Grief Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY

I have 40+ years of clinical practice in a variety of mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. I believe in an approach that enhances a person's growth in self awareness. I have found that a person's ability to change is essential to their well-being and quality of life. My experience has led me to believe that therapy is a collaborative relationship. Each individual is unique. My approach focuses on the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual qualities of the person's life. We will utilize a variety of clinical approaches that are effective.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience helping people with relationship problems, anxiety and depression, child and teen topics, eating disorders, traumas, self-esteem and social issues. I believe that life's challenges are opportunities for personal growth. No matter your age, background,or problems, the most important goal is to find your strengths and release the fears that hold you back. When we overcome obstacles we gain confidence and wisdom. Together, we will find the path that leads you to a clearer head and a stronger spirit.

One of the most important aspects of treatment is the opportunity to be heard and to hear oneself, clearly, quietly away from the tumult of the life circumstances that can overwhelm and distract. Often circumstances in our lives inhibit our ability to do this. My focus will be to help you understand why you are feeling the way you do and how to move forward to attain the life you want. This happens when you are able to revisit and understand your past, clearly see your present and create goals for the life you want.

Wellness Embodied is a multi-disciplinary psychotherapy and healing center focused on the understanding and experiencing of oneself to move through life's most challenging times. Our psychotherapists are training in Somatic Experiencing and other body-based and trauma focsed psychotherapies, and use a variety of clinical tools to assist our patients in learning, growing, healing and becoming the best version of self they know they can be. If interested in becoming a patient of the practice, please leave a message and we will get back to you soon.

Do you frequently feel worried, overwhelmed, or stressed? Do you often feel sad, lonely, or angry? Do you wish you had more energy or joy in everyday activities? Do you find difficulty in your relationships with others, struggle with low self-confidence, or want to improve your self-care? Would you benefit from learning more positive thinking, coping skills, meditation techniques, and strategies to better manage life's stressors? Would you like to attract more of what you want in life, increase your mindfulness in the moment, and gain more balance everyday?

This is a uniquely challenging and stressful time. It can feel overwhelming. The struggles that were there before are amplified, and new ones have arisen. It is possible to navigate this successfully, and in the process to grow as a person. Psychotherapy can help. I help clients cope with challenges in their lives, address long-standing patterns and struggles, and find a path to a fuller more satisfying life. Change and growth are possible and an important step is finding the right therapist for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples therapy for adolescents and adults of all ages.

I specialize in showing adults how to reach their full potential. I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success using a powerful and innovative method of Modern Psychoanalysis.

I will assist you in identifying your inner resources and strengths, and to develop them so you can experience more fulfillment, meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. My approach to psychotherapy is proactive and flexible, drawing on a variety of frameworks. It will be tailored to your individual interests and needs, circumstances, and life challenges. We will identify your goals, and I will assist you with working towards them. We will work together creatively and collaboratively in developing personalized solutions. If you'd like, your therapy can include out of session reading or exercises, and may be short or long term.

I treat individuals, couples and families with the perspective of the whole system. Each person has learned beliefs and ideologies from their family of origin and bring those with them when they enter a new relationship. Helping uncover how those beliefs affect their lives is often key to the underpinnings of their problems and being able to decide what works for them is critical to being able to create a strong foundation in their relationships.

Bonnie Hirschhorn is a highly skilled therapist with two masters degrees in Art Therapy and in Social Work. She has advanced training in couples therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and expressive psychoanalysis. She is NY State Licensed in three areas, as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and is a Certified Imago Couple's Therapist.

Let's just sit and talk; help me understand where you are and how I might best assist you. I use a person-centered approach to create a safe, therapeutic environment and an empathic, genuine relationship in order to help you and your family to heal, connect, and grow. Together, we can help you to enhance well-being, insight, self-awareness, self-esteem, and healthy relationships that are congruent with your unique values, needs, and meanings.

I enjoy connecting with people and have been successful in aiding others to reconnect with their own power and joy. I have a wide range of experience, including trauma, couples therapy, serious mental illness, personality disorders, and forensic evaluations. I have come to specialize in trauma-focused work, life transitions, and couples counseling.

Life is not simple. There are many unplanned, uncontrollable and unfair things that serve as roadblocks to our “ideal” life, despite our best intentions. As a therapist, it is my mission to provide my clients with a reliable space, separate from life’s complexity, in which they are met with empathy, acceptance, and empowerment. In this space, clients are invited to be their genuine selves, explore who they are, and understand the influence their life experiences have had on how they interact with the world around them. You are capable of handling what life throws at you, but you do not have to handle everything alone!

Currently Accepting New Clients! We live in a complex, interconnected world, making it challenging to process our thoughts and experiences, while also prioritizing our own needs and wants. When we seek support from others, it opens up a whole new realm of possibility, as we’re not meant to go it alone. Using a holistic lens, I aim to provide person-centered, strength-based modalities that foster equilibrium and empowerment.