On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all figured out, but beneath the surface, it's getting harder and harder to keep things together. You have dreams of the life that could be, but worry, stress, and self-criticism hold you back. You do so much for your career and your relationships, but always wonder if it’s enough. You wonder if YOU are enough. You’ve probably said to yourself, “I don’t NEED therapy, but…”, or “I should be able to deal with this on my own.” Let me assure you that whatever you’re going through, not only is it okay to ask for help, but it just may be the best step you can take toward living your best life!

**My practice is full at this time. Please reach out to my practice mate, Pete Tolson to get in his schedule.** His contact information can be found on our website which is linked on this page or by using this link to his psychology today profile https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pete-tolson-oneonta-ny/344459

With almost 25 years of experience as a mental health social worker, I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I am a trauma informed clinician with an expertise and specialty in the area of Domestic Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Rape, Sexual Assault, family court issues (mediation) around custody/visitation. Recently trained and working towards certification in Brainspotting (www.brainspotting.com) which is a Brain-Body psychotherapy

There can be much misunderstanding about what therapy is, who it is for, and how it can help. However, this is not the experience of therapy you will find at Harvest House or with me. We endeavor to make the experience of therapy always respectful, empowering, and challenging. We understand that therapists are facilitators, loaded with knowledge, training, and insight, and deeply human. Therapy is for anyone who is willing to hold themselves, their loved ones, and their own therapist accountable for their life's journey.

Graduated from Brown University in 1987, BA, Women's Studies. I have been a practicing master's level social worker for 25 years. For over 15 of those, I have been doing psychotherapy. During the last 9 years, I have worked for the well-regarded practice of Bick Wanck MD & Associates, offices in Saratoga Springs and in the Capital Region of NY. Over the years, I have worked with a broad range of clients. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed I can help. If you just want someone to talk to, I can listen. I specialize in couples counseling, chronic pain/illness, Bipolar, and issues effecting the LGBTQ community.

As a therapist, I help people come to terms with their emotions and situations that interfere with their being satisfied with who they are. I believe that most people have been traumatized by both their childhoods and the stresses of modern life. Many people are anxious, depressed, unable to be happy with their life partners, and certainly unable to cope with the illnesses that befall them. I am very successful treating couples of various persuasions who are having problems that are resolvable and individuals who need to feel more confident and less tortured. We need to talk with each other to understand what is going on.

Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.

I am a Clinical Mental Health counselor at South Shore Psychological Care. I earned my B.A. in Fine Art and a minor in Psychology from S.U.N.Y Plattsburgh. I have spent the last ten years aiding military families by using my training in psychology throughout Europe and America. This inspired me to continue my education and complete my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in Missouri. I utilize Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Family Systems Approach to help my clients become best versions of them.

Therapy should be treated as a space to confide in a professional who can help you find insight into problematic patterns of behavior, increase the ability to take perspective, and understand how previous life experiences shape who you are today. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free space for my clients through empathy, compassion, and objectivity where they can openly process their feelings and begin the path to change.

I am currently offering a free consultation for my services. Licensed in NY and NJ. Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of children across a range of developmental stages including infancy, early childhood, school age, and adolescence, as well as maternal mental health. My approach is to build a partnership with caregivers, based on non-judgement and appreciation of diverse cultural values. Through the use of play therapy, I create a safe environment in which children can express their emotions freely, and we can begin to address any areas of tension or distress.

This practice is NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please call if you are seeking help to make changes in your life. Many people have at least one area where they would like improvement. This might include: mental well-being, addiction, intimate/parent-child/friend/work relationships, school/work life, etc... Sometimes it’s easy to know what needs attention in our lives, and other times we find ourselves baffled by what is going on inside ourselves. My therapy practice is about supporting you in identifying the kind of life you want and finding the best way to achieve that life.

*not accepting new clients at this time* Engaging in therapy can mean many different things, but more than anything, it the shared creation of a safe space for support. I work with my clients on building a space where one can truly feel seen and cared for, in order to identify unmet needs and create a better life for oneself. I primarily work with individuals on managing stress and anxiety in work and relationships, as well as learning to understand challenging thoughts, feelings, and improving overall lifestyle choices.

I specialize in working with emerging & young adults, young professionals, adoptees of all ages & their families, and those seeking culturally responsive services. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity work. In therapy, you can expect me to provide both empathy and practicality in an environment free of judgement with the aim of not only gaining new insight, but developing new & healthy ways of meeting goals and relating to oneself and to others.

One afternoon couples slot available. As a native New Yorker, I understand the challenges of finding some space in this city - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants, people of color and premarital counseling. My approach is one that considers all factors that have contributed to your understanding of self - family, culture, society, relationships, etc.

I am an experienced psychotherapist providing short and long term psychotherapy for adults. My areas of specialty include the treatment of addiction & substance abuse (personal or familial), trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity issues, grief & loss and resolving relationship and family issues. Our work together will involve a collaborative effort to understand and undo unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking. This process will help to resolve sources of distress while focusing on one's personal strengths; developing greater insight as well as healthier coping skills.

Whether you’re looking to gain insight, know yourself more deeply, or identify patterns of behaviors that are harmful- you’ve landed at the right place. Through a shared commitment to the therapeutic process, we can work on strengthening relationships, setting authentic goals and creating actionable steps to achieve them. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that my clients’ feel they have concrete tools and strategies for coping outside of therapy when challenging times arise. I strive to create a space for my clients' that is free of judgment, and where they feel heard, seen, and encouraged to get to know themselves more deeply.

You are probably here because you find yourself feeling stuck, with no control over what you are going through, being unkind to yourself, unable to stop your mind from racing or going into the worst scenarios. Fighting this can be frustrating and exhausting. You don’t have to do it alone. Through our work together you will be able to have a better understanding of your own patterns of behavior, why they are there, how to catch yourself falling into them and how to break with them when you consider they are not being helpful anymore.

You are currently seeking therapy because you are struggling emotionally and need support. As your psychotherapist its very important for me that you feel safe. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, life transitions, low mood or emotionally eating when in distress. Difficulty coping and adjusting to life. Maybe you're not sure why you keep repeating the same challenges. During our work together I listen with an open mind and work collaboratively with you to develop a deeper understanding of your emotional and behavioral challenges. I am very interested in how the different parts of yourself come together as a whole.

ALL SESSIONS ONLINE CURRENTLY. We all need sources of strength and support to navigate all of these recent changes that are effecting every single one of us. My hope is to be an active support for you. I will help you to access the strength and support you need to navigate our current condition. Most of my clients are regular people navigating difficult challenges in life. Whether you are dealing with trauma, Depression or Anxiety from COVID, or have had long standing concerns. I am also the owner of a therapy practice of women of color therapists and will refer you to one of our providers if I don't have openings at the time.