Meritain Health Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Your story matters. Let’s explore it together. Life’s challenges—whether in relationships, career, or personal identity—can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps. My approach is collaborative and holistic, integrating both body & mind to address the full scope of your experience. I draw from somatic therapies and parts work like IFS, resourcing techniques in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, to provide tools and techniques that go beyond talking, helping you create deeper, lasting change. My approach is collaborative and holistic, integrating body and mind to address the full scope of your experience.
Your story matters. Let’s explore it together. Life’s challenges—whether in relationships, career, or personal identity—can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps. My approach is collaborative and holistic, integrating both body & mind to address the full scope of your experience. I draw from somatic therapies and parts work like IFS, resourcing techniques in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, to provide tools and techniques that go beyond talking, helping you create deeper, lasting change. My approach is collaborative and holistic, integrating body and mind to address the full scope of your experience.
I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for all of my clients to foster a safe, supportive experience for healing. Often my clients may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, identity or relationship challenges and feel overwhelmed or stuck. My focus is to listen to your needs so we can decide together how therapy can best support your goals and quality of life.
I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for all of my clients to foster a safe, supportive experience for healing. Often my clients may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, identity or relationship challenges and feel overwhelmed or stuck. My focus is to listen to your needs so we can decide together how therapy can best support your goals and quality of life.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I help clients work through the lasting impact of toxic family dynamics, as well as everyday challenges like anxiety, relationship dynamics, workplace burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. I’m a good fit for clients who feel stuck in old emotional loops or hyper-vigilance and are ready for meaningful change. Many of my client's appreciate the ability show up authentically during our sessions due to the warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment I provide.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I help clients work through the lasting impact of toxic family dynamics, as well as everyday challenges like anxiety, relationship dynamics, workplace burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. I’m a good fit for clients who feel stuck in old emotional loops or hyper-vigilance and are ready for meaningful change. Many of my client's appreciate the ability show up authentically during our sessions due to the warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment I provide.
Do you feel like you're stuck in a loop of worry, fear, exhaustion, guilt, or anger? Do you feel like no-one can understand you or what you're going through?
Grief can feel insurmountable, confusing, exhausting. Grief is not something to be fixed, it's something to honor. It's something that we can move forward through and create life around. Trauma can make us feel like we don't have power over our emotions. Trauma doesn't have to define us. Trauma isn't us, it's what we endured.
In addition to grief and trauma, I meet with many people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, difficult life transitions and caregiver stress.
Do you feel like you're stuck in a loop of worry, fear, exhaustion, guilt, or anger? Do you feel like no-one can understand you or what you're going through?
Grief can feel insurmountable, confusing, exhausting. Grief is not something to be fixed, it's something to honor. It's something that we can move forward through and create life around. Trauma can make us feel like we don't have power over our emotions. Trauma doesn't have to define us. Trauma isn't us, it's what we endured.
In addition to grief and trauma, I meet with many people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, difficult life transitions and caregiver stress.
My ideal client is someone facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. They may struggle with emotional regulation, self-doubt, or relationship issues. Their needs include a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Their goals often involve improving emotional resilience, building confidence, and fostering healthier relationships. With a trauma-informed, empathetic approach, I aim to provide tools and guidance using techniques like CBT and mindfulness, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with strength and clarity.
My ideal client is someone facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. They may struggle with emotional regulation, self-doubt, or relationship issues. Their needs include a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Their goals often involve improving emotional resilience, building confidence, and fostering healthier relationships. With a trauma-informed, empathetic approach, I aim to provide tools and guidance using techniques like CBT and mindfulness, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with strength and clarity.
As a licensed mental health counselor with over 5 years of experience, I am committed to providing compassionate, effective, and individualized care to meet each client's unique needs. I work collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans and practical coping strategies that support both immediate needs and long-term growth. I offer short- and long-term therapy in a safe, supportive space built on trust, open communication, and collaboration. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, achieve their goals, and improve overall well-being.
As a licensed mental health counselor with over 5 years of experience, I am committed to providing compassionate, effective, and individualized care to meet each client's unique needs. I work collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans and practical coping strategies that support both immediate needs and long-term growth. I offer short- and long-term therapy in a safe, supportive space built on trust, open communication, and collaboration. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, achieve their goals, and improve overall well-being.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
Are you ready to learn to be more confident and assertive in your life? Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser?” Have difficulty saying “no” and often putting others first? Do you neglect your own needs, have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, and end up feeling guilty, depressed and anxious? Are negative thoughts keeping you up at night? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you are ready to find your voice, and reclaim your personal power. You’ve decided that it’s finally time to make a positive change in your life.
Are you ready to learn to be more confident and assertive in your life? Do you describe yourself as a “people pleaser?” Have difficulty saying “no” and often putting others first? Do you neglect your own needs, have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, and end up feeling guilty, depressed and anxious? Are negative thoughts keeping you up at night? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you are ready to find your voice, and reclaim your personal power. You’ve decided that it’s finally time to make a positive change in your life.
I offer a warm, supporting space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based therapy and mindfulness approaches to promote improved mental health, healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples and families navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to help you build healthier connections and create meaningful change.
I offer a warm, supporting space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based therapy and mindfulness approaches to promote improved mental health, healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples and families navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to help you build healthier connections and create meaningful change.
Connections and community are a vital lifeline during times of distress. Let's work together to be able to build skills that you can take with you outside of session. Navigating the road of understanding childhood trauma, currents events, and interpersonal connections, does not have to be a lonely road. By creating a safe, gentle space, we can begin to emotionally and somatically process the pain you feel. You will take away life long skills for emotional regulation and begin to feel harmony and balance. We take steps, one at a time, to find our way down our path.
Connections and community are a vital lifeline during times of distress. Let's work together to be able to build skills that you can take with you outside of session. Navigating the road of understanding childhood trauma, currents events, and interpersonal connections, does not have to be a lonely road. By creating a safe, gentle space, we can begin to emotionally and somatically process the pain you feel. You will take away life long skills for emotional regulation and begin to feel harmony and balance. We take steps, one at a time, to find our way down our path.
I am a relational and insight-oriented therapist who works with thoughtful adults seeking greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful personal growth. Based in private practice, I offer therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, identity shifts, life transitions, and recurring relationship patterns. I welcome clients who may appear steady outwardly yet feel unsettled beneath the surface and are ready to approach therapy with curiosity, honesty, and depth.
My work is grounded in the belief that lasting change develops through reflection, self-awareness, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
I am a relational and insight-oriented therapist who works with thoughtful adults seeking greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful personal growth. Based in private practice, I offer therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, identity shifts, life transitions, and recurring relationship patterns. I welcome clients who may appear steady outwardly yet feel unsettled beneath the surface and are ready to approach therapy with curiosity, honesty, and depth.
My work is grounded in the belief that lasting change develops through reflection, self-awareness, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
**Free 30-min Video Consultation** Being in the circus taught me that juggling too many balls in the air can lead to feeling like you're always picking up the pieces rather than enjoying the show. While our emotions float up and down, we start applying binary labels of "good" (happy) and "bad" (anger, sadness, anxiety) that our systems (e.g., US Society, Family, Culture) has assigned. Improve self-awareness of our emotions, thoughts, and the stories we tell ourselves about our worth internally, with others, and in the world. Change the Narrative you've internalized through identifying, observing, respecting, and accepting emotions.
**Free 30-min Video Consultation** Being in the circus taught me that juggling too many balls in the air can lead to feeling like you're always picking up the pieces rather than enjoying the show. While our emotions float up and down, we start applying binary labels of "good" (happy) and "bad" (anger, sadness, anxiety) that our systems (e.g., US Society, Family, Culture) has assigned. Improve self-awareness of our emotions, thoughts, and the stories we tell ourselves about our worth internally, with others, and in the world. Change the Narrative you've internalized through identifying, observing, respecting, and accepting emotions.
Kristen A. Nasta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
New Paltz, NY 12561
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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 life? Do you find difficulty in your relationships with others, struggle with low self-confidence, want to feel more empowered and set healthier boundaries? Would you benefit from learning more positive thinking, coping skills, meditation techniques, strategies to improve self-care and better manage life's stressors? Would you like to attract more of what you want in life, increase your mindfulness in the moment, enhance your intuition, and gain more balance every day?
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 life? Do you find difficulty in your relationships with others, struggle with low self-confidence, want to feel more empowered and set healthier boundaries? Would you benefit from learning more positive thinking, coping skills, meditation techniques, strategies to improve self-care and better manage life's stressors? Would you like to attract more of what you want in life, increase your mindfulness in the moment, enhance your intuition, and gain more balance every day?
I believe that any person who is motivated to change can benefit from psychotherapy. My approach is create a collaborative relationship with each client in the interests of personal development.
I believe that any person who is motivated to change can benefit from psychotherapy. My approach is create a collaborative relationship with each client in the interests of personal development.
Southern Dutchess Behavioral Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Our ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained—often managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress. They want clarity, stability, and tools that actually help them cope day to day. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel heard without judgment and can build insight, resilience, and confidence. Their goal is not just to “feel better,” but to understand themselves, improve relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change in their life.
Our ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained—often managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship stress. They want clarity, stability, and tools that actually help them cope day to day. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space where they feel heard without judgment and can build insight, resilience, and confidence. Their goal is not just to “feel better,” but to understand themselves, improve relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change in their life.
If you're navigating uncertainty, anger, low mood, anxiety, job stress, grief, life transition, burnout, or a couple striving for healthier communication patterns, I'm here to provide connection and guidance whether you're new to therapy or returning to the journey. I'm committed to creating a collaborative space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop coping strategies, and ultimately, find a sense of alignment. I encourage my clients to be themselves because, as Oscar Wilde wisely said, "Be yourself; everyone else is taken."
If you're navigating uncertainty, anger, low mood, anxiety, job stress, grief, life transition, burnout, or a couple striving for healthier communication patterns, I'm here to provide connection and guidance whether you're new to therapy or returning to the journey. I'm committed to creating a collaborative space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop coping strategies, and ultimately, find a sense of alignment. I encourage my clients to be themselves because, as Oscar Wilde wisely said, "Be yourself; everyone else is taken."
Parenting can be deeply rewarding - but it can also feel confusing, exhausting, and lonely when your child is struggling. When children struggle with big emotions or challenging behaviors, many parents come to me with worry about what to do and/or if they're doing the right things. You may have tried many strategies but still feel stuck in the same patterns. Rather than only focusing on the child, my approach is backed by research which shows that supporting parents and caregivers often creates the most meaningful change.
Parenting can be deeply rewarding - but it can also feel confusing, exhausting, and lonely when your child is struggling. When children struggle with big emotions or challenging behaviors, many parents come to me with worry about what to do and/or if they're doing the right things. You may have tried many strategies but still feel stuck in the same patterns. Rather than only focusing on the child, my approach is backed by research which shows that supporting parents and caregivers often creates the most meaningful change.
Shira is a skilled mental health counselor supporting those in need to make positive and meaningful changes. Through a compassionate lens, she helps individuals and couples overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship conflict. Shira uses client-centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. She helps individuals reach short and long-term goals and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life. Therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy.
Shira is a skilled mental health counselor supporting those in need to make positive and meaningful changes. Through a compassionate lens, she helps individuals and couples overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship conflict. Shira uses client-centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. She helps individuals reach short and long-term goals and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life. Therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy.
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