Therapists in Barrytown, NY

Entering into therapy, whether it be for yourself or your child, is a process in uncovering the self and true identity. Grief, loss, trauma, various life transitions and challenges can shake our sense of self. The creative process is intrinsically healing and offers a safe space to sort through various emotions, and reorganize your brain & thoughts. Children and teens need creative space and play outside of their structured days. Within my art studio/office, I offer ceramics, painting, collage, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture and art with recyclables.

My passion in life is to help individuals and couples quickly find solutions to even the most challenging issues, so that they can reconnect with a new sense of possibility and joy for what life can truly be. The short-term, solution-oriented approach focuses on the present and future rather than the past. In our work together you will quickly learn how to shift your perspective from one in which you may feel frustrated, stuck, scared or angry, to one in which you will find the courage, willingness, love, and wisdom you need in any situation to move forward.

In therapy it is essential to develop a trusting relationship that will allow you to feel confident and supported to disclose life's difficulties and accept help with greater insight of your current circumstances. In a warm and supportive environment, offering empathy, understanding and encouragement we will work together to identify specific concerns, feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with your daily living. By building on your strengths, and practicing new ways of thinking, you will change those negative thought patterns, feeling more at peace with yourself and improving your emotional well-being.

In working with clients in psychotherapy, I find it useful first to sort out what's working in their lives from what's not. Then we look at what's not working; be it depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, compulsive & addictive behavior, and extreme emotional reactions. All of these things can all serve as clues to help us identify and address hidden and unexpressed emotions and experiences. (In addition to treating adults, couples, and adolescents with the more standard therapy issues, I have extensive experience working with the full gamut of sexual topics.)

Everyone experiences difficult moments in life. The good news is therapy can absolutely provide you with practical tools for managing these hard times. Whether it's stress from work, relationship problems, or struggles to cope with daily stressors, we can all learn to better navigate these issues. My goal is to help you learn the skills to better manage symptoms and become more present in your life.

Is your child’s thinking, feeling, or behavior negatively affecting their ability to fully engage in life? I help children and families identify challenge areas and provide support through offering individual sessions for children, family-based sessions, and parent-focused sessions. While I may offer specific expertise relating to therapy and child development, parents are the experts when it comes to their own children, so I rely on collaboration with family members to provide the most effective treatment.

My specialty is treating anxiety and panic disorders but I am also experienced helping with a variety of issues including depression, insomnia and difficulty adjusting to life changes or transitions. For twenty years I've had the privilege of working with clients like yourself, helping them to find solutions and to work toward a more manageable and enjoyable life. Its my experience that providing a genuine, non judgmental, empathetic and caring environment are the most important factors for positive change, as well as an encouraging treatment that is tailored to the individuals unique strengths and resources.

While I have a commitment to those people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression having to do with disruptive life changes. At the present time the Pandemic has forced the need to change, even so many of the habits that have worked for us. The sense of isolation has exponentially heightened fears and whatever loneliness existed before is exacerbated. This has changed my practice both physically and as it relates to style. Support is so necessary to guide the way to management of fears and management of major transitions. My background includes many years at the Out Patient Unit of the Veterans Hospital Post Traumatic Stress

We all have the same basic needs; to love, to be loved, and to feel that we have worth. When these needs go unfulfilled, we get anxious and depressed and our relationships suffer. I believe the purpose of therapy is to reduce those symptoms by addressing their root causes. Your expectations of love and yourself were formed by your prior relationships. Let's make sure that those expectations are healthy and realistic. Let's figure out how your past has influenced your present, for good and for bad, and find the tools to be your best and strongest self in the future.

As a solution-focused, mindfulness based cognitive/behavioral psychologist, I work by collaborating with you to identify problem areas and devise manageable strategies in the service of gradual, stepwise change. Our work looks at perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behavior and helps you alter and manage these. The fact that you are indeed able to make change becomes surprisingly clear to you, and it is done at a pace that feels workable.

Counseling that is rooted in Attachment theory will create lasting improvements in all of your relationships. No more lists of coping skills that do not help when it gets hard. No more forever counseling; we will work hard to achieve results that you can hold on to. In session we will find some old hurts that never healed, we will sequence your experiences to find out what is going on, we will understand your current approaches and responds to conflict, we will learn about you. Together we will create doable plans that will be right for you, together we will work towards you feeling more connected.

You have been feeling stuck in an unhealthy dynamic either with yourself or another person and looking to expand yourself and reach your potential. We will work together to identify and move beyond this limited space. I work collaboratively and experientially with individual adults to discover the resources they need to skillfully face daily challenges, achieve their goals and live more fully. I have a deep respect for each person's worldview and ability to heal themselves and a longtime spiritual practice that has laid the foundation for my approach to clinical work

You are taking a courageous step in seeking a therapist and I support you in this courage. Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life and want to explore what has brought you here and where this stage may lead. I am ready to listen and support you. I have practiced as a person-centered, relational psychotherapist since 1975. I value our time together as an opportunity to begin to know you and to understand what you may need from our conversations. If you feel my background might match what you need, I look forward to hearing from you.

Accepting new patients. Evening and daytime openings. You want to understand things, and you want to feel better. Talking to friends and family helps but speaking with a professional is different. You need someone who can truly listen, prioritize your goals and values and offer useful feedback, supported by knowledge, training and experience . Empowering you to move in the direction you desire. If you want to deepen your understanding of yourself and your patterns, gain insight into dynamics that were hidden below the surface of your relationships and make changes that will move you closer to a satisfying life, let's begin today.

You know yourself best, and although I have worked with parents and caregivers, couples, teens, and adults for more than 25 years, my experience has only deepened my commitment to deeply collaborative work with clients. If you are looking for partnership and support in finding your way through mental health challenges, life challenges, or transitions, I look forward to connecting to discuss how I might be helpful to you.

Welcome! This is a safe space where you can explore what is relevant for you, whether it's LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, boundaries, family dynamics, spirituality, or self-discovery. I'm here to support your journey toward growth and wellness. My therapeutic approach centers around the power of vulnerability, honoring your personal story, and the importance of embracing your authentic self. Feel free to schedule a consultation appointment below or ask any questions you may have about the therapeutic process.

I have worked with people with a broad range of problems, ranging problems with anxiety, depression and related disturbances of mood, issues with relationship to food or alcohol, or difficulties in marital and family relationships. In order to improve my ability to help people I have taken of trainings in variety of therapeutic approaches ranging from cognitive-behavioral techniques to family and couples therapy. Over the years I have worked with many people who suffer from eating disorders, and have been successful in helping a number of them. My approach remains focused on problems in interpersonal relationships.

With over 30 years of experience with children and their families I utilize many of the leading approaches including CBT and solution focused and strength based to help with a "good fit" or alliance being the primary objective. When the child or teen is comfortable in opening up healing and positive change is possible. Parents have many tools some of which they are not using to fullest and these can be accessed with help.

Accepting new clients as of 3/10, night and weekend telehealth appts available. Hi! I'm Jen King and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Empowered and Resilient Minds. I enjoy getting to know and working with diverse clients from many different walks of life.