Female Therapists in Suffern, NY
Gloria D Mulitauopele
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
I specialize in healing relationships with self and others. Whether these relationships are unfulfilling, challenging, unhealthy or just plain confusing, I am here to help! If you've lost yourself, given up on your dreams, have anxious thoughts, are feeling overwhelmed, or if you can't decide whether to stay in a relationship or leave, I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life stressors with a greater sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment.
I specialize in healing relationships with self and others. Whether these relationships are unfulfilling, challenging, unhealthy or just plain confusing, I am here to help! If you've lost yourself, given up on your dreams, have anxious thoughts, are feeling overwhelmed, or if you can't decide whether to stay in a relationship or leave, I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life stressors with a greater sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment.
MAP Mental Health Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901
My name is Donna Miesner a cofounder of MAP Mental Health Associates, a small private practice located in Suffern, NY. We have two clinicians, myself and Tania Almeida a LCSW. All board certified clinicians with over 30 years of combined experience working in different areas of the mental health field. As your first step towards making meaningful change through psychotherapy, We are committed to guiding you through personalized therapy sessions that cater to your individual needs and struggles. Together, we'll work towards finding peace, balance, and happiness in your life.
My name is Donna Miesner a cofounder of MAP Mental Health Associates, a small private practice located in Suffern, NY. We have two clinicians, myself and Tania Almeida a LCSW. All board certified clinicians with over 30 years of combined experience working in different areas of the mental health field. As your first step towards making meaningful change through psychotherapy, We are committed to guiding you through personalized therapy sessions that cater to your individual needs and struggles. Together, we'll work towards finding peace, balance, and happiness in your life.
Tina Nighman-Power
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ERYT200
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Imagine seeking support and guidance through life's challenges, whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, friendship, or relationship issues. Picture a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and build coping skills. Whether you're a child dealing with school issues, a teen grappling with self-esteem, or an adult facing career dilemmas, the goal is to find balance, healing, and purpose. Together, we can create a personalized path to well-being, overcoming obstacles to lead a more fulfilling life.
Imagine seeking support and guidance through life's challenges, whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, friendship, or relationship issues. Picture a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and build coping skills. Whether you're a child dealing with school issues, a teen grappling with self-esteem, or an adult facing career dilemmas, the goal is to find balance, healing, and purpose. Together, we can create a personalized path to well-being, overcoming obstacles to lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing some feelings that may be too much to handle on your own? Are you trying to figure out the next steps in your life? Are you in the middle of a transition such as a break up or losing a loved one? Have you tried therapy before? This is a great first start to going down the road to getting the help you may need! There are times in everyone's life that moving forward can be feel very difficult. Whether its difficulties in your relationships with loved ones, determining your life goals, depression or anxiety. Having someone to talk to and work through these thoughts and feelings can be the start of self discovery.
Are you experiencing some feelings that may be too much to handle on your own? Are you trying to figure out the next steps in your life? Are you in the middle of a transition such as a break up or losing a loved one? Have you tried therapy before? This is a great first start to going down the road to getting the help you may need! There are times in everyone's life that moving forward can be feel very difficult. Whether its difficulties in your relationships with loved ones, determining your life goals, depression or anxiety. Having someone to talk to and work through these thoughts and feelings can be the start of self discovery.
Marianna Avarali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
Beginning therapy takes an acknowledgement that we want something to change. It takes courage and commitment but can be rewarding and life changing. I commit 100% to your therapy and will use different techniques to help you find what you are looking for. I believe that everyone can feel better about themselves and their relationships. Everyone, no matter how old, can make changes that bring them happiness and fulfillment. The hardest part is the first call or email because it is a commitment to change. No one ever regrets making that commitment to their mental health. The only person you can change is yourself.
Beginning therapy takes an acknowledgement that we want something to change. It takes courage and commitment but can be rewarding and life changing. I commit 100% to your therapy and will use different techniques to help you find what you are looking for. I believe that everyone can feel better about themselves and their relationships. Everyone, no matter how old, can make changes that bring them happiness and fulfillment. The hardest part is the first call or email because it is a commitment to change. No one ever regrets making that commitment to their mental health. The only person you can change is yourself.
Chaya Sara Choen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
Beginning therapy means different things to different people, but it is often an action of courage, hope, self-care, and self-determination. You might or might not have been to a therapist before. If this is your first experience with therapy, you might feel a bit nervous or apprehensive. That’s normal! Therapy is a process that allows you the freedom and privacy to discuss issues that are often painful or difficult to discuss with family and/or friends. I believe that in the process of our work together, you can begin to feel more at home within yourself and within your relationships.
Beginning therapy means different things to different people, but it is often an action of courage, hope, self-care, and self-determination. You might or might not have been to a therapist before. If this is your first experience with therapy, you might feel a bit nervous or apprehensive. That’s normal! Therapy is a process that allows you the freedom and privacy to discuss issues that are often painful or difficult to discuss with family and/or friends. I believe that in the process of our work together, you can begin to feel more at home within yourself and within your relationships.
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!
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!
Often we move through life seeking familiar comforts and avoiding pain. However, it is through challenges that we learn the most about ourselves & grow. I help clients take those necessary steps in their journey of self-discovery in a safe, empathic environment. I facilitate exploration & resolution of emotional difficulties & help harness one's innate ability to change through seeking deeper understanding & acceptance of oneself. Our work begins where you are. We are guided by your needs, & where you would like to go.
Often we move through life seeking familiar comforts and avoiding pain. However, it is through challenges that we learn the most about ourselves & grow. I help clients take those necessary steps in their journey of self-discovery in a safe, empathic environment. I facilitate exploration & resolution of emotional difficulties & help harness one's innate ability to change through seeking deeper understanding & acceptance of oneself. Our work begins where you are. We are guided by your needs, & where you would like to go.
Are you experiencing confusion or fear or maybe entering a new phase in life? Do you feel alone and find it difficult to express what and how you are feeling? Does the idea of beginning the therapy process overwhelm you? Thank you for your honesty. Answering "yes" is normal, even if it is daunting, I am here to help. There are so many emotions and challenges a person can experience, and while sometimes one feels alone, I'm here to tell you that does not have to be the case. I've worked with a variety of young and middle-aged adults through different stressors in their lives helping them discover the path that they want to go down.
Are you experiencing confusion or fear or maybe entering a new phase in life? Do you feel alone and find it difficult to express what and how you are feeling? Does the idea of beginning the therapy process overwhelm you? Thank you for your honesty. Answering "yes" is normal, even if it is daunting, I am here to help. There are so many emotions and challenges a person can experience, and while sometimes one feels alone, I'm here to tell you that does not have to be the case. I've worked with a variety of young and middle-aged adults through different stressors in their lives helping them discover the path that they want to go down.
Wonda Perez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd
Not Verified Not Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed and having difficulty handling things on your own? Do you need a space to deal with everything that life throws at us? Are you in the middle of a transition such as a break up or losing a love one? I believe therapy is the first step towards a less painful way of exploring and seeking a solution to struggles that have idled our lives. I understand that therapy can feel like a last resort but I believe that you are an expert in your own life. We will work as partners in identifying your concerns, goals and establishing the right tools to ensure that they are long-lasting.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed and having difficulty handling things on your own? Do you need a space to deal with everything that life throws at us? Are you in the middle of a transition such as a break up or losing a love one? I believe therapy is the first step towards a less painful way of exploring and seeking a solution to struggles that have idled our lives. I understand that therapy can feel like a last resort but I believe that you are an expert in your own life. We will work as partners in identifying your concerns, goals and establishing the right tools to ensure that they are long-lasting.
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Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
Has your son or daughter mood changed, are they becoming more angry, sad or distant or do they spend most of their time in their room away from others? Is your child having difficulty focusing and hyper? Does your child complain about school and have become disinterested? Does it make you fearful or frustrated? Do you feel as if you are at your wits end or a failure? Do you feel like teachers/ administrators don't understand, is your child labeled a bad child? You are not alone and I thank you for being here today.
Has your son or daughter mood changed, are they becoming more angry, sad or distant or do they spend most of their time in their room away from others? Is your child having difficulty focusing and hyper? Does your child complain about school and have become disinterested? Does it make you fearful or frustrated? Do you feel as if you are at your wits end or a failure? Do you feel like teachers/ administrators don't understand, is your child labeled a bad child? You are not alone and I thank you for being here today.
Christine Leslie MacNaughton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR-R
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901
“ Everyone is fighting their own unique battle... to be free from the past, to live in the present… And to create their best future. So, take heart; you are not alone”... Life can be more difficult than we anticipate at times... veering us onto unpaved roads, throwing us unexpected curveballs; piling way too much on our plates at once. During these times, we all need a helping hand to navigate through our own individual life journey... It would be my honor to guide you through yours; providing a sense of hope, and helping you pave a positive, new pathway forward.
“ Everyone is fighting their own unique battle... to be free from the past, to live in the present… And to create their best future. So, take heart; you are not alone”... Life can be more difficult than we anticipate at times... veering us onto unpaved roads, throwing us unexpected curveballs; piling way too much on our plates at once. During these times, we all need a helping hand to navigate through our own individual life journey... It would be my honor to guide you through yours; providing a sense of hope, and helping you pave a positive, new pathway forward.
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years. My energetic and welcoming approach is effective in establishing trust and therapeutic relationships with clients. I have worked with young children, teens, young and older adults, couples and families. In this day and age many folks struggle with a variety of mental health issues There are a multitude of stressors that result in complicated situations.People have goals to ultimately have the tools and strategies to find happiness.
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years. My energetic and welcoming approach is effective in establishing trust and therapeutic relationships with clients. I have worked with young children, teens, young and older adults, couples and families. In this day and age many folks struggle with a variety of mental health issues There are a multitude of stressors that result in complicated situations.People have goals to ultimately have the tools and strategies to find happiness.
Have there been things that you wish you could talk about with friends and loved ones, but just don’t feel comfortable? Are you struggling with relationships or your professional life? Has the pandemic taken a toll on you? Perhaps you are just feeling stuck in life, held back by depression or low self esteem. I understand that these issues can be overly exhausting. My job is to help you navigate healthy ways to move forward in life and assist you in achieving a life full of purpose. I offer a warm and safe space where it is okay to share your feelings, judgement free.
Have there been things that you wish you could talk about with friends and loved ones, but just don’t feel comfortable? Are you struggling with relationships or your professional life? Has the pandemic taken a toll on you? Perhaps you are just feeling stuck in life, held back by depression or low self esteem. I understand that these issues can be overly exhausting. My job is to help you navigate healthy ways to move forward in life and assist you in achieving a life full of purpose. I offer a warm and safe space where it is okay to share your feelings, judgement free.
To accept life's major changes with grace and dignity can be excruciatingly difficult. And yet, it is a challenge to welcome because when approached with careful consideration, it invites self-definition and intentional living. Are psychic wounds or limiting self-beliefs holding you back? What matters most to you? The Chinese sage, Lao Tsu, said, "If you don't change direction, you will end up where you are heading." Are you happy with your direction? If not, come see me. I listen carefully and help you find your way. I am an active, fully-engaged therapist.
To accept life's major changes with grace and dignity can be excruciatingly difficult. And yet, it is a challenge to welcome because when approached with careful consideration, it invites self-definition and intentional living. Are psychic wounds or limiting self-beliefs holding you back? What matters most to you? The Chinese sage, Lao Tsu, said, "If you don't change direction, you will end up where you are heading." Are you happy with your direction? If not, come see me. I listen carefully and help you find your way. I am an active, fully-engaged therapist.
Julianna Green
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Suffern, NY 10901
Waitlist for new clients
My gift and passion are therapeutic support and guidance for individuals, couples and families. Since 2004 I have been dedicated to serving the well-being and growth of adults whether aiming to overcome challenges, or to achieve personal and interpersonal betterment. I have the utmost respect for individuals who actively seek to achieve therapeutic goals, am grateful for the opportunity to travel alongside another's journey and believe that clients deserve to be proud and at peace on their path.
My gift and passion are therapeutic support and guidance for individuals, couples and families. Since 2004 I have been dedicated to serving the well-being and growth of adults whether aiming to overcome challenges, or to achieve personal and interpersonal betterment. I have the utmost respect for individuals who actively seek to achieve therapeutic goals, am grateful for the opportunity to travel alongside another's journey and believe that clients deserve to be proud and at peace on their path.
Laquila Manning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Suffern, NY 10901
Sometimes it can be challenging to navigate the ups and downs of life. When things are difficult, we want support. I am here to help clients navigate challenges and relationships in life.
Sometimes it can be challenging to navigate the ups and downs of life. When things are difficult, we want support. I am here to help clients navigate challenges and relationships in life.
Susan Sterngold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Suffern, NY 10901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you fight with your partner?do you or any family member use alcohol or drugs to excess? ? Do you have painful secrets? Do you feel anxious? numb? powerless? angry? Sad? Ashamed? unworthy? You deserve to be treated kindly and with respect. Would you like to talk with someone who listens with care and helps you find solutions? I am a warm, experienced therapist who is perceptive and has a good sense of humor. I tailor my approach to the needs of the client. I think outside the box and help my clients do so as well.
Do you fight with your partner?do you or any family member use alcohol or drugs to excess? ? Do you have painful secrets? Do you feel anxious? numb? powerless? angry? Sad? Ashamed? unworthy? You deserve to be treated kindly and with respect. Would you like to talk with someone who listens with care and helps you find solutions? I am a warm, experienced therapist who is perceptive and has a good sense of humor. I tailor my approach to the needs of the client. I think outside the box and help my clients do so as well.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief during life transitions. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist with training and experience, sensitive to diverse cultures, values, religious or spiritual orientations. I will provide safe, confidential, nonjudgmental support. Together, we can set goals and select an approach suitable to your strengths and growing edges.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief during life transitions. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist with training and experience, sensitive to diverse cultures, values, religious or spiritual orientations. I will provide safe, confidential, nonjudgmental support. Together, we can set goals and select an approach suitable to your strengths and growing edges.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.