Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
Adjusting to something new in life? Experienced a recent loss? Needing to alter an unhealthy habit? I help clients from all walks of life address issues arounf anxiety, depression, trauma and self expression. Having a creative background myself, I specialize in working with artists, content creators, athletes, performers, business leaders and others who find themselves challenged in their personal and/or professional lives and are looking for psychotherapeutic solutions. My approach is evidence informed and direct, assisting client's progress by utilizing their strengths and focusing on workable, well grounded solutions.
Adjusting to something new in life? Experienced a recent loss? Needing to alter an unhealthy habit? I help clients from all walks of life address issues arounf anxiety, depression, trauma and self expression. Having a creative background myself, I specialize in working with artists, content creators, athletes, performers, business leaders and others who find themselves challenged in their personal and/or professional lives and are looking for psychotherapeutic solutions. My approach is evidence informed and direct, assisting client's progress by utilizing their strengths and focusing on workable, well grounded solutions.
Claudia Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a brave choice—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults who feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by old patterns and relationship struggles. Using a warm, psychodynamic approach, we’ll explore the deeper ‘why’ behind your feelings so you can break free from cycles that no longer serve you. With advanced training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, I help clients heal from past wounds, strengthen relationships, and create lasting emotional change. Together, we’ll build insight, self-compassion, and the confidence to live more fully and authentically.
Therapy is a brave choice—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults who feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by old patterns and relationship struggles. Using a warm, psychodynamic approach, we’ll explore the deeper ‘why’ behind your feelings so you can break free from cycles that no longer serve you. With advanced training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, I help clients heal from past wounds, strengthen relationships, and create lasting emotional change. Together, we’ll build insight, self-compassion, and the confidence to live more fully and authentically.
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Siobhán Noonan provides compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health, where she supports children, teens, and adults across New York in building resilience and improving their emotional well-being. She offers individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychological testing, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of her patients. With a warm, approachable style, she helps clients better understand their struggles and find practical strategies to overcome them.
Siobhán Noonan provides compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health, where she supports children, teens, and adults across New York in building resilience and improving their emotional well-being. She offers individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychological testing, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of her patients. With a warm, approachable style, she helps clients better understand their struggles and find practical strategies to overcome them.
Tucked atop Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich, JFS has been serving the community for 36 years. Our group of experienced clinicians are ready to respond to your most pressing needs. Our office works diligently to ensure you can see a therapist within a week of your call. No long wait periods at JFS. We proudly accept most major insurance plans to ensure quality mental health services are affordable and accessible to all. JFS of Greenwich is committed to redefining "need" recognizing that people of all races, religions, and socio-economic status are in need of quality counseling in a comfortable space free of judgement.
Tucked atop Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich, JFS has been serving the community for 36 years. Our group of experienced clinicians are ready to respond to your most pressing needs. Our office works diligently to ensure you can see a therapist within a week of your call. No long wait periods at JFS. We proudly accept most major insurance plans to ensure quality mental health services are affordable and accessible to all. JFS of Greenwich is committed to redefining "need" recognizing that people of all races, religions, and socio-economic status are in need of quality counseling in a comfortable space free of judgement.
I have trained in Somatics, ACT, Polyvagal, IFS and Sex therapy.
We all have enormous potential for growth and self-actualization. As we move through life, many of us will encounter experiences which impair our sense of safety, our confidence, and our innate capacity to explore, connect to others, and to fully become our best, whole selves. My goal is to be present to help you find insight into problematic patterns of behavior, enhance the ability to take perspective, and take necessary steps toward your desired goals. I strive to create a safe holding space for my clients through respect, compassion, and understanding, where you can openly process and begin the journey to self-actualizing.
I have trained in Somatics, ACT, Polyvagal, IFS and Sex therapy.
We all have enormous potential for growth and self-actualization. As we move through life, many of us will encounter experiences which impair our sense of safety, our confidence, and our innate capacity to explore, connect to others, and to fully become our best, whole selves. My goal is to be present to help you find insight into problematic patterns of behavior, enhance the ability to take perspective, and take necessary steps toward your desired goals. I strive to create a safe holding space for my clients through respect, compassion, and understanding, where you can openly process and begin the journey to self-actualizing.
Dr. Beth A. Weiner, a psychologist with LifeStance Health, is dedicated to helping individuals across New York navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. She provides compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents, and adults, emphasizing a deep listening approach to help clients find their strengths and develop resilience. Dr. Weiner creates a collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel supported in sharing their stories and building meaningful insights, whether they’re dealing with everyday stressors or more complex psychological disorders.
Dr. Beth A. Weiner, a psychologist with LifeStance Health, is dedicated to helping individuals across New York navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. She provides compassionate, individualized care to children, adolescents, and adults, emphasizing a deep listening approach to help clients find their strengths and develop resilience. Dr. Weiner creates a collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel supported in sharing their stories and building meaningful insights, whether they’re dealing with everyday stressors or more complex psychological disorders.
I’d be honored to support you on your path toward growth, relief, and greater self- acceptance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or by navigating weighty life expectations while trying to be true to who you are? If you are seeking a therapist who both understands mental health & sees and honors the fullness of your identity, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Taylor (he/him), a queer-identified LMHC born & raised in Brooklyn. I bring my clinical training and lived experience to the therapy room and I’m passionate about working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, or simply the emotional toll of existing in a world that isn’t always built for us.
I’d be honored to support you on your path toward growth, relief, and greater self- acceptance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or by navigating weighty life expectations while trying to be true to who you are? If you are seeking a therapist who both understands mental health & sees and honors the fullness of your identity, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Taylor (he/him), a queer-identified LMHC born & raised in Brooklyn. I bring my clinical training and lived experience to the therapy room and I’m passionate about working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, or simply the emotional toll of existing in a world that isn’t always built for us.
There are times when emotional pain can feel overwhelming and difficult to carry alone. Experiences such as trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, relationship struggles, or family conflict can deeply affect your sense of safety, confidence, and emotional well-being. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we will work toward healing painful experiences, building healthier coping skills, strengthening self-worth, and creating a more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling life.
There are times when emotional pain can feel overwhelming and difficult to carry alone. Experiences such as trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, relationship struggles, or family conflict can deeply affect your sense of safety, confidence, and emotional well-being. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we will work toward healing painful experiences, building healthier coping skills, strengthening self-worth, and creating a more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling life.
Do you constantly feel stressed, burned out and generally unfulfilled by life? Maybe you’re facing pressures and expectations from family, school or work, and on top of that, experiencing self-limiting beliefs, leading to anxiety and depression. I support a wide range of clients: career-oriented, professional women who have experienced childhood trauma; young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues; and anyone drawn to a body-based therapy approach integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.
Do you constantly feel stressed, burned out and generally unfulfilled by life? Maybe you’re facing pressures and expectations from family, school or work, and on top of that, experiencing self-limiting beliefs, leading to anxiety and depression. I support a wide range of clients: career-oriented, professional women who have experienced childhood trauma; young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues; and anyone drawn to a body-based therapy approach integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready for change, even if they’re not sure where to begin. If you’re working through internal struggles or you're a couple that is striving to reconnect, my role is to help you uncover the insight, resilience, and skills that are already within you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, weighed down or afraid, I can help. If you're navigating a major life change, struggling with addiction, or facing tough challenges in your relationships, you are not alone and a skilled therapist can help you find a path forward.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready for change, even if they’re not sure where to begin. If you’re working through internal struggles or you're a couple that is striving to reconnect, my role is to help you uncover the insight, resilience, and skills that are already within you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, weighed down or afraid, I can help. If you're navigating a major life change, struggling with addiction, or facing tough challenges in your relationships, you are not alone and a skilled therapist can help you find a path forward.
I utilize a person-centered, non-pathological approach to therapy. Internal Family Systems is my preferred modality as it views the struggles of humankind, as just that, struggles and not pathology. It also honors the healer inside of each of us, believing that each person not only has the capacity to heal but has a Self that is designed to do just that. In my approach, IFS is used as a road map and we journey together to the destinations you identify. You will do some hard, challenging, and courageous work but you will not do it alone; I will honor all your parts and hold a steady light for you as you journey through.
I utilize a person-centered, non-pathological approach to therapy. Internal Family Systems is my preferred modality as it views the struggles of humankind, as just that, struggles and not pathology. It also honors the healer inside of each of us, believing that each person not only has the capacity to heal but has a Self that is designed to do just that. In my approach, IFS is used as a road map and we journey together to the destinations you identify. You will do some hard, challenging, and courageous work but you will not do it alone; I will honor all your parts and hold a steady light for you as you journey through.
I specialize in DBT, ACT, CBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy, as well as extensive work with Autism/ADHD, Grief and End-of-Life issues, integrating these approaches to help you Survive.
As a single father of a non-verbal Autistic child and previous staff Psychologist for premier centers for Autism, Hospitals, Neuropsychology clinics, Hospices & Nursing Homes, I constantly train intensely in the field of Autism as if my child's life depends on it, because it does. And I train to learn the best self-care as a parent so I don't burn out.
I specialize in DBT, ACT, CBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy, as well as extensive work with Autism/ADHD, Grief and End-of-Life issues, integrating these approaches to help you Survive.
As a single father of a non-verbal Autistic child and previous staff Psychologist for premier centers for Autism, Hospitals, Neuropsychology clinics, Hospices & Nursing Homes, I constantly train intensely in the field of Autism as if my child's life depends on it, because it does. And I train to learn the best self-care as a parent so I don't burn out.
Choosing to enter therapy offers the possibilities of growth, change, and an increased active involvement in one’s life. My approach to therapy is to engage with patients beginning with the interests and concerns that prompt them to enter therapy. We can focus on issues that are immediately present, and also seek an understanding of underlying patterns of behaviors, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.
Choosing to enter therapy offers the possibilities of growth, change, and an increased active involvement in one’s life. My approach to therapy is to engage with patients beginning with the interests and concerns that prompt them to enter therapy. We can focus on issues that are immediately present, and also seek an understanding of underlying patterns of behaviors, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.
Ms. Yanosy is a New York State licensed clinical social worker who has treated individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. She uses a range of approaches, and specializes in trauma-specific treatment, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ms. Yanosy completed her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work and received post graduate certifications from Fordham, Columbia, and New York Universities.
Ms. Yanosy is a New York State licensed clinical social worker who has treated individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. She uses a range of approaches, and specializes in trauma-specific treatment, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ms. Yanosy completed her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work and received post graduate certifications from Fordham, Columbia, and New York Universities.
Treatment provided to children, adults, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral problems, opposition/ defiance, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, low educational achievement, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorders, behavior management and any challenges faced in daily life.
Treatment provided to children, adults, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral problems, opposition/ defiance, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, low educational achievement, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorders, behavior management and any challenges faced in daily life.
I admire your courage to seek out support. It is my passion to partner with adults and adolescents who are facing challenges, life transitions, navigating relationships and coping with moods, emotions and loss. I offer clients the opportunity to express their emotions, explore their thought patterns, and share their story, leading to clarity, self-discovery and positive change. Clients will improve their coping and decision making, while enhancing relationships and communication skills.
I admire your courage to seek out support. It is my passion to partner with adults and adolescents who are facing challenges, life transitions, navigating relationships and coping with moods, emotions and loss. I offer clients the opportunity to express their emotions, explore their thought patterns, and share their story, leading to clarity, self-discovery and positive change. Clients will improve their coping and decision making, while enhancing relationships and communication skills.
If you are feeling discouraged, unmotivated, stressed out, overwhelmed with your day-to-day, lacking self-confidence and focus, feeling detached from people and activities that you once enjoyed, but having the desire to do better, to be yourself again, you may be ready to delve into a journey of self-discovery that will bring you back joy in life. In a therapeutic environment where you will feel heard, respected and safe, you will discuss issues that have been hindering your ability to feel engaged in life. You will determine your goals in therapy, and together, we will created a treatment plan tailored to you.
If you are feeling discouraged, unmotivated, stressed out, overwhelmed with your day-to-day, lacking self-confidence and focus, feeling detached from people and activities that you once enjoyed, but having the desire to do better, to be yourself again, you may be ready to delve into a journey of self-discovery that will bring you back joy in life. In a therapeutic environment where you will feel heard, respected and safe, you will discuss issues that have been hindering your ability to feel engaged in life. You will determine your goals in therapy, and together, we will created a treatment plan tailored to you.
I have over 24 years of experience with special needs children and their families. I use a whole child/family approach to wellness and the use of family systems. I work as part of interdisciplinary teams of therapists who are addressing other needs of the child also. I have experience in most of the school districts in northern westchester and with the department of health system for younger children. I am currently in the dissertation phase of my doctorate, which focusses on the parent-child relationship in with children on the autism spectrum and their parents.
I have over 24 years of experience with special needs children and their families. I use a whole child/family approach to wellness and the use of family systems. I work as part of interdisciplinary teams of therapists who are addressing other needs of the child also. I have experience in most of the school districts in northern westchester and with the department of health system for younger children. I am currently in the dissertation phase of my doctorate, which focusses on the parent-child relationship in with children on the autism spectrum and their parents.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, Shaka Reynolds has 20 years of experience in providing therapeutic services to individuals and families with histories of trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, exposure to violence, and the impact of incarceration. Shaka works comfortably and effectively with different groups, including, but not limited to, adults and adolescents, male, female, and non-binary individuals, heterosexuals, individuals who identify as LGBTQ, and individuals who span the vast spectrum of ethnic, cultural, and national diversity.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, Shaka Reynolds has 20 years of experience in providing therapeutic services to individuals and families with histories of trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, exposure to violence, and the impact of incarceration. Shaka works comfortably and effectively with different groups, including, but not limited to, adults and adolescents, male, female, and non-binary individuals, heterosexuals, individuals who identify as LGBTQ, and individuals who span the vast spectrum of ethnic, cultural, and national diversity.
, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), ACT, and Mindfulness.
Hello, welcome to A Fresh Start! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in Behavioral Health for the past 22 years. My clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and families. I believe that we all can overcome challenges and adversities, which often interfere with one's personal growth. Our early experiences and culture shape who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.
, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), ACT, and Mindfulness.
Hello, welcome to A Fresh Start! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in Behavioral Health for the past 22 years. My clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and families. I believe that we all can overcome challenges and adversities, which often interfere with one's personal growth. Our early experiences and culture shape who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.