Family Systems Therapists in Scarsdale, NY

In an age where families are incredibly busy and behaviors tend to occur at home, I realize the limitations of office based work. My home based therapy encourages parents to come up with realistic plans based on their natural home environment. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I work with parents on ways to effectively manage their children's behavior in the comfort of their home. My expertise lies in families with children from birth to high school age. The children can be either typically developing or struggle with issues around Anxiety, OCD, ODD, and trichillmania.

Welcome! Thank you for visiting. Exploring our humanness can be hard. I will do my best to hear you and encourage a way forward that makes sense for you and your needs. I am an LPC with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Western Connecticut State University. I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 12 years and specialize in addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety drawing from trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.

We specialize in the treatment of disordered eating including Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating as well as drug/alcohol addictions and mood disorders. We offer a H.A.E.S. focused, weight-neutral approach, with attention to not only the internal but external factors that affect thoughts, behaviors and emotions, but also external factors such as diet culture, systemic oppression, perception of family systems and more. We offer education, support, straight-talk and practical feedback to help understand and resolve long-standing behavior patterns that have simply become too emotionally draining and physically consequential.

I specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. I have helped clients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety related disorders, behavioral issues, and grief and loss. My approach is person centered, focused on creating a caring and empathetic therapeutic relationship, while utilizing varied interventions, including psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive based techniques, family systems theories, and attachment based strategies. In addition to more traditional approaches, I am a strong proponent of creative expressive therapy. Through expressive interventions my clients have learned to develop appropriate self expression of feelings, self confidence, effective coping and conflict resolution strategies, and pro social communication to help foster appropriate peer relations.

I am collaborative, responsive, and direct, whether working with adolescents, individual adults or couples. I have varied training and specialties, and strive to assist those in treatment with me to reach an unsnarled, contented, mindful, chosen life. Aside from therapy of differing types and lengths, I also can offer second opinions, forensic consultations, and diagnostic assessments. A collaborative approach with you and with the other professional and personal contacts in your (or your family's) life is also my commitment.

I have been in private practice for more than 15 years and pride myself on helping individuals develop a strong sense of identity. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and have extensive training from Beth Israel Medical Center, North Central Bronx Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. I practice in Westport, CT, and Manhattan, NY. I work with families, adults, children, and adolescents suffering from mood, anxiety, and eating disorders, and help cope with life transitions, including parenthood, divorce, emerging adulthood, medical illness, and end-of-life.

It's normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed from time to time—yet struggling with mental health issues can make life feel unbearable. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the stresses and demands of everyday life? At Mindfulness Counseling Services of NY, we provide individual, couple, and family counseling services and offer highly effective, evidence-based therapy. The clinicians are trained in their area of expertise and engage in a collaborative therapeutic process to help clients reach their goals.

Sometimes life feels stressful and overwhelming. It may be hard to figure out where to start to feel better. I have spent over 30 years helping people address similar struggles and learning to live happier, less stressful lives. My unique style and warm, supportive manner can help you to better understand yourself and the challenges you face. In a supportive, non-judgmental setting we work together through your own person journey exploring how you have gotten here and how to work with the feelings and obstacles you currently face, developing greater flexibility and resilience along the way.

Are you finding that life has become more difficult and harder to handle on your own? Particularly in the current climate, more people are struggling with anxiety, depression and grief. Therapy can be highly beneficial to help navigate these additional challenges. In a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment, I work with people to build on their own inner strengths and discover new ones. Using your resiliency, we can develop more effective ways of managing stressors, enhance clarity and bring peace of mind. I would be happy to speak to you over the phone for a free consultation.

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.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection at some moment in their lives, whether they are transitioning through a phase or struggling with the daily stressors of everyday life that impact well-being. I envision therapy as a collaborative process between therapist and client in which individuals, through guidance and introspection, can reach the best versions of themselves and develop meaningful relationships, self-fulfillment, and mastery over past and present challenges. I hold a multicultural lens with all clients I encounter and recognize the impact of race, ethnicity, and social context.

Do you sometimes struggle to regulate your emotions or ever think, “I just want to be happy?" Therapy is an opportunity to invest in the emotional education your younger self may have never received, & wished they had. It's a space to explore old patterns & habits, to recognize which ones are serving you, & to learn effective tools to help with those getting in the way of the life you'd like to live. I often help those dealing with anxiety, depression, & the repercussions of trauma. In my practice, I help those who are unsatisfied with their lives, experience relationship difficulties & life transitions, & those feeling "stuck."

"What can children do when they feel worried?" Children experience fears and worries that make their lives more challenging. It can be overwhelming and frustrating for parents to see their child struggling with anxiety, but they do not have to handle their fears and worries alone. Many children can overcome their anxiety by learning ways to manage and cope with these feelings. I teach children ways to think and behave differently to help decrease their anxiety.

There are many reasons for seeking therapy, and wanting to break with old patterns of behavior. We shape our environment and make our own reality. Our work will be to understand your internal world to understand your emotional experiences. Relationships are complicated, requiring understanding, communication, kindness, and love. Feeling safe individually and as a couple allows you to thrive together. Loving children while teaching independence, responsibility, and consideration is hard, but rewarding. Co-parenting after divorce can seem impossible, but is essential for reconfiguring families successfully.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in pediatrics as well as young adults and families. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, school related behavioral concerns, relational stress and developmental hurdles of transitioning to young adulthood. I have extensive training in evidence based treatments such as multidimensional family therapy through the University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine as well as cognitive behavioral therapy through my postdoctoral fellowship at NY Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Assessment Associates is a group of experienced Clinical Psychologists dedicated to providing the highest quality and scientifically sound therapeutic and assessment services in Manhattan, Westchester, and Greenwich. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adults, which is one of the most researched and validated forms of therapy, proven to help a host of conditions, including depression, anxiety, worry, OCD, ADHD, defiant behavior, and trauma. We also provide comprehensive psychological assessments utilizing state-of-the-art psychological tests and related technologies.

Isn’t this the worst?! Has something just happened and you feel like you’ve had enough and are going to try therapy? At some point in our lives we have all felt not good enough, not like ourselves or worried about the future or social situations. It can be really painful to go through your daily life feeling overwhelmed and inadequate.

Each life is a gift. I acknowledge and honor each individual that joins me with their most heartfelt challenges to their most celebrated achievements. I use an integrative approach to treat anxiety, depression, trauma in adolescents, adults, and couples. I offer a warm and collaborative approach to tackling your life’s challenges through making concrete goals with you. I have been practicing for several years, working with various populations in the New York City metropolitan area.

You are strong, stronger then you may know. You are capable and you have already taken the first step to feeling better by searching for a therapist. It is one of the greatest honors in my life to be able to encourage and support people along their journey of healing and growth. I firmly believe that everyone holds within them the strength and ability to achieve their desired goals, no matter how big or how small. I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples and families. No judgments, no pressure, and no negativity.