Parenting Therapists in Ulster County, NY

Has parenting become a battleground of wills, layered with guilt and tears? Are you tired of fighting every morning before school, at every meal and/or every night at bedtime? Are you ready for relief? Having over 20 years of experience in the field of social-emotional development of children, I offer Parent Coaching and Support with a compassionate and empathetic approach that encourages clients to embrace all aspects of being human. Each person in the home is impacting one another, and each relationship is impacting the whole family, so my approach holistically looks at the dynamic of all these relationships.

I can assist you to explore what keeps you stuck and to make long-term changes in your life. Through the process we can help you improve your relationships, deal with parenting issues, improve your mood, decrease fears and reach your life goals. I am trained in both psychodynamic interpersonal therapy and short-term modalities. I believe in working on the integration of physical health (diet, exercise, sleep, medical problems) to improve mental health. I will assist you to identify your health goals and make lifestyle changes.

The initial objective in therapy is to create a sense of safety where you feel deeply heard and understood. It would be an honor to guide you through your personal journey of self discovery and healing. I’m interested in working with adults of all ages, however I have a special appreciation for young adults. I love helping clients to find more meaning, purpose and balance in their lives and I believe that our mental, emotional and physical wellness are deeply intertwined.

My work is focused very much on personal development and introspection. With workshops that involve deep inner personal work, it is important to me that you are willing to commit to therapy and truly prepared to dedicate time to experiencing your life in a new way. It is often very rewarding but can also be a challenging experience to have real change in your life. My work is for those who are ready to grow, learn and are open to the experience of transformation.

I am presently accepting new clients for Parent Coaching only. I presently offer Attachment Parenting Coaching for individuals, couples, and ex's who are co-parenting in separate households. I also work with parents of estranged teenage and adult children to help them negotiate the distance in the relationship in ways that promote healing. My approach to working with parents is supportive, nonjudgmental, and includes hands on attachment based parenting strategies. Attachment Parenting creates structure and trust while bringing the child closer to the parent in an age appropriate way. All my therapy and coaching is offered online.

Greetings! I strongly believe that every person has an inner wisdom that can be accessed in difficult times. However, certain experiences in life challenge us to remember or learn tools to access such wisdom. My clients may face difficulties such as anxiety, depression, conflicts within families or couples, and more while navigating through experiences such as identity exploration, migration, acculturation, parenting, divorce, and bereavement. However, with the right support and assistance, individuals can transform these difficulties into strengths, fulfillment, and a sense of connection with themselves and others.

I have found that a client-centered approach works best; whatever works for you, be it career coaching, rethinking your perceptions of self and others, negotiating challenges and changes in your life through reframing those perceptions or exploring your personal history, your story, using journaling, dream analysis, mindfulness to understand your relationship patterns. My specialty now is in addressing life transitions and the feelings these changes engender. My focus is in learning to stay present, to be aware of feeling states, and to move toward clarity and forgiveness in order to reset the dynamics that surround depression, anxiety, anger, trauma.

We are in extraordinary times of uncertainty. You are not alone in feeling sad, stressed, afraid, lonely, or angry. Relationships everywhere are feeling strained and disconnected. Parents are unsure how to meet their children’s needs or how to know if their teenager’s behavior is “normal”. Individuals are feeling even more alone, anxious, and overwhelmed. Searching for a therapist to help with these struggles is not easy. For those who are considering therapy during your most vulnerable and difficult times I commend you for your courage to care of yourself and your family.

I specialize in working with youth and families, and use traditional talk therapy, as well as Synergetic Play Therapy, a body-based modality, to facilitate growth and healing. I also offer the use of art and sandtray to help clients process feelings and experiences that are sometimes beyond words. In my work with teens and pre-teens, I seek to validate, support, and draw upon the innate wisdom they hold within to build resources, confidence, and movement toward goals. I hold my clients in the highest regard, and am constantly reminded in my work that young people can be our greatest teachers about ourselves and the world.

People enter therapy looking for results and relief. I like to identify issues quickly and focus on alleviating distress. In addition to couples counseling and general practice with individuals, I run support groups for adoptive parents. Parenting is a challenge. Adoptive parenting has additional challenges. My groups offer a safe space to explore issues and receive support. I take great pleasure in engaging people and offering an environment that allows people to arrive at unique solutions to their lives. I work with individuals, couples and groups.

My passion is helping children, adolescents, and young adults lead happier, more enjoyable lives, and enabling their families to experience harmony and joy in their homes. As a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing difficulties managing their emotions and navigating relationships and life's challenges. I also provide support for parents and caregivers during their parenting journey.

You know yourself best, and although I have worked with parents and caregivers, couples, teens, and adults for more than 25 years, my experience has only deepened my commitment to deeply collaborative work with clients. If you are looking for partnership and support in finding your way through mental health challenges, life challenges, or transitions, I look forward to connecting to discuss how I might be helpful to you.

People seek my support for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship- and work conflict, parenting, life transitions, and more. I work with adults, adolescents, and children using an integrative approach, offering a unique balance in response to the needs and preferences of each client. When working with children, I collaborate closely with their parents to ensure consistency.

As an experienced psychotherapist, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapy in people's lives. Patients have made peace with the past, enriched relationships, found joy. But it's hard work. It needs a loving witness, partner, guide; I have been that. I specialize in serving adult patients seeking introspection and exploration; couples harboring resentments, needing communication and listening skills; and parents interested in learning effective methods of parenting.

You are looking for a therapist because you want something in your life to change. It might be anxiety, or sadness; lethargy or loneliness; dysfunctional patterns of work or relationship; low self-esteem, conflict over sexual identity or decisions about parenting. I work in an interactive style to deepen self-understanding; resolve conflicts, heal traumas and turn around dysfunctional patterns. I am eclectic in approach, trained psychoanalytically and in gestalt. I also have an avid interest in theater and the arts and believe they have much to teach us about our own behavior and the interpretation of our dreams.

I support children, adolescents, adults, and families in their lifelong efforts towards a good life. I treat a variety of issues but I specialize in OCD, anxiety, trauma resolution, and parent-child relationship building. My practice is affirming of neurodiversity and rooted in principles of cultural humility and social justice.

One of the most important aspects of treatment is the opportunity to be heard and to hear oneself, clearly, quietly away from the tumult of the life circumstances that can overwhelm and distract. Often circumstances in our lives inhibit our ability to do this. My focus will be to help you understand why you are feeling the way you do and how to move forward to attain the life you want. This happens when you are able to revisit and understand your past, clearly see your present and create goals for the life you want.

Relationship issues, difficulty achieving your goals and getting your needs met, and dealing with life in general can be hard. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, often exhausted and overwhelmed, stressed by the pressures in your life, relief is possible. With over 25 years experience as a therapist, I can offer a therapeutic atmosphere that is supportive and empowering so that you can achieve your goals. Together, we can make that happen. Resolving those issues is an important and worthwhile pursuit that often leads to a higher level of satisfaction and enjoyment in life. If that is your goal I'd like to help.

I specialize in treating maternal mental health, young children, and women in various life transitions. I believe that providing a safe and flourishing atmosphere for individuals and families to explore and process through their hopes, fears, and past has the potential to provide immense healing. Early parenthood and life transitions often awaken a myriad of emotions from past experiences and future unknowns. This awakening can shape the way in which we and our children experience and react to the world. It takes a village, and therapy can be an important part of our village.