Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
I draw from person-centered, existential, somatic, mindfulness-based, and parts-oriented approaches.
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.
I draw from person-centered, existential, somatic, mindfulness-based, and parts-oriented approaches.
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.
I use: Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, Body-centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Structural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Family focused therapy, and Hakomi 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 use: Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, Body-centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Structural therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Family focused therapy, and Hakomi 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.
Valerie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFS, EMDR, IADC, DBT
4 Endorsed
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy, but I often integrate DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, mindfulness, and forest therapy into my work.
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 believe in a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy, but I often integrate DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, mindfulness, and forest therapy into my work.
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.
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.
Perseverance Now Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, CCTP, SIFI
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
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.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based practices, including DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, and mindfulness.
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.
My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based practices, including DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, and mindfulness.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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Dr. Rockoff has worked in the fields of special education and childhood mental health for over 20 years, in and out of the classroom- and loves working with young people, their families, and the professionals who care about them. Dr. Rockoff works to create a comfortable and accepting therapeutic relationship with children and their families that promotes reflection and growth. She collaborates effectively with schools to advocate, guide, support and creatively problem-solve.
Dr. Rockoff has worked in the fields of special education and childhood mental health for over 20 years, in and out of the classroom- and loves working with young people, their families, and the professionals who care about them. Dr. Rockoff works to create a comfortable and accepting therapeutic relationship with children and their families that promotes reflection and growth. She collaborates effectively with schools to advocate, guide, support and creatively problem-solve.
My approach is eclectic, using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to reframe unhelpful thoughts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster meaningful change, and mindfulness techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical coping skills.
I believe that therapy is the journey of coming home to yourself. In our work together, we will begin the process of quieting down the external voices you may have internalized and learn to listen more closely to the part of yourself that truly knows what you most need. We will also focus on slowing down. By slowing down, we’ll identify what isn’t working and explore tools to help you grow, evolve, and feel more empowered. Therapy is a space to discover new ways of living and thriving as you move toward a deeper, more authentic version of yourself.
My approach is eclectic, using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to reframe unhelpful thoughts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster meaningful change, and mindfulness techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical coping skills.
I believe that therapy is the journey of coming home to yourself. In our work together, we will begin the process of quieting down the external voices you may have internalized and learn to listen more closely to the part of yourself that truly knows what you most need. We will also focus on slowing down. By slowing down, we’ll identify what isn’t working and explore tools to help you grow, evolve, and feel more empowered. Therapy is a space to discover new ways of living and thriving as you move toward a deeper, more authentic version of yourself.
Susan Schrott Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DCSW, LCSW, CEDS, CYT
Online Only
My work emphasizes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and the integrated use of art, yoga and meditation skills to build confidence, self-esteem, personal insight and inspiration.
With over three decades of experience, I have the privilege to provide therapy to those seeking help with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression as well as relationship issues. You deserve to get compassionate and inspired treatment from a professional who is experienced and well trained in leading approaches for eating disorders. Sessions are aimed at developing confidence, self esteem and identified goals that bring you health and joy. I understand that trust and confidentiality are the cornerstones of the courageous journey to healing allowing patients to move a richer and more meaningful life.
My work emphasizes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and the integrated use of art, yoga and meditation skills to build confidence, self-esteem, personal insight and inspiration.
With over three decades of experience, I have the privilege to provide therapy to those seeking help with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression as well as relationship issues. You deserve to get compassionate and inspired treatment from a professional who is experienced and well trained in leading approaches for eating disorders. Sessions are aimed at developing confidence, self esteem and identified goals that bring you health and joy. I understand that trust and confidentiality are the cornerstones of the courageous journey to healing allowing patients to move a richer and more meaningful life.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or health related issues, I integrate various types of treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness based approaches to create a treatment best suited for you.
At times, life can seem overwhelming leaving you feeling anxious, stressed, or unsure of how to move forward. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a supportive space where we will build practical tools for coping, deepen your self-awareness, and help you break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Drawing from my background in clinical psychology, health psychology and neuropsychology, I personalize treatment to help you achieve symptom relief leaving you free to pursue your life goals with a greater sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or health related issues, I integrate various types of treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness based approaches to create a treatment best suited for you.
At times, life can seem overwhelming leaving you feeling anxious, stressed, or unsure of how to move forward. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a supportive space where we will build practical tools for coping, deepen your self-awareness, and help you break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Drawing from my background in clinical psychology, health psychology and neuropsychology, I personalize treatment to help you achieve symptom relief leaving you free to pursue your life goals with a greater sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Hi and welcome to the site. I have been a professional mental health therapist for over 20 years with a wide range of experience. Some of my certifications and trainings include relationship counseling, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce coaching, and parent coordinating. I have also facilitated therapeutic visitations and been trained in Aggression Replacement Training.
Hi and welcome to the site. I have been a professional mental health therapist for over 20 years with a wide range of experience. Some of my certifications and trainings include relationship counseling, divorce mediation, collaborative divorce coaching, and parent coordinating. I have also facilitated therapeutic visitations and been trained in Aggression Replacement Training.
Is anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, difficulty forming intimate relationships due to self-doubt, some unidentifiable reasons, or a combination of life difficulties preventing you from achieving your goal or living your life to the fullest? My ultimate goal is to help each individual create meaningful changes so they can live their life in the most meaningful way. The process starts with a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust, empathy, and wholeness. Change can be uncomfortable, but the discomfort that comes with change when presented with the right connection and tools will yield tremendous growth.
Is anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, difficulty forming intimate relationships due to self-doubt, some unidentifiable reasons, or a combination of life difficulties preventing you from achieving your goal or living your life to the fullest? My ultimate goal is to help each individual create meaningful changes so they can live their life in the most meaningful way. The process starts with a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust, empathy, and wholeness. Change can be uncomfortable, but the discomfort that comes with change when presented with the right connection and tools will yield tremendous growth.
Some of these include cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, applied behavior analysis, mindfulness training and dialectical behavior therapy.
I understand that the challenges we face and hardships we endure, can start to feel as much a part of us as our talents and passions. My approach will honor and be tailored to your individual experiences and goals. You are already trying hard. My goal is help you identify more effective strategies, adaptive approaches, and start trying differently.
Some of these include cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, applied behavior analysis, mindfulness training and dialectical behavior therapy.
I understand that the challenges we face and hardships we endure, can start to feel as much a part of us as our talents and passions. My approach will honor and be tailored to your individual experiences and goals. You are already trying hard. My goal is help you identify more effective strategies, adaptive approaches, and start trying differently.
I blend traditional talk therapy with holistic methods like mindfulness, inner child work, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with yourself and finally feel at home within.
You don’t have to do it all alone. If you're feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying the weight of your past then therapy can be the turning point for you. I work with adults (especially BIPOC, women, and men) who are tired of surviving and ready to start healing. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally competent, and deeply affirming of your full self.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and healing childhood trauma. Whether you're navigating burnout, identity struggles, or the impact of generational wounds, I’m here to support you with compassion and clarity.
I blend traditional talk therapy with holistic methods like mindfulness, inner child work, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with yourself and finally feel at home within.
You don’t have to do it all alone. If you're feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying the weight of your past then therapy can be the turning point for you. I work with adults (especially BIPOC, women, and men) who are tired of surviving and ready to start healing. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally competent, and deeply affirming of your full self.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and healing childhood trauma. Whether you're navigating burnout, identity struggles, or the impact of generational wounds, I’m here to support you with compassion and clarity.
Looking for a therapist can feel like a daunting task. It takes courage to do what you are doing for yourself. Whatever it is that is going on in your life, we can talk about and come up with a plan to manage and make changes. The ultimate goal is for you to gain clarity which will lead to you living your authentic life. These can be challenging times…none of us are exempt from trauma of some sort. I am a compassionate, skilled psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience. Together we will navigate your challenges, feelings and current circumstances and we WILL come up with a plan.
Looking for a therapist can feel like a daunting task. It takes courage to do what you are doing for yourself. Whatever it is that is going on in your life, we can talk about and come up with a plan to manage and make changes. The ultimate goal is for you to gain clarity which will lead to you living your authentic life. These can be challenging times…none of us are exempt from trauma of some sort. I am a compassionate, skilled psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience. Together we will navigate your challenges, feelings and current circumstances and we WILL come up with a plan.
My approach involves an integrated style that blends elements of psychoanalysis, family systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness to assist you through life’s difficulties.
The therapy I offer is a collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms or disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and issues at school.
My approach involves an integrated style that blends elements of psychoanalysis, family systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness to assist you through life’s difficulties.
The therapy I offer is a collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms or disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and issues at school.
My approach integrates evidence-based therapy with body-based and mindfulness practices, to support deeper processing and more lasting change.
I also incorporate somatic and nervous system–based practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, bilateral or binaural sound techniques, and gentle movement. I work from the understanding that the body holds memory and that breath, movement, and sensation can help regulate the nervous system and reach places that language alone sometimes cannot.
My approach integrates evidence-based therapy with body-based and mindfulness practices, to support deeper processing and more lasting change.
I also incorporate somatic and nervous system–based practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, bilateral or binaural sound techniques, and gentle movement. I work from the understanding that the body holds memory and that breath, movement, and sensation can help regulate the nervous system and reach places that language alone sometimes cannot.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.