Female Therapists in Waterloo, NY
You've carried an unacknowledged pain for too long. It's hard to say out loud. But you've gone your whole life without anyone validating the depth of your feelings or struggles. You've tried therapist after therapist, yet the core beliefs holding you back remain. They seep into every aspect of your life, creating an oppressive web of obstacles that keep you from creating the life you want. Many of my clients come to me carrying the unresolved pain of significant emotional wounds, often after feeling dismissed by the people closest to them and even numerous therapists they've seen. I hate hearing that. You deserve to feel seen.
You've carried an unacknowledged pain for too long. It's hard to say out loud. But you've gone your whole life without anyone validating the depth of your feelings or struggles. You've tried therapist after therapist, yet the core beliefs holding you back remain. They seep into every aspect of your life, creating an oppressive web of obstacles that keep you from creating the life you want. Many of my clients come to me carrying the unresolved pain of significant emotional wounds, often after feeling dismissed by the people closest to them and even numerous therapists they've seen. I hate hearing that. You deserve to feel seen.
My name is Katherine Wheeler and I'm an LCSW as well as a TBRI Practitioner. I love to help families gain hope, heal, and then thrive. I specialize in trauma recovery and attachment injuries, with a particular focus on adoption and foster care. I am adept with many modalities of therapy and will tailor care to your strengths and needs. All of my work is attachment-based and sensory-rich. You will hear TBRI and IFS language sprinkled throughout, even if that's not the primary model, because I love them so much!
My name is Katherine Wheeler and I'm an LCSW as well as a TBRI Practitioner. I love to help families gain hope, heal, and then thrive. I specialize in trauma recovery and attachment injuries, with a particular focus on adoption and foster care. I am adept with many modalities of therapy and will tailor care to your strengths and needs. All of my work is attachment-based and sensory-rich. You will hear TBRI and IFS language sprinkled throughout, even if that's not the primary model, because I love them so much!
I recognize the need for innovative and unconventional treatment options. I believe in the importance of normalizing therapy & fostering a genuine human connection. Feeling safe, comfortable, related-to and empowered. I utilize an integrated, psychoanalytic, and mind-body approach. Empowering clients to get back in touch with their intuition. Supporting clients to get to the root of the issue and gain a deeper understanding of themselves & their behavior while taking steps towards lasting change. Therapy is a journey and a healthy part of life. Where you'll learn nothing is wrong with you. You just adapted the best way you could.
I recognize the need for innovative and unconventional treatment options. I believe in the importance of normalizing therapy & fostering a genuine human connection. Feeling safe, comfortable, related-to and empowered. I utilize an integrated, psychoanalytic, and mind-body approach. Empowering clients to get back in touch with their intuition. Supporting clients to get to the root of the issue and gain a deeper understanding of themselves & their behavior while taking steps towards lasting change. Therapy is a journey and a healthy part of life. Where you'll learn nothing is wrong with you. You just adapted the best way you could.
My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at, take your lead, and support you in setting and achieving goals. I have worked with individuals and couples of all ages. I have set an environment that has allowed others to navigate anxiety, depression, self doubt, life transitions, betrayal, abuse, divorce, and repair. I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Non-Directive Child Play Therapy. Taking the step into therapy can be a vulnerable one. It is important to me that you feel seen, heard, and valid in this process.
My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at, take your lead, and support you in setting and achieving goals. I have worked with individuals and couples of all ages. I have set an environment that has allowed others to navigate anxiety, depression, self doubt, life transitions, betrayal, abuse, divorce, and repair. I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Non-Directive Child Play Therapy. Taking the step into therapy can be a vulnerable one. It is important to me that you feel seen, heard, and valid in this process.
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Hi! My name is Amie and I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy for teens and adults striving to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma and life's stressors. I have many years of experience empowering teens to improve family relationships, build positive coping skills and reduce unsafe, oppositional and challenging behaviors. I also have a passion for supporting foster and adoptive families as they build secure attachments and navigate issues unique to to adoption.
Hi! My name is Amie and I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy for teens and adults striving to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma and life's stressors. I have many years of experience empowering teens to improve family relationships, build positive coping skills and reduce unsafe, oppositional and challenging behaviors. I also have a passion for supporting foster and adoptive families as they build secure attachments and navigate issues unique to to adoption.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
Welcome! Life can be very difficult especially in the chaos of a post pandemic world. It can be difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit and can meet your needs. So often we need a therapist who can mold and work with us and our current needs to really create a meaningful and lasting change. I am hoping this is where I can help! I have 17 years of experience working within the field of human services in a range of many areas and in several different capacities. Therapeutic methods are combined to support individuals and/or their families to be able to meet the goals that they have when traditional methods may not be right.
Welcome! Life can be very difficult especially in the chaos of a post pandemic world. It can be difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit and can meet your needs. So often we need a therapist who can mold and work with us and our current needs to really create a meaningful and lasting change. I am hoping this is where I can help! I have 17 years of experience working within the field of human services in a range of many areas and in several different capacities. Therapeutic methods are combined to support individuals and/or their families to be able to meet the goals that they have when traditional methods may not be right.
You’re juggling a lot—anxiety, self-doubt, big life changes, or relationship stress—and you want relief that actually lasts. I offer a steady, judgment-free space to understand what’s happening and feel better day to day. We’ll clarify your goals, build skills for calmer moments, and take small steps that add up. I also support people navigating psychosis, chronic pain/illness, and social or communication challenges, moving at your pace and honoring what matters most to you.
You’re juggling a lot—anxiety, self-doubt, big life changes, or relationship stress—and you want relief that actually lasts. I offer a steady, judgment-free space to understand what’s happening and feel better day to day. We’ll clarify your goals, build skills for calmer moments, and take small steps that add up. I also support people navigating psychosis, chronic pain/illness, and social or communication challenges, moving at your pace and honoring what matters most to you.
Hello! A little about me; I live in the beautiful Finger Lakes. I have been practicing for 18 years. I graduated from University of Buffalo in 2005. I believe in continuing education to increase skills. I have worked in hospitals; both inpatient and outpatient, schools and group homes. Prior to being a therapist, I was a case manager. I am excited about focusing solely on my private practice at this time. I look forward to working with many diverse individuals. I am also licensed in New Jersey to help meet the needs of individuals living and working in both states.
Hello! A little about me; I live in the beautiful Finger Lakes. I have been practicing for 18 years. I graduated from University of Buffalo in 2005. I believe in continuing education to increase skills. I have worked in hospitals; both inpatient and outpatient, schools and group homes. Prior to being a therapist, I was a case manager. I am excited about focusing solely on my private practice at this time. I look forward to working with many diverse individuals. I am also licensed in New Jersey to help meet the needs of individuals living and working in both states.
Patients come to my practice looking to create new habits to improve their health or prevent their health from worsening or because they are having trouble coping with the diagnosis of a chronic illness or managing a health condition. I work collaboratively with my patients on managing specific health-related problems by helping them make changes to their thinking, motivation, and behavior to create new habits to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Patients come to my practice looking to create new habits to improve their health or prevent their health from worsening or because they are having trouble coping with the diagnosis of a chronic illness or managing a health condition. I work collaboratively with my patients on managing specific health-related problems by helping them make changes to their thinking, motivation, and behavior to create new habits to achieve their health and wellness goals.
I am a client-centered, multi-disciplinary therapist who has been working in the field for over 14 years. My experience allows me to meet a person where they are and provide support and strategies to guide them towards achieving their therapeutic goals. I have extensive experience in working with clients affected by trauma, clients suffering with anxiety and/or depression, and I also couples therapy. I am accepting new clients (some evening appointments still available at this time) Email only for new client inquiries- please include what insurance carrier you have and your general availability (I cannot accept medicaid insurance).
I am a client-centered, multi-disciplinary therapist who has been working in the field for over 14 years. My experience allows me to meet a person where they are and provide support and strategies to guide them towards achieving their therapeutic goals. I have extensive experience in working with clients affected by trauma, clients suffering with anxiety and/or depression, and I also couples therapy. I am accepting new clients (some evening appointments still available at this time) Email only for new client inquiries- please include what insurance carrier you have and your general availability (I cannot accept medicaid insurance).
When you begin therapy with me, you can expect a collaborative process marked by empathy, respect, and trust. I believe that genuine change happens when we can articulate and confront the aspects of ourselves that feel less understood. In my practice, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe that gaining insight into one’s internal world can lead to profound personal growth and transformation. I want to help empower you to develop healthier coping mechanisms and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.
When you begin therapy with me, you can expect a collaborative process marked by empathy, respect, and trust. I believe that genuine change happens when we can articulate and confront the aspects of ourselves that feel less understood. In my practice, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe that gaining insight into one’s internal world can lead to profound personal growth and transformation. I want to help empower you to develop healthier coping mechanisms and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.
Hello, I am glad that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. My commitment to you is to be a good listener, nonjudgmental, and to provide you with a safe space. We can join together to help you to master your best approach to a balanced life. My particular style is person centered, focused on healing and is holistic; I work with the whole being that is you. As your therapist, I will work with you to provide you with skills to cope and successfully manage and treat the distress.
Hello, I am glad that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. My commitment to you is to be a good listener, nonjudgmental, and to provide you with a safe space. We can join together to help you to master your best approach to a balanced life. My particular style is person centered, focused on healing and is holistic; I work with the whole being that is you. As your therapist, I will work with you to provide you with skills to cope and successfully manage and treat the distress.
Life today can be overwhelming, and sometimes our anxiety and negative thoughts can keep us from enjoying our time with others and even with ourselves. If you feel that you would like a safe space and friendly face to talk about your stressors, I think I would be the right therapist for you. Through a person-centered approach, using empathic listening, and mindfulness based techniques, together we can work towards finding ways to manage stress and lessen anxious symptoms. My goal for you is to learn new ways to cope with stressors and have a new perspective on self and others, and ultimately lead a life that you love!
Life today can be overwhelming, and sometimes our anxiety and negative thoughts can keep us from enjoying our time with others and even with ourselves. If you feel that you would like a safe space and friendly face to talk about your stressors, I think I would be the right therapist for you. Through a person-centered approach, using empathic listening, and mindfulness based techniques, together we can work towards finding ways to manage stress and lessen anxious symptoms. My goal for you is to learn new ways to cope with stressors and have a new perspective on self and others, and ultimately lead a life that you love!
Life can really suck at times! It can be scary, overwhelming, and really difficult. I hope that together, you and I can come together to draw on your inner strengths to cultivate the growth that you would like to see within yourself. I have experience working with kids, teens and adults struggling with feelings associated with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, trauma history and body image. I enjoy working with people who are dedicated to their well-being and want someone who will join them in their journey to feeling more confident.
Life can really suck at times! It can be scary, overwhelming, and really difficult. I hope that together, you and I can come together to draw on your inner strengths to cultivate the growth that you would like to see within yourself. I have experience working with kids, teens and adults struggling with feelings associated with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, trauma history and body image. I enjoy working with people who are dedicated to their well-being and want someone who will join them in their journey to feeling more confident.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals through trauma, crisis, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. I prioritize building trust and connection, creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to heal at your own pace.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals through trauma, crisis, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. I prioritize building trust and connection, creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to heal at your own pace.
Hi my name is Deshisha "Dee" Holton and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to provide support and encouragement, I believe that everyone has circumstances that require support to overcome. My role as a therapist is to assist you in exploring and developing your strengths. My typical client is between the ages of 20-65 that is seeking assistance in learning new ways to navigate transitions in their life. People that also want to develop skills to set and accomplish their life goals.
Hi my name is Deshisha "Dee" Holton and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to provide support and encouragement, I believe that everyone has circumstances that require support to overcome. My role as a therapist is to assist you in exploring and developing your strengths. My typical client is between the ages of 20-65 that is seeking assistance in learning new ways to navigate transitions in their life. People that also want to develop skills to set and accomplish their life goals.
How do you feel right now? What do you need? What do you want? Change in our lives can only come from a better understanding of who we really are. Validation of past experiences, wounds and traumas. Through exploration, comes a willingness to work to change. Not who you are, but how you are; in relationships, at work, with your family and with yourself. Reducing anxiety, feeling less depressed, better able to deal with overwhelming emotions. Contentment.
How do you feel right now? What do you need? What do you want? Change in our lives can only come from a better understanding of who we really are. Validation of past experiences, wounds and traumas. Through exploration, comes a willingness to work to change. Not who you are, but how you are; in relationships, at work, with your family and with yourself. Reducing anxiety, feeling less depressed, better able to deal with overwhelming emotions. Contentment.
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, difficulty making a decision, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, difficulty making a decision, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
The intimate, yet convenient office setting I provide individuals and their families allows the protection of one's privacy and confidentiality while receiving counseling services. As a Mental Health Counselor I have truly enjoyed my work with children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I work with my clients and their families by providing healthy coping skills and empowering them to feel confident enough to achieve their goals in and outside of the therapeutic setting. Life can be difficult at times and I never want any of the individuals I work with to feel they are in it alone.
The intimate, yet convenient office setting I provide individuals and their families allows the protection of one's privacy and confidentiality while receiving counseling services. As a Mental Health Counselor I have truly enjoyed my work with children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I work with my clients and their families by providing healthy coping skills and empowering them to feel confident enough to achieve their goals in and outside of the therapeutic setting. Life can be difficult at times and I never want any of the individuals I work with to feel they are in it alone.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.