Emotionally Focused Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
Valerie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFS, EMDR, IADC, DBT
4 Endorsed
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Waitlist for new clients
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
I specialize in marriage and couple therapy. Goals and Objectives of Couples Therapy: The major aim of therapy is increasing your knowledge about yourself, your partner and the patterns of interaction between you.I use: Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, Body-centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Structural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Family focused therapy, and Hakomi therapy.
I specialize in marriage and couple therapy. Goals and Objectives of Couples Therapy: The major aim of therapy is increasing your knowledge about yourself, your partner and the patterns of interaction between you.I use: Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, Body-centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Structural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Family focused therapy, and Hakomi therapy.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your future. You might be living with anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain, or psychosomatic symptoms, and feel worn down by pressure, uncertainty, or self-criticism. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, complex trauma (CPTSD), and mind–body conditions using a somatic approach informed by Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hakomi. Together, we focus on building safety, reducing reactivity, and supporting a more grounded, connected relationship with your body and inner experience.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your future. You might be living with anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain, or psychosomatic symptoms, and feel worn down by pressure, uncertainty, or self-criticism. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, complex trauma (CPTSD), and mind–body conditions using a somatic approach informed by Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hakomi. Together, we focus on building safety, reducing reactivity, and supporting a more grounded, connected relationship with your body and inner experience.
Hi! I'm Justine, I'm happy you are taking this step to find support. You deserve it! I wish to provide clients with a safe and judgement free space to work through thoughts and emotions on your way towards a happy and fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low self esteem, interpersonal conflicts, difficult life transitions, perinatal and postpartum issues, and many other challenges. My passion is working with womans issues. We will work together to identify emotions, learn coping skills, and work towards acceptance on our way to reaching your personal goals.
Hi! I'm Justine, I'm happy you are taking this step to find support. You deserve it! I wish to provide clients with a safe and judgement free space to work through thoughts and emotions on your way towards a happy and fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low self esteem, interpersonal conflicts, difficult life transitions, perinatal and postpartum issues, and many other challenges. My passion is working with womans issues. We will work together to identify emotions, learn coping skills, and work towards acceptance on our way to reaching your personal goals.
Navigating difficult challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. I work alongside you to create a supportive, collaborative space where we can make sense of what’s happening and clarify what matters most to you.
Therapy is a shared journey where you’re invited to come exactly as you are—without pressure to have all the answers. Together, we explore what may be underlying the stress or sense of feeling stuck and discover tools and insights that truly align with your life. My role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and consistency as you move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Navigating difficult challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. I work alongside you to create a supportive, collaborative space where we can make sense of what’s happening and clarify what matters most to you.
Therapy is a shared journey where you’re invited to come exactly as you are—without pressure to have all the answers. Together, we explore what may be underlying the stress or sense of feeling stuck and discover tools and insights that truly align with your life. My role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and consistency as you move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Pamela Petkanas, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
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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What's keeping you from feeling really fulfilled? What fears are holding you back from getting what you want out of your life? Now is the time to make the decision to go towards your growth and feel joy. With 35+ years of experience, I am here to offer guidance, support, and practices that invite healing at the deepest level. When your pain and darkest secrets are witnessed with compassion and non-judgement, profound transformation unfolds. Together, we can clear blocks and awaken the joy, peace, and wholeness that already exists within you. This is your soul’s journey— you do not have to travel it alone. There is hope! I can help!
What's keeping you from feeling really fulfilled? What fears are holding you back from getting what you want out of your life? Now is the time to make the decision to go towards your growth and feel joy. With 35+ years of experience, I am here to offer guidance, support, and practices that invite healing at the deepest level. When your pain and darkest secrets are witnessed with compassion and non-judgement, profound transformation unfolds. Together, we can clear blocks and awaken the joy, peace, and wholeness that already exists within you. This is your soul’s journey— you do not have to travel it alone. There is hope! I can help!
It is my goal to provide a safe and supportive environment where through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and other means, I invite you to welcome the challenges and discover how you can navigate them with grace.
Sometimes, everything can just feel like it’s too much. Between needing to get through day-to-day responsibilities, commitments with friends and family, and expectations of work and our ever-changing world, our lives can become a very stressful place. It is with all of this in mind that I want to help others discover the ways that they can change their relationship with all of life’s various stressors. Whether you are struggling due to a recent change in life, relationship difficulties, or not knowing what may come next, I am here to help you feel empowered to make necessary changes for yourself and to better manage in uncertainty.
It is my goal to provide a safe and supportive environment where through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and other means, I invite you to welcome the challenges and discover how you can navigate them with grace.
Sometimes, everything can just feel like it’s too much. Between needing to get through day-to-day responsibilities, commitments with friends and family, and expectations of work and our ever-changing world, our lives can become a very stressful place. It is with all of this in mind that I want to help others discover the ways that they can change their relationship with all of life’s various stressors. Whether you are struggling due to a recent change in life, relationship difficulties, or not knowing what may come next, I am here to help you feel empowered to make necessary changes for yourself and to better manage in uncertainty.
Do you want to take control of your life but just don't know how? Maybe you are feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your relationships or in your life. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression or dealing with a life transition. I can help you gain clarity and control, resolve issues, and guide you to a more productive and happier place. My warm style, extensive experience and knowledge, and my direct and interactive approach has been very effective in helping many individuals and couples achieve their goals.
Do you want to take control of your life but just don't know how? Maybe you are feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your relationships or in your life. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression or dealing with a life transition. I can help you gain clarity and control, resolve issues, and guide you to a more productive and happier place. My warm style, extensive experience and knowledge, and my direct and interactive approach has been very effective in helping many individuals and couples achieve their goals.
With over 25 years experience, I provide a structured setting where people can explore the reasons for unhealthy patterns in their lives. I provide a supportive, interactive, solution focused, client centered, and confidential environment. Various treatment techniques are utilized and tailored to the specific needs of the client in order for healing, change, and growth to occur. I have worked with a diverse population of individuals exhibiting a wide range of conflicts, that include relationship and parenting issues, work stress, depression, anxiety and trauma.
With over 25 years experience, I provide a structured setting where people can explore the reasons for unhealthy patterns in their lives. I provide a supportive, interactive, solution focused, client centered, and confidential environment. Various treatment techniques are utilized and tailored to the specific needs of the client in order for healing, change, and growth to occur. I have worked with a diverse population of individuals exhibiting a wide range of conflicts, that include relationship and parenting issues, work stress, depression, anxiety and trauma.
By coming to Psychology Today you have taken the next step in resolving what is bothering you. As a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I know that it can be overwhelming, frightening, and confusing when you find that you have challenges that you cannot handle on your own. But the good news is that seeking therapy is the right decision! We will collaboratively explore your thoughts and emotions, change unhealthy patterns, and help you find answers that will not only help you now but in the future as well.
By coming to Psychology Today you have taken the next step in resolving what is bothering you. As a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I know that it can be overwhelming, frightening, and confusing when you find that you have challenges that you cannot handle on your own. But the good news is that seeking therapy is the right decision! We will collaboratively explore your thoughts and emotions, change unhealthy patterns, and help you find answers that will not only help you now but in the future as well.
We offer affordable individual, couples and family therapy community. Fees can range from $10 - $55 per session.
Our diverse group of clinicians provide therapy under the supervision of PhD and Master's level faculty.
We offer affordable individual, couples and family therapy community. Fees can range from $10 - $55 per session.
Our diverse group of clinicians provide therapy under the supervision of PhD and Master's level faculty.
I hold certifications in Independent Educational Consulting, Executive Functioning, Life Coaching, Gottman Institute Couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family System, as well as Motivational Interviewing, and CBT,
My commitment is to help individuals, families, and couples across various age groups dealing with issues related to self-confidence, anxiety, ADHD, Executive functioning, communication within relationships, and major life transitions. I work in a supportive and collaborative partnership with my clients to empower them to break free from any barriers that hold them back and unlock their inner thoughts and mental imagery that may hinder their progress, enabling them to move forward with a newfound sense of well-being.
I hold certifications in Independent Educational Consulting, Executive Functioning, Life Coaching, Gottman Institute Couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family System, as well as Motivational Interviewing, and CBT,
My commitment is to help individuals, families, and couples across various age groups dealing with issues related to self-confidence, anxiety, ADHD, Executive functioning, communication within relationships, and major life transitions. I work in a supportive and collaborative partnership with my clients to empower them to break free from any barriers that hold them back and unlock their inner thoughts and mental imagery that may hinder their progress, enabling them to move forward with a newfound sense of well-being.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, which means I recognize how past experiences can shape current emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. I move at a pace that honors your readiness.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, which means I recognize how past experiences can shape current emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. I move at a pace that honors your readiness.
Many of my clients appear capable and steady on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected inside. Many grew up prioritizing survival, achievement, or caregiving over their own emotional needs and struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, emotional disconnection, or difficulty setting boundaries. I work with adults and young adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship or family challenges, especially immigrants and children of immigrants.
Many of my clients appear capable and steady on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected inside. Many grew up prioritizing survival, achievement, or caregiving over their own emotional needs and struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, emotional disconnection, or difficulty setting boundaries. I work with adults and young adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship or family challenges, especially immigrants and children of immigrants.
Dr. Holtzer has expertise with anxiety, panic attacks, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and grief. Another area of specialty for her is working with clients struggling with fertility issues, fetal loss, and unexpected or traumatic outcomes related to pregnancy and birth. Dr. Holtzer has 15+ years of experience across the human lifespan, working with individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures. She works within a scientific-based framework, while weaving in holistic principles, to help clients enrich their lives. Now In-network with Aetna insurance!
Dr. Holtzer has expertise with anxiety, panic attacks, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and grief. Another area of specialty for her is working with clients struggling with fertility issues, fetal loss, and unexpected or traumatic outcomes related to pregnancy and birth. Dr. Holtzer has 15+ years of experience across the human lifespan, working with individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures. She works within a scientific-based framework, while weaving in holistic principles, to help clients enrich their lives. Now In-network with Aetna insurance!
Daniel Franco works with high-functioning children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, OCD, and social anxiety. Daniel has specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and expressive art therapy to effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness skills. Daniel provides time-limited, goal-directed treatment to help you work through their challenges and learn to become your own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.
Daniel Franco works with high-functioning children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, OCD, and social anxiety. Daniel has specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and expressive art therapy to effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness skills. Daniel provides time-limited, goal-directed treatment to help you work through their challenges and learn to become your own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.
I also have extensive training in DBT, CBT, and EFT/EFIT.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adolescents (16+), young adults, adults, and families in discovering positive and effective solutions to establish healthier relationships, navigate life transitions and change, better manage anxiety and stress, and build resilience. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, interactive, warm, and nonjudgemental and we can work together to help you develop more personal insight and a deeper combination of inner confidence and calm.
I also have extensive training in DBT, CBT, and EFT/EFIT.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adolescents (16+), young adults, adults, and families in discovering positive and effective solutions to establish healthier relationships, navigate life transitions and change, better manage anxiety and stress, and build resilience. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, interactive, warm, and nonjudgemental and we can work together to help you develop more personal insight and a deeper combination of inner confidence and calm.
Compassionate Transformation: I have over 35 years of clinical experience. I gently help people transform trauma, emotional wounding and suffering into profound healing, self-love, compassion and well-being. I guide people to release thoughts, perceptions and blockages that create suffering. I help people attune to their own truth and and to freely
express their inner voice. I use a combination of modalities including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and working with parts. For those interested, Ram Dass was my teacher and has influenced my perspective of the healing journey through a spiritual lens.
Compassionate Transformation: I have over 35 years of clinical experience. I gently help people transform trauma, emotional wounding and suffering into profound healing, self-love, compassion and well-being. I guide people to release thoughts, perceptions and blockages that create suffering. I help people attune to their own truth and and to freely
express their inner voice. I use a combination of modalities including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and working with parts. For those interested, Ram Dass was my teacher and has influenced my perspective of the healing journey through a spiritual lens.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.