Grief Therapists in Tarrytown, NY

Working together on a therapeutic journey will guide you to regain a sense of empowerment and identity. My experience as a counselor has led me to understand the importance of developing a nonjudgemental and secure relationship together. Providing this space allows for growth and progress on the journey to overall wellness. My approach involves exploring mental blocks or guards that hinder you from experiencing your innate strengths. Together we will work on emotional processing, finding strength based evidence, and developing positive coping skills based on your individual needs.

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.

With the overwhelming demands of life and work, we can often lose sense of who we are and feel as though we are going through the motions. Losing our sense of self, an important relationship, or even a loved one, can leave us feeling disconnected and alone. There is so much that demands our attention, it’s unclear where to start. If you are looking to heal and recover, hoping to reconnect with your inner joy, and searching for moments of peace, I might be able to help.

I provide ongoing psychotherapy and short-term counseling for individuals struggling with a range of issues including: anxiety, depression, challenging relationship and family dynamics, parenting, dating, separation/divorce, grief , trauma, and stress management. I also work with couples and families helping to resolve conflict, increase understanding of each other and learn strategies to improve relationships.

I am a short term solution focused therapist. I provide a safe, comfortable place to create change. I have practiced for over 25 years and I am trained and certified in many models of treatment. I create change through brain shifts in thinking, feeling, and behaving. I specialize in Trauma, Sexual Violence, Loss , Anxiety, OCD, "Stuckness," Depression, Male Issues, Grief , Divorce, Relationship Issues, Child Issues, and more. I'm a certified Rapid Resolution(tm) Therapist (RRT), as well as a Certified CBT Therapist. Please visit rapidresolutiontherapy.com or my website gaylesturmer.com to learn more about RRT.

Addictions, depression and/or negative thinking patterns can take a serious toll on one's mental health, leading to increased depression, stress, anxiety and declining physical health. These thought patterns CAN be changed and addictions eliminated so that you can live your best life. I provide a safe, confidential and supportive environment, where with the right treatment and guidance, I will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and help you find meaning and purpose in your life. As psychiatrist Victor Frankl stated: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

A Chinese proverb reminds us, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." It may take courage to take that first step - to contact a therapist. I am an experienced, caring, knowledgeable Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process, in which the therapist and client work together toward the client's goals. I help clients examine and understand their past, their thinking, their feelings, their options. I can provide support and empowerment to help you address your issues and struggles, whatever they may be.

If you've reached this page you are likely seeking a different kind of conversation. One in which all of you will be heard in a spirit of safety and respect, without judgment or criticism. A conversation which may activate your native abilities to understand, tolerate, and ease internal stress, gain genuine insight into troubling relationships, and develop more ease and control over the challenges in living that each of us faces daily.

I am a psychotherapist based in Westchester and offer online sessions across the state of New York. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief . I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility, pregnancy or postpartum experience.

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.

Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. Together we can enhance your appreciation of yourself and those around you.

Our therapists are skilled mental health professionals who are committed to supporting people through life's most challenging times. With compassion, we specialize in helping individuals navigate relationship challenges, family and parenting issues, struggles with school and career, depression, anxiety, stress, loss , and life changes. We love working with people from different stages in life. Our clients range from tweens and teens to young adults to persons in mid-life and beyond. Our core belief is that humans are resilient and adaptive. We help you to make changes to improve your life, your relationships, and your well-being.

I treat children with a range of emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Many of the children I see are struggling with sensory sensitivities, picky eating, toileting conflicts, separation anxiety, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety or fears, selective mutism, depression, social conflicts or isolation, or low self-esteem. Other families in my practice seek treatment to gain support around familial conflicts that present at different developmental stages, or to assuage concerns associated with significant life changes due to divorce, bereavement , or other types of loss .

I offer a safe, positive, empathetic, and productive clinical environment that emphasizes individual and family needs. My treatment approach offers hopeful solutions without stigma, judgment, or empty labels. I challenge self-deception while encouraging assertiveness, authenticity, and self awareness. My practice specialties include: 1) helping adolescents and adults who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, grief and loss , life transitions, anxiety, phobias, depression, and work/life balance; 2) couples therapy; and 3) domestic violence education and safety planning.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.

* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.

Experiencing work or career problems? I offer both hands-on coaching advice & deeper exploratory therapy. Coaching for practical issues: career advancement & transition; relations with bosses & colleagues; conducting job searches; handling office politics & conflicts; coping with job stress & burnout. Therapy for deeper concerns re work/career & life success - Tense Spots: shaky confidence & fragile self-esteem; Down Spots: loss of passion/meaning & demoralization; Hot Spots: loss of temper & other emotional over-reactions; Stuck Spots: procrastination & other performance blocks; Mute/Blind Spots: ineffective social responses.