Eclectic Therapists in West Nyack, NY

Samuel Smiles once said "Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us". There are times in our lives when we struggle and feel emotionally powerless. We try to do the best we can but sometimes we need help in appreciating and rediscovering our strengths and developing strategies to help ourselves move forward. I can help you appreciate the strengths you possess and increase your confidence to assist you in all aspects of your life. Life is full of challenges and together we can work toward enhancing your core sense of self.

What is self-esteem? How do we have it or create it? Why do some seem to have it more than others do? I can help you find answers to such questions and much more. I offer my clients a safe and inviting space to explore themselves on a deep, emotional level and uncover things about themselves they did not realize were there.

Welcome to Rèka Foster therapy. Whether you are trying to find solution for severe marital impasse, family conflict or dealing with anxiety, depression, psychotherapy is a great tool to address, change and discover new ways to live your life at your full potential. Rèka specializes and has excessive experience in group therapy, family, couples systemic psychotherapy and intervention as well as PTSD, trauma, complex trauma treatment, reduction of anxiety and depression.

My primary focus of treatment is trauma recovery, depression, and anxiety. Many people have chronic low self-esteem stemming from early childhood messages received from adults and others in their lives. The coping skills used at that time may have been adaptive, but in the present, they are no longer helpful. If you are depressed, anxious, and feel alone, don't know what to do, or if you suffer from a difficult past, I can help. You're not alone. I engage in strengths-based, solution-focused person-centered work and use a variety of traditional mental health modalities.

Life is a journey, it may be a cliché, but it's a statement of truth. Now imagine traveling that journey in a car. Sometimes the road is smooth, and other times, we hit a bump or two and keep on going. Maybe a pothole slows you down, so you pull over because you can't move any longer. You're stuck and can't figure out how to get moving again. You realize you need someone to help you get back on the road.

I approach therapy with an eye toward your strengths. I believe we all have an inherent drive toward growth and change - toward a life of greater authenticity, fulfillment, and well-being.

I address issues around anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. This is especially focused on your effectiveness in your personal and work life. I can help you to better understand your interpersonal relationships and find more constructive responses and approaches to them. In addition, I enjoy doing premarital counseling. I can support you in addressing trauma (including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse) and bereavement to move you through stages of healing to attain your goals of whole and deeper connection to others. I can also assist you clarify your sexual identity and find ways to communicate about it with others.

Would you like to feel more alive, and more at home inside yourself? Are you struggling with relationship patterns connected with your past that no longer serve you, but are difficult to change? Would you like to learn ways to understand yourself more deeply, and to develop greater self-compassion? Therapy is a collaborative and creative process where we will explore together what is happening in your life. Through discovering "where it hurts," and finding ways to release old pain and embrace your life in the present, we will travel to new places and reveal new possibilities together.

* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.

I bring over 25 years of clinical experience to my practice as a psychotherapist. It is my belief that we each have a quiet place of truth within us that has been buried by the demands of life. Our habits and beliefs hold us back from our true nature and the life we desire. Together, we will work in the present moment to increase self awareness, uncover obstacles, and access this place of inner truth and strength. In my work with clients I often see individuals struggling with relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, life transitions, and the effects of trauma.

I believe that we all deserve the opportunity to create a life we deem worth celebrating. Together, we will identify and overcome obstacles that have hindered you from achieving your goals and dreams. I welcome you to start on a journey to fully loving the life you live.

My ideal client is a person who is struggling with how to take the "Next Step", be it a relationship crisis, career transition, health issue, loss of a pet, beloved friend or relative. My client might be stuck and wants to pursue a creative passion. My client wants to enrich their emotional, spiritual life and financial growth. My client may have one or more addictions and seeks a sober lifestyle, has tried other avenues that have failed. My client, in spite of fear, wants to move their life forward and explore the vast possibilities of positive life changes and success.

Are you at a point in your life where you feel like something has to give? It could be a major struggle like infidelity, divorce, low self-esteem, or having a stressful job that is impacting your personal life, or just feeling like you're not quite happy and need to figure out why.

Unlike the fantasies marketed to us through various platforms, life often gets hard. Most live through difficult events that may impede on our ability to empower and cultivate our authentic selves. To facilitate exploration and growth, my first priority is offering a safe space. We will build a collaborative therapeutic relationship that thrives on compassion, support, and humor. With it, we will explore and identify roadblocks that may be keeping you from reaching your greatest potential. A variety of mediums can be used, such as talking or drawing, depending on what feels right to you.

Feeling overwhelmed? Is your day moving too fast and lacking joy and motivation? I invite you to slow down and focus on a self discovery journey in a compassionate creative therapeutic environment. I can also provide you with tools and renewed ideas to reach your goals. I start where you are at and you set the pace, fortified with validation, empathy and understanding. I also invite you to join my new groups designed to help you stop compulsive eating. Ask about my new late night Zoom "STOP Compulsive Eating" sessions and virtual weight loss support groups. They have been highly successful in helping my clients regain control.

I am a compassionate, integrative, multicultural (bilingual ENG/SPA), and neurodiverse-affirming psychotherapist passionate about supporting individuals to improve their lives and relationship dynamics while fostering self-awareness. I work collaboratively with clients to reconnect, heal, and regain a sense of empowerment through integrative, holistic, person-centered, and trauma- and multicultural-informed approaches. As a therapist, I have specialized in working with families, couples, and parents struggling with relationship dynamics and mood and anxiety disorders while taking a particular interest in neurodiversity and OCD.

Navigating life's obstacles can be a challenging and sometimes lonely experience. I offer clients a supportive partnership where together, we can explore the issues of concern, the factors that are currently creating obstacles to growth so that clients can take steps towards change that works for them.As clients explore their life situations, they will walk away with greater insight that will serve them beyond our time together. As we work together and work on developing greater self awareness coupled with new patterns of thinking and behavior, clients will increase the skills they bring to dealing with present and future challenge

You are courageous for starting your healing journey! As a queer Latinx woman, I want to provide a supportive environment for those that don’t often feel understood or seen in their personal lives. I strive to empower and support individuals to be the best version of themselves. Through developing a genuine connection in our virtual sessions, we will work towards finding your purpose and self-worth.

People reading this maybe struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and a sense that their lives have lost direction. Do you have a sense that your life has stopped moving forward or your own personal growth encountered overwhelming obstacles? Therapy is a process of healing , recovery and growth. Hope is an essential ingredient in being able to move your life forward. You can see your life improve and a sense of growth, opportunity and hope return.