Therapists in Near Northeast, Syracuse, NY

Reaching out for support for you or your loved one takes courage. With one of the hardest steps behind you, I am pleased you have found my private practice. My goal is to engage with clients of all ages in an interactive and collaborative effort to find sustainable change through growth and learning experiences in the context of an encouraging and nonjudgemental environment. My clients are my passion.

I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 36 years. Despite all of your efforts to change your life you may still find yourself unhappy, discouraged, or lost. We often develop ways to distance ourselves from our pain. While these strategies may protect us from difficult feelings, and often does provide relief, they never help us heal our underlying pain in a profound way. Meaningful change is the result of the authentic healing which comes from honestly addressing the core issues of our lives. Genuinely facing ourselves takes tremendous courage and determination. Often this can be difficult to do alone.

Therapy is about you, your readiness, and your time. It brings up a variety of feelings both positive and negative. It can be a roller coaster ride, but it is up to you to decide for how long. My approach is individualized and client-centered, meaning you are the owner of your story. Throughout the process, you will learn to prioritize your needs in a space that allows you to own your needs and the idea that boundaries are not bad, but rather necessary.

A strong connection to your therapist is the cornerstone of good therapy and is more likely to lead towards personal growth and achievement of your life goals. My goal for you is to feel heard, understood and successful in your healing journey. I use an approach that is warm, welcoming and real with my clients. I specialize my work with adults who have experienced relational trauma, depression, anxiety and victims of narcissistic abuse. I am a certified trauma TF-CBT and Emotional Freedom Technique therapist. I also pull from an eclectic approach of therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT and family systems therapy.

We are thrown into life without any guide. Life asks much from us, takes much from us and gives much to us. Learning how to fundamentally hold your own in your own existence, live by your own desires, your own passions, is central to living a life that you find meaningful and develop relationships that are deep leading to an overall sense of happiness. I help clients accept reality as it is, to learn to be themselves and to enjoy being themselves. Internal harmony is essential to human happiness. In sessions, clients discover the totality of their personhood, come to appreciate being alive, to thrive rather than to simply survive.

I believe that each person holds within themselves everything they need to heal and grow in the ways they would like. I see the therapist's role as being one in which provides an environment of safety and care where the client can explore themselves authentically. It is through this authentic exploration, that the therapist can help the client discover how patterns and ways of being are keeping the client stuck and resulting in suffering. By bringing into awareness these aspects, the client and therapist can then work collaboratively to release the pain and explore new ways of being.

Are you seeking personal growth and empowerment? As a therapist with a focus on supporting women, I'll help you increase self-confidence and establish healthy boundaries. Through the therapeutic process we'll uncover the details of your story, both where you've been, and the details of where you're at right now. Telling your story enables you to reconnect with your own desires and needs. Your unique story matters, and I'm here to listen and support you every step of the way. Together we'll unlock your inner strength, enhance your self-worth, and start to write the story of your future.

I am passionate about all things “relationship.” I believe that we are in relationship to everything, all the time. The biggest problem is that no one teaches us how to DO relationship well. We do not just have a good relationship. We have to practice doing relationship well… moment after moment after moment. I am here to help you learn strategies to improve your relationships. I have spent many years researching and studying what makes relationships last, what makes them grow and what makes them burn. I have developed strategies to help guide you and your partner to be able to grow to your highest relationship potential.

If you are ready for change, something "different," or support in the midst of challenging life circumstances, we can work together to help gain perspective and build skills for managing emotions and stress.

I specialize in, and am passionate about, treating a range of anxiety disorders, as well as adjustment issues. If you struggle with anxiety or OCD, you may have fears that persist no matter what you try. Or you may feel stuck in patterns that you cannot control, or unable to stop certain behaviors even though some part of you desperately wants to stop.

Is it hard for you to believe that you can be happy? I define happiness as overall life contentment. I believe that your happiness is attainable and this is why I am a life coach. The ability to be happy is a skill. Good coaches have studied the game and learned skills and strategies that can be shared to help the team win and individual players self-actualize. In other words, there is help. There are skills and strategies that can be learned and used to find, protect, and experience your own happiness.

We all face challenges in our lives at one time or another. It takes courage to ask for help. I thank you for taking the first step. I believe with the right support and guidance we all have the power to make positive change and grow from our experiences. I provide a trusting, nonjudgmental, and safe space for all.

Are you frequently stressed or anxious, feeling nervous all the time, or having problems sleeping? Do you feel sad, have low energy, or just feel down for a long period? Are you having difficulty building the relationships that you want? You are not alone. In therapy, you can expect to get practical tools that you can start applying right away. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other approaches we will towards making your life better. If you have been having difficulty staying centered or calm, you are not alone. Contact me via phone, text, or email

2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).

I am a licensed therapist specializing in providing services to individuals, couples, and families for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality issues, grief and loss, addiction, and many others.

Life can be challenging and there are times when we need assistance to navigate the difficulties we are facing. Asking for help and facing those challenges is the first step to finding peace in your life. I am fully invested in helping you feel comfortable and supported during the process of healing and growth.

I support individuals by bridging the gap between where they are right now and where they want to be in the future! My main goal is to help everyone live happier lives and feel better about themselves doing it. I have a general practice, which means that I work with a variety of people with a variety of issues in individual and couple counseling. My area of interest is working with people through individual therapy, who may find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, depressed or anxious in their daily lives. My therapeutic style is supportive, warm, honest, and non-judgmental.

In my 28 years as a psychotherapist, it continues to be a humbling experience to witness my clients transform into the person they never believed they could be. I understand how difficult it is to come into therapy and why it is so important for me to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I take a down to earth and respectful therapeutic approach to create a welcoming and healing environment. I am committed to helping my clients become the best version of themselves by tailoring my theraputic approach to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple or family.

Do you feel unsatisfied, stuck, or anxious with the status of your relationships whether it’s your current partnership, family, friendships, or even how you feel about yourself? You watch as other people go on to have successful relationships while you feel stuck in repeat. You might have tried a plethora of therapists in the past that don’t connect with you or seem not to understand where you are coming from. You are looking for someone to tell you like it is, understands where you are coming from, and invest in your future success.