Teletherapy for Campus Area - Albany, NY

A skilled therapist can help you work through difficulties you may not have been able to overcome on your own. Life is hard; and the very real challenges, setbacks, & obstacles we experience a long the way can stand in the way of happiness. But, I believe that a strong & loving connection to yourself & others can buffer the stress in life. This is where I can help: I am a generalist therapist w/specialties in Sex Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, Maternal/Reproductive Mental Health (specializing in perinatal loss & grief), and breast & GYN cancer recovery.

You are capable of feeling happier, more secure, hopeful, confident and less stressed so that you can fully enjoy your life. We know life will be very hard at times due to relationship struggles, grief and loss, work challenges, financial issues and also our world becoming more overwhelming these past few years. When we experience difficult life challenges, we are more likely to feel a spike in our anxiety and may feel sad and unable to find peace. Meeting with a trained therapist who cares about your well-being can help ease these symptoms and offer a place to begin healing.

For some of us, the challenges around managing our stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression seem extraordinary. Life's challenges can feel dark, heavy, or even impossible to deal with sometimes. Maybe you are experiencing negative and intense mood swings. Maybe you are finding it difficult to carry on at school or work. Maybe you are having trouble connecting with others and are experiencing conflict in your relationships. You might feel inadequate, hopeless, fearful, anxious, and stressed. If this sounds true to you, I want you to know that even though you may feel alone, you are Not.

You are more than just a diagnosis! Therapy can help you to develop the resilience to cope with even the most painful of life circumstances. Respect, compassion, and collaboration are essential components of the therapeutic relationship. We will work together to develop insight into your emotional distress, construct strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings, and create a positive vision for your future. Clients find me to be approachable, responsive, and committed to the process of healing and personal growth.

Are you stuck in a constant state of worry and anxiety? Maybe you're drowning under the weight of trying to do everything and be everything for everyone. You put on a brave face, but deep down you feel lonely and like you're losing control. The good news is, you don't have to figure this out alone. I can help you get unstuck and moving towards the person you want to be and the life you want to live.

Thank you for taking the first step and reading my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. Hopefully, the below information will help you determine if I am the right fit for you.

The goal of Attentional Mind is to help others become more calm, grounded, and regulated in their daily lives. Whether you're brand new to clinical therapies and stress management concepts, or are looking to expand upon an already existing set of coping skills, Attentional Mind can help. With an emphasis on the utilization of mindfulness dynamics, nervous system regulation, and somatic therapies, Attentional Mind aims to help clients safely and effectively manage depression, anxiety, attentional disorders, and trauma-based symptoms in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Are you feeling anxious and depressed? Having trouble sleeping and having a hard time turning off your anxious thoughts? Are you feeling stuck and trying to figure out what comes next in your life? These feelings can be overwhelming and keep you in limbo. Although your family and friends may be a great support for you, it is sometimes easier to share your thoughts and feelings with someone you don't know intimately. If you are emotionally and physically tired and ready to take the next steps to wellness, let me help.

Are you stuck in a constant state of worry and anxiety? Maybe you're drowning under the weight of trying to do everything and be everything for everyone. You put on a brave face, but deep down you feel lonely and like you're losing control. The good news is, you don't have to figure this out alone. I can help you get unstuck and moving towards the person you want to be and the life you want to live.

I am licensed in NYS & IN. I have dedicated 17 years of my career to working w/individuals who are experiencing life concerns; relationship issues, career, living situations. I specialize in supporting people managing health concerns; Reproductive, cancers, geriatric, caregiver, diabetes, cancer, heart, respiratory. Additionally, developmental (MS, MD) & acquired (head, spinal cord). I focus on helping individuals and their caregivers manage anxiety, depression & other mental health concerns which are triggered/caused by health concerns. I enjoy working w/people of faith or philosophy & those searching.

People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.

I have a passion for working in the counseling field and have dedicated my career to assisting individuals, couples, and families to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life. I have a great deal of experience in the counseling profession with an extensive background working with depression, bipolarity, anxiety, stress management, communication and life skills, healthy relationships, learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, addiction and substance abuse treatment and recovery and more. Additionally, I have facilitated groups in relapse prevention, healthy relationships, anger and emotion management, and problem solving.

Seeking help to manage mental health challenges? Looking to help a loved one or improve the quality of your relationships? Join me for a conversation! It is a universal truth that everyone is unique to themselves. Let’s work toward becoming the best versions of us. We are all entitled to happiness. We each have our own specific life experiences and personalities. I want to help you identify your strengths and welcome them to flourish. Over the previous 15 years as a healthcare professional I have worked with individuals, couples and families in their search for healing and understanding.

Tara Herrick Brown, M.S., is a holistic counselor with 20+ years of experience. With a background in health psychology and various trainings and certifications in energy medicine and meditation, she offers clients a truly unique skill set. Tara sees the whole person rather than the diagnosis or label they present. Encouraging her clients to look at themselves and to own their part of their struggles is the foundation of her work. On this journey towards self-discovery, she helps clients change their stories from victim-speak to self-awareness and self-acceptance.

My ideal client would be a child, pre-teen or teenager who is struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety or familial difficulties. They’re working on discovering who they are in a world that is constantly changing….and so are they! Their goals are to develop coping skills to help manage their symptoms of anxiety, depression & feelings leading to suicidal ideation. They are navigating their personal relationships, as well as their family relationships. They want to feel better, heard & be confident with themselves.

We are all given a blank sheet in the beginning. What we choose to put on this blank sheet determines our outcome. Through life we are shaped by our surroundings, interactions and family. But not all of us are given the tools to write our own stories. Nature created us, but nurture guides us. As a clinician, I work with my clients to help build their awareness of how their learned subconscious understandings of life have impacted how they engage, interact and understand others.

If you are seeking to resolve issues that interfere with your quality of life, therapy can be a valuable resource. In my practice, I focus on helping clients gain insight and develop more effective strategies to deal with life challenges, placing a strong value and emphasis on doing everything it takes to elevate to a higher sense of self.

If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of transformation in your life. Taking the first step toward personal growth requires courage, and making a change can be difficult. But, often an outside perspective can help you view things in a new light and gain a deeper understanding of what is possible. My aim is to provide this to you and inspire you to reach your highest potential. My primary areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, youth behavior, life transitions, relationships, family dynamics, grief, and trauma. My experience includes working with youth and adults from various cultural backgrounds.

Modern life is not for the faint of heart. Days packed with nonstop tasks, endless decision-making, and the feeling that ‘you’ll never catch up’ can take a toll on your mental health and the hope you have for the future. Thinking clearly and finding sustainable peace and harmony often seems impossible. Your past experiences, the situations you’ve lived through, and what you’re dealing with now can all influence how well you cope and connect. We often feel fragmented, broken, and needing to be “fixed.”