Marriage Counseling Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
I specialize in marriage and couple therapy.
A therapist should be truly invested with the emotions and needs couples and individuals. Honesty with people in therapy is the key to feeling safe and heard. I strive to be genuine and attentive.
I specialize in marriage and couple therapy.
A therapist should be truly invested with the emotions and needs couples and individuals. Honesty with people in therapy is the key to feeling safe and heard. I strive to be genuine and attentive.
I specialize in treating various addictions, trauma, mental health, couples, relationship issues, codependency, grief & loss, and major life transitions.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of people in various therapeutic settings. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe, supported, and motivated for change. I understand the importance of working at a pace that is comfortable for you, while also providing gentle therapeutic nudges to help you move forward. My approach is warm, compassionate, and encouraging with a healthy dose of therapeutic humor.
I specialize in treating various addictions, trauma, mental health, couples, relationship issues, codependency, grief & loss, and major life transitions.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of people in various therapeutic settings. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe, supported, and motivated for change. I understand the importance of working at a pace that is comfortable for you, while also providing gentle therapeutic nudges to help you move forward. My approach is warm, compassionate, and encouraging with a healthy dose of therapeutic humor.
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.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
Perseverance Now Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, CCTP, SIFI
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups.
I use evidence-based practices; utilizing whatever approach meets a Clients need, whether a singular or integrative approach! My practice is completely customized to each individual, so I provide the most effective outcomes. I offer counseling and psychotherapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups.
I use evidence-based practices; utilizing whatever approach meets a Clients need, whether a singular or integrative approach! My practice is completely customized to each individual, so I provide the most effective outcomes. I offer counseling and psychotherapy.
They partner with over 120 insurance plans and keep costs simple and transparent.
At my practice, every individual and family is met with compassion, respect, and clinical expertise. I have over three decades of clinical and supervisory experience. Whatever struggle or transition you are navigating, it is my priority to ensure you never feel alone or unsupported. I provide a safe and structured space for healing and growth, always with a focus on the well-being of those clients I serve.
They partner with over 120 insurance plans and keep costs simple and transparent.
At my practice, every individual and family is met with compassion, respect, and clinical expertise. I have over three decades of clinical and supervisory experience. Whatever struggle or transition you are navigating, it is my priority to ensure you never feel alone or unsupported. I provide a safe and structured space for healing and growth, always with a focus on the well-being of those clients I serve.
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.
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.
With wisdom and evidence based approaches, I accompany children, adults, couples and families through uncertain and uncomfortable life spaces.
In my dedication to your wellbeing I provide, in person/zoom talk therapy, Adult and Child and Family, Trauma work using your body’s input and EMDR. Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters. Compassion and understanding your life guides my treatment direction to individualize therapy for improved outcomes. Whether working with adult or child, I create a space welcoming fears and tears with realistic hope and support. My work with child development involves therapeutic facilitation and parent guidance to build skills.
With wisdom and evidence based approaches, I accompany children, adults, couples and families through uncertain and uncomfortable life spaces.
In my dedication to your wellbeing I provide, in person/zoom talk therapy, Adult and Child and Family, Trauma work using your body’s input and EMDR. Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters. Compassion and understanding your life guides my treatment direction to individualize therapy for improved outcomes. Whether working with adult or child, I create a space welcoming fears and tears with realistic hope and support. My work with child development involves therapeutic facilitation and parent guidance to build skills.
Pamela Petkanas, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
Using evidence-based therapies and brain research, I treat depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, ADHD, and reprocessing trauma. I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy therapist, with other specialties in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
Using evidence-based therapies and brain research, I treat depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, ADHD, and reprocessing trauma. I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy therapist, with other specialties in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness.
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I work with individuals and couples who are looking to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and find more ease in their day-to-day lives.
My style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use a blend of psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based practice to meet you where you are. As a certified Gottman Level 1 trained couples therapist, I offer a space where both partners can feel respected and understood, in order to achieve your relationship goals.
I work with individuals and couples who are looking to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and find more ease in their day-to-day lives.
My style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use a blend of psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based practice to meet you where you are. As a certified Gottman Level 1 trained couples therapist, I offer a space where both partners can feel respected and understood, in order to achieve your relationship goals.
I aspire to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, empathic and introspective. My goal is to help you learn about yourself and how you relate to others so that you can make positive improvements that are lasting. Therapy can be challenging; but my belief is that through this meaningful work you will develop a deeper sense of self and awareness of strengths that may have gone undiscovered to this point. In therapy, issues to be resolved will be addressed with the idea that self-awareness leads to choice, responsibility and change.
I aspire to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, empathic and introspective. My goal is to help you learn about yourself and how you relate to others so that you can make positive improvements that are lasting. Therapy can be challenging; but my belief is that through this meaningful work you will develop a deeper sense of self and awareness of strengths that may have gone undiscovered to this point. In therapy, issues to be resolved will be addressed with the idea that self-awareness leads to choice, responsibility and change.
Currently, I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families.
Although I am proficient in behavioral approaches, I am able to intervene analytically in order to uncover and resolve unconscious conflict.
Currently, I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families.
Although I am proficient in behavioral approaches, I am able to intervene analytically in order to uncover and resolve unconscious conflict.
I am a specialized trained therapist with expertise in treating a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from teenagers, college and graduate students to senior executives. I am easy to talk to and work well with parents. Whether you are experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help get your life back on track and reach your full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.
I am a specialized trained therapist with expertise in treating a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from teenagers, college and graduate students to senior executives. I am easy to talk to and work well with parents. Whether you are experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help get your life back on track and reach your full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.
I work with individuals, couples, and high-performing professionals who are curious, open, and ready to do the real work.
I use an integrated approach combining therapy and ICF credentialed coaching, drawing on IFS, Brainspotting, somatic practice, mindfulness, and the Enneagram. You get the clinical depth to understand what is underneath and the forward-focused tools to help you move toward the life you actually want.
I work with individuals, couples, and high-performing professionals who are curious, open, and ready to do the real work.
I use an integrated approach combining therapy and ICF credentialed coaching, drawing on IFS, Brainspotting, somatic practice, mindfulness, and the Enneagram. You get the clinical depth to understand what is underneath and the forward-focused tools to help you move toward the life you actually want.
Our Clinicians are dedicated and committed to the work we do; helping individuals, couples, family, and community achieve healthier lives.
One of the most challenging thing to do is to make a commitment, and to stick to it! Despite this challenge, we are asking you to make a commitment to yourself! If you have realize you are not ok, and don't want to stay in that not okay space, let us help. Therapist Without Borders boast a passionate staff, who are all about helping and committed to walking with you on your journey. We sit with open minds, heart, and hands to welcome you. We know what we are asking of you, but we believe in you, in spite of your fears. We are here, lets start your work now.
Our Clinicians are dedicated and committed to the work we do; helping individuals, couples, family, and community achieve healthier lives.
One of the most challenging thing to do is to make a commitment, and to stick to it! Despite this challenge, we are asking you to make a commitment to yourself! If you have realize you are not ok, and don't want to stay in that not okay space, let us help. Therapist Without Borders boast a passionate staff, who are all about helping and committed to walking with you on your journey. We sit with open minds, heart, and hands to welcome you. We know what we are asking of you, but we believe in you, in spite of your fears. We are here, lets start your work now.
I work with individuals and couples, including LGBTQ+ folks, and have deep experience supporting people of color navigating cultural stress, racial trauma, and the particular challenges of living in today's world.
Relationships under pressure, relentless demands at work, a world that feels overwhelming. It's no wonder so many people find themselves anxious, exhausted, or stuck. If you've been carrying too much for too long, you don't have to keep doing it alone.
Together, we'll assess patterns holding you back and build practical, lasting strategies that fit your real life. My work draws upon approaches including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness based psychotherapy backed by the latest research, refined by years of clinical experience, and what actually works for you.
I work with individuals and couples, including LGBTQ+ folks, and have deep experience supporting people of color navigating cultural stress, racial trauma, and the particular challenges of living in today's world.
Relationships under pressure, relentless demands at work, a world that feels overwhelming. It's no wonder so many people find themselves anxious, exhausted, or stuck. If you've been carrying too much for too long, you don't have to keep doing it alone.
Together, we'll assess patterns holding you back and build practical, lasting strategies that fit your real life. My work draws upon approaches including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness based psychotherapy backed by the latest research, refined by years of clinical experience, and what actually works for you.
I have a particular passion for helping families with small children, couples struggling with infertility, and individuals who are facing challenging family dynamics.
Therapy is a tool that can help you find balance, healing & peace within yourself & your relationships. If you’ve been skeptical or unsure about starting therapy I encourage you to take that first step. It’s my goal to make sure you feel seen, heard & supported. Together we can work toward mental & spiritual wholeness, helping you prioritize your well-being.
I have a particular passion for helping families with small children, couples struggling with infertility, and individuals who are facing challenging family dynamics.
Therapy is a tool that can help you find balance, healing & peace within yourself & your relationships. If you’ve been skeptical or unsure about starting therapy I encourage you to take that first step. It’s my goal to make sure you feel seen, heard & supported. Together we can work toward mental & spiritual wholeness, helping you prioritize your well-being.
Individual, small groups, family and couples.
Increase systems and strategies to take your life to a new level. Establish mental fitness as well as more balanced mental health. Organize thoughts and feelings. Learn skills to have an effective & successful life: personally/professionally. Style is supportive and non-judgmental. Solution focused. Decompress, build self esteem & set boundaries. Develop focus. Achieve better communication. Gain troubleshooting tools. A mutual agenda to set your goals, together we set your map. Expertise in business work-life balance. Clients looking to establish tools and healthy habits to apply for a lifetime.
Individual, small groups, family and couples.
Increase systems and strategies to take your life to a new level. Establish mental fitness as well as more balanced mental health. Organize thoughts and feelings. Learn skills to have an effective & successful life: personally/professionally. Style is supportive and non-judgmental. Solution focused. Decompress, build self esteem & set boundaries. Develop focus. Achieve better communication. Gain troubleshooting tools. A mutual agenda to set your goals, together we set your map. Expertise in business work-life balance. Clients looking to establish tools and healthy habits to apply for a lifetime.
Depending on your preferences, our work together may include individual, couples, or family sessions, and referral for medication if desired.
Finding a therapist who is personable, down-to-earth, and experienced and skilled in proven therapies can be a challenge. My belief, supported by research, is that the most effective therapy is borne out of a strong, trusting relationship. Despite therapy raising difficult emotions, my clients have commented on their enjoyment of our work together. They express gratitude for my caring and easy going nature, and express confidence in my ability to help them achieve greater satisfaction in their lives. My clients continually recommended me to colleagues and friends because of these characteristics.
Depending on your preferences, our work together may include individual, couples, or family sessions, and referral for medication if desired.
Finding a therapist who is personable, down-to-earth, and experienced and skilled in proven therapies can be a challenge. My belief, supported by research, is that the most effective therapy is borne out of a strong, trusting relationship. Despite therapy raising difficult emotions, my clients have commented on their enjoyment of our work together. They express gratitude for my caring and easy going nature, and express confidence in my ability to help them achieve greater satisfaction in their lives. My clients continually recommended me to colleagues and friends because of these characteristics.
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FAQ - Marriage Counseling
What issues does marriage counseling help with?
Marriage counseling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counseling.
When is the right time to start marriage counseling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counseling, but certain signs may suggest that counseling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counseling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counseling proactively. Premarital counseling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counseling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counseling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counseling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counseling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counseling. While some studies show that online marriage counseling can be as effective as in-person counseling, some argue that in-person counseling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counseling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counseling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counseling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counseling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counseling may appeal to couples who want a counselor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counseling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counseling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counseling often costs $150 to $250 or more per session, depending on location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. Marriage counseling is typically not covered by insurance unless it is considered medically necessary and connected to a diagnosable mental health condition. Lower-cost options may be available. For instance, some therapists offer sliding scale fees for lower-income clients, and community clinics may offer counseling at a discounted rate.