Female Therapists in West Point, NY

Adrienne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Advanced Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of New York. She has over 15 years of experience working in the realms of education, social services, government, and non-profit management. She has practiced in schools, chemical dependency programs, and outpatient mental health clinics, providing services to people from all walks of life. She proudly identifies as a person in recovery. Find her at: secure.helloalma.com/providers/adrienne-voltaire/ AND headway.co/providers/adrienne-voltaire

As an Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, I work with clients who are looking for a better way of being and living. We often have challenges with depression, anxiety, shame, fear, and traumas, and some of us look for something more out of life, asking, "Is this all there is?" Talk therapy can be valuable in gaining a cognitive understanding of WHY you feel as you do, and it can provide some relief. But how much does it change your lived experience? Core Energetics involves work processing thoughts, feelings, and emotions through your body in a way that releases "stuckness" and energy for purposes that you direct.

As a creative arts therapist, I help people connect words, thoughts, and feelings to their life situations. I am committed to building therapeutic relationships that in help individuals be the best they can be for themselves, and the people in their environment. My compassionate approach gives clients access to practical way of working toward relief, develop coping skills, and explore solutions to life's challenges.

I feel privileged to enter in to a therapeutic relationship with my clients where trust is established, feelings are honored, and pain is explored and healed. I believe wholly in the therapeutic value of feeling heard and understood. My aim with clients is to foster a positive and supportive relationship that provides the skills necessary to create happy and healthy relationships in their lives.

Life can be very challenging at times and our usual way of managing doesn't work as effectively as it used to. Our coping skills aren't helping us to feel a sense of control and well-being and we end up feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, we can't sleep well, we under eat or overeat, experience mood changes and possible difficulties managing work, relationships and home life. I am committed to helping you understand what you are going through, developing strategies to make changes, assisting you with stress reduction so that you feel more comfortable within yourself and your life.

We all have the fundamental need to grow into and express who we are meant to be. However, this natural process can be inhibited by our need to adapt to pressures of family and society, by trauma, or by seemingly unresolvable contradictions in our personality. The goal of therapy is to bring this latent process to life, and to make it more conscious. A good therapeutic relationship will help you to be more receptive to yourself and to notice and honor these inner workings.

I am a Mental Health Counselor and School Counselor with a passion for supporting tweens, adolescents, and young adults work through stressors. I use a combination of insight, humor, evidence based practices, and strength based counseling to promote a better understanding and tolerance of issues. I support my clients in developing coping skills and specialize in anxiety management and resilience building.

Does anxiety, stress, and/or depression have you longing for positive change and reconnection to the world? I am a licensed psychotherapist helping adults find balance and direction in their personal and professional lives. I will guide your discovery of yourself, helping you to blossom into a more fulfilled human being. Most of my current patients and clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, poor body image, difficult relationships, or past trauma. We can work towards goals of healthy relationships, personal growth, job changes, parenthood, and overall life satisfaction. Together, we journey towards mental health and wellness.

I believe that in order to be healthy, we need to be able to work, to love, and to play. If you are overwhelmed with anxiety or feelings of being lost, unsure of what you want, feeling less than whole, finding yourself procrastinating when you don't know why, or having repeated difficulty in relationships, I am hopeful you have come to the right place. By looking closely at what may be holding you back, we will be able to understand it with fresh eyes. This can lead you to your goals of relief from suffering, a greater sense of choice, and more freedom to express the self you most want to be.

I specialize in providing integrated EMDR to LGBTQ+ youth and adults, who are struggling with complex trauma and feeling disturbed by painful past experiences. They most often feel like they are a burden, incompetent or often find themselves endlessly ruminating over worst case scenarios. Therapy is initiated when they realize that they are ready to stop spiraling and begin experiencing a sense of grounding and connection. There has been an acknowledgement that they do not have to stay stuck. Their desire to feel confident, secure, and live authentically outweighs the fear to work through their pain.

Have you ever felt misunderstood, judged, confused, or couldn't find the "right" words to express yourself? What about feeling lonely in a relationship? We have all encountered or experienced these feelings at one point in our lives. Let's have a conversation to explore and unpack all that you seek. I specialize in Marriage & Family dynamics as well as individual and relationship issues. Unpacking all related topics, we will explore the concepts of communication, commitment, intimacy, marriage, premarital relations, divorce, non-traditional couples, and much more.

I believe the true pillars of continued success and growth are based on intention and relationships. If you're having trouble finding your "Why"? I am here to inspire simple changes that are a transformative guide on your journey to renewed health, restored relationships and a greater joy for living. The transition from "stuck" to "moving" is my passion. There is a powerful reciprocity between the mind and body connection. To meet each clients' unique needs, I enjoy using walks and hikes as a way to engage and communicate, and I always make humor and comfortability a priority. You are in control of the progress we make together.

If your child or adolescent is not functioning to their full potential, help is here! Alane Gahagan ('Laney') is a gentle, compassionate therapist who works with both kids and their families. Laney views children and adolescents as individuals, and respects their needs and feelings. Parents are heard and understood, in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Building on the strengths of the child and family, Laney sets achievable goals and works toward them. She guides parents in developing skills to become a positive force in their child's life. Through a trusting partnership, Laney nurtures the desire for change and a better future.

I'm glad you've found yourself here. Acknowledging that you need support right now is a tough but necessary first step. Life and relationships can be complex and I find that it is often helpful have a neutral person to offer a listening ear, guidance, and to facilitate a process of gaining more insight about who you are and what you need. My role would be to help you work towards your goals, which may include building self-compassion, identifying and regulating uncomfortable emotions, processing old traumas, changing negative thoughts and patterns, overcoming challenges, strengthening relationships, implementing new coping skills.

Updated Sept 2023 • Openings in-person in Williamsburg, Brooklyn • Openings for Telehealth • Waitlist for our Cold Spring office • Therapy for Adults, Teens, Children 6-11, Parents and Families. Improve relationships, reduce anxiety, learn to regulate emotions, process traumatic events and reconnect to your own sense of competence and worth. We help people live happier, better connected, productive lives by combining the arts with proven psychotherapy treatment. In business for 16 years, we are licensed to practice psychotherapy and creative arts therapies.