Racial Identity Therapists in Greenfield Center, NY

If you have reached the point where the stress is eating at you, where you’re depressed, anxious or overwhelmed- then it’s time to get help. Not having an outlet can make you feel isolated and alone. We can talk about how you’re not “okay”. Support, collaboration and planning are all necessary to get you to where you want to be in your life. I can help and support you while you reach your goals, while taking your whole person and background into account. Looking for someone to talk to is the first step. Reaching out to schedule an appointment is the next step.

When experiencing burnout, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or detached from others, therapy offers a vital pathway to transformation and restoration. It aids in comprehending your needs, navigating through challenging experiences, releasing harsh self-criticism, crafting new coping strategies, and reconnecting with your genuine priorities.

With Grace Mental Health Counseling (formerly Edwards Mental Health) is a group practice with locations in Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and a new location in Queensbury, NY (now booking new clients for our Queensbury opening in December 2022). We offer well-trained, professional and welcoming therapists in a relaxing setting that is the ideal environment for your healing journey. Our clients report that they feel respected, heard, and valued throughout their work with us.

Do you feel like your emotions control you? Life overwhelming? Maybe you're grieving or struggling with feelings of fear and loss. You can discover tools that will help you understand these emotions, as well as your strengths and you don't have to struggle with it on your own. Working with you, I will incorporate skills that I have gathered from my past experiences in public health, end-of-life care, gender-affirming care, and a Health at Every Size philosophy. If you have ever felt marginalized because of who you are, know that everyone deserves to find peace and affirmation and we can work together to achieve that.

With over 20 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health, I believe that people are resilient, and that resilience becomes our beacon to self-discovery and emotional healing. I believe that everyone has the power to live the life they want, and I tailor my counseling and support to help foster the healing and empowerment process. I love to help clients explore their potential with evidenced based techniques that can help increase life satisfaction and promote healing. Everyone's journey in life is personal. If you find yourself questioning your journey, please call or email me today. It would be my honor to help.

If you are thinking about entering therapy, I encourage you to follow that call. Therapy can be an incredibly powerful tool in which you can safely explore your past, come into meaningful contact with the present, and ultimately set yourself on a better path for the future. I am passionate about supporting clients in developing effective coping skills to not only survive, but to feel equipped and empowered to thrive in their lives.

Hello! I'm Dr. Brian Freidenberg. In therapy, I place the therapeutic relationship above all else. The relationship is the vehicle for change. I believe that a good therapist listens well; is empathic; and provides a safe, empowering, and judgement-free environment. The client and I form a partnership to help the client navigate this great adventure called life. My primary areas of expertise are ADDICTIONS (e.g., substances, sex, video games, phone, social media), ANXIETY, CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE, COLLEGE students, VETERANS, RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA, GROUPS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, and COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

Take back the reins in your life. For too long you have been pushing through, just trying to get from one day to the next. You drag yourself out of bed each day, trying to forget about last night’s nightmares or the memories that haunt you. It's a constant battle against the worry that tells you something terrible is about to happen, leaving you fighting just to get through your daily tasks. In a room full of people, you still feel entirely alone, lost in your own thoughts. It's exhausting, constantly pretending that everything is okay. Yet you still put on that brave face and keep going.

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 the MindWell Center may be able to help you.

While it is true that most of us are products of our environment, histories, and current circumstances, we need not be forever defined or limited by them. But how do we move from merely surviving each day to thriving for the long term? Transforming relationships with family, friends, community, society, and most importantly, ourselves, can help us navigate there. If daily life seems overwhelming, unfulfilling, hopeless, or restrictive, my practice can help you clarify your values and needs, expand your coping skillset, create or deepen your connections, and build a meaningful future for your corner of the world.

Note- please reach out via email only! Learning how to navigate throughout the different stages of your life can sometimes feel stressful, difficult, overwhelming, confusing, depressing, and more. Learning how to live your life to the fullest while also learning how to cope and manage your mental health can also be a challenge. You may even find yourself having difficulties enjoying your life due to the unpredictable nature of this world. From childhood trauma to life transitions, improving self-worth to navigating a new diagnosis, therapy is an essential tool needed to help you acknowledge, process, accept, and adapt.

Therapy is about YOU! Most of us spend the majority of our day meeting the demands of others through work, family, friends, children. Therapy is YOUR time. I will provide you the support, encouragement and feedback needed to take the next step in your life. Together we will work through your life challenges and obstacles. It would be an honor to join you on your journey towards a happier, healthier life.

My approach to therapy is highly client-centered, decolonial, and culturally informed. I am excited to work with my clients towards their goals, whatever they may be! As a Sudanese, Muslim therapist and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about welcoming clients’ various identities and their personal significance into the therapeutic space.

My main specialty is working with clients who have experienced any type of trauma, including sexual abuse and assault and incest, as well as working through issues that can develop when trying to cope with the trauma, including various addictions such as sex and love addiction, health problems, relationship and sexual difficulties, anxiety, depression, and others. I have an affinity with LGBTQ clients, and have supported them through the many challenges that they face, including transitioning, coming out, discrimination, identity development, sexuality, relationship difficulties, and others.

Serving the Capital Region, I provide Telehealth and in-person sessions. My clients and I work together to navigate through mental health challenges and transitions in life. I specialize in working with people with gender dysphoria and those in the process of transition. Furthermore, I help my clients navigate issues related to racial identity and minority experiences. I work with various relationship types and forms, non-monogamy included. I enjoy helping couples, partners and families achieve a greater sense of unity and satisfaction in their lives. Counseling can also be provided through Mandarin upon request.

My practice offers a safe and relaxing space to begin the psychotherapeutic journey. As a college professor and clinician for many years I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches that go beyond talk therapy: such as mindfulness practice, mind/body awareness skills, and other psycho-educational practices. I think that good clinical treatment resides in the therapeutic relationship informed by the latest research on the brain and the gut and an overall multi-modal approach to the person(s) sitting across from me.

I focus on working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or past traumas, as well as couples dealing with relationship challenges. I provide validation and support, coping strategies, and emotional regulation skills for individual therapy. I help my clients find symptom relief, improved functionality, increased resilience, and personal growth. I strive to help clients improve communication, restore trust, enhance emotional intimacy, and seek a healthy sexual relationship.

Are you stuck in a constant state of worry and anxiety? Maybe you're drowning under the weight of trying to do everything and be everything for everyone. You put on a brave face, but deep down you feel lonely and like you're losing control. The good news is, you don't have to figure this out alone. I can help you get unstuck and moving towards the person you want to be and the life you want to live.

My fundamental approach is Relational Therapy, meaning that my primary focus is on the relationship between client and therapist. Creating a healthy dynamic helps clients to reproduce the experience in their lives outside of therapy. As social creatures, humans thrive through connection with others. Being truly seen and understood by another person is key to the healing and the personal growth process. I actively listen, identifying key concerns and themes and provide feedback derived from a number of sources, to help clients develop greater insight, empowerment and energy to create the change they’d like to have in their lives.