Psychoanalytic Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
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.
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.
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.
Claudia Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Not accepting new clients
I use a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
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.
I use a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
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.
More Therapists Nearby
Kimberly Bonanno-Reyes, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW
1 Endorsed
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Taking the first step in therapy can be difficult. In order to share ones feelings, pains, & stress one must be courageous and willing to take that first step. And here you are. You are taking the first step. One of the most important parts of therapy is feeling safe and connected to who you are seeing. To feel that you can share your current concerns, difficulties, successes and discuss goals as well as options with your therapist is essential in progression.
Taking the first step in therapy can be difficult. In order to share ones feelings, pains, & stress one must be courageous and willing to take that first step. And here you are. You are taking the first step. One of the most important parts of therapy is feeling safe and connected to who you are seeing. To feel that you can share your current concerns, difficulties, successes and discuss goals as well as options with your therapist is essential in progression.
The techniques used in this process include psychoanalytic, psycho-dynamic and CBT approaches.
People seek psychotherapy for different reasons. Sometimes they want to solve a specific problem produced by difficult circumstances; sometimes they want relief from feelings of general unhappiness and anxiety; other times they want to make a change, to feel less stuck, less depressed and more hopeful. Asking for help is the first important step. It gives substance to our desire for change and makes concrete our wish to feel better. This very act of asking says that we feel entitled to support and serious consideration.
The techniques used in this process include psychoanalytic, psycho-dynamic and CBT approaches.
People seek psychotherapy for different reasons. Sometimes they want to solve a specific problem produced by difficult circumstances; sometimes they want relief from feelings of general unhappiness and anxiety; other times they want to make a change, to feel less stuck, less depressed and more hopeful. Asking for help is the first important step. It gives substance to our desire for change and makes concrete our wish to feel better. This very act of asking says that we feel entitled to support and serious consideration.
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.
Are you having difficulty feeling secure in relationships? Do you overthink a lot? Maybe you’re someone who needs to talk right away when someone's unhappy and you won't feel better until things are solved. You get nervous when your partner asks for space. You feel responsible for making other people happy all the time, often at your own expense. You’re emotionally exhausted, stuck and ready for a change. You’re ready to feel more yourself in relationships and stop overthinking, overdoing and worrying. Most of all, you’re ready to live a more connected and fulfilling life, where your needs get met, too. I want to help you get there.
Are you having difficulty feeling secure in relationships? Do you overthink a lot? Maybe you’re someone who needs to talk right away when someone's unhappy and you won't feel better until things are solved. You get nervous when your partner asks for space. You feel responsible for making other people happy all the time, often at your own expense. You’re emotionally exhausted, stuck and ready for a change. You’re ready to feel more yourself in relationships and stop overthinking, overdoing and worrying. Most of all, you’re ready to live a more connected and fulfilling life, where your needs get met, too. I want to help you get there.
"I believe that compassion for oneself is the key to feeling better. When we can stop idealizing and stop trying to be what we're not, we can learn to have compassion and acceptance of who we really are. Accepting our human condition with its limitations, leads to self-knowledge, which leads to growth and ultimately to comfort within ourselves.
"I believe that compassion for oneself is the key to feeling better. When we can stop idealizing and stop trying to be what we're not, we can learn to have compassion and acceptance of who we really are. Accepting our human condition with its limitations, leads to self-knowledge, which leads to growth and ultimately to comfort within ourselves.
Hi and welcome to my site. Depending upon what you need chances are I can help. Whether it's depression, anxiety, mood swings, isolation, anger problems...you name it and I will lead you out of your pain. I've been in practice over 20 years and I am training therapists to work using my method. And what is that method ? Well, it involves leading you to your natural healing centers. Stay with me and let me explain: I've discovered over the years of practicing that, at a very deep level, we all possess natural healing properties. Abstract. Do not worry you can't get there without my guidance. I will show you how to go there.
Hi and welcome to my site. Depending upon what you need chances are I can help. Whether it's depression, anxiety, mood swings, isolation, anger problems...you name it and I will lead you out of your pain. I've been in practice over 20 years and I am training therapists to work using my method. And what is that method ? Well, it involves leading you to your natural healing centers. Stay with me and let me explain: I've discovered over the years of practicing that, at a very deep level, we all possess natural healing properties. Abstract. Do not worry you can't get there without my guidance. I will show you how to go there.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, better manage stress, anxiety, and challenging life transitions. When we are anxious and overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from others. This often triggers self-doubt and poor decision-making, which can chip away at our self-esteem and unravel our important relationships. I help clients identify the core issues that are negatively impacting their lives and relationships, and keeping them from achieving their goals and living life to the fullest.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, better manage stress, anxiety, and challenging life transitions. When we are anxious and overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from others. This often triggers self-doubt and poor decision-making, which can chip away at our self-esteem and unravel our important relationships. I help clients identify the core issues that are negatively impacting their lives and relationships, and keeping them from achieving their goals and living life to the fullest.
My modern psychoanalytic approach helps clients to recognize how your past and emotional triggers, affects your present.
As a parent myself, I know what it's like to feel like you are fighting an uphill battle with your child or staying grounded within other crisis situations. Over the years, I have helped countless individuals and families find the solutions they need. Through the process of working together, clients uncover emotional blocks, discover patterns in their behavior, and remove the barriers that impact their lives. Many realize that they have a deep well of inner strength, just waiting to be tapped. Let me help you, gain insight into important areas of your life.
My modern psychoanalytic approach helps clients to recognize how your past and emotional triggers, affects your present.
As a parent myself, I know what it's like to feel like you are fighting an uphill battle with your child or staying grounded within other crisis situations. Over the years, I have helped countless individuals and families find the solutions they need. Through the process of working together, clients uncover emotional blocks, discover patterns in their behavior, and remove the barriers that impact their lives. Many realize that they have a deep well of inner strength, just waiting to be tapped. Let me help you, gain insight into important areas of your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Some might find it difficult to find the emotional courage to seek psychotherapy when you are already dealing with a quagmire of complex competing loyalties, identities, and personal and political conflicts. Whether you are dealing with the stress of racial identity, cultural integration, concerns related to fertility, substance abuse, or transitions throughout the life cycle, this process does not have to be an isolative experience. Carrying around those frustrations with nowhere to process them can further exacerbate difficulties in daily activities.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Some might find it difficult to find the emotional courage to seek psychotherapy when you are already dealing with a quagmire of complex competing loyalties, identities, and personal and political conflicts. Whether you are dealing with the stress of racial identity, cultural integration, concerns related to fertility, substance abuse, or transitions throughout the life cycle, this process does not have to be an isolative experience. Carrying around those frustrations with nowhere to process them can further exacerbate difficulties in daily activities.
I provide trauma-informed and strength-based psychodynamic therapy to adults seeking to understand the personal, intergenerational, and political factors impacting their mental health. I support my clients in the process of healing from past experiences so that they are able to feel their emotions more fully, develop healthier and deeper connections, and make empowered choices about their futures. I specialize in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming care, couple's therapy, and perinatal mental health.
I provide trauma-informed and strength-based psychodynamic therapy to adults seeking to understand the personal, intergenerational, and political factors impacting their mental health. I support my clients in the process of healing from past experiences so that they are able to feel their emotions more fully, develop healthier and deeper connections, and make empowered choices about their futures. I specialize in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming care, couple's therapy, and perinatal mental health.
I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.
I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.
Relationships are essential to our survival and growth, they have the potential to be incredibly transformative and expansive or a source of seemingly never-ending grief and trauma. Sometimes we are able to use the pain to learn to do different or to protect ourselves or our loved ones. Other times, this pain can seem to be so profound that it seems to become a block, an obstacle, in the way of you and your ability to be the person you want to be versus the person you are perceived to be.
Relationships are essential to our survival and growth, they have the potential to be incredibly transformative and expansive or a source of seemingly never-ending grief and trauma. Sometimes we are able to use the pain to learn to do different or to protect ourselves or our loved ones. Other times, this pain can seem to be so profound that it seems to become a block, an obstacle, in the way of you and your ability to be the person you want to be versus the person you are perceived to be.
The approach I take with clients is based on their immediate needs and their goals for treatment, and includes a combination of insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions. I work with people of all ages, and have expertise in a broad range of difficulties. I believe that an effective treatment requires curiosity, patience, and dedication from both parties.
The approach I take with clients is based on their immediate needs and their goals for treatment, and includes a combination of insight-oriented and goal-directed interventions. I work with people of all ages, and have expertise in a broad range of difficulties. I believe that an effective treatment requires curiosity, patience, and dedication from both parties.
I hold a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, employ CBT strategies, and utilize interpersonal and psychodynamic skills in my work with clients.
Anxiety need not be consuming and depression need not win. If you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, we will work diligently to free you from your symptoms. If you've lived through trauma, it is time to move from surviving to thriving! Divorce or custody proceeding? We will work together to navigate through these most challenging circumstances.
I hold a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, employ CBT strategies, and utilize interpersonal and psychodynamic skills in my work with clients.
Anxiety need not be consuming and depression need not win. If you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, we will work diligently to free you from your symptoms. If you've lived through trauma, it is time to move from surviving to thriving! Divorce or custody proceeding? We will work together to navigate through these most challenging circumstances.
Octavia Butler put it very well: “hidden within change is surprise, delight, confusion, pain, discovery, loss, opportunity, and growth.” I’m here to help you shape that change, by giving you time, space, and guidance as you need, to find obstacles and ways through them—and to help you bear the pain that comes with change, as you grow into a life you can explore and enjoy. Through exploring your history and present conflicts in a secure environment, you gain insight, self-acceptance, choice instead of repetition, a voice that feels authentic, and the ability to tolerate discomfort and uncertainty.
Octavia Butler put it very well: “hidden within change is surprise, delight, confusion, pain, discovery, loss, opportunity, and growth.” I’m here to help you shape that change, by giving you time, space, and guidance as you need, to find obstacles and ways through them—and to help you bear the pain that comes with change, as you grow into a life you can explore and enjoy. Through exploring your history and present conflicts in a secure environment, you gain insight, self-acceptance, choice instead of repetition, a voice that feels authentic, and the ability to tolerate discomfort and uncertainty.
If you have come to Psychology Today, you've made the decision to seek or research assistance, help; congratulations. My approach to therapy is Relational. Relational work includes active listening and engagement, Mindfulness, Insight-Oriented Focus and a Strengths-Based Approach/Perspective. Together, we create space centered around your experiences, thoughts, and feelings to support, deconstruct, understand, and work on shifting patterns. I am here to work with you, hear you and help to understand and/or heal so you can continue life on your own terms.
If you have come to Psychology Today, you've made the decision to seek or research assistance, help; congratulations. My approach to therapy is Relational. Relational work includes active listening and engagement, Mindfulness, Insight-Oriented Focus and a Strengths-Based Approach/Perspective. Together, we create space centered around your experiences, thoughts, and feelings to support, deconstruct, understand, and work on shifting patterns. I am here to work with you, hear you and help to understand and/or heal so you can continue life on your own terms.
There are times when emotional pain can feel overwhelming and difficult to carry alone. Experiences such as trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, relationship struggles, or family conflict can deeply affect your sense of safety, confidence, and emotional well-being. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we will work toward healing painful experiences, building healthier coping skills, strengthening self-worth, and creating a more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling life.
There are times when emotional pain can feel overwhelming and difficult to carry alone. Experiences such as trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, relationship struggles, or family conflict can deeply affect your sense of safety, confidence, and emotional well-being. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we will work toward healing painful experiences, building healthier coping skills, strengthening self-worth, and creating a more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling life.
See more therapy options for Putnam Valley
Nearby Psychoanalytic Therapists Searches for Putnam Valley
- Beacon
- Bedford Hills
- Cold Spring
- Cornwall
- Croton On Hudson
- Fishkill
- Katonah
- Mahopac
- New Windsor
- Peekskill
- Somers
- Yorktown Heights
Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.