Toddler Therapists in White Plains, NY

I am an artist, art educator, and board certified art therapist, based in SE Connecticut. My approach is influenced by strengths-based and positive psychology, as well as methods of art-based inquiry. Aside from art therapy, my background is in experiential education and community building. I have worked with all ages, from very young children to seniors, in a variety of media. My current studio space is inside the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, CT, as well as homes and schools in Connecticut.

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.

My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment where we can discuss the issues most important to you. Together we will work on discovering the challenges that are getting in your way from achieving your personal goals while finding the most effective tools to address your individual needs and make lasting change.

My approach to counseling stems from the belief that we are all doing the best we can, and will flourish if given the right tools. I help clients take an overwhelming, undefinable 'problem', and break it down into manageable pieces that are easy to understand. That, in turn, allows us to target the factors that are contributing to the problem, and identify the skills that need to be strengthened. Whether it be anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, behavioral challenges or another mental health concern, this approach arms clients with the tools they need to thrive after therapy has concluded.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a background in behavioral and mental health. I work with clients on implementing behavioral modifications to improve their overall mental health. I also have a background in healthcare. I am currently working with children and families through Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is an evidence based treatment program for caregivers and their young children who are experiencing social, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties.

With over 25 years of private practice experience, I offer individual, couples,family, and group rpsychotherapy. My expertise includes: Complex Child Custody and Divorce Proceedings, Parent Coordonation, Parent Coaching, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Surgery, Pain Management, Child/Adolescent School Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complicated Grief, and Infertility. In addition to having a post-graduate Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I have studied Ayurveda, meditation, mind-body therapy, and other mindful practices. A warm place, a safe space, and a great deal of empathy (with a dose of laughter) help to bring light into the darkest places. I appreciate your strengths!

Never thought you'd find yourself looking for a therapist, or had a disappointing therapy experience before? Much of the success of treatment depends on finding someone whom you can trust, who is as invested in seeing you make progress as you are. I have a solid track record working with children, adolescents, adults and families to create change in their lives...even when situations feel hopeless.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who reside in New York State. I specialize in the perinatal period and family life and have extensive experience working with a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, family conflict, life transitions, and parenting challenges. I work collaboratively with you to increase your understanding of your own life and build insight into conflicts you may be experiencing.

Marisa MHC-LP - I'm the co-founder of Davine Counseling. I'm a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in direct services and interventions focused on helping clients of all ages with a variety of different goals and approaches for therapy. A session with me will start with a consultation and an initial assessment. Here you will expect me to ask you questions about yourself to give me a better understanding of you! Here we will also start to discuss therapy goals and expectations as well as a plan for what our session schedule will look like. These sessions are unique to you and I want you to feel comfortable and safe at all times!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted and unable to feel like your "normal" self because of worry or sadness? Are you and your partner constantly engaged in conflict and longing for a restored connection? Is your child exhibiting behaviors in school or home that have left you feeling ill equipped, confused or angry? As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist I believe that the way to make change for a more satisfying life is to explore, understand and find the meaning behind our patterns and past experiences including what may be outside our awareness.

I specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. I have helped clients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety related disorders, behavioral issues, and grief and loss. My approach is person centered, focused on creating a caring and empathetic therapeutic relationship, while utilizing varied interventions, including psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive based techniques, family systems theories, and attachment based strategies. In addition to more traditional approaches, I am a strong proponent of creative expressive therapy. Through expressive interventions my clients have learned to develop appropriate self expression of feelings, self confidence, effective coping and conflict resolution strategies, and pro social communication to help foster appropriate peer relations.

I treat children with a range of emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Many of the children I see are struggling with sensory sensitivities, picky eating, toileting conflicts, separation anxiety, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety or fears, selective mutism, depression, social conflicts or isolation, or low self-esteem. Other families in my practice seek treatment to gain support around familial conflicts that present at different developmental stages, or to assuage concerns associated with significant life changes due to divorce, bereavement, or other types of loss.

I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience working with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. We navigated through personal, public and professional issues. We collaborate to approached challenges to pursue goals in a client focused environment. With over thirty-one years of experience working with people in all walks of life, I employ togetherness in my work with clients. The “no one is alone” ideology is prevalent in our interaction.

Welcome. Now that you have taken the important step of finding the right therapist for you, I hope your search is a successful one. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. I strive to offer an empathic and eclectic approach in my work, yet one where we collaborate to uniquely address the issues and challenges that YOU identify. I have trained for 22 years at NY Presbyterian Hospital, am seasoned in CBT, DBT, as well as supportive and psychodynamic treatment. Specialty areas of my practice include Anxiety Disorders (OCD/Panic), ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, & Relationship Issues/Divorce.

​Maybe you have been struggling for a long time, or perhaps a recent loss or traumatic experience has left you shaken and learning to cope with a challenging new reality. For all the reasons you have come to Feeling Good Psychotherapy, deciding to begin or resume therapy is an important and courageous step toward creating greater wellbeing in your life. I will meet you where you are in your life and work towards establishing a strong therapeutic relationship that is validating, supportive, and nonjudgmental.

Challenges are a part of daily life. Most times we are able to deal with them. However, there are occasions when we need someone to help us get through difficulties. Experienced professional help is an effective way to navigate challenges that impact quality daily living.

My primary aim in my work is to meet my clients "where they are" by tuning in to their unique concerns and creating an atmosphere where they feel acknowledged and at ease. My style is warm, empathic and engaged which, combined with my acumen as a seasoned clinician, helps adults, children, parents and families feel comfortable and secure. Within this safe space, my clients express their concerns and work to repair and optimize wholesome development with professional recommendations that help to inform a collaborative therapeutic plan.