Behavioral Issues Therapists in Stony Point, NY

I am a English/Spanish bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the psychotherapy privilege granted by the New York State Office of the Professions. I received my master's degree in Social Work from the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and have a doctorate in Social Welfare from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work of Yeshiva University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, women, couples, and families and have dedicated most of my career to working with individuals and families impacted by addiction. I also provide supervision for clinicians working towards licensure.

I have been working with children and their families for over 15 years in settings such as hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and client's homes. I have extensive experience treating children with anxiety and depression, behavioral and anger management issues, ADHD, and oppositional defiance disorder. I have supported families through various stages of the divorce process and loss of a family member. I believe that a child is successful in therapy when the whole family is supportive and involved and I therefore have strong communication with a child's parents. I follow a Cognitive Behavioral and strengths based approach.

My goal is to help individuals accept themselves for who they are while learning skills to enhance their life. I meet each individual where they are, and provide a non- judgmental environment for them to experience who they truly want to be. I truly believe that if you are patient with yourself and others, you can attain a more peaceful and happy existence. I specialize in working with children, pre-teens, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, substance abuse, trauma, adjustment issues, behavioral problems, divorce, and poor social skills.

Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and parents. Over that time not only has he been a psychotherapist working directly with individuals, but also has many years of experience as a Clinic Director/Supervisor in a variety of clinics throughout the New York area. His approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and psycho dynamic which simply means that together, you will explore your process of continued development of growth and personal resilience, self-discovery, healing, and the achievement of your goals.

JoAnn is a lifelong learner and educator. For 25 years, she has been working as a School Counselor. For 19 years, she has worked in a Special Education School in Westchester County, NY, counseling students in grades 5th through 12th. Prior to special education, she spent two years as a Youth Prevention Counseling in schools. She has worked with diverse populations (residential, inner city and rural youth) and cherishes her unique opportunities.

During this difficult time, we all feel overwhelmed with work, school or other social obligations. It is common to feel anxious, depressed or stressed at some point. Your mental health matters!

Most of us just want to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Depending on their life experiences and environment, this looks different for every individual. Therefore, my main goal will always be to help clients work toward this goal, while embarking on a path of healing that leads to the best version of themselves. One that embraces every facet of who they are. As my client, you can expect a safe space where you can feel seen without any judgement. At a pace that is specific to you, I will push you beyond your comfort zone to help you overcome the barriers that are negatively impacting your life.

Are you struggling with failed attempts to reduce, control, or stop your substance use, compulsive habit, or addiction? Are you trying to navigate a loved one's addiction? Managing the complexities of modern digital life in our post-pandemic world can be highly stressful. Creating positive change habits can feel out of reach and isolating. I am trained in Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy and can help you sort out the meaning and drivers of unwanted thought and behavior patterns. We will work collaboratively on your unique goals, and create opportunities for positive change in your mental and physical health, and relationships.

My therapeutic philosophy is dedicated to helping individuals achieve maximum emotional and physical well-being through personal mastery. My focus is both preventative and remedial. I teach body self-regulation to reduce stress, control autonomic functions, eliminate self-defeating thoughts, behaviors, and habits, and enhance communication and coping skills. I use three main modalities - Biofeedback, Hypnosis, and Psychotherapy. These may be used independently or in conjunction with each other, according to individual needs. I work with children, teenagers and adults.

Feeling overwhelmed? Is your day moving too fast and lacking joy and motivation? I invite you to slow down and focus on a self discovery journey in a compassionate creative therapeutic environment. I can also provide you with tools and renewed ideas to reach your goals. I start where you are at and you set the pace, fortified with validation, empathy and understanding. I also invite you to join my new groups designed to help you stop compulsive eating. Ask about my new late night Zoom "STOP Compulsive Eating" sessions and virtual weight loss support groups. They have been highly successful in helping my clients regain control.

Experience utilizing evidence-based therapy methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and motivational interviewing. I use a straightforward approach with clients to get them to open up and work towards achieving their goals. I find incorporating one's strengths to drive treatment allows for easier participation and transitioning to using those strengths to begin independently solving problems as they arise.

I am a licensed bilingual (English-Spanish speaking) psychotherapist with 20 years clinical experience working with adolescents, families, adults, seniors, & couples- diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions. I'm an NASW member since 1997 & Board Certified since 2002. My theoretical orientation is eclectic- encompassing systems & cognitive behavioral theories, brief therapy & solution-focused principles. I use proven techniques to reduce emotional symptoms & stress, change behavior & improve quality of life. This is done by focusing on the patient's primary relationships, identifying and developing strengths/coping skills, emphasizing acceptance of responsibility for one's decisions and by proactively working to prevent problem re-occurrence.

NOTE: Currently accepting In-Home and Remote Child Therapy referrals. Welcome! I offer a welcoming place for your child to explore a wide range of issues, learn to process and explore emotions and build upon skills. I engage in children's natural play language to unpack and examine a child’s strong feelings with the goal of helping all children build on their strengths and develop resiliency . I also use other modalities such as art, story telling, and mindfulness to teach coping tools, and help children understand their internal world. Together we will co-create a creative and productive therapeutic experience.

Hudson Valley Counseling offers individual, group and family therapy. Our therapeutic approach recognizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as an essential element in the therapy process.We look to collaborate with clients to identify core challenges in their life and assist them in developing treatment goals and objectives which ultimately empower them to take charge of the design and direction of their life.