Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in White Plains, NY

Hello and Welcome! I know that sometimes life can be extremely difficult to navigate but if you have found your way to this website you have already made the first step towards wellness! I am here to uplift those who struggle from anxiety, depression, relational issues, work issues, educational issues, transitional periods, grief, and much more. I work with individuals in a collaborative way. I believe that the client is the expert of their own life and I view myself as a tool to help teach and guide. I want to work beside you on your journey to optimal wellness and self-discovery.

If you are looking for a supportive, empathetic, professional therapist who continues to pursue continuing education to stay on top of cutting-edge therapies I am that person for you. I work tirelessly to provide you with outstanding services to get you long lasting results. Check out my reviews on 'healthgrades'.

I treat all forms of unhealthy thinking and behaviors. Whether you suffer from anxiety or depression, procrastination, avoidance, unwanted behaviors, fears, obsessive thinking, or just want to make changes - I have experience treating you! My patients learn useful cognitive behavioral techniques that become life-long skills. My motto: Behave healthier & feel happier.

Trust and full transparency, are the two biggest core elements of therapy. I aim to achieve this by being warm and nonjudgmental, using humor when appropriate, and truly listening to understand you. I offer a compassionate and straightforward approach helping you confront your thought processes and actions in order to help you accomplish the changes you would like to make in your life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and body image issues, with the addition of mood disorders, educational difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, trauma PTSD, communication skills, stress management, and eating disorders.

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 17 years of experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and bipolar disorder, among other conditions. I utilize a mix of humor and empathy, and focus on empowering my clients. I like to take the client's lead as to whether they prefer a more passive, listening approach or if they want to set and achieve goals. I can assign weekly tasks to achieve goals or take a less active approach.

We all experience stressful periods. Times of major life transitions disrupt our equilibrium and ability to cope effectively given new situations and circumstances. We can experience anxious or depressed moods, changes in our daily habits, feel overwhelmed or on the verge of panic. We may no longer enjoy the things we used to, the activities, tasks and friends we once held dear. We may notice changes in our sleeping and eating habits and even engage in reckless and dangerous behavior. Life’s path is rarely a straight one, our life's story seldom linear or what we expect and is almost always is complex.

Thank you for considering me as you begin or resume therapy. As your therapist, I may be required to wear different hats. It could be that of the helping professional who educates or maybe the non-judgmental friend or sibling that listens without criticizing. At times, I may even be the idealized parent who helps heal past hurts. Regardless of the hat, I will be a supportive person who remains constant while helping you navigate anxiety and/or depression brought on by life's stressors. You will be heard, and you will be helped to you find your voice and tell your story as you move toward healing and personal development.

Congratulations to you for taking this initial step forward into your wellness journey. Through compassion, empathy, and attention, I provide a safe space for you to flourish and to grow as you address and heal your wounded parts. By establishing a warm and welcoming space, my goal is to help you to reach tangible goals and to have meaningful transformation. Together, we will do the required work to improve relationship to oneself so you can show up as your true authentic self,

Is your mental health impeding on your daily functioning or personal growth? I serve diverse backgrounds/ages. Clients seeking support coping with anxiety, grief, stress, improving daily living, developing deeper & meaningful relationships, finding genuineness & confidence in their identity or sexual orientations, & understanding child behaviors are a few I serve to reach their goals. I listen, empathize and challenge my clients. I reframe from judgement to provide a safe counseling environment with the approach of one's thoughts, behaviors and feelings to be positive. A shift in mindset can create growth and overcome adversity.

I believe the healing process can begin by developing a compassionate and collaborative working relationship. Whether relational issues, mental health concerns, or addiction challenges have become overwhelming, working together can bring positive results.

To accept life's major changes with grace and dignity can be excruciatingly difficult. And yet, it is a challenge to welcome because when approached with careful consideration, it invites self-definition and intentional living. Are psychic wounds or limiting self-beliefs holding you back? What matters most to you? The Chinese sage, Lao Tsu, said, "If you don't change direction, you will end up where you are heading." Are you happy with your direction? If not, come see me. I listen carefully and help you find your way. I am an active, fully-engaged therapist.

As your therapist, I will work with you to better understand problems you may be experiencing and to give you the tools you need to improve. Whether you are an individual with depression, relationship problems, or anxiety, or are having difficulty as a couple, we will examine patterns of behavior, thinking, and feeling that may be unhelpful. With compassion, I will work to increase your awareness so that you may learn alternatives and new skills and, I will support you as you put them into practice.

As an experienced clinician I am aware what it takes to decide it is time to seek assistance either as a couple or for personal exploration. Entering into counseling provides you an opportunity to overcome patterns of behavior and thinking, to foster a positive self-image, and to build fulfilling relationships with co-workers, partners, friends and family. To achieve your goals I utilize an individualized approach that builds upon the strengths you already have and assist you to learn new ones. This is a collaborative process based on an understanding of your history, how it has shaped you and your personal goals.

I applaud you for your courage in exploring therapy. My specializations are anxiety, depression, addiction, recovery, grief, loss, career counseling, LGBTQ+ issues, stress management, relationships, divorce, self-esteem, and trauma. I employ a Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral approach, emphasizing the reality that what we tell ourselves affects both how we feel and our actions. I also like to integrate the Psychodynamic perspective, exploring how our early experiences affect the now, and a Solution-Focused modality to help clients problem solve. Ultimately, I create a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting environment. Just be.

I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am also supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic, as well as emerging from this crisis. I have extensive experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA+, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, and life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent engagement skills and outcomes. In field for 20 years. Providing in/out of home counseling, as well as telehealth services. I am a highly supportive, working with and towards your unique goals.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), I aim to foster positive change and improve overall mental health and well-being using evidence based interventions. Collaboratively, we will work to identify specific goals and create an individualized treatment plan to address your needs.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Have you wondered if Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process during these challenging times. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families to more effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior and enhance problem-solving skills. I provide a time-limited, goal-directed, and structured treatment to help clients work through their challenges and learn to become their own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or constant worry? Are you struggling to make important life decisions? Do you want to build resilience and improve your coping skills? You have the potential to make strides toward positive change, and receiving support along that journey can go a long way in reaching your goals.