Therapists in Saratoga Springs, NY

If anxiety, stress or lack of motivation is holding you back or making everyday life more difficult, please reach out to me for a free consultation. Together, my clients and I work to "make friends with our anxiety." This means, rather than seeing anxiety and stress as our enemy, we listen to what it's trying to tell us and learn to use it to our benefit. Rather than struggling against our feelings, our work will focus on understanding them and using them to help us achieve our goals and live a full life. I also specialize in relationship/family issues, ADHD, trauma, and college mental health.

I enjoy my work as a psychologist and the relationships that I establish with people. Over 30 years as a counselor and psychologist in a variety of settings and my experience with a wide range of individuals has informed my practice. Each person brings unique strengths to therapy that I seek to harness to help them improve in functioning, happiness, and growth. Psychodynamically trained, I like to combine insight with practical, concrete suggestions to allow people to make the changes they want to reach their goals. I am an active therapist who provides frank feedback and a cognitive behavioral focus.

Hello! I'm Dr. Brian Freidenberg. In therapy, I place the therapeutic relationship above all else. The relationship is the vehicle for change. I believe that a good therapist listens well; is empathic; and provides a safe, empowering, and judgement-free environment. The client and I form a partnership to help the client navigate this great adventure called life. My primary areas of expertise are ADDICTIONS (e.g., substances, sex, video games, phone, social media), ANXIETY, CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE, COLLEGE students, VETERANS, RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA, GROUPS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, and COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

Feeling worried, sad, stressed out or having challenges in your relationships can be difficult to cope with. Sometimes feeling unhappy or unsatisfied with life can become unbearable. In situations where alcohol or drug use is involved issues can get worse quickly. Or maybe there is something else going on for you? When faced with challenges that can feel overwhelming counseling can help. Choosing a therapist is an important decision. I understand that seeking help can be tough and feeling comfortable in therapy is critical. I believe that treating my clients with the upmost respect and understanding comes first.

Do you, your boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, or family members disagree about too many things, communication styles, control issues, do you argue too often? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, depression, and anxiety? Perhaps you, a friend or family member drink too much or have a drug problem, financial inequities, impatience, short temper, or anger management issues. Do you feel manipulated or coerced or that your wishes or your feelings are discounted and rejected by others? Are there too many upsets in your own day or do others make your days more complicated?

As of 12/16/2022, I'm working solo at my new office in Clifton Park. All consultation visits, whether in person or telehealth, are by appointment only. Please leave a message and be patient with my return call within 24 hours. Among special interests are the uses of: 1. movies that heal, 2. the process of grieving and acceptance, 3. aging gracefully, and 4. the cultural damage to relationships. We study the masters and learn. Also I offer a yearly professional certification training course to become a Consulting Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. For details, visit my website at jameshislop.com.

Trying to get better rarely works. We encourage you to resolve to Get Better! Thus we seek highly motivated clients, as this is often the secret to extraordinary results. We optimize this motivation, with a 'Focus-Forward' treatment model that is combined with Home & Office Neurofeedback training. It's not for everyone, but it is for those seeking long-term, sustained change in their emotional or psychological state of mind. Dysregulated children, anxious teens, or struggling adults find the transformative power of Neurofeedback to be a real solution. The same is true for athletes & peak performers. Call for a free consult.

Therapy is about YOU! Most of us spend the majority of our day meeting the demands of others through work, family, friends, children. Therapy is YOUR time. I will provide you the support, encouragement and feedback needed to take the next step in your life. Together we will work through your life challenges and obstacles. It would be an honor to join you on your journey towards a happier, healthier life.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking to improve the quality of their relationships and lives. I am a firm believer that what is harmed in relationships is healed in relationships, because of this I value developing a strong relationship with my clients, where the client feels welcome, accepted, and validated, as the absolute most important part of the process. I am willing to adapt to what you feel is best for yourself and will follow your lead if and when you see fit.

Are you seeking evidence-based psychotherapy to help you achieve your goals or manage your symptoms in the most effective way? If you or your child are struggling with your mood, anxiety, trauma, obsessive or unhelpful thinking patterns, chronic pain, or behaviors you wish to change, I or another qualified therapist at the MindWell Center may be able to help you.

Life transitions can bring emotions of anxiety, depression, anger and feeling overwhelmed. Often times these emotions can impact personal and work relationships. I believe that with time and strategic goal planning these feelings and patterns can be shaped and managed.

We are dedicated to providing the service you need, when you need it, live on you smart phone or other device, from the convenience of your home. Appointments are usually scheduled within 48 hours. Whether your problem is anxiety or depression, a problem focusing, a relationship or family matter, or a problem with a child, you'll find that our competent and compassionate help will assist you in solving your problem. No need to be overwhelmed or focused on past failures. We believe that problems have solutions. With the proper clinical help it can be a new day! Give us a call at our 24/7.

While some new clients seek Neurofeedback as the first treatment option for their struggles, most clients come because typical treatments have failed. They are desperate for a real, sustained change! Whether it's the child on too many meds with no real gains, the student still anxious after practicing their cognitive restructuring for years, or the therapy-exhausted, still struggling adult...most have tried a bit of everything but found little success. Upon doing their research, they discover that Neurofeedback offers the chance to truly change how the brain functions by teaching the regulation of brainwaves without side effects.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

I am a physician offering MAT, Medication-Assisted-Treatment for addiction to opioids and alcohol. These meds can help people stay off heroin, opioids, and alcohol - offering time to address the root of the problems, pains and sufferings that people are escaping from. Many times people who use drugs and alcohol have had difficult experiences at home growing up. With decent therapy they can rebuild their inner strength and become functioning adults again without needing alcohol and drugs as crutches. They can learn to love themselves the way they are, and move on in life.

Life can be difficult and so can college. Talking about it is a great way to help make things go smoother. I’m here to help you talk and connect in a way that makes it easy to do so. We can discuss anything you want from the past, present or future and find ways together to better understand the challenges that you face today. I am here to let you know that you can tell me anything and you are not alone. Creating a safe space to have good conversations about your life is what I do best. Sometimes it's hard to talk about things that give us anxiety or depression but the best medicine is talking.

I am a licensed mental health counselor and a credentialed substance abuse counselor. My approach involves exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are presenting challenges in life. Within a safe, non-judgmental environment, I can help identify trouble spots and aid in working towards solutions.

Life can be filled with unexpected challenges, stress, and uncertainty. My passion is to assist children and adolescents in overcoming personal struggles. With over six years of clinical experience, I have helped individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief/loss, work/school issues, and relationship problems. Together, we will identify your unique needs and goals in a safe, non-judgmental therapy setting. You can begin the journey towards feeling better about yourself and your life through therapeutic support.

I have over 30 years experience working as a psychotherapist with a great variety of people who have come to me for help. My style is conversational, engaging and direct - I prefer a humane rather than a clinical approach and I actively participate in creating our work together. I love to help people develop emotionally and be able to make creative changes and meet challenges in their lives. My experience has been that people frequently discover, in their work with me, that they have more resources with which to build their lives than they had previously imagined.