Therapists in Downtown, Syracuse, NY

I have been working with clients for over 15 years. I feel most comfortable addressing individual struggles from a strength based perspective. Anxiety, depression and trauma related issues are addressed by utilizing a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as from a Family Systems perspective. This, I believe, allows the client to achieve the most success and a clearer understanding of their own struggles and how to overcome them.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that specializes in using play, music, and creative art therapy to help clients overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, conflict management, life transitions, and trauma. I specialize in working with people of color and those within rural and urban environments. My therapeutic style is client-centered and interactive therapy. I am a graduate of SUNY Oswego with my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.

I work with individuals from all walks of life and all ages to assist them in creating the changes they want in their lives and relationships with themselves and others. I believe that each client is unique and deserves treatment that is based on love and kindness and honors that uniqueness.Our faith is the vehicle that can bring us closer to those changes and help us find meaning and fulfillment. Areas of particular focus in my practice include trauma, learning disabilities, parent-child issues, athletic performance problems, and navigating life transitions a longtime athlete and coach; I’m experienced in the challenges of athletes

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'm passionate about helping people navigate conflict and cultivate healthy relationships. I use your values, perspective, and experiences to support you in deepening understanding of self and move your relationships toward more meaningful connection. This leads to a more congruent life and happier relationships. I have extensive experience working with partners and individuals who seek therapy for conflict, LGBTQIA+ experiences, opening the relationship, divorce/separation, trust issues, and transitions. You don't have to go it alone.

I know that coming to therapy can be challenging and I am committed to creating a warm, empathic, and safe space for our time together. My priority is to meet you where you are in order to help you on your journey to a more authentic and fulfilling life and I will tailor the treatment to meet your individual needs and goals. I work in an integrative way, drawing on a variety of theories that will allow us to look at the root of your concerns. I also utilize mindfulness techniques and behavioral strategies to help you improve your coping and self-care skills.

In therapy we will build upon your own inner strength and authentic self to process and heal pain or psychological injuries that may be getting in the way of living a healthy, integrated and fulfilling life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, that is, we will work together to navigate and explore any problems or patterns in your life that may be contributing to the challenges that you face. I am not a therapist that will tell you what to do, but I will help you explore all the parts that make up YOU, including the parts of you that are resilient and know the way forward.

Is your anxiety in the way? you must feel tired of overthinking and anxious thoughts getting in the way. Do you sometimes feel stuck or unsatisfied with life due to the persistent anxiousness? Has your anxiety increased due to a challenging life transition or traumatic event? Is it a challenge to maintain your daily goals because of your emotions? You want a change in your life, but you don't know how. Let's take the guessing game out of how to quiet those anxiety based thoughts. My goal as your therapist is to create an open and welcoming environment where I meet my clients where they are to help you achieve managing anxiety.

I love working with people, with our complex selves and sometimes messy thoughts and emotions. Whether you're an adult, child, teenager, or parent working with me, I offer a non-judgmental space to figure things out. I work with people who have experienced difficult relationships or feel anxious much of the time. Many of my clients have experienced negative feedback due to their sexuality, gender, weight, race, or mental health status.

I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years experience in providing individual/family therapy to adults and adolescents. I value working with a diversity of people and in my work I utilize various treatment modalities tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. I believe therapy should be interactive, collaborative and goal oriented. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety/stress, sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss and relationship concerns. I have a strong interest and specialization in work with adolescents with ancillary parent counseling

Life can be overwhelming at times and hard to manage. In therapy with me, together we will work to cope and work through areas that bring you distress. Feedback I have received from individuals who have entered into therapy with me, is that they felt I was not “a robot” & felt comfortable due to my warm and relatable approach. I have assisted individuals discover & create boundaries, healing from trauma, & overcome daily obstacles such as anxiety attacks and depressive feelings. I have helped couples successfully confront their issues, build communication skills, and understand the dynamics of their relationship more clearly.

If you are here, you want to make a change. Does your anxiety place a wrench in your daily life including relationships? You are tired of the hamster wheel of overthinking and anxiousness. You find your anxiety is in the driver's seat of your life and you want to take over the wheel. You do not have to continue to live with consistent worry and overthinking. As a graduate intern of Marriage and Family Therapy, I can help with discovering and exploring your personal strengths, developing coping and conflict resolution skills, and uncovering the root of your anxiety so you can lead the life and relationships you want.

Is your trauma in the driver's seat of your life? If you're here, you are emotionally exhausted from carrying the weight of traumatic events in your life. You are having trouble moving forward because your anxiety and overwhelming thoughts are too overwhelming. Your trauma may be a part of your story but is it your only story. I can tell you are looking forward to minimizing the anxiety and living without worry. You want to shine in your roles in your life. It can be hard to know the tools needed to just move forward but lucky for you due to my trauma and anxiety training I can support

Make the changes to your anxiety and relationships today. Do you feel anxious by just trying to get through the day? Are you exhausted with overthinking and it affecting your relationships? Do you wonder how you can have a successful relationship without your past trauma interfering? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how to overcome anxiety and relationship challenges. At Cardinal Hope Mental Health Counseling Services PLLC our trained therapists have the tools to help you overcome anxiety and trauma to foster a healthier lifestyle and relationships.

This sucks, I get it. You're on here trolling psychology today profiles trying to find a friendly face and a bio that "speaks" to you. Hoping to find a glimmer of hope that makes you believe you won't feel this way forever. I understand and I'm here to help. Do you feel like you're in a slump and can't get out of it? Have you just gone through a big change in your life and don't know what to do next? Do you have a hard time saying "no" to others or ever worry you're living your life for someone else? I have your back to turn this around. I specialize in helping people live authentic lives and manage life transitions.

I blend my genuine enthusiasm with dedicated training in sexuality and relationship trauma to help clients evolve into their most passionate selves. What truly lights me up is empowering clients to rediscover intimacy, foster emotional connection, and achieve a fulfilling intimate life. I'm here to walk beside you, offering compassionate support and empowering interventions to help you reclaim control and rediscover a sense of fulfillment. I am a certified trauma professional and completing certification as an Integrative Sex and Couples Counselor.

As a licensed clinical therapist with experience working with individuals, families and children, I am very aware of the many challenges we face at different stages throughout our lives. Are you currently feeling stuck, isolated and overwhelmed about how to begin facing and overcoming these challenges? You no longer have to feel alone in this process. In therapy, I will work to facilitate personal growth by creating a safe space and providing empathy, support, and feedback to empower you to feel confident in reaching and achieving your goals.

My name is Chanel Beard, LMSW of B&F Consulting & Therapeutic Services. As a clinician, I can ensure that clients have a safe space and are met with compassionate and culturally sensitive care. I have extensive experience working with adults, and teens ages 14 & up. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a special education high school, a level one trauma center, suicide prevention, trauma focused group facilitator, and as an administrative leader of foster care programs

This is the MOMENT; this is YOUR space to HEAL. I'm a Latinx therapist who strongly believes that we all need/want someone to empower, validate and actively listen to us in an empathic/genuine way. I recognize that opening up about our emotional concerns/pain, and being vulnerable to someone else is not an easy thing to commit to. My main goal is to provide a space, where you feel safe to share your life experiences, thoughts, and emotions. My work is driven by a non-judgmental, compassionate, and integrative approach that will be tailored and focused on your needs and goals as a unique individual for your healing journey.