Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Niverville, NY

I embrace a very holistic approach to working with people, which encompasses exploring all aspects of our selves. Emotional, behavioral, biological/physical/medical, social, and spiritual factors all shape our experiences, and each provide opportunities and avenues for change when we desire that to happen.

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.

I offer telehealth appointments for folks in New York and California, and in-person sessions for those in the Hudson Valley from my office in Kingston, NY. I work with young adults, individuals and couples to design personalized pathways for clarity, healing and growth. My approach is highly collaborative. Drawing from an extensive background in somatic and psychotherapy, relational gestalt, creative exploration and mind-body interventions, I tailor sessions to meet both individuals and couples where they are.

Every baby deserves a healthy parent, and every parent deserves to feel empowered and supported during pregnancy and postpartum. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, this transition may be bringing along feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, or confusion. Seeking out support is a sign of strength, and can have positive impacts on the health of the individual, the parent-child relationship, and the family as a whole.

I am an advocate for women. I strive to support all types of women through transitional life issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, pregnancy loss, body image and addiction.

My goal as your therapist is to ensure an authentic connection is made, where we can fully explore & address the barriers to your personal success- whatever that looks like to you! I partner with my clients & seek to customize my approach based upon the issues/concerns being presented. As a Person Centered Therapist specializing in Cognitive Behaviroal Therapy & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- Behavior Modification techniques, I have proven success working with clients of all ages dealing with a range of issues from Anxiety, Depression, Loss & Grief, Trauma, Interpersonal, Gender Identity, Life/Role Transitions & more.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, who uses CBT, REBT and others modalities to assist individual, group, children, adolescents, and families to assist each person with the individual treatment needed. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavior challenges, and family conflicts. I provide therapy with an unyielding level of respect for the individual path and circumstances of every person who I have the privilege of helping. My approach, honed over decades of experience, consists of nurturing and instilling a social, mental, and emotional environment that will empower a state of wellness in my client.

I am a warm, supportive therapist providing person-centered, goal-focused sessions. Together we create a safe, collaborative space to explore authentic feelings, emphasize strengths, and identify effective strategies to enhance your well-being. There's no one size fits all manual for how to navigate life. We build a toolbox to equip you for yours whether there be a recent event, life transition or persistent stressor.

Allison strives to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients by utilizing a Person-Centered approach.

PVMHC has a variety of highly trained clinicians who treat many clients including those with; anxiety, depression, postpartum, trauma, gender dysphoria, learning disabilities, ADHD, & more. We work to build long-term relationships, offer fast/flexible scheduling, and aim to make each session as beneficial as possible for you. Primarily, we work with adolescents and adults who are looking to better understand themselves, manage their emotions/stressors, and find their path to an enjoyable future. We offer a safe virtual space for you to understand your needs, set goals, and incorporate beneficial coping skills into your daily life.

Are you finding this time in your life is bringing more overwhelm, anxiety, sadness anger or pain than it is joy? Does life feel very different than you imagined it would right now? Especially when our experience feels very different than what we had expected, it can bring up confusion, self doubt, & worst of all that deep down voice-criticizing, putting us down and have us wondering is it just me? Big life changes things like, starting college, getting married, pregnancy or new motherhood & more, have a way of bringing up some of these deeper held struggles and fears to surface.

I work with individuals and couples. My practice focuses on supporting new Mom’s and parents. When working with couples, I use The Gottman Method and I have been trained in Level 1 and Level 2. I’ve also had training in EFT and grief/loss. Since I also work with many new Moms and Dads, I am also perinatal trained through PSI and I have also received advanced trainings through The Postpartum Stress Center. I also have a special interest in supporting medical professionals in all levels of their career after starting my career in medical social work and I have had the honor of supporting many since entering private practice.

You are ready to celebrate the full you. You dream of moving beyond whatever is keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns. You are tired of trying to fit into a world that was not designed for you. You want to respond instead of react, improve your connection to others, and be grounded in your body. Even when some areas of your life are going okay, things still feel hard. You may have tried therapy many times before but it never seems "to work" and you are ready to try something new.

Are you pregnant and feeling nervous or down? Have you recently had a baby and feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Are you struggling to adjust to becoming a parent? If you are experiencing mood swings, irritability and anger, anxiety from a traumatic birth or NICU experience, sleep disturbances, or worries that harm may come to your baby, I can offer support. Counseling and psychotherapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period are my specialty. Support is also available for fathers and partners.

Our reactions to the world are influenced by our experiences. For me it’s meant transitioning from city life in Brooklyn & NYC to quieter moves upstate in the Hudson Valley; it’s meant growing from a young adult into family life & active mother of 3; and changing gears to be able to support and treat youngsters and adults in a way that best serves each of them. I've spent most of my career servicing children, teens and their families in emotional, behavioral, academic & psychiatric capacities. I've supported kids and teens through mental illness, trauma, developmental delays, learning issues,

Have you ever felt so stuck or hopeless that you couldn’t make a difference in your life? Have you ever felt like you had a hard time opening up to others or sharing how you feel? If so, you are not alone. It is challenging to open up and to begin to talk about emotions, especially emotions that cause us fear, anxiety, sadness, embarrassment or shame. I am here to provide a safe, therapeutic environment that allows you to process, work through and heal from issues that prevent you from living your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, experiencing mood swings, anger, anxiety? Are you struggling with transitions, do you feel disconnected from your emotions and from individuals around you? Have you experienced birth related trauma or having challenges in your relationships? I provide support to individuals, families, couples and groups for mental and emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, life transitions, grief and trauma. I enjoy working with children and adolescents and their families as well as with women experiencing a variety of conditions, including postpartum mood disorders.

I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, college transitions, family of origin issues, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, social anxiety, social skills, trauma, and women's issues such as pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety. I am trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) and use various evidence-based practices tailored to your individual needs.

I believe that women's trauma experiences are compounded by the systematic oppressions they experience throughout their lives. Utilizing a feminist perspective, I provide services for a variety of women’s mental health issues including maternal mental health (pregnancy and postpartum), grief and loss, PTSD, depression, anxiety, victims of crime, and for survivors of abuse, sexual assault, trafficking/exploitation, domestic violence and other relationship issues.