Therapists in Rockland County, NY

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, anxious about a relationship, navigating a recent loss, these adjustments can feel stressful and overwhelming. I have experience working with trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and academic/occupational issues. I enjoy working with college/graduate students and young professionals. I am trained in a range of modalities including CBT and DBT, but overall, I am person-centered, attachment based and psychodynamically oriented. Thus, I approach therapy from a trauma-focused lens, providing a safe space for clients to process all thoughts and feelings.

I am a credentialed psychotherapist and art therapist. Art making is always voluntary, not obligatory. These have been especially difficult times, often triggering depression and despair. Talking to someone can bring great relief and insight. I create a compassionate space without judgment. Using the tools of body work, mindfulness, visualization, art, and meditation we can explore together how to build a deeper connection to yourself. I believe self-love is the basis for happiness, positive relationships, and a rich meaningful life. My goal is to help you achieve a loving relationship with yourself.

I work with goal-oriented women who want to succeed in breaking through old patterns of trauma, pain, and anxiety and who want to achieve their impossible. People often come to me when they have been talk therapy and feel frustrated by lack of change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or chronic and/or acute trauma, I applaud you for reaching out for help. The first step is believing that things can be different. I believe in the innate wholeness of all human beings and am inspired daily by the resilience and fortitude of the people whom I see. My mantra is: Hope. Belief. Change. Growth.

Art therapy uses the creative process to identify and resolve thoughts, attitudes, and feelings that present obstacles to emotional and cognitive growth. Art is a language of symbols-the same language of symbols that our subconscious uses in dreams. At Creative Arts Therapy Studio, PLLC, artwork is created to give *voice* to the subconscious allowing patients to deepen insight, increase well-being and build the lives they want to live.

I provide a warm and safe yet dynamic environment in which my clients express their innermost thoughts, gain insight, heal wounds and learn to live with more confidence, humor and joy. With 25 years of supervising and clinical experience with children, adults and couples, I am able to quickly attune and help clients feel at ease. I listen closely to my client’s thoughts, fears and dreams while helping them to make meaningful connections that strengthen their sense of self. While deep inner work generally takes time, some positive change can be anticipated rapidly.

* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? If so, the good news is that there are scientifically proven methods to help you heal and get relief from your symptoms. As a trained and experienced therapist, I can guide you on a journey of self-discovery that will ultimately help you unburden, transform and heal.

My goal, through Source Therapy, is to help you develop an awareness of your unique inner resources - creative, spiritual, intellectual and emotional - to bring your inner life into harmony with your outer world experiences, and to heal psychological wounding. Whether you are 18 or 80, your quest for meaning and self-expression will guide the treatment process and help you to deepen your relationship with your life and sense of self. It is my hope that in the safety of the treatment space, you will find the trust to release that which no longer serves your life's purpose.

Dr. Holtzer has expertise with anxiety, panic attacks, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and grief. Another area of specialty for her is working with clients struggling with fertility issues, fetal loss, and unexpected or traumatic outcomes related to pregnancy and birth. Dr. Holtzer has 15+ years of experience across the human lifespan, working with individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures. She works within a scientific-based framework, while weaving in holistic principles, to help clients enrich their lives. Now In-network with Aetna insurance!

As an integrative, multi-disciplinary therapist, it's important to me that I help you unleash your true potential so you can lead a life that you want to celebrate! While we can't change difficult past situations, we can understand and resolve challenges in your life NOW. By applying integrative therapy approaches, we'll unearth whatever may be holding you back from experiencing YOUR fulfilled life. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you toward your aspirations.

Being a human on this planet may bring difficulties that can impact how we live, how we love, how we work, and how we play. Life's challenges, losses, and traumas may have left you feeling lost, alone, disconnected, stuck, and unable to live to your fullest capacity, in spite of your best efforts. Challenges can exist in many areas: relationships, work, sense of identity, how you live in the world, even how you live in your own body. Sometimes you need a professional and non-judgmental ally to assist with restoring and preserving emotional and relational well-being, so that you can live more fully and authentically in the world.

The healing process is vulnerable and courageous. Whether you seek healing for yourself or your child, a safe holding space that provides supportive containment and compassion is so vital. I embrace each individual with the knowledge that one is the expert of their own lives. My role is to provide a space to access deeper wisdom and personal expression. I began my career in early childhood education and have brought my knowledge of early childhood development into my work as a therapist, with a focus on attachment, sensory processing and the nervous system constantly informing my work.

Specializing with young adults, adolescents/families navigate the often stormy path toward becoming a healthy individual has been my clinical passion for the past 10+ years. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I have extensive training in mindfulness/depth psychology, hypnosis, writing as a way of healing through journaling, slam poetry, collage and narrative. I see opportunity for transformation in difficulty and believe that crisis can often facilitate greater life meaning. Helping teenagers as well as adults discover their true sense of self through dialogue and attunement is key to my work as a psychotherapist utilizing compassionate inquiry and mindfulness practice.

Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to fully process your thoughts and feelings? Or hoping to learn specific tools to cope with stress? Beginning therapy is an admirable step. I am a New York City-based licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and anxiety. I’m an experienced provider of CBT, insight-oriented mindfulness-based counseling, and affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ+ community. I also use brainspotting therapy to help my clients process past trauma in an efficient and lasting way.

I believe that every human desires happiness and wishes to be free of suffering. I work with my clients, on our joint journey, to establish a foundation that will gradually enable them to walk down that path. I'm working with people who are facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, attachment, diffiiculty in establishing intimacy, exploring a spiriutual quest or being harmed on their spiritual path. I am treating PTSD that resulted from a single event as well as continuous traumas, such as childhood developmental trauma, cult survivors/victims, and more.

Exploring your inner world is akin to navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, within lies the keys to understanding yourself: the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, crafted for young adults, artists, and deep thinkers, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.

At the heart of my practice lies the intersection of science and art, imbued with humor, care, and creativity. Perhaps you find yourself carrying a heavy weight on your shoulder or navigating your days with a tightness in your chest and lack of energy. It’s possible you’ve been prioritizing others’ needs and neglecting your own, or realizing you don’t recognize the script guiding your life. You might be carrying the burden of guilt and shame or finding that your relationships are not what you want them to be.

Disappointment, failure, loss, frustration, anger and sadness are unavoidable aspects of human existence. The past cannot be rewritten. But the way in which we choose to come to terms with the past - as either members of a familial unit, a couple, or an individual - will go a long way towards determining our happiness in the present. I bring a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to my work that arises out of my deeply held conviction that the most important determinant of therapeutic success will be the therapeutic alliance between patient and therapist.

Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Psychotherapy Services, LLC.(GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 25 yrs. experience, we now offer telehealth sessions