Psychodynamic Therapists in Tarrytown, NY

Deciding to begin therapy can be a turning point in your life. I work with children, adolescents and adults using supportive and insight-oriented psychotherapy for issues related to adjustment and stress (e.g. anxiety, depression) as well as specializing in conditions that affect the brain (e.g. learning disorders, ADHD, brain injury, memory problems). As a clinical psychologist and a neuropsychologist, I have specialized dual training in brain behavior relationships and take a psychodynamic approach when working with clients therapeutically. I also integrate cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients meet their treatment goals.

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.

Are you unhappy? Do you feel your life is not moving in the direction you would like? Would you like to tap into your creative potential? You have been born with a purpose and your soul wants to fulfill this purpose. When you are thrown off track, when you forget who you are - whether from outer conditioning or choices you have made, I guide you lovingly in the direction you are meant to travel. I see your uniqueness and your potential. My approach is to see the whole of you: body mind and spirit.

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.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief during life transitions. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist with training and experience, sensitive to diverse cultures, values, religious or spiritual orientations. I will provide safe, confidential, nonjudgmental support. Together, we can set goals and select an approach suitable to your strengths and growing edges.

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 am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I have a warm, non-judgmental manner and a good sense of humor, which has enabled me to form strong working relationships with my clients. I consider parents an invaluable source of knowledge about their children and I involve them collaboratively in understanding the presenting issues and in effecting change

If you're ready to live a happier life, I can help. Whether you’re an individual or a couple struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family issues or communication, my humanistic, and dynamic approach can assist you in creating long-lasting sustainable change. I have particular experience in helping adults ranging in ages from 20 - 60 in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and helping them to better deal with relationships, work issues, self-confidence and life transitions.

Welcome! My name is Robyn Smith and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Smith Psychotherapy Services, a small private practice located in Nyack NY. We currently have three clinicians on staff, myself, Ebony Harris, LMHC, and Shareen Loubeau, LMSW. All are board certified clinicians with over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. We are dedicated to helping individuals enhance their strengths to overcome challenges and attain personal growth. We recognize the importance of providing a safe, judgement free and supportive environment to do so. Our goal is to assist you in achieving your goals.

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.

Have you experienced the death or loss of a family member or close friend? Have you experienced crime, such as sexual assault or sexual abuse as a child? Have you been harmed by parents, siblings, friends, people in authority, acquaintances and/or strangers? Crime, harm and loss can be traumatic and life-altering. It can feel like there is nowhere safe and no one to turn to or trust. My approach is client-centered, non-judgmental, gentle and nurturing. During our work together you will explore and discover inner strengths and resources that will help you heal and feel empowered.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) psychotherapist with experience and interests in treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD. Together we will work towards your wellbeing. I am here to help you gain insight and assist you with overcoming unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling stuck and depleted. Using a holistic and eclectic approach, I will focus on your strengths, and the gifts you already hold within. As we collaborate together, we implement effective skills, and tools to help you feel connected, empowered and in control of your life, environment and your relationships. I enjoy working with diverse populations and backgrounds.

July 2023 Accepting new clients! Email or call today! Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, but I hope to help make it as easy as possible for you to connect with me. I have had the privilege to work with individuals through their most challenging times and help them find their inner strength and recognize resilience. Through my empathic and down-to-earth approach, I have found success in working with a variety of populations. I use evidence-based practices to help people come to a place of healing and reach their full potential.

I help individuals seeking guidance through life's challenges. Whether feeling stuck, burnt-out, or facing hopelessness, I offer a unique opportunity for personal growth. Together, we navigate the unexpected, turning challenges into valuable lessons on the path to resilience and self-discovery.

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.

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!

Everyone sees you as successful and put-together. Inside, you’re terrified of failing, disappointing people, or being seen as not good enough. You struggle to feel fulfilled. You may not even know what you want. From a young age, you’ve learned to hide your true self and push down your needs so you can take care of others. It’s hard to know how you feel and even harder to trust that anyone will be there for you. I'll help you discover how to be your true self. You'll learn how to understand, accept, and express your real feelings and needs. We'll create new roadmaps for more enriching relationships - with yourself and others.

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.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.