Relational Therapists in Salt Point, NY

Are you struggling to feel like "yourself" again? Are you unable to feel settled, unable to keep up with your schedule or commitments? Are you feeling upset or more emotional for no apparent reason? Crises, be they large or small, disorient and leave us feeling uncertain, less able to rely upon and function like "ourselves." Growth and change are among the most positive and humanly adaptive qualities and yet the most uncertain and difficult experiences in life. At such times we want unbiased and reliable support to help restore our sense of self and help make positive choices for our lives.

You are taking a courageous step in seeking a therapist and I support you in this courage. Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life and want to explore what has brought you here and where this stage may lead. I am ready to listen and support you. I have practiced as a person-centered, relational psychotherapist since 1975. I value our time together as an opportunity to begin to know you and to understand what you may need from our conversations. If you feel my background might match what you need, I look forward to hearing from you.

Are you ready to make deep changes in your life and in your relationships, would you like to be living more authentically and powerfully? With individual or couples counseling I will help enliven this calling, supporting you in living relationally with your partner and living in union with what you actually want to shift and manifest in your life. I can support you in creating healthy patterns, redefining belief systems, developing relationship skills and speaking your truth. My approach integrates psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, parts work and Integrative Somatic Psy. My intention is to help my clients live in coherence

I strive to provide a safe and confidential space in which my clients can explore habitual beliefs and behaviors that have been causing personal distress and/or relational problems. I attempt to help them find ways of re-directing their energy towards more effective and satisfying ways of being and interacting. The goal of therapy as I see it for people to develop an understanding of themselves, both alone and in the world, which will enable them to act reasonably and confidently in a way that honors their goals and personal values.

My work has focused on clients in their teens, young adulthood and middle adulthood navigating life transitions, overlapping identities, and relational issues. My work has focused on mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder primarily), anxiety disorders, trauma and issues related to gender identity and sexuality. My clinical experience has provided me with the opportunity to work with people of a wide set of backgrounds and issues.

My practice is with couples and adult individuals. Some of the clients I work with have sexual concerns and/or relational problems. I have worked with all kinds of couples who have been together two weeks to fifty years including same sex and heterosexual couples. I am an active therapist and tailor interventions to your style. Each person is unique,and I don't believe that one size fits all. I also believe in the power of humor. And in the power of appreciation of ourselves, respect and acceptance of each other with all our human imperfections.. NOTE DURING THE VIRUS CRISIS, i CAN MEET WITH YOU BY VIDEO THROUGH ZOOM

At one time or another, any one of us may feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. We may feel we are alone in our suffering or going through something no one else can understand. We may turn to drugs, alcohol or reckless behaviors. Our relationships suffer, our identity and self-worth collapse, and the vision we have for a happy, fulfilled future seems impossible to achieve. For many, therapy provides the guidance, skills, support and insight to unravel the source of suffering and change limiting thoughts, beliefs and behaviors into healthy, adaptive ones.

I am so glad you are here! Thank you for taking the time to meet me and hope you will allow me to be a partner in your journey. My style of therapy is informal, compassionate, and responsive to each person’s unique needs. Together, we will explore your concerns and build a greater understanding of the different aspects of your experience, from the emotional, mental, and physical to the family, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, I will help you re-connect to existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make.

Everyone deserves a soft place to land, a space to gather, to explore themselves deeply, and to heal. As a therapist this is what I hope to provide to each of my clients. I believe everyone is doing their best with the tools they have and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, we all can reconnect and flourish within ourselves and our relationships. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe even when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

After more than 15 years of teaching at the college level, I turned my passion for helping emerging adults through academic advising into work as a certified life coach. Informed by years of study of Eastern philosophy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, I help clients find balance, improve happiness, and increase resilience. On a personal level, I have experienced the benefits of my own therapy during my adolescence. I am from a family of therapists and value the importance and practice of self-help and lifetime learning as a part of a fulfilling life.

If you are looking for help understanding how to break out of situations that have you worried, sad, anxious or simply, alone, I can help. Together, we can embark on a journey to explore new ways of learning how to make positive, lasting changes that will last a lifetime. My ideal client is willing to take a risk and committed to working on themselves. This means allowing nothing to get in the way of your progress, developing a routine and taking charge of the things you would like to talk about. I am open to a multitude of possibilities and understand that anything meaningful in life takes time, energy and effort.

Welcome! I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with over 18 years experience in providing therapeutic services to diverse populations. My main area of expertise is relationship issues including, but not limited to, family, romantic partnerships, friendships, and co-workers. Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) is a type of therapy proven to help people with emotional and relational issues. The focus is on improving the quality of interpersonal relationships & reducing overall distress. When a person can manage relationship problems more effectively, symptoms associated with depression and anxiety often improve.

A well lived life inevitably presents challenges. It is natural and healthy to seek out support to help you through. I'm honored to welcome individuals, couples and families into therapy where both inner and relational awareness can grow and develop. Our work together will build on your strengths. We'll explore the roots of your distress, where you're stuck, and why. Shedding light on frustrating patterns, disconnection, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief can reveal a path to a deeper more compassionate connection with yourself -- opening up new possibilities for your life and relationships.

Anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and trauma are some of the most challenging issues to live with. In my work with couples, families, and individuals I've had the opportunity to help guide my clients through these struggles and begin experiencing more fulfilling lives. I also have experience working with individual clients on body-image related issues and deconstructing the standard idea of beauty. If these issues are relatable to you, please know you are not alone. It is extremely courageous to take this first step to seek help and guidance.

Accepting New Clients - Welcome here! Lets connect. Many of my clients are trying to cope with impacts of adverse experiences and/or major transitions, which continue to impact their daily lives. My clients are often dealing with varying levels of anxiety, sadness and disconnection, which can affect their ability to sustain relationships; feel fulfilled or successful in their endeavors; set boundaries; find joy or revel in the fullness of a life which integrates their whole self. When working with these clients, I take a relational approach to the counselling space, as we seek to co-create transformative experiences.

Often in therapy we work to bring what's unconscious into consciousness, which can create more agency, freedom, and choice. As both a psychotherapist and writer, I believe in the power of finding connections between that which is seemingly disconnected in order to uncover a deeper understanding of oneself and the way one relates to others and the world.

Kaden centers their counseling in the belief that people are the experts of their own lives. They seek to collaborate with clients by fostering a supportive environment for self-exploration in which clients develop the skills and confidence to guide the path to their own healing. As a trans clinician, Kaden understands the importance of being able to safely bring your whole self into the therapy space, without judgement. They seek to create an affirming environment for all clients and are committed to continued personal and professional development in an anti- racist, anti-oppressive counseling practice.

As a solution-focused, mindfulness based cognitive/behavioral psychologist, I work by collaborating with you to identify problem areas and devise manageable strategies in the service of gradual, stepwise change. Our work looks at perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behavior and helps you alter and manage these. The fact that you are indeed able to make change becomes surprisingly clear to you, and it is done at a pace that feels workable.