Therapists in Putnam County, NY

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. I am trained in the use of effective treatments, which are based on sound research. Social anxiety, panic attacks, worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping with health problems or excessive health concerns, understanding emotions are all treated in an atmosphere of careful collaboration and empathy. I rely on a patient-centered approach that takes into account clients' lifestyles to set attainable goals.

The focus of my practice is to provide a safe place, where together we can work through any life-transition and/or challenges that may be keeping you from moving forward. Together, we will find understanding, resiliency and strength. I offer you a supportive, non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I favor a collaborative and person-centered approach. You have already taken the most difficult step by recognizing the courage involved with asking for help. I look forward to working with you.

Today’s world is a complex interplay of demands from both internal and external sources. You don’t have to go it alone. I began as a Clinical Therapist 27 years ago helping people move through changes and challenges in their lives. During this time, I have also been a biology teacher at the secondary level. It is this combination of experiences, as a science educator, with a background in mental health, that has given me a unique perspective. It is this perspective that allows me to help people navigate through life’s journeys.

Hi, I'm Jeff Davidoff LCSW. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in the State of New York. I use a client centered approach to therapy. You will always be treated with respect, in a non judgmental way, and with unconditional positive regard. We will address the issues and areas of your life you would like help with. We will use a blend of cognitive, dialectic behavioral and talk therapies to help you reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

I am bilingual/bicultural, graduate from Fordham University. I have specialized training in trauma and family violence with an emphasis on the study of victimology. My clinical experience is focused with treating children, adolescents and adult survivors of trauma. In addition to my work with this specialized population, I have treated adults presenting with marital conflict and individuals with concerns around anxiety, depression and difficulty with mood regulation. I place a strong emphasis on the patient being the change agent and focuses on bringing patient’s individual strengths and interests to the surface.

We believe self-exploration is the key to a healthier, more fulfilling, and more balanced life. Our sole mission at the Teal Door Counseling Center is to help you achieve your goals. We want to empower you to make positive and lasting change. At The Teal Door, you will get unbiased support, unconditional compassion, and sound guidance. Our brand new office moves away from the traditional clinic setting to provide a space filled with warmth. Here, you will always feel safe, cared for, and comfortable. Treatment gives us the opportunity to fix what's not working and make room for improvement. www.thetealdoor.com

My clinical areas of specialization include: the treatment of neuro-psychological and developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, and the management of emotional and behavioral dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a range of strategies and techniques to address these problems including: structured family therapy, strategic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavior interventions. A large portion of my practice is devoted to helping families and couples resolve conflicts and relate in a more meaningful and positive manner. It is my belief that healthy family relationships are the basis of mental health and well being.

If you are looking for an impartial and caring person to confide in, I bring a wide variety of professional experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, as a school social worker (k-12) and in private practice to my work. Using this background I will build a non-judgmental and accepting, therapeutic relationship as the core basis of our therapy. My approach is client-driven and addresses the needs and goals of each individual. I listen carefully but am also active and interactive.

Each life is a complex combination of sensations, thoughts, actions, and history that we bring to each day. From the earliest moments of life, we experience degrees of joy and despair that mold the ways we negotiate the world around us. Within my practice, we create an atmosphere of safety and trust. The psychotherapy services provided allow for exploration into early beliefs and experiences previously hidden from the conscious mind. By increasing awareness of sensation and past association we increase insight. Mindfulness and compassion result in a renewed sense of self and choice.

Do you want to feel better, be less stressed, feel more positive, handle anger more productively or be able to deal better with past traumas? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I can help. I am a supportive and direct therapist. I provide a warm and supportive environment that stresses collaboration, mutual respect and trust. Counseling is an interactive process that encourages participation from all involved. By working together the therapeutic process can become a stress free, comfortable and successful endeavor.

Life. It's not easy and can make you feel overwhelmed and stuck between what you want to do and what your brain drives you to do. Stressors and negative thoughts can be debilitating but can also act as a catalyst for positive change in our lives. I am here to help you construct a bridge to the best version of yourself. I specialize in helping those struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their physical and emotional health and can help you reach your goals by helping break down any barriers or limiting beliefs.

My focus is on life transitions for children, teens, and adults. My approach is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship based on compassion, trust, and connection. Here, in a safe non-judgmental space, growth, healing, self-care, and personal development can occur. Transitions and change bring a wide range of emotions and each individual and family member will cope with it differently. I work with the client and family members if needed to identify obstacles that inhibit growth and help them move forward through these transitions to help reach their goals. Feelings are processed with the therapist to help manage them.

I serve individual adults as a CERTIFIED JUNGIAN ANALYST sensitive to injustice and cruelty within one’s society, work setting, family and/or partnership, and especially within one’s own psyche. This covers your concerns about mood, relationships, sex and sexuality, creativity issues, compulsions, coping with change or loss, lack of passion, disorganization, or effects of neglect, abuse or trauma. We would aim at your gaining greater clarity and self-acceptance and living authentically and more fully. We might explore dreams, fantasies and whatever else your soul expresses, applying courage, honesty, humility and imagination.

Mallory Nicolaysen, LMSW Mallory Nicolaysen is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2021. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Albany where she minored in both Sociology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She then obtained her Master's in Social Work degree from Adelphi University. Mallory utilizes a holistic person-centered and strengths-based perspective. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has clinical expertise in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other co-occurring disorders.