Relationship Issues Therapists in Elizabethtown, NY

Are you bothered by stress or anxiety, a sadness or grief? Would you like to be happier and express yourself more creatively in your life? I am an LCSW and a Creativity Coach who enjoys working with adults and youth who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking ways in which they can feel better and cope with life's challenges. Learning new ways of exploring personal goals, increasing emotional, physical and social well-being are opportunities for a more fulfilling life. I can offer you the space to reflect upon your life in a safe, respected and confidential environment.

Feeling worried? Frustrated? Stuck? How much energy are you spending on things or relationships that no longer serve you? How much energy are you spending, day in and day out? Perhaps it's time to change that. When our emotional energy is being drained on a daily basis it can create significant vulnerabilities: physical exhaustion, irritability, anger, anxiety, overthinking, poor sleep, and sadness. It doesn't have to be this way.

Do you feel depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of which direction to take your relationships, your job, or your life? Are these feelings holding you back from living the life you truly want? I love joining with my clients to explore these barriers and working to overcome them to create peace, health and happiness. Through skill building and meaningful conversation, you can move forward. In my practice, counseling can include humor; both laughter and tears are important parts of healing and growing. While I certainly respect that serious matters are discussed in therapy, we can usually find ways to enjoy our progress.

If you are seeking therapy, you are taking an important first step towards creating the life you want both personally and professionally. Therapy can help you to explore your emotions, to find out what is keeping you from reaching your goals and also assist you in discovering and using your own natural strengths and gifts. I work with individuals, couples and families, those who are struggling during difficult times in life and also with those who just want more satisfaction in life. In either case, I work with clients to help free them from destructive life patterns that are blocking their natural life giving energy.

Danika has extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life changes, and everyday stressors. Her goal for you is to be in the driver's seat of your own therapy and to feel safe and empowered in and outside of sessions.

Do you want to heal as well as shift life challenging repetitive patterns? Have you experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and/or relationship issues. Have you tried methods of therapy, medication and other assorted methods? Change and healing is possible and easier than we think. I offer that help and true shift that supports lasting permanent change to clear out old issues, cope and manage the present day, and leverage resiliency for the future. Using plant meds, nutrition, cognition, imagery and therapy, lifelong physical and emotional health is possible. Couple Intensives available. Plant medicine consultations available

I am a registered nurse as well as a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years in practice. My clients include individuals as well as couples. I am currently using the Gottman method for treating relationship issues and am certified as a level two counselor. Now accepting only private pay clients for this method as more time is required for this to be successful. Please feel free to research John and Julia Gottman‘s method of couple counseling .My approach to treating anxiety and depression is eclectic and tailored to the needs of the individual. Included in there. I have many years of treating eating disorders, as well.

Accepting new clients for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) I specialize in working with people with C-PTSD who grew up in dysfunctional families and/or experienced childhood abuse/neglect. People with trauma often struggle with co-dependency, perfectionism, people-pleasing and numbing behaviors; let me help. My goal is for you to experience feeling safe, understood and empowered. My practice is informed by each client’s needs, personality, and the relationship we build; the modalities can be diverse but the therapeutic relationship will be first and foremost.

Each of us holds within ourselves tremendous potential and an innate knowing of just what we need. I look at many symptoms as a creative, adaptive response to our environment that should be respected as such. Through positive connection with others, we can learn new ways of relating to our bodies, our spirits, and our world. I use a collaborative approach to treatment, with the belief that without your perspective and input, therapy will not be nearly as beneficial.

My approach towards helping you is to create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences.I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I have 20+ years of experience providing treatment and consultations with reputable organizations. I invite you in to talk to explore the changes in your life that may facilitate healthy growth.

Are you in a place of transition in your life? I understand that life can be full of planned and unplanned change. Maybe you want to get a new perspective on your life. I enjoy providing the support individuals need to move forward and find the peace they seek. In my practice, I address relationship, career, health, and family issues with clients of all ages. As a Christian therapist, I provide respectful and non-judgmental therapy in an environment where you can explore your concerns securely and confidentially. I understand that when you are in conflict about what to do, it helps to have an unbiased person to hear your thoughts.

Offer client focused approach to help persons find their resilience again through use of technique, compassion, identifying patterns which contribute to the difficulties and establishing healthier ones. Focus on positive coping skills, problem solving, goal setting and stress management. Experienced with anxiety/depression, trauma, family issues, work related stress, relationship interactions, addiction and mental health difficulties, grief and loss. I have worked in two federally qualified health centers using integrated approaches to assist people in reaching better health outcomes and managing chronic conditions.

“One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began,” opens Mary Oliver’s poem The Journey. Perhaps these words ring true for you at this point in your life, a point that has led you to this space, searching for support. Welcome. Maybe you are feeling isolated and alone, experiencing moods that you’re having difficulty making sense of, or are seeking greater understanding of who you are and your purpose. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in or held captive by the past. As you explore this inner landscape, I believe all that you need for the journey lies within you. I will accompany you, shining a light until you rediscover your own.

I believe everyone benefits from therapy. We all at times experience anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-doubt and many other feelings that cause us distress. I offer counseling services in my office but will also travel to you--your home, office or location that is convenient and comfortable for you. My goal is to eliminate barriers that may block you from participating in this crucial service and to allow you to improve your mental health well-being and ultimately your life.