Women's Issues Therapists in Syracuse, NY
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Christina Coons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with women/
women's issues
, the LGBTQIA community, adults/young adults, artists/creatives/dancers, and those who identify with alternative lifestyles are welcome to my practice.
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you, your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
Waitlist for new clients
Cosgrove Solutions
Psychologist, PhD, CPC
Verified
Verified
As someone who has dedicated their life to helping others, it is a true privilege to see more and more people seek pathways to feeling better, being better, and finding their true calling. I have found that there is no “one size fits all” model to self-improvement, and so I work with each client in order to support them uniquely- in ways that are most helpful to them. As a licensed psychologist and certified professional coach, I help people remove barriers and work towards the life that they want. I specialize in working with the college student population, anxiety, and
women's issues
.
Not accepting new clients
Molly Lizzio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Couples in all stages come to therapy. Whether love is new and they're trying to figure out life's challenges before taking the next step, or love is old and familiar but maybe it hasn't been working well lately (or for the last several years). It's best to come in and sit down with a third party not connected to your family or friends and be able to sort through everything in a supportive and safe environment. I even work with people who have decided not to be a couple, but are committed to co-parenting.
Not accepting new clients
Courtney Gazda
L-P MHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Courtney! I provide talk therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing difficulties in their daily life. My specialities include anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, trauma, and women’s issues. I utilize person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based practices. I also have a certification in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Alexa Dickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life is not always easy, and often feels unfair. Whether you are suffering with depression, difficulty adjusting to change or struggling with an eating disorder, I believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Acceptance and change take courage, and nothing is harder than asking for help - but if you are searching for a therapist, then you have taken that first step towards healing and moving forward.
Katelynn Faulkner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
Kelly Clookey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients in person and via telehealth. Offering a compassionate approach to providing support. With a strong focus on holistic wellness and mindfulness based practices, I utilize an integrative and eclectic approach to your care. My experience includes support in the following areas of wellness, OCD, body focused repetitive behaviors, addiction recovery/moderation management, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, women's wellness, life transition, & dual diagnosis. Offering coping skills to set boundaries in relationships, address co-dependency, improve self esteem, & improving self care.
Florina L Apolinar Claudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Many, often struggle to address internal and relational issues; often finding themselves repeating unproductive patterns or at a loss of what to do. Underlying wounds, emotions, and thought processes can keep people stuck and prevent them from being able to engage in ways they would prefer. In session, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.
Cindy L McGinley
Counselor, MHC-LP, CCTP, CHT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Would you like to experience more joy in your life and relationships? I can help you get unstuck, stop living from fear, learn how to trust again, regain or improve your self-esteem, and simply work on feeling better. I offer sessions in the more-than-human world, out in the fresh air, supported by nature in a private space and/or in the wonderful healing presence of horses. SpiritedScience® programs offer solace in the spirit(s) of nature and are especially appropriate for those who may not thrive in a conventional psychotherapy setting. I also offer virtual sessions for those who cannot or prefer not to travel to the farm.
Waitlist for new clients
Becky Sernett
Counselor, LMHC, MFA
Verified
Verified
The core of each of us is whole and perfect. This is the belief that underscores my work and life. Whatever part or parts of you feels stuck, broken, lost, confused, stressed or hopeless, I want you to know that there is hope, and you can have some clarity. In fact, healing has already begun just by you deciding to seek help. You are not alone, and I look forward to working with you.
Waitlist for new clients
Desiree (Mendoza) Albright
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
We all will face challenges in our daily lives, and sometimes these challenges can feel overwhelming. Even so, reaching out for help can be a very vulnerable and scary situation. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to feel comfortable working toward their goals.
Kelly M Hint
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life is a journey filled with moments of beauty but also with trials and tribulations that we must navigate. At times, walking through the challenges alone can leave us with fear, sadness, doubt, and insurmountable anxiety that others cannot seem to understand. I would be honored to walk beside you in your journey and offer assistance in dealing with some of the obstacles in your path. My compassion and empathy drive me to work hard for you while at the same time challenging you to consider new ideas and ways to approach issues in your life.
Leah Nordman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I believe therapy is a collaborative process and hope to create a welcoming space for partnership and growth. I specialize in working with children aged 5-16, adolescents, women and gender-expansive adults, and couples. I have worked closely with survivors of all ages of gender based violence and individuals experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and PTSD. With couples, I partner with all members to address challenges, including communication, disconnection, infidelity, and resentment.
Antoinette Tristan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with eight years of experience in providing individual, couples/family, and group counseling. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and utilize interventions tailored to their needs. I utilize CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, somatic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others. If you’re curious about how therapy can help you achieve your goals, I would love to help you start the journey!
Waitlist for new clients
Mary Tibbits
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Collaborating with you in a safe, relaxed and compassionate space and understanding what you need is key to the therapeutic relationship. Every individual is unique and their issues are not the same. Focusing on the person and not the problem, I offer a strength based perspective where I strive to create a space where clients can openly share, disagree, explore, learn strategies and challenge themselves to live their best life each day. I have deep respect for the courage it takes to make the initial contact and engage in therapy and I will advocate for you and support you through.
Lori Davis
DNP, CSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What does sex mean to you? Is it about exploring your body and your imagination, feeling pleasure, or connecting with your partner? Many people I work with feel stuck in their sex lives. Some have found that their sex drives are different or that they don’t want the same things as their partner. They may struggle with orgasms, erections, or pain. Others have had past negative experiences that make pleasure and intimacy difficult. As a certified sex counselor and nurse practitioner, I recognize that sexual expression is a reflection of both physical and mental health and I can provide holistic support for both.
Stacey McQuade
MS
Verified
Verified
One beautiful aspect of therapy is starting right where you are. Whether you have engaged in therapy in the past or are looking to try working with a counselor for the first time, I'm here to offer a safe space and company to explore what's happening for you now. We spend much of our lives being conditioned to view ourselves, life, success, worth, and more without priority for our own well being. I invite you to set down those weighty expectations in our sessions and delve into where you fit and feel most authentically you.
Mingyi He
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a former Asian international student, I juggled multiple cultures, experienced self-judgment, loneliness, and worried about being off track without a plan. I used to believe I can "fix" my feelings and emotions with each accomplishment and recognition. It's never enough as the bar gets higher and higher for me. The need for validation from others actually created more anxiety and depression, making it addictive to hear praise, acceptance, and acknowledgment in all aspects of life. However, the journey to grow into a psychotherapist changed my belief system. I'm now a believer of self-validation.
Office is near:
Syracuse, NY 13244 & Online
Not accepting new clients
Trina M Luttinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Or are you navigating a life transition, such as a relationship breakup, job change, new school or college, parenting, or retiring? As a result, are you feeling anxious or depressed? I enjoy assisting people in navigating their lives and adjusting to transitions. I work with persons across the life span. I currently have opening for folx ages 16 and over.
Judith S Huober
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LP-MHC
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to heal? To change? To accept challenges and cope with grace? Become more well balanced, enjoy life and relationships more, flourish in your chosen path? I welcome individuals and families coping with issues of aging such as chronic/progressive illness, pain, and cognitive changes; as well as those with trauma, ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief; stress, depression and anxiety. I will be a witness, a listener, a partner and a guide as you use self-awareness, self-compassion, wisdom and intentionality to learn and cope with the practical and emotional tasks and challenges of your life with heart, mind and soul.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.