Bisexual Therapists in Vestal, NY

I specialize in individual counseling for people suffering with mental health disorders, serious illness, grief, death, weight loss, and LGBT issues, especially transgender. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with Masters Degrees in Applied Social Science and in Social Work. I am in private practice and am a member of NASW. I have many years of mental health experience, both inpatient and outpatient, serving a diverse population.

As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.

Understanding your personality and significant life experiences are important factors that affect your perceptions and how you view and operate in the world today. I utilize an integrative approach drawing from many different treatment styles customizing therapy that fits your unique learning style and specific areas you wish to address.

Throughout my career as a social worker, I have treated individuals with a wide variety of problems and diagnoses. The majority of my experience has been working in a mental health clinic setting, providing both individual and group therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and have been particularly drawn toward the treatment of trauma related disorders such as PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.

I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2009. I have been a therapist exclusively for young women since I began my career. I offer my counseling services specifically for young women (roughly ages 17-45). I enjoy helping women to understand and learn how to treat their anxiety, depression, ADHD, improve self esteem, build their skills for healthy relationships and I provide divorce support. My priority is to make you feel comfortable so you are able to talk about any issues that you need to work through. My style of counseling is relaxed, which I believe is key to helping you to be able to access and express difficult emotions.

My primary focus is on young adults (ages 18-24) and adults who seek counseling to break free from feeling stuck and want to gain deeper self-understanding. I aim to equip my clients with strategies to effectively handle their current struggles and to prepare them for future challenges. These may include transitional phases, managing anxiety and depression, processing trauma or adverse experiences, or any other issues that hinder them from leading a fulfilling life. My commitment to this profession stems from a desire to support individuals through these trying times.

Accepting new patients! As a mental health counselor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, anger management, or interpersonal challenges? While working together we can use techniques to help achieve a greater insight and work through these challenges. My experience includes working with a variety of techniques that include, cognitive behavioral, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness based orientation; this helps to promote self-awareness and adaptive coping skills. I am currently being trained in virtual reality therapy.

Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, having graduate degrees in both Social Work and Counseling Education. My prior experience was in schools for 3 years, a mental health clinic 12 yrs and private practice 11 yrs. I have gained experience with people of all ages, having personal/mental health issues of varying degrees, from mild depression/anxiety to serious mental health illnesses. Besides counseling individuals, I also counsel couples and families. My emphasis is in helping to create or maintain positive emotional health in my clients...to see the proverbial glass as half full rather than as half empty.

I never cease to be amazed at the strengths my clients show when tackling challenges, experiencing distressing emotions, or recalling upsetting memories. I would like to help you see and develop those strengths in yourself. Working together, we will find ways for you to use your strengths to make the changes you desire in your life. I work well with a variety of issues but feel I can be most helpful to those who have histories of trauma and abuse, individuals who struggle with coping with emotions, and people whose lives have been significantly impacted by mood or anxiety disorders.

I am an experienced, licensed therapist who would like to help you with your relationship concerns, addiction/codependency/recovery issues, depression, anxiety or grief. From the first phone contact, to the first appointment, and every one thereafter, every effort is made to ensure your concerns are addressed in a friendly, caring and professional manner. Each person's needs are assessed by careful listening and thoughtful consideration, applying over 25 years of experience to the issues at hand. Treatment plans are arrived at following a process of gauging client strengths, apparent obstacles, and then, potential solutions. This is a "team effort."

Harriet Tubman once said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Within our therapeutic relationship, you are the dreamer. You have in you the passion, strength, capacity, courage, and self-determination to make change happen. If you want to confront and change negative habits, thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, to learn skills and strategies to improve your social skills or relationships, or to attain freedom from what has stifled you from being your best self, I am here to tell you it IS possible.

Let’s be real. Life is hard. It is messy and crazy, and sometimes, it feels out of control. Your house is a mess, the kids are screaming, the dog needs to go out, the garbage is overflowing, your boss needs this project done yesterday.... You just cannot get a moment to think straight. Then there’s that thought in the back of your mind that you are not doing enough, that you’re not enough. You’re questioning yourself and feeling overwhelmed. You have lost that spark, that thing that excites you, your true self. This is where therapy comes in. This is the time to take care of you!

I have devoted much of my practice to working with children, adolescents and their families, but I provide treatment to a wide range of clients. I provide individual and group therapy as well as marital and couples counseling.