Person-Centered Therapists in Denver, NY

Your life has meaning and purpose! If you’re ready for change, I am ready to take this journey with you. I do not promise it will be easy, but I do assure you that it will be worth the time you invest. I am a LCSW-R and a Certified School Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including school social work, corrections, addiction, outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric facilities, large non-profits, and private practice.

Everyone is faced with challenges throughout life. Whether it be a challenging relationship, life transition, trauma, loss of: dream, loved one or unnamed void, loneliness, fear, negative thought pattens... The key to overcoming them is change. The first step to change is to realize everyone needs help with life's challenges. Asking for help will be the most important step you take in your healing journey of revisioning your life. I would be happy to work with you to help you uncover your true potential, to live the life you want to celebrate ! And to witness your discovery of your happier self, your genuine self, your Best Self!

My ideal client is anyone who feels unseen and unheard. Those who struggle with expressing themselves through words and desire to find expression, healing and release through alternative routes such as movement and the creative arts.

My practice reflects my core values of kindness, trust, respect, and genuineness. My approach to therapy isn’t one of rigidity but connection and collaboration. Together, we work in a non-judgmental space to explore and discover what is blocking you in your path. While my area of expertise is in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, I can successfully help guide you through experiencing a life transition or struggles in a relationship. Obstacles come in many forms but my goal is always the same: an effective, solution-focused treatment.

Asking for help is hard. It’s so natural for us as humans to suffer in silence, to hide ourselves because of the shame that we feel about saying, “Hey, I’m struggling.” My goal is to help you have the hard conversations. To listen to how you’re feeling, and to help you get what you need. You don’t have to do it alone. I aim to offer support to anyone who is struggling with their mental health by practicing a person-centered approach and utilizing my experience with a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, mindfulness and coping skills development.

Serenity Psychotherapy offers New York State residents the ability to meet confidentially with an experienced mental health counselor from different professional backgrounds. We specialize with online telemedicine through our patient portal. Though our therapists range from geographic areas Niagara Falls to New York City, our online format allows you to see them from the comfort of your home, office or wherever you wish. In NY State, we have Mark Shaw, Ray Tribble, Steven Herbst, Lindsey Barr, Jennifer Hunter, Michael Raskind, Jonathan Weiss and Kira Young. Featuring Kira Young.

Feeling alone, isolated even when we are in a relationship is very common. We often question ourselves and doubt our ability to create lasting bonds. Some of these common challenges include communication difficulties, infidelity, loss of intimacy, financial pressures, difficulty balancing individual, work, couple and family expectations. We often find it difficult to share our challenges and vulnerabilities.

I began my journey providing therapy in 2013. Having 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. My primary focus revolves around trauma. I believe we are all capable of living a life worth living. For some this may mean working through past trauma, changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, understanding influence over environment, having a positive support system, and building mastery in areas. Life needs balance. In order to be in balance we must have awareness, insight, action, and rejuvenation. I take a strength based approach to promote a healthy and balanced mind, body and soul.

Reflections counseling services was created to offer a unique, non- judgmental space where clients and families are able to be themselves My approach includes meeting the clients where they are at in their journey and walking with them on the path of wellness. I specialize in Adolescents and children, PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and other mental health issues. Some therapies I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered and motivational interviewing. I give client homework to allow the counseling experience to continue at home allowing clients to gain better coping skills to better face issues more effectively.

Our one constant in life is change, and for some this can be a difficult and painful truth. I provide therapy focused on supporting you as you navigate grief and loss. Our work together is collaborative in order to build a foundation of peace and healing amongst the obstacles. But most importantly, our work together is completely about you. Together, we will tailor a therapeutic experience to focus on your goals, leaving you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

My intentions are to help others become empowered and discover their self worth. I am always respectful, genuine, and non-judgemental in my approach. Sometimes you just need to be heard to sort thoughts/life situations out, or you may be ready to start your journey to heal from the past. Perhaps it's time to learn strategies to manage daily stressors, or work on repairing family and/or couple issues. I hope to be able to provide the quality support needed.

Through open dialogue, reflection, and engagement, my goal is to help clients better understand how their life histories and relationships impact the present-day. My aim is to support individuals in finding their voice, building confidence in personal and professional relationships, and coping with stressors. I believe that everyone can benefit from devoting time each week to focus on themselves and their relationships, and I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment for my clients. I believe in meeting a client where they are, creating a safe space that allows us to address the issues that brought them to therapy.

Do you feel like your ideal self? I know Adjusting to a new reality can be hard and exhausting; my main goal is for the client to feel like their ideal self. Once you feel like you're in a great space, it's all about learning how to keep it up. One of my favorite lines is "every little step is still a step towards your goal".

Great to meet you! I am a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist, my eyes are trained to see what our words cannot express...and that's where the magic happens. DMT is a powerful modality combines the art of dance and the science of psychology to unlock your potential for healing and self-expression. By engaging in movement and dance, you will tap into the wisdom of your body, accessing emotions and memories that may be difficult to verbalize. Through this process, you will discover new insights, release tension, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection.

Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to motivate yourself, organize your daily life, or follow through with plans and achieve your goals? Do you struggle with self-esteem or get stuck in negative thought-spirals? Do you often speak impulsively or have trouble communicating effectively? I am an LCSW ready to help you identify your strengths and find better ways to organize and achieve your goals. I offer a person-centered non-judgmental approach to therapy. I will accept you for who you are; both strengths and imperfections.

Our licensed therapists utilize person-centered, evidence-based, trauma-informed care, specializing in helping people grow and heal from trauma and PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, perinatal anxiety and depression, grief, parenting, life transitions, relationship challenges, Veteran trauma, mood disorders, and more. We work with adults and children, offering in-person therapy and remote therapy by phone or video.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy in New York City and Westchester County. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds challenged with anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, offering collaboration in goal setting and establishing an individualized treatment plan to target your needs. The core modalities I use throughout my practice are EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, anxious about a relationship, navigating a recent loss, these adjustments can feel stressful and overwhelming. I have experience working with trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and academic/occupational issues. I enjoy working with college/graduate students and young professionals. am trained in a range of modalities including CBT and DBT, but overall, I am person-centered, attachment based and psychodynamically oriented. Thus, I approach therapy from a trauma-focused lens, providing a safe space for clients to process all thoughts and feelings.

“One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began,” opens Mary Oliver’s poem The Journey. Perhaps these words ring true for you at this point in your life, a point that has led you to this space, searching for support. Welcome. Maybe you are feeling isolated and alone, experiencing moods that you’re having difficulty making sense of, or are seeking greater understanding of who you are and your purpose. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in or held captive by the past. As you explore this inner landscape, I believe all that you need for the journey lies within you. I will accompany you, shining a light until you rediscover your own.