Therapists in Yonkers, NY

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As a BCBA, Special Educator and mother of 2, my passion is working with families to create more functional, positive and cohesive parent child relationships, especially for parents of children with neurodivergence. I strive to create a culture of support and comfort where you can feel encouraged to make small meaningful changes that bring you closer to calm parenting solutions. I aim to guide your path to identify values and help you set boundaries that honor your desired outcomes. Let’s see how we can work together to create acceptance and live mindfully on this parenting journey.

I mainly work with young adults with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and those going through a transitional stage in their lives, I also have experience with adults and couples. I have a very upbeat and open-minded approach mainly utilizing CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

As a psychologist, I have worked for over 30 years with people dealing with various life challenges—depression, anxiety, relational issues and more. I maintain a strong subspeciality in eating disorders as well—including and especially the more common struggles: emotional overeating, constant dieting, binging, and chronic body dissatisfaction. I tend to work on “two tracks”. That is, I believe it’s important for us all to understand ourselves, including how and why our struggles developed. At the same time, I know that understanding often doesn't help enough with the agony of longstanding emotional pain or addictive behaviors.

When working with clients, I hope to find opportunities in which I can support individuals develop a framework and build support that will last beyond the confines of our work together. The beginnings of that very framework will be developed during the initial session, during which biopsychosocial assessments will be completed so we can determine the client’s goals for therapy. More importantly, however, the intake process is the first opportunity in which I can learn about my clients—this is the time where that trust, support, and the therapeutic alliance begins to form.

As a clinician my background and experience are anchored and reflected in the lives of those I've had the privilege to serve in areas that include but are not limited to: Community -Based Mental Health Services for Children and Families, Foster Care, NYS Department of Corrections (female and male facilities), Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Relational Discord. As a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, I hold a special interest in working with those who are currently serving, veterans and experiencing difficulties and challenges associated with their service.

As a licensed clinical social worker, it is my desire and goal through the utilization of an integrative approach to therapy, each client will find healing and restoration from the broken places of their relationships and past experiences. Working together to discern, process and embrace challenges impacting your quality of life. To learn how to find peace within yourself by understanding how adverse experiences are connected to impulsive behaviors and decision making.

It is my belief that each of us has the ability to find our best self. With guidance, insight and a desire to move forward we can obtain optimal emotional, spiritual and mental health. My practice encompasses supportive exploration and accomplishment of one's identified goal(s) with compassion, intuition and an eclectic blend of therapy methods. Much of my work is with individuals who are experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and substance abuse. With couples and families the work is focused upon exploring, identifying and addressing issues surrounding poor communication, trust and boundaries

I specialize in working with adults experiencing stress. They may be having health problems causing anxiety and depressed feelings. In addition, many of my patients are experiencing chronic pain and I have helped them cope with reductions in pain levels from a high of 10 to as low as 1 (that was an inpatient with stage 4 cancer). My article about that case was published in Focus-the Newsletter of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Currently, I only offer Virtual telemedicine sessions.

Through my training and experience I have helped those living with psychological distresses(including cognitive, behavioral, emotional, & social issues), symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, grief, and PTSD. My expertise also includes support with narrative/mental reframing, behavioral/habit adjustments, increase of self-awareness, communication skills, stress management, goal setting, anger management, & self actualization. My skill sets are accomplished through my proficiency in empathy, validation, accountability, compassion, candor, thought provoking & solution focused dialogue.

My goal as a therapist is to help guide you toward authenticity while re-establishing interpersonal connections with those around you. Whether you’re looking to gain skills, problem-solving for everyday stress, or are experiencing major life events, we can explore and work toward your personal goals collaboratively. I have a specialty in working with individuals who don’t have a good relationship with food and are seeking to repair their body image, self-esteem, and comfortability with food.

Welcome! I am so grateful you are here. Taking that first step to get the proper help you need is admirable and brave. I work hard to create a compassionate, empathetic, goal-driven and safe environment for those to conquer their passions and begin the journey of self-exploration. Your therapy sessions are based on YOU with a little bit of my help and a push. Optimal therapeutic outcomes will be met through tailored treatment to your needs. I can guide in identifying strengths, learning ways to cope, how to heal, how to embrace love & happiness, identifying negative patterns and more. Please take that step to work on you, today.

In my years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with many clients in multiple settings. What I have discovered is that as humans, we all shared similar emotional experiences. Emotions, such as sadness, anxiety, worries, trauma, and difficulty coping with everyday life stressors is arduous. Theses emotions can impair how we function, view the world, and how we perceive ourselves. While experiencing turmoil in our lives, many stigmatize mental illness and never seek help. Interestingly, I have discovered that when we are going through these challenging periods in our lives, professional help is essential.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I understand that seeking therapy can be a difficult step. Through my own exploration of self-discovery and wellness, I am able to understand that progress is not linear. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or just looking to improve your overall well-being, I am here to help.

Life can be very unpredictable and seem unfair at times. “Fall down seven times, get up eight,” but what if it all becomes too much? Dealing with unhappiness, adjusting to change, coping with loss, managing work/school stress, and navigating relationships can take a toll on a person. Feelings of depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, and sleep difficulties only make things more difficult. Some think they must put on a brave face and go through things alone. Well, I’m here to let you know it’s okay to not be okay AND that you don’t have to face life alone.

Everyone deserves mental health care and mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness. We often tend to forget this. As someone who grew up in an environment that did not particularly emphasize mental health, it is my mission to end the stigma that inhibits others in their ability to reach out for help. If you are here searching for the right fit, you’ve made a very big first step. Feel free to reach out for a 15 minute call/initial consultation. I offer telehealth making it easy for clients to access services and I see a wide range of clients for various issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.

I am passionate and dedicated to helping others. With over 15 years as a direct service provider, I have worked with a wide range of individuals in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools and private practice. My intake process looks like a conversation. I aim to create a relaxed, supportive and safe environment where there is a healthy level of trust that will support in communicating and addressing the concerns that warranted therapy. Understanding that every individual is different and requires a personally designed approach. I strive to create a space where we can be vulnerable and authentic without judgment.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and or anxious? Are you trying to find ways to cope with new life changes; lets connect and talk about it. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with over 10 years experience in working with children, families and adults. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to assist individuals with improving their quality of life and guiding them towards understanding their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental safe space.

As a Spanish and English speaking therapist, I offer psychotherapy to clients of all ages who are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and other life challenges. Through a warm, sensitive and genuine therapeutic relationship, my clients and I will talk and explore the most difficult moments of their lives and together, through cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or solution-focused brief therapy, the clients will find solutions to a better life adjustment. Let's explore together the cause of your pain and suffering and at the same time assist you with the development of appropriate coping skills.