Preteen Therapists in Groton, NY

I believe that focusing on mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health and life satisfaction. I take a special interest in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety and neurodivergent diagnoses, such as Selective Mutism, ADHD, and Autism. Psychoeducation, including mindfulness practices, can help individuals develop personal coping skills and can help families negotiate difficult times

I create a warm, collaborative, and human-centered therapeutic space with my clients and will work with you to find a path toward healing and growth. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating more nourishing relationships and addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, marital and family conflict, and infidelity. I draw from Family Systems, Emotionally-Focused, Narrative, and Creative Arts Therapies to bring a holistic, integrative approach to your therapeutic journey.

Someone once told me, "The best view comes after the hardest climb". Many of us have experienced loss, suffering, pain and heartache. Although we don't intend, it can be easy to stay in a feeling of defeat. Finding hope and seeing the incredible view after a journey uniquely climbed is where my passion lies.

My job is to facilitate the process of change with individuals and families. I am experienced in helping people with problems in personal relationships and at work. Many of my clients are feeling stuck or unsure about something of importance. They may be struggling with parenting, addiction, or feelings of anxiety, irritability, and deep sadness. Often, the people I work with are associated with colleges and universities. My 20+ years of experience in higher education is a resource in my work as a therapist.

*I am not able to accept new clients at this time for individual treatment. However, I am accepting people for group therapy. * I enjoy building relationships that facilitate the healing process - moving from just coping everyday to overcoming barriers in relationships, work, school and overall well-being through connection. I have experience working with adults and adolescents with persistent anxiety, depression and difficulty in attachment, often this is due to trauma. Additionally, I enjoy working with adolescents and their families to create relationships that work for all family members.

Life can be tricky sometimes leaving us feeling stuck, alone, and confused. Taking the first step toward change can seem overwhelming and scary. I appreciate the strength it takes to even consider the possibility of making a change. I provide counseling support to individuals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment with an individualized approach to each client to promote personal growth. I encourage recognition and development of inner strengths and self-compassion to facilitate the process of change as well as resolve challenging issues.

My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.

Have you ever felt so desperate to talk that you started to overshare with colleagues and strangers, or adopted a pet? How many times have you written that pros and cons list only to be still unsure of your next move? Are you carrying so much stress that everyone around you is walking on eggshells? Whole Wellness Counseling offers a listening ear and evidence-based strategies to improve your sense of well-being. Whole Wellness offers psychological and behavioral health assessments for young children, teens, and adults in Ithaca, Binghamton, Orchard Park, and Saratoga Springs, as well as via telehealth all across New York State.

I'm here to support clients who are looking to strengthen their mental health, relationships, and adaptability. Every day we face challenges and stress; whether it is neurobiologically based, interpersonal, a trauma response, or the result of systemic stressors of an unjust society. While I use a variety of approaches and techniques based on client needs, my foundation is person centered. You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space to break down or build back up. I believe my clients have all the answers within them and are capable of great things. My role is to use my education, training, and empathy to help you reach your goals.

Are you seeking evidence-based psychotherapy to help you achieve your goals or manage your symptoms in the most effective way? If you or your child are struggling with your mood, anxiety, trauma, obsessive or unhelpful thinking patterns, chronic pain, or behaviors you wish to change, I or another qualified therapist at MindWell Psychology may be able to help you.

Have you ever felt so desperate to talk that you started oversharing with strangers and colleagues, or adopted a pet? How many times have you written that pros and cons list only to be still unsure of your next move? Are you carrying so much stress that everyone around you is walking on eggshells? Whole Wellness Counseling offers a listening ear and evidence-based strategies to improve your sense of well-being. Whole Wellness offers psychological and behavioral health assessments for young children, teens, and adults in Ithaca, Binghamton, Orchard Park, and Saratoga Springs, as well as via telehealth all across New York

Nothing is more important than your Self-Worth." "I'm a psychotherapist who specializes in couples counseling, interpersonal relationships, child/parenting issues, and Internet addiction. My goal is to help my clients create confidence in themselves, satisfying relationships, and a sense of contentment that permeates their lives." www.counselor-ithaca-ny.com

I will work with you to help reveal your true potential. We will uncover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis

Do you wake up with your heart pounding, stomach in knots, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed? Does it feel like you are struggling to cope and not enjoying life the way you wish you could? Sometimes it's so easy to get trapped in the endless whirlwind of negative thoughts and emotions. It can feel so isolating and discouraging. It seems like nothing you try works out, and it impacts every area of your life.

The psychiatrist Scott Peck wrote "Life is difficult. ...but once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." One of the guiding principles of my work is the reality that life presents challenges to all of us. Those challenges often require us to examine views we have held for many years, and work to gain a new perspective. My experience with clients has shown me that for those who seek to grow and learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their lives, there are always answers.

Every client is unique and it is my job to assist you through transforming pain and other emotional distress into hope, strength, positive change, and achievement. I offer clients a patient-centered partnership, to support and empower them in making informed choices that will lead to meaningful change. I evaluate clients’ identified concerns from a holistic and integrative mental health perspective. Successful outcomes are accomplished through insight-oriented conversations to express emotion, provide motivation, assess wellness, identify strengths, and create a safe space to explore oneself.

Hello, my name is Allison, I’m a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children and youth mental health. Are you worried about your tween or teen and not sure what to do to help them? Their world is a world where things are always coming at them at the speed of light, and they don’t always have the ability to turn things off. The standard challenges of childhood are compounded by increasing social pressures and the ever growing comparison and accessibility of social media. These challenges don't end in adolescence either, I also support young adults with many transitions early adult brings.