Couples Counseling Therapists in White Plains, NY
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Julie Weldon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion for the process of therapy and my genuine interest in your story creates a warm and hopeful environment to begin our work together. I am an active and empathic clinician whose belief in my clients' abilities and strengths strongly informs all aspects of my work. I use dynamic and holistic methods to help clients improve coping tools and address symptoms. Equally importantly, I work with clients to build a deeper understanding of their challenges and strengths, and to build a kinder, more compassionate
relationship
with themselves.

Shakira K O'Garro
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*I'm unable to answer phone calls or emails at this time. I am still not accepting new clients as of 3/30/21. Thank you.* Perhaps you're just feeling down or nervous - maybe you're unsure about the future of a
relationship
, or have recently been diagnosed with a serious illness. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. In my therapy sessions I promote healing by maintaining a person centered focus by encouraging a positive outlook, the adoption of new attitudes, and fostering hope and healing. I have the empathy, understanding, personal and professional experience to help you cope and move forward.

Joel D Haber
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
The most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic
relationship
! Nothing matters more.
Dr. Joel D. Haber has received international attention for work in health psychology, resilience and bully prevention. In his Clinical Practice with children, teens, adults and
couples
, he specializes in depression, anxiety, social and
relationship
issues. He is known for his warm, and empathetic style, and excellent ability to take complex issues and make them understandable and workable for his clients. He is also national speaker and consultant on resilience building, and bullying behaviors for both children and adults.

patricia r. bettman, lcsw, llc, Divorce Mediator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a therapist with 30 years of experience in the field. I work with individuals,
couples
and families of all types and sizes. I am a Safe Space for all. I work with people who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships, who have experienced trauma; physical, sexual or emotional, are or have been depressed and/or anxious and who are in or are working towards recovery.

Susan Smith Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a psychotherapist, marital and family therapist practicing for over 25 years, my goal is to work with individuals,
couples
or families, no matter how challenging the issues. Many people come seeking help for the first time, while others have been unsuccessful in other therapies, often for long periods of time. Some are very clear about what they want help with and some are ambivalent and need to define what it is they hope will change.
Waitlist for new clients

Jessica Aron
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel overwhelmed by the level of stress in your life? Would you like to learn helpful skills to improve your mood? Do you want to change your
relationship
with food and your body? If so, I am here to help. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapy delivered with compassion and expertise. We will work closely to develop a personalized plan aimed at helping you make positive changes in a timely manner. My focus is to help you build upon your strengths, gain new skills, and achieve the personal growth you seek.

Carla Lisio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
and families seeking change. You may be challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, difficulties in relationships or the stressors of life transitions, such as divorce or changes in your career. Like all transitions, moving through stages of adolescence, into college and onto adulthood can bring stress, uncertainty and confusion but also tremendous growth. Our work together will seek to promote self-awareness and desired change.

Jim . Walkup
Marriage & Family Therapist, D Min, Midmanh
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Perhaps, the two of you simply can't communicate, or you have just had a useless fight. You may have even thought of divorce. You know you don't want that. Maybe one of you has a job requiring travel or late hours. The time left goes to your kids. In the middle of the night, you realize you are losing each other. Imagine having the tools resolve fights before they end up in the kitchen sink or the attack-blame dance.
You want to feel your
partner
respects you.and will have your back. Regain the freedom to laugh.

Mark Sirkin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My focus is on helping individuals,
couples
, and partners function at their best. As a long-time business consultant, I have expertise in leadership development and assessment. Because of this background I am particularly adept at helping with work-related problems. As a family and
couples
therapist, I help people deal with interpersonal issues including conflicts and how to create healthier and more productive relationships.

Stephanie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I have had more that 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults,
couples
and families in a variety of settings.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes; making one question their ability to move forward and make change. I am a firm believer that change is possible and incorporate a variety of techniques into the therapeutic process depending on each persons unique needs. I am a good listener and offer a supportive, non- judgmental environment. Interventions are strength based focusing on the positive attributes that can be a source of support while working on the more difficult issues that may be interfering with you taking charge of and living your best life.

Michaela D'Urso
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children,
relationship
struggles, and work/school issues.
White Plains, NY 10601
& Online

Allison J. Bell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained as a child psychologist and am also an individual and couple's therapist. I bring a knowledge of nonverbal communication research, infant research, mindfulness practice, and
relationship
research to the work that I do with
couples
and families. I am an experienced Divorce Coach and Child Specialist in Collaborative Divorce, as well as a trained mediator and negotiator. I focus on system dynamics in relationships, be they
partner
, family or business relationships, and strive to help people cope with conflict engagement. I'm also available for consultation for witness preparation.

Rob Bernstein
Counselor, MA
My book "Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism," won 5 awards, including the categories of "Psychology/Mental Health" and "Parenting and Family." The foreword is written by Temple Grandin. It has 27 case stories of people on the spectrum significantly improving. I start with an evaluation of the person's cognitive processes. I then develop an interactive therapeutic plan to affect the processing underlying the individual's behavior. My passions are getting children to speak for the first time and working with Asperger's young adults in establishing healthy relationships. I have also helped those not on the autism spectrum, to establish a healthy, romantic
relationship
. For children, I work with the school, including establishing the best placement and educational environment.

Katie Cave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Worried about your child, adolescent or your own anxieties,mood swings or disruptive thoughts? Do you feel that the challenges you are facing are affecting your ability to be happy or reach your potential? We all need support to help us get through the difficult times. I would be happy to speak to you to see how I could be a
partner
in your healing. I have been a practicing clinical social worker since 2001. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and Functional Family Therapist (FFT). I work with a variety of ages from children 5 years of age through , adolescents & adulthood.

Jeanine Primm Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Jeanine has a gift: deeply connecting with clients to help them discover their true selves, feel heard, experience creative-intensive-positive behavior change counseling and reap the rewards. She works with adults and adolescents in order to help them make better decisions to care for themselves, their relationships, their careers and school plans. This includes humor and hard work to painful thoughts and unhealthy behaviors. She has been particularly effective with young women, adult men (she worked with the NBA/NFL for 10+ years), people with
relationship
challenges, high profile clients and striving students and professionals.

Jenny Yovine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have worked with individuals within various age groups and stages of life. This is inclusive of children, teenagers, parents, young adults, adults,
couples
, and geriatric age groups. I have assisted individuals,
couples
, and families with a spectrum of issues ranging from Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Bereavement-Grief Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Parenting Issues, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I would be happy to speak with you to see if I am a good fit for you in working together towards your goals.

New Reflections Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, Gottman
Verified
Verified
As a couple’s therapist Lisa Abrotsky integrates and explores past issues from different angles, helping
couples
and families gain insight into adjustments they may need to make in the
relationship
. Lisa aids and supports individuals in the processes of change, healing, and empowerment.

Andrea Deutsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Through exploration of present and past experiences in the context of a safe therapeutic
relationship
, I help people develop an awareness and understanding of their lives, let go of painful experiences, achieve more satisfying ways of managing challenging situations, and find more gratifying choices and directions in their lives.
If you are feeling bad about yourself and aspects of your life, therapy can help improve your self-esteem, mood, and the quality of your life. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of issues. Some are confused and unhappy about their relationships or troubled by their performance at work or school. Others come into therapy because of a crisis in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or the loss of a loved one. I also see people who are having trouble adjusting to a life transition, like going away to college or becoming a parent. Still others are bothered by events from the past. Whatever the issue, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and/or angry are common.
Michelle Nordlinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with adults, older adults and
couples
. I have a long history working sensitively and effectively with clients in times of transition, family discord, or other challenges of development. I also work with adults facing marriage or
relationship
difficulties or the exigencies of professional life transitions.

Robin Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As a therapist, I
partner
with my clients as we explore present difficulties or past traumas.
In my practice, I help individuals move through some of the most difficult moments in their lives the strong emotional tides and automatic responses that are often inherent to any unexpected life change, or past traumatic experiences. Our everyday responses to stress - anxiety, anger, irritability, bouts of depression, or fatigue and the effectiveness of our ability to cope with current stressors are often related to painful past experiences, some recent and some from long ago. My practice is dedicated to offering individuals the supports necessary to navigate through pain from our past to a place of resiliency.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.