Black and African American Therapists in Tarrytown, NY

Life is a journey. On this journey sometimes we get derailed and need help to get back on track. I hope to help you find your way back! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 25 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and difficulties, which often interferes with one’s personal growth. Our early experiences, and culture, shapes who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.

Hello welcome to A Fresh Start ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 19 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and adversities; which often interferes with ones personal growth . Our early experiences , and culture, shapes who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.

I pride myself in creating a safe and trusting therapeutic alliance with my clients. I am interactive, non-judgmental and empathic in my approach. In working with my clients, my style is eclectic, and I believe in taking a client centered approach and meeting my client’s where they are in their individual journey. It is my goal to help cultivate within my client’s self-compassion.

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!

Do you suffer from depression, relationship,or family anxieties? Do you need marriage counseling? I can help you. I am an experienced senior clinician with over 30 years of experience. My approach is: kind, sincere, nonjudgmental, accepting, creating a safe place, educational, supportive and caring. I create a soothing and comfortable environment where you can feel safe and secure. I will help you develop insight that will foster personal growth and acceptance. You will feel as if a great weight has been lifted from your shoulders, refreshed and reinvigorated. Your confidentiality is assured. Please call for a free telephone consultation.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience working with clients on how to develop and improve coping strategies to better manage the stress arising from our hectic daily lives. From confronting longstanding issues to managing short term challenges, I work with clients of all cultural backgrounds to better understand themselves and the choices they make. I am an empathic and warm therapist who is dedicated to helping clients lead more peaceful and healthy lives, and developing the capacity to identify patterns and insight to improve self image and relationships with others.

Hello and welcome! I am a compassionate, interactive therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment, to help individuals resolve a variety of life issues. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, work-related issues, parenting issues, bereavement/loss, self-esteem, procrastination and more. You can expect to learn practical and efficient tools and strategies that lead to meaningful change, in order to live a happier, more productive life.

I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.

My goal In psychotherapy is establishing a genuine relationship with my clients in order to foster emotional growth and change. We participate in an empathetic collaboration to address behavioral issues with sensitivity to strengths and limitations. As my clients gain insights into their lives, I encourage them to consider taking actions to affect change. They thereby gain self confidence and a sense of well-being that empower them to reach their goals. In our exchanges we discuss the emotional, cultural, and social conditions that the client faces in order to promote greater self-awareness.

Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions? Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.

It takes a great deal of courage to take the first step towards seeking help. You are here for a reason. My goal is to help you figure out how to live a more meaningful, fulfilling, and happier life. I am a NYS licensed therapist with more than 15 years experience working with clients from diverse racial/ethnic, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship/family conflict, parenting challenges, career problems, identity, self-esteem, women's issues (pregnancy, domestic violence, postpartum depression), HIV, medical concerns, and everyday life stressors.

I am a therapist committed to developing a therapeutic relationship focused on sorting out the places you are stuck in your life-whether inside or in your connections with others. I am effective in helping you clear the way to take steps to reach your life goals and be your best self.