Preteen Therapists in Chittenango, NY

I am a Child and Family Therapist who works with children of all ages and their families. My goal is to help your family connect through compassion, creating new coping tools, and become more resilient. I support children in building a deeper awareness of what happens inside, recognizing their hot buttons, and becoming empowered to use new, more constructive coping tools for stressful and difficult moments in life. I provide support for parents jointly with individual treatment for children. Through parent and family sessions, I identify helpful strategies to support child and family growth at home.

•Currently accepting new clients• Welcome! Embarking on the path of self-discovery and healing takes courage, and I'm here to walk that journey with you. As a therapist, my commitment is to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where your unique journey is honored. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, explore your strengths, and collaboratively work towards the positive changes you seek.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" (Lao-Tzu). Change can be a difficult process for anyone, and I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. My name is Greg Owens and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In the spirit of lasting, meaningful, positive change, I provide short and long term psychotherapy for adolescents, teenagers, and adults who are willing to take that first step. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Utica College, and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University.

Human Nature provides child, adolescent, and family counseling in a natural setting at Trinity Glen Farm.

At Breathing Space, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and therapies that target the core issues of grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Struggling with constant worry, past trauma, or overwhelming emotions? Our therapies focus on healing the nervous system, and breaking the cycle of fight, flight, or freeze responses. We equip you with skills to reduce fear, anger, and irritability, leading to a life with more joy and peace. This not only benefits you but also positively impacts your family and relationships. Begin your journey to emotional well-being and a calmer nervous system with us.

Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.

Providing Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and other testing services in partnership with school districts or as a second opinion to diagnose educational disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, reading disabilities, and Dyslexia for special education.

Are you a frustrated parent, feeling that you cannot connect with your child? Are you dealing with temper tantrums, defiance or even aggression? Are you concerned when you can't calm your child when they are anxious, scared or overwhelmed? Are you getting contacted by schools regarding their behavior? Does it feel like getting your child ready to leave the house or go to bed is exhausting? Have you wondered if your child has friends or the skills to progress academically? Does your child have a developmental diagnosis? Do you worry the effect having a child with a disability and/or behavior problem is having on your whole family?

Making the decision to begin therapy can be incredibly difficult and even scary - but it has the potential to be life changing. Maybe you’ve been feeling like you just can’t find enjoyment in the things you once loved, worries are overwhelming you, it’s overly difficult to maintain a healthy relationship, or your child is struggling and you don’t know what else to do to help. Whatever your reason is for reaching out for help, I’m so glad that you’re taking this step and I’d be honored to join you on your journey toward recovery and wellness. I believe that it is possible for everyone to heal, grow and find happiness.

You or a loved one may feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or needing to work through past events. As a marriage and family therapist, I offer guidance to couples, families and individuals, who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. I believe that providing compassion, a safe space and the efficacy-based treatment for couples and individuals that will help you heal. I assist premarital couples as Prepare & Enrich facilitator. I use techniques such as play therapy, when working with younger children, because I understand that children may not have the words to express their emotions.

Collaborating with you in a safe, relaxed and compassionate space and understanding what you need is key to the therapeutic relationship. Every individual is unique and their issues are not the same. Focusing on the person and not the problem, I offer a strength based perspective where I strive to create a space where clients can openly share, disagree, explore, learn strategies and challenge themselves to live their best life each day. I have deep respect for the courage it takes to make the initial contact and engage in therapy and I will advocate for you and support you through.

We all experience struggles throughout our life. Are you or a family member feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, career, family issues, or current circumstances? Please know that you are not alone. I am here to assist you in uncovering potential obstacles, defining your life goals, and developing strategies and confidence to achieve them. Although our past cannot be altered, it does not have to dictate our future. We always have the power to shape what lies ahead!

Navigating the landscape of mental health can be challenging, and finding the right professional is crucial. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, providing a space for them to identify and modify unhelpful thought and actions. My expertise encompasses a range of issues, including traumatic stress, transitions, self-esteem, school-related challenges, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I embrace an accepting, strengths-based, and evidence-based approach.

Practicing with genuineness and compassion to partner with you where you are. An eclectic but person centered approach, I support all paths to recovery including child centered play therapy for ages 3+, support for children, adolescents, and adults. Creating a therapeutic alliance that is welcoming and trusting, I can provide support in the areas of mood disorders, trauma, children impacted by substance use, fostering healthy homes for family, addressing behavioral concerns, grief, interpersonal relationships, and women's wellness. I offer individual, group, and couples counseling.

"You cannot change or heal what you do not acknowledge." (Unknown) I believe in utilizing therapy as an opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in acknowledging and overcoming barriers to healing and change. I create an authentic, collaborative and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients are able to address areas in life that aren't working (anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, painful experiences); to explore and resolve the internal and relational barriers that limits healing and personal growth; and to create an action plan that empowers clients to live out their full potential.

I believe that the therapy process should support clients in their further investment in themselves and help them to grow into the person they desire to be. This therapy process applies to the various client systems I work with, which include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and family systems. I firmly believe that change occurs when we become aware of negative patterns/cycles; it is my role to cultivate an emotionally safe environment to allow for such exploration and restructuring.

I believe that each step we take towards self-reflection and relational understanding helps break down powerful patterns that make us feel stuck and hopeless. Giving your emotions a voice can be a freeing and validating experience. It is my role to help this process happen in a way that is safe and meaningful to bring hope and awareness into your life.

Hello, I am Christine Tyrrell Baker, PhD and I am the founder of WellBeing CNY. We specialize in working with people who feel stuck and want to try a new approach. People benefit from our services who are feeling fearful, overwhelmed, on edge, helpless, hopeless, or tired. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or symptoms of PTSD which persist despite many attempts at treatment. They may notice stress-related symptoms in their bodies. We specialize in working with adults and adolescents to become better at coping with the stress in their lives.

Sometimes we feel invisible to ourselves and within our social networks. We don't often get the opportunity to slow down and reflect on what we want for ourselves rather than what society or our families have taught us to prioritize. I help people feel seen and heard and to develop a sense of their presence and impact in the world and within their most important relationships.