Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY

Can I change my life? If this is a question you have asked yourself then you are in the right place. Asking for help is what tells us we are ready for change. If you are affected by symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief or how to manage relationships and daily challenges you are not alone.
Can I change my life? If this is a question you have asked yourself then you are in the right place. Asking for help is what tells us we are ready for change. If you are affected by symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief or how to manage relationships and daily challenges you are not alone.

Deciding to come to therapy is the first step towards change. Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is next.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience in inpatient mental health treatment, substance use treatment, partial hospitalization, and community mental health. I have worked with individuals across the life span and specialize with adolescents/young adults.
My therapeutic approach is based first and foremost on the therapeutic relationship, the idea that therapy should be person centered around your unique circumstances. I pull from evidenced based practices including CBT, DBT, MI, and play therapy.
Deciding to come to therapy is the first step towards change. Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is next.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience in inpatient mental health treatment, substance use treatment, partial hospitalization, and community mental health. I have worked with individuals across the life span and specialize with adolescents/young adults.
My therapeutic approach is based first and foremost on the therapeutic relationship, the idea that therapy should be person centered around your unique circumstances. I pull from evidenced based practices including CBT, DBT, MI, and play therapy.

I am an empathetic, perceptive therapist that is dedicated to my clients. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based and Person-Centered therapies, I start where the client is to assist them in developing their goals. I am socially conscious of individuals' differences and work hard to make my clients feel at ease and devoid of personal viewpoints.
I am an empathetic, perceptive therapist that is dedicated to my clients. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based and Person-Centered therapies, I start where the client is to assist them in developing their goals. I am socially conscious of individuals' differences and work hard to make my clients feel at ease and devoid of personal viewpoints.

It can be difficult to talk about things like trauma and PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression. People need to be able to discuss their concerns without feeling judged or misunderstood. My ideal clients are those who are focused on learning about their concerns and working towards healing.
It can be difficult to talk about things like trauma and PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression. People need to be able to discuss their concerns without feeling judged or misunderstood. My ideal clients are those who are focused on learning about their concerns and working towards healing.

Taking the step to seek therapeutic support is an important decision in your journey toward healing and growth. If anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges are overwhelming you, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. As a compassionate counselor, I help clients create meaningful, sustainable change in their lives. I work closely with a clinical supervisor at Compass Wellness Associates in Poughkeepsie to ensure you receive the best care possible. Together, we can focus on reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and improving your emotional well-being.
Taking the step to seek therapeutic support is an important decision in your journey toward healing and growth. If anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges are overwhelming you, I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. As a compassionate counselor, I help clients create meaningful, sustainable change in their lives. I work closely with a clinical supervisor at Compass Wellness Associates in Poughkeepsie to ensure you receive the best care possible. Together, we can focus on reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and improving your emotional well-being.

Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!
Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!

The Hudson Valley Center for Neurofeedback is eager to work with clients who are interested in medication free interventions which hold the promise of substantive change. Children and adults benefit from neurofeedback assessment and treatments. We are looking for clients who wish to be actively involved in their treatment and who have not found success with conventional psychotherapy or medication trials. Consultations are available by appointment at no charge.
The Hudson Valley Center for Neurofeedback is eager to work with clients who are interested in medication free interventions which hold the promise of substantive change. Children and adults benefit from neurofeedback assessment and treatments. We are looking for clients who wish to be actively involved in their treatment and who have not found success with conventional psychotherapy or medication trials. Consultations are available by appointment at no charge.

Rita Lombardi is a Board Certified License Mental Health Counselor from NYS- and she is a License in Psychology -University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Rita Lombardi is a Board Certified License Mental Health Counselor from NYS- and she is a License in Psychology -University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Our ability to cope and manage stressors sometimes becomes overwhelming. These same stressors impact not only your life but those around you. If you are reading this, I applaud you for taking the first step in taking care of you. I am here to guide you on your journey to wellness. Feel free to reach out to me and explore how we can work together to improve your situation. I have years of experience in the fields of geriatrics, substance use disorders and mental health issues. Take control of the issues that are holding you back and no longer working.
Our ability to cope and manage stressors sometimes becomes overwhelming. These same stressors impact not only your life but those around you. If you are reading this, I applaud you for taking the first step in taking care of you. I am here to guide you on your journey to wellness. Feel free to reach out to me and explore how we can work together to improve your situation. I have years of experience in the fields of geriatrics, substance use disorders and mental health issues. Take control of the issues that are holding you back and no longer working.

Brianna is passionate about fostering a warm and welcoming environment grounded in empathy and authenticity. She has a special affinity for helping adults, emerging adults, and late adolescents navigate a diversity of life’s challenges, including anxiety, perfectionism, relationship dynamics, complex trauma, depression, and interpersonal issues. She believes in health at every size, is sex-positive, and is an ally to the LGBTQAI+, ethically non-monogamous, and social justice communities.
Brianna is passionate about fostering a warm and welcoming environment grounded in empathy and authenticity. She has a special affinity for helping adults, emerging adults, and late adolescents navigate a diversity of life’s challenges, including anxiety, perfectionism, relationship dynamics, complex trauma, depression, and interpersonal issues. She believes in health at every size, is sex-positive, and is an ally to the LGBTQAI+, ethically non-monogamous, and social justice communities.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling lost or alone on our journey. We each need to know that someone will be there to help us find our way.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling lost or alone on our journey. We each need to know that someone will be there to help us find our way.

I have 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Currently, I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families.
I have 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Currently, I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families.

Deborah Yellin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
At times, we just need someone to talk to outside of our daily lives. We find ourselves with problems that we may not be able to solve on our own. Sometimes, we need a safe space where we can open-up and gain perspective and confidence. Are you overburdened with caregiver fatigue? Caregivers of all kinds often have self-doubt, guilt and shame about asking for help. Many caregivers just don't know what the next steps should be. What changes would you like to see?
At times, we just need someone to talk to outside of our daily lives. We find ourselves with problems that we may not be able to solve on our own. Sometimes, we need a safe space where we can open-up and gain perspective and confidence. Are you overburdened with caregiver fatigue? Caregivers of all kinds often have self-doubt, guilt and shame about asking for help. Many caregivers just don't know what the next steps should be. What changes would you like to see?

If you've been feeling stuck for a while, or are getting tired of knowing you're not at your best, it might be time to think about starting therapy. Many people know themselves enough to recognize that something is "off" and would benefit from talking through what they need to do to get to a better head space. You don't necessarily need a specific diagnosis or a specific goal in mind to know that you would like to start feeling better. Remember, "asking for help means you are strong enough to realize you deserve it."
If you've been feeling stuck for a while, or are getting tired of knowing you're not at your best, it might be time to think about starting therapy. Many people know themselves enough to recognize that something is "off" and would benefit from talking through what they need to do to get to a better head space. You don't necessarily need a specific diagnosis or a specific goal in mind to know that you would like to start feeling better. Remember, "asking for help means you are strong enough to realize you deserve it."
Supporting social emotional well-being through an integrative lens. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance? Life has a way of throwing challenges at us, and sometimes we need support to find our way through. I work with individuals and families who are seeking greater balance emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. Whether it's anxiety, school avoidance, behavioral concerns, life transitions, or family stress, I'm here to help you navigate it with compassion and clarity.
Supporting social emotional well-being through an integrative lens. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance? Life has a way of throwing challenges at us, and sometimes we need support to find our way through. I work with individuals and families who are seeking greater balance emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. Whether it's anxiety, school avoidance, behavioral concerns, life transitions, or family stress, I'm here to help you navigate it with compassion and clarity.

During your life, you may experience difficult periods of adjustment related to major life changes and/or losses, difficulty in relationships, and/or cultural/social differences in environmental contexts. These periods in your life may lead to or be related to general difficulty coping with life circumstance, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to working with clients striving to understand them from an intrapsychic, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspective. In working with you, I endeavor to understand how your personality, relationships, and sociocultural identities and environmental contexts interact to affect your psychological functioning and wellbeing.
During your life, you may experience difficult periods of adjustment related to major life changes and/or losses, difficulty in relationships, and/or cultural/social differences in environmental contexts. These periods in your life may lead to or be related to general difficulty coping with life circumstance, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to working with clients striving to understand them from an intrapsychic, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspective. In working with you, I endeavor to understand how your personality, relationships, and sociocultural identities and environmental contexts interact to affect your psychological functioning and wellbeing.

Currently offering a combination of teletherapy and in person sessions; please visit my website for more details. Is life overwhelming? Experiencing trauma? Are you, or your child, experiencing depression or anxiety, ADHD, have a teen going off to college, going through a divorce or any other life transition? Don't go it alone. Together, we will decide what is the best course of treatment for YOU. I believe in treating each person as the unique individual that they are. I am not a "one size fits all" therapist. We work collaboratively, and make YOU the specialist and director of your own life. Say YES to life again!
Currently offering a combination of teletherapy and in person sessions; please visit my website for more details. Is life overwhelming? Experiencing trauma? Are you, or your child, experiencing depression or anxiety, ADHD, have a teen going off to college, going through a divorce or any other life transition? Don't go it alone. Together, we will decide what is the best course of treatment for YOU. I believe in treating each person as the unique individual that they are. I am not a "one size fits all" therapist. We work collaboratively, and make YOU the specialist and director of your own life. Say YES to life again!

I believe all individuals have the capacity for change and can develop the tools to discover their purpose. I strive to create a space for clients where they explore what keeps them stuck in their old patterns, learning to make changes that allow them to discover personal meaning. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to engage in the therapeutic process.
I believe all individuals have the capacity for change and can develop the tools to discover their purpose. I strive to create a space for clients where they explore what keeps them stuck in their old patterns, learning to make changes that allow them to discover personal meaning. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to engage in the therapeutic process.

You do not have to deal with issues alone. Speaking with someone can be relieving if you allow the experience to be. To be aware is to be alive, you don't have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop letting your thoughts control you.
You do not have to deal with issues alone. Speaking with someone can be relieving if you allow the experience to be. To be aware is to be alive, you don't have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop letting your thoughts control you.

Inspired Counseling Services Lcsw Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
You DON'T have to struggle alone. What's more difficult than life's obstacles is dealing with them when you feel misunderstood, or have a lack of support. Here, at Inspired Counseling, we provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to aide you in the healing process. You have taken a very brave first step to getting help, by reaching out. Now, let us meet you half way and teach you the skills and tools that you need to take back your power and live the life that you deserve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist.
You DON'T have to struggle alone. What's more difficult than life's obstacles is dealing with them when you feel misunderstood, or have a lack of support. Here, at Inspired Counseling, we provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to aide you in the healing process. You have taken a very brave first step to getting help, by reaching out. Now, let us meet you half way and teach you the skills and tools that you need to take back your power and live the life that you deserve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist.
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Number of Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY
300+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
62% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY see their clients
51% | In Person and Online | |
49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Poughkeepsie?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.