Male Therapists in Tarrytown, NY

Are you a 20 or 30 something looking to make sense of the confusing changes life so often throws our way? Like a musician, I'll teach you how to 'read the 'chord changes' of your life story to create more interesting music. I specialize in working with artists and show how deepening your personal work expands your craft. Similarly, I love showing non-artists how their psychological work can increase and open up creativity they didn't realize was right in front of them!

I provide a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which to focus on understanding the issues you are having and to map out an effective path to change. My approach is based on specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety and other psychological issues experienced by adults and adolescents. I also have expertise as a clinical health psychologist and have worked in outpatient and hospital settings with families, patients and healthcare teams to improve coping with and management of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.

When I worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I made it a point to meet with patients before reading their chart. As a clinical supervisor of graduate-level social work students, I emphasized the importance of listening without the cloud of a diagnosis and repeated histories. Emotions need to be heard, whether in the form of fierce opinions or protective language. This can happen, in conversation, if the therapist is able to shed or expose known competing biases.

Are you tired of being frustrated, angry, or confused? The world today presents us with new and unfamiliar challenges and finding your path can be as difficult as staying on it. It isn't always easy to ask for assistance, but reaching out to a helping hand can free you to begin moving in a more satisfying direction. If you or someone you care about is struggling, and waiting for things to work themselves out just isn't working, take the next step. With guidance and support, allow me to help you work through the difficulties that have been holding you back.

I'm a warm and caring therapist using psychodynamic, cognitive skills and humor to address issues surrounding anxiety and depression whether relating to vocation, relationship and sexuality or simply practical coping techniques.

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.

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 believe that any person who is motivated to change can benefit from psychotherapy. My approach is create a collaborative relationship with each client in the interests of personal development.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through a highly individualized approach that we will co-construct together. My approach involves taking a very thorough history but most importantly listening to your concerns. I work well with people who have both long and short term issues. I specialize in helping people who have personality disorders, alcohol/drug issues, sexuality issues and histories of trauma. As an adolescent/young adult specialist (ages 15-25) I can work with both the young person and their family and will develop a concise formulation of the dynamics that will be useful to all.

I have expertise in treating anxiety, mood and OCD disorders (trichotillomania, BDD, skin picking). I use cognitive behavioral methods that have been shown to be effective in specific problem areas and tailor them to particular patients. My treatment philosophy is one that combines humanistic values and CBT interventions.

Over the course of the 30+ years I've been involved in the practice of clinical psychology, the breadth and scope of practice has grown enormously. From pediatrics to geriatrics, from individuals to couples and families, the science has expanded and so has my practice. Behavior Modification, behavior therapy, CBT, ACT, and now, CBIT, all play a continuing role in different aspects of clinical practice. The capacity to select and as often is the case, adapt an appropriate modality, requires understanding that only time and experience can provide.

I work with individuals, adolescents and adults, who want or need to find their own path to inner peace and harmony without the use of alcohol or drugs, or the use of rage or isolation, or the creation of chaos as a distraction; people who wrestle with the parts of themselves that keep getting in their way. I also work with families who are confused how to help a loved one who is abusing alcohol and other drugs.

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.

My Goal: MAKE a DIFFERENCE in Emotional & Physical WELL-BEING, SATISFACTION and PEACE-of-MIND as people navigate the challenges & opportunities of Relationships, Time, Money, Work, Lifegoals (personal & professional), Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise. It is not uncommon for an intelligent, successful person to recognize that their CHOICES, ACTIONS & INTERACTIONS are not always consistent with their BELIEFS, NEEDS or POTENTIAL, occasionally finding themselves stuck, lost or hurting in some area of life, feeling the need for some form of Emotional or Situational First Aid, Repair or Renovation!

Growth and change are possible. People are constantly changing, but those changes can be difficult to notice or appreciate. Our best selves are present, here and now. Working collaboratively, we can identify obstacles that block potential and limit happiness. Problems with mood and our relationships impact our feelings of worth, confidence, and motivation. If you feel unsatisfied, experience frustrating relationships or spend too much time worrying, there is hope.

During these trying times many of us are anxious, discouraged or depressed and need support to become more effective in work, relationships or family dynamics. I am an intuitive, solution-focused Psychotherapist and employ Integrative, CBT and Mindfulness practices in assisting Clients to better navigate their lives and make transformative changes. I am also adept with workplace related issues, and have presented at national conferences on providing effective counseling and psychotherapy services to males.

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 and your partner struggle to communicate effectively with one another, resulting in unwanted difficulties within your relationship? Have you experienced something that impacts your ability to feel connected and present with yourself or others? Are you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, wanting to take more control of your life? We all deserve to live a meaningful life and feel more in control.