Trauma Focused Therapists in Putnam Valley, NY
Valerie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFS, EMDR, IADC, DBT
4 Endorsed
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Waitlist for new clients
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
Full/waitlist-only for weekly therapy. IADC and EMDR intensives still accepted.
You're tired, emotionally and physically. I support new mothers who are up at 3 a.m. wondering why they feel so sad when they thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of their life. I work with people who are grieving and are so tired of being told to “move on” when all they really want is to still feel connected to the person they lost (and yes, we can find ways to do that together). I work with young adults who have lost a parent and feel like no one else understands, and the thought of a college commencement is depressing, not exciting.
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.
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.
I work with older adolescents (16+) and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, breakups & those big life transitions. Let's help you create new ways to feel, deal, & heal from life's toughest challenges.
In our work together, we can help you manage those difficult emotions, heal from your past experiences, build self-esteem & acceptance (especially in the era of super unrealistic social media pressures), and foster healthy relationships with yourself & the people you care about.
I work with older adolescents (16+) and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, breakups & those big life transitions. Let's help you create new ways to feel, deal, & heal from life's toughest challenges.
In our work together, we can help you manage those difficult emotions, heal from your past experiences, build self-esteem & acceptance (especially in the era of super unrealistic social media pressures), and foster healthy relationships with yourself & the people you care about.
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.
In my dedication to your wellbeing I provide, in person/zoom talk therapy, Adult and Child and Family, Trauma work, Somatic Experiencing 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 of the complex 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, Somatic Experiencing 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 of the complex 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.
Jessica Bass is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with adults ages 18 and older and takes an integrative, client-centered approach to treatment. Jessica primarily utilizes DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and incorporates psychodynamic principles when clinically appropriate.
Jessica Bass is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with adults ages 18 and older and takes an integrative, client-centered approach to treatment. Jessica primarily utilizes DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and incorporates psychodynamic principles when clinically appropriate.
Pamela Petkanas, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
My aim is to create and foster a warm and connected working relationship with each client, in order to build trust and engender hope for the journey ahead. Together we’ll explore what has brought you to this juncture, at this point in time. What has made you take action now? How would you like your life to look? I believe in strengthening our innate abilities and developing new skills to navigate through emotional pain. With creativity and compassion, we can resolve problems, heal emotional wounds, and discover new strengths to face obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults including parents, couples, and families.
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Throughout our upbringing we’ve been taught, whether directly or indirectly, how to manage our feelings. We grow and realize that we have much more to learn about ourselves. Sometimes, we may come to that realization when we have difficulties with loved ones, work or our sense of self. At times we may stumble upon the difficulty we have had all along. Regardless of the stage of healing that you are in - as a therapist and fellow human, I would be honored to help guide you as you take those intentional steps toward the person you want to become. My purpose is to help others develop, and engage with, a stronger sense of self.
Throughout our upbringing we’ve been taught, whether directly or indirectly, how to manage our feelings. We grow and realize that we have much more to learn about ourselves. Sometimes, we may come to that realization when we have difficulties with loved ones, work or our sense of self. At times we may stumble upon the difficulty we have had all along. Regardless of the stage of healing that you are in - as a therapist and fellow human, I would be honored to help guide you as you take those intentional steps toward the person you want to become. My purpose is to help others develop, and engage with, a stronger sense of self.
We all have enormous potential for growth and self-actualization. As we move through life, many of us will encounter experiences which impair our sense of safety, our confidence, and our innate capacity to explore, connect to others, and to fully become our best, whole selves. My goal is to be present to help you find insight into problematic patterns of behavior, enhance the ability to take perspective, and take necessary steps toward your desired goals. I strive to create a safe holding space for my clients through respect, compassion, and understanding, where you can openly process and begin the journey to self-actualizing.
We all have enormous potential for growth and self-actualization. As we move through life, many of us will encounter experiences which impair our sense of safety, our confidence, and our innate capacity to explore, connect to others, and to fully become our best, whole selves. My goal is to be present to help you find insight into problematic patterns of behavior, enhance the ability to take perspective, and take necessary steps toward your desired goals. I strive to create a safe holding space for my clients through respect, compassion, and understanding, where you can openly process and begin the journey to self-actualizing.
14 years of clinical experience- Insurances Accepted: Traditional Medicare, AETNA & CIGNA - Is your goal to better manage stress and anxiety, improve self-awareness and self-confidence, reduce feelings of shame, improve your communication and relationships, or create new connections that feel more genuine and supportive? We can work together to improve your quality of life, by identifying obstacles and how to best navigate them, with the goal of being true to yourself and your unique needs. My specialty focus is in working with Autistic and other Neurodivergent clients (ages 18+) through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. LGBTQ+ ally.
14 years of clinical experience- Insurances Accepted: Traditional Medicare, AETNA & CIGNA - Is your goal to better manage stress and anxiety, improve self-awareness and self-confidence, reduce feelings of shame, improve your communication and relationships, or create new connections that feel more genuine and supportive? We can work together to improve your quality of life, by identifying obstacles and how to best navigate them, with the goal of being true to yourself and your unique needs. My specialty focus is in working with Autistic and other Neurodivergent clients (ages 18+) through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. LGBTQ+ ally.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in hard-to-break cycles of interdependent relationships? Are you successful in your career, yet often feel “not good enough”—constantly working towards next goal, struggling with perfectionism or people-pleasing patterns? Having trouble falling and staying asleep? Lost self-identity in motherhood and feeling burnt out, always taking care of others and forget to take care of yourself?
I’m Tatyana, an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training with 22+ years of experience in the mental health field.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in hard-to-break cycles of interdependent relationships? Are you successful in your career, yet often feel “not good enough”—constantly working towards next goal, struggling with perfectionism or people-pleasing patterns? Having trouble falling and staying asleep? Lost self-identity in motherhood and feeling burnt out, always taking care of others and forget to take care of yourself?
I’m Tatyana, an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training with 22+ years of experience in the mental health field.
You are taking a first step to talk with another person about your life in order to better understand who you really are and what you really want. Life offers so many opportunities to grow, to connect, to create, to laugh and to love. I try to help people become comfortable with themselves as they are, while they work to make the changes they believe they need to feel more fulfilled and at ease. Using mindfulness-based skills and other strategies-we can develop insight and awareness to make choices that better align with our strengths and goals. We can create healthier connections with others, and learn to like ourselves as we are.
You are taking a first step to talk with another person about your life in order to better understand who you really are and what you really want. Life offers so many opportunities to grow, to connect, to create, to laugh and to love. I try to help people become comfortable with themselves as they are, while they work to make the changes they believe they need to feel more fulfilled and at ease. Using mindfulness-based skills and other strategies-we can develop insight and awareness to make choices that better align with our strengths and goals. We can create healthier connections with others, and learn to like ourselves as we are.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or constantly prioritizing others while neglecting yourself. I work with teens and adults navigating stress, self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship issues, burnout, family conflict, and life transitions. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we create a supportive and nonjudgmental space to better understand these challenges, build healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or constantly prioritizing others while neglecting yourself. I work with teens and adults navigating stress, self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship issues, burnout, family conflict, and life transitions. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty setting boundaries. Together, we create a supportive and nonjudgmental space to better understand these challenges, build healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I utilize a person-centered, non-pathological approach to therapy. Internal Family Systems is my preferred modality as it views the struggles of humankind, as just that, struggles and not pathology. It also honors the healer inside of each of us, believing that each person not only has the capacity to heal but has a Self that is designed to do just that. In my approach, IFS is used as a road map and we journey together to the destinations you identify. You will do some hard, challenging, and courageous work but you will not do it alone; I will honor all your parts and hold a steady light for you as you journey through.
I utilize a person-centered, non-pathological approach to therapy. Internal Family Systems is my preferred modality as it views the struggles of humankind, as just that, struggles and not pathology. It also honors the healer inside of each of us, believing that each person not only has the capacity to heal but has a Self that is designed to do just that. In my approach, IFS is used as a road map and we journey together to the destinations you identify. You will do some hard, challenging, and courageous work but you will not do it alone; I will honor all your parts and hold a steady light for you as you journey through.
I specialize in helping adults work through issues of identity, life transitions, and relationships. My background is in relational psychoanalysis, focusing on deep listening and reciprocity in the therapy room. I have additional training in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. By having a flexible yet grounded approach, I can offer my clients a variety of tools. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in education working with individual and families with complex mental health challenges. In my work, I am guided by a sense of genuine curiosity and humility.
I specialize in helping adults work through issues of identity, life transitions, and relationships. My background is in relational psychoanalysis, focusing on deep listening and reciprocity in the therapy room. I have additional training in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. By having a flexible yet grounded approach, I can offer my clients a variety of tools. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in education working with individual and families with complex mental health challenges. In my work, I am guided by a sense of genuine curiosity and humility.
Hi! I'm Ashley and if you are questioning yourself in a dating or relationship dynamic, I am here to offer perspective and clarity so that you can make more confident decisions. We are imperfect beings and will find ourselves struggling with how to make sense or judge our needs compared to the needs of others. It's important not to lose your authentic self during times of uncertainty. It's normal to question things as our emotions can often conflict with logic. Let me help you unburden yourself and gift yourself compassion, self-inventory and positive steps forward as you navigate these relational hurdles.
Hi! I'm Ashley and if you are questioning yourself in a dating or relationship dynamic, I am here to offer perspective and clarity so that you can make more confident decisions. We are imperfect beings and will find ourselves struggling with how to make sense or judge our needs compared to the needs of others. It's important not to lose your authentic self during times of uncertainty. It's normal to question things as our emotions can often conflict with logic. Let me help you unburden yourself and gift yourself compassion, self-inventory and positive steps forward as you navigate these relational hurdles.
Hello! I'm a licensed therapist in Huntington. At this time I'm seeing clients online. The idea of therapy can sometimes be overwhelming, even more overwhelming then what lead you to search for a therapist in the first place. The truth is, however, that therapy can be whatever you need it to be. Whether something as big as a life transition or something as small as a series of bad days, the therapeutic relationship can be a tool for examining, venting, learning, or guiding. It is a nonjudgmental space where you can bring anything on your mind and find the support you need to move through and forward.
Hello! I'm a licensed therapist in Huntington. At this time I'm seeing clients online. The idea of therapy can sometimes be overwhelming, even more overwhelming then what lead you to search for a therapist in the first place. The truth is, however, that therapy can be whatever you need it to be. Whether something as big as a life transition or something as small as a series of bad days, the therapeutic relationship can be a tool for examining, venting, learning, or guiding. It is a nonjudgmental space where you can bring anything on your mind and find the support you need to move through and forward.
You don’t have to be strong all the time.
If you’ve been carrying emotional pain, feeling unseen, or wondering why certain wounds still affect you, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it by yourself. I specialize in helping individual's heal from trauma, grief, and painful relationship experiences, especially those connected to family wounds, loss, or feeling emotionally disconnected.
Many of the people I work with feel like they are “too much” or not fully understood by others. Together, we create a safe space where you can process your experiences, rebuild your sense of identity, and begin to feel more grounded.
You don’t have to be strong all the time.
If you’ve been carrying emotional pain, feeling unseen, or wondering why certain wounds still affect you, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to walk through it by yourself. I specialize in helping individual's heal from trauma, grief, and painful relationship experiences, especially those connected to family wounds, loss, or feeling emotionally disconnected.
Many of the people I work with feel like they are “too much” or not fully understood by others. Together, we create a safe space where you can process your experiences, rebuild your sense of identity, and begin to feel more grounded.
My goal is to help you gain clarity around how past experiences and relational trauma show up in the present through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and difficulties in relationships, and to support you in developing skills and shifts that feel both manageable and sustainable. I draw from a range of modalities, including DBT, Somatic work, IFS, EFT, Psychodynamic work, and strengths-based approaches to create a tailored experience that meets you where you are. I work collaboratively to explore patterns of attachment, emotional responses, and core beliefs while also offering concrete strategies you can use in daily life.
My goal is to help you gain clarity around how past experiences and relational trauma show up in the present through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and difficulties in relationships, and to support you in developing skills and shifts that feel both manageable and sustainable. I draw from a range of modalities, including DBT, Somatic work, IFS, EFT, Psychodynamic work, and strengths-based approaches to create a tailored experience that meets you where you are. I work collaboratively to explore patterns of attachment, emotional responses, and core beliefs while also offering concrete strategies you can use in daily life.
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