want to improve themselves with skills they can use everyday. They're committed to their goals but may struggle with how to get there or being able to verbalize it. Perhaps you need more information on how to handle a situation. Perhaps you need a balance of direct approach and gentle approach, but no need for sugar coating. Either way, you're looking for results and are willing to be do the work in and out of session.
If you're ready to work through your problems with solutions focused therapy, you've come to the right place. My clients are from all walks of life and want to improve themselves with skills they can use everyday. They're committed to their goals but may struggle with how to get there or being able to verbalize it. Perhaps you need more information on how to handle a situation. Perhaps you need a balance of direct approach and gentle approach, but no need for sugar coating. Either way, you're looking for results and are willing to be do the work in and out of session.
I am Dr. Claude-Aline Charles and I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of counseling experience. I typically work with individuals with depression, anxiety and trauma, and often with adults encountering a series of life changes and transitions. I specialize in understanding cultural aspects and concepts of life, family, and community. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, meaning that you are met without judgment and provided with feedback and education regarding your unique needs. Therapy can be a space for healing and enlightenment where we embark on a rewarding, life-changing experience.
I am Dr. Claude-Aline Charles and I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of counseling experience. I typically work with individuals with depression, anxiety and trauma, and often with adults encountering a series of life changes and transitions. I specialize in understanding cultural aspects and concepts of life, family, and community. My approach is client-centered and strength-based, meaning that you are met without judgment and provided with feedback and education regarding your unique needs. Therapy can be a space for healing and enlightenment where we embark on a rewarding, life-changing experience.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.
I am passionate about immigrant acculturation, life transitions, LGBTQIA, and women’s issues. Life transitions are challenging. Reentering the workforce, career change, separation, divorce, retirement, and immigration can make us question our identity and/or self-worth. There are physical and emotional pressures as we navigate academic, social, cultural, racial or financial systems outside of our frame of reference. You and I can work together to manage the effects of these transitions.
I am passionate about immigrant acculturation, life transitions, LGBTQIA, and women’s issues. Life transitions are challenging. Reentering the workforce, career change, separation, divorce, retirement, and immigration can make us question our identity and/or self-worth. There are physical and emotional pressures as we navigate academic, social, cultural, racial or financial systems outside of our frame of reference. You and I can work together to manage the effects of these transitions.
My name is Mary Calamia. I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in New York and Florida. I have worked for about 20 years as a psychotherapist and I truly love what I do - helping people to resolve their problems and to transform their lives. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, trauma, abuse, and difficulties adjusting to life changes. I also helped many people who have been living with a family member who is chemically dependent.
My name is Mary Calamia. I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in New York and Florida. I have worked for about 20 years as a psychotherapist and I truly love what I do - helping people to resolve their problems and to transform their lives. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, trauma, abuse, and difficulties adjusting to life changes. I also helped many people who have been living with a family member who is chemically dependent.
I am Karen Rich, a licensed clinical social worker with special expertise in trauma, codependency, and relational struggles. I use primarily interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches, with some experiential methods as well. I work a lot with people who are struggling with relationship issues, including ones between parent and child. Typical issues are co-dependency, narcissistic partners, infidelity, jealousy, loss, and the influence of childhood trauma on current relationships.
I am Karen Rich, a licensed clinical social worker with special expertise in trauma, codependency, and relational struggles. I use primarily interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches, with some experiential methods as well. I work a lot with people who are struggling with relationship issues, including ones between parent and child. Typical issues are co-dependency, narcissistic partners, infidelity, jealousy, loss, and the influence of childhood trauma on current relationships.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.