Positive Psychology Therapists in Scarsdale, NY

I work as a psychotherapist and coach in New York, using a relational and solution-focused approach to support clients in living out their values, improving their health and functioning, and deepening their sense of meaning, purpose and wellbeing. My work is influenced by mind-body and compassion-focused therapies, positive psychology, attachment theory, dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. My work is heavily informed by the years I spent as a behavioral scientist and researcher exploring meaning and mindfulness-based approaches to behavior change and optimal functioning.

Are you struggling with the stresses of work-life balance? Are you seeking serenity from the constant pull of technology and social media? Are you transitioning to a new phase in your life-new job, relationship, parenting, an "empty nest"-and looking for some guidance and support as you adapt and grow? Are you looking simply for more mindfulness and positivity in your daily life? My practice is based on the principles of positive psychology-the scientific study of optimal wellbeing-and I use solution-focused techniques to help you move toward your goal through practical, clearly-defined action steps.

Therapy is about creating meaningful, lasting change that creates a sense of fulfillment in your own life and relationships with others. It's an investment in you and those around you. I have a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, tailored to each individual and shaped by my own training, experience and interests as well as my curiosity, empathy and respect for others. My practice is informed by a wide variety of influences (psychodynamic training, parent management training, studies including DBT) and interests (mindfulness, parenting issues, work/life balance, life transitions, neuropsychology, positive psychology).

Specializing in working with artists, celebrities, public figures, teens, and families. Jamie Karia is a licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW), and Life Coach who has over 20 years of experience helping others. She draws upon her extensive knowledge in education, psychology, and clinical therapy when working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors who have problems with: depression, crisis, anger, anxiety, bullying, career, family, stress, domestic violence, divorce, body image, self-esteem, trauma, parenting, relationships, grief, illness, substance abuse, assault, sexual orientation, and personal transitions.

Born in Bronx New York, I graduated Columbia University in 1989 with an MS in Social Work and became a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive. I also use DBT and ACT to create a Psychodynamic Counseling approach. If you struggle with communication in personal and work relationships I provide you with techniques to help change negative behaviors like blame and reactivity into sensitivity and compassion toward the self and others. Mood shifts and alcohol and other drug use is also addressed as it influences the stability of your mood. I will provide a free consultation at your convenience.

Are you struggling with big life transitions, anxiety, depression or parent/child issues? Whatever your age or current struggle is, I focus on “progress, not perfection.” I'll guide you to manage symptoms and steer you away from identifying solely as a diagnoses. My experience includes inpatient psychiatry, specializing in postpartum depression, anxiety, crisis stabilization and psychosis. Providing support to adolescents with depression and anxiety related to school, family, relationships, body image and social media are more prevalent post pandemic and I lend myself to those who are in need of guidance and support in these areas.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice for 20+ years. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy and schema-focused cognitive therapy. I treat a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, OCD), depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, compulsive overeating, weight loss/management, addictions and more. I work with adults, in individual and couples therapy. My approach is solution-oriented, and through the process of our collaborative effort, our overarching goal is to help you to achieve positive change that will help you to feel better and to improve your life.

I specialize in a holistic and medication-free approach to minimize and relieve symptoms of anxiety disorders and ADD/ADHD. My unique approach includes Accelerated Resolution Therapy, mind-body/ mindfulness/sensory modalities, and neurofeedback (state of the art advanced brain training system using NeurOptimal). Neurofeedback is FDA approved and was voted as the # 1 medication-free treatment option for ADD/ADHD by the American Academy of Pediatrics. I am a Neuroptimal Certified Advanced Trainer.

Spring and summer are times of growth and rebirth, and a perfect time to act on your awareness that “I need to take better care of myself”. I partner with my clients to address and explore areas related to: • Work or school related stress • Depression, anxiety and getting unstuck • Pregnancy, infertility, and adoption • Relationship and family concerns • transitions • Mood shifts due to hormonal changes • Challenges of later adolescence and young adulthood • The “what’s next?” in life • Grief and loss • Exploring relationship to substances.

I'd like to help if you are struggling with your inner critic, unfulfilling relationships or life transitions and want to be your best self more of the time. Therapy can help you develop self-compassion and open the path to more meaningful & fulfilling relationships. Together, we’ll work on reclaiming your calm, wise, confident, clear self, so that you are better able to cope with whatever life brings. We’ll learn to embrace our feelings & we'll work on transforming those negative self-beliefs in order to free you from the burden of fear, sadness, and disappointment.

Do you struggle with suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, self-sabotaging behaviors, or unhealthy coping strategies? Are you motivated to build a life worth living that is satisfying and fulfilling? DBT & CBT provide individuals with a plethora of coping strategies to help feel more in control of their emotional and behavioral responses to distress. Skills focus on increasing self-awareness, impulse control, emotion regulation, and interpersonal communication. You've struggled long enough. It's time to build confidence and emotional resilience for a better, healthier you.

One of the most courageous things we can do is to begin to understand our own story. What often precedes healing, however, is profound confusion and discomfort which deters us from delving deeper within. The process of growth is often accompanied by fear of the unknown and thus, can appear a daunting task. But you are not alone. My goal is to walk alongside you as you come to know yourself and navigate the path to a happier, healthier life. More importantly, what are your goals? What makes you feel safe? Therapy strengthens our insight by compassionately confronting us with the questions we have never dared to ask ourselves before.

Do you sometimes: Have frequent angry outbursts that are impacting your job and relationships? Feel stuck in an endless cycle between dwelling on the past and worrying about the future? Struggle with constant negative thoughts, debilitating anxiety, and poor concentration? Believe depression and anxiety are hindering your potential to perform socially, academically or athletically?

That same issue keeps coming up, although you thought you'd solved it, many times before. You may feel misunderstood, confused, or overwhelmed. You're sure something else is going on, but can't put your finger on it. You may even get the sinking feeling that you've been in this relationship before... but with a different person. It's even more frustrating because you are so good at finding solutions everywhere else; but those same strategies keep falling short in your most important relationships. It makes sense that your energy for this is waning.

Does life feel like it’s in a state of flux and you’re looking for its center? Are you finding existing exhausting? I offer a warm, humorous, and safe space to help you find the peace you are looking for in your outer and inner worlds. In our shared space, teens, young adults, and adults can find compassion, constancy, and support amid the changing demands of our day-to-day lives. Together we can approach your hurts and joys from a stance of acceptance, curiosity, and safeness.

Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming: scrolling through endless photos, personal statements, and credentials hoping to find someone with the perfect combination of traits to help you or your child. I don’t know if that perfect match exists, but I do believe the most important factor in therapy is the trusting relationship formed between the therapist and the client. I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients who haven’t clicked with therapists in the past, and for easing first-time clients into the process. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space, an open mind, a sense of humor, and a deep well of patience.

Welcome! Thank you for visiting. Exploring our humanness can be hard. I will do my best to hear you and encourage a way forward that makes sense for you and your needs. I am an LPC with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Western Connecticut State University. I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 12 years and specialize in addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety drawing from trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.

Welcome, sometimes when presented with challenges we can work to resolve them with the help of family and friends. Then at other times it may be necessary to reach out to a Therapist. I am both empathetic and supportive and would like to support you while resolving these challenges. I have worked with individuals and couples seeking counseling for over 12 years, both online and in private practice. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and relationship and self-esteem issues. I specialize in EMDR treatment for trauma and also provide Reiki sessions for healings.

Are you having a difficult time managing your life? You're not alone. Janine Recine is a licensed mental health therapist who guides clients through uncertain times and toward more stability. Navigating the Crossroads: She specializes in helping adults (18+) navigate the complexities of co-occurring mental health concerns and substance use. Whether it's anxiety, whispering doubts, depression weighing you down, or past traumas echoing in the present, I'm here to listen without judgment and offer a safe space to explore and heal.