Relationship Issues Therapists in Herkimer, NY

Greg Kovacs is a Utica, New York-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who specializes in couples counseling, post-relationship co-parenting, child emotional and behavioral difficulties, and the transition into blended family relationships. With more than two decades of individual, couples, and family counseling experience, Dr. Kovacs is a New York State Divorce Mediator and Parenting Coordinator who can help you and your co-parent minimize or avoid the negative effects of separation on your children. His counseling techniques emphasize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family system theory,

Are you at a loss to understand yourself? Maybe you don't understand why you are depressed, anxious, prone to swings of mood, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships. Do you want to suffer less? Like yourself and your life better? I listen, I care, and I help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to ID what you want to change in your life and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.

There are times in our lives when we struggle to cope with life stressors and transitions. Seeking therapy is an important first step in helping you overcome obstacles and personal challenges. Working with a therapist you trust can help you identify goals, find solutions to problems, improve communication, and develop healthy coping strategies. Achieving and maintaining optimal mental health can lessen emotional turmoil, strengthen self-esteem, and make life more manageable.

I believe that everyone has the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles in their lives, but sometimes need a safe place and an outside view to help them through this process. Everybody could use support as they handle life, and therefore I believe everybody deserves a space where they can feel comfortable to explore their emotions and express themselves. Through strength-based models and solution focused techniques I work to help people increase their self-awareness of the situations they are dealing with, and find what is in their control to improve themselves.

I am a psychologist who is passionate about my work with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I am happy to work with all eating disorder diagnoses, and I especially love to help clients who struggle with binge eating and compulsive overeating issues. I do therapy primarily on an individual basis, and work best with adolescents and adults.

I am most passionate about working with both couples and individuals who feel uneasy about their relationship dynamics and want to move toward creating healthy relationships. We can work together to better understand your patterns and help you gain a greater sense of control. I also enjoy working with those going through major life transitions, struggling with all the normal questions of “what parts of myself am I leaving behind?” and “how do I know I’m on the right track?”

Therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. Whether you're struggling with something specific or coming to therapy to improve your well-being and better know yourself, together we'll create a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore life's challenges and begin to discover new ways of coping with, and moving beyond, emotional pain. As a therapist, I utilize evidence-based models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and the biology of human behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured, goal-oriented type of therapy and you can unlearn negative emotions.

In your work together, Amanda hopes to help you improve your overall quality of life from a holistic standpoint, with a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach. She believes in the power of thought and perspective and the impact they have on our lives and relationships. Together you will explore your life experiences and struggles as they relate to who you are today. Amanda believes that having a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, supported, and understood, is fundamental in your process, growth, and healing.

With over 30 years of experience, I offer psychotherapeutic services to individuals who are experiencing relationship difficulties, phase-of-life issues, grief, depression, and/or anxiety disorders. My style is relational, collaborative and strengths-based. Having been formally trained in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, I tend to view current psychological challenges as providing renewed opportunities for growth and development, toward the achievement of a richer, more vital, and fully-engaged life.

With a deep-rooted passion for facilitating positive change in individuals' lives, I bring a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience to the realm of therapy. Holding a Ph.D. & LMSW, I have honed my skills through extensive work with diverse clientele, addressing issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship dynamics. My therapeutic approach, grounded in strength based practice, is not only evidence-based but also aligned with my values of empathy, respect, and cultural competence.

Our practice is accepting new clients in April 2024. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, and affirmative space for you. The process of therapy requires courage, and I honor that in every individual I get to work with. I hope to offer a compassionate, curious, and connected presence as you explore and implement what is needed for your healing. Offering support for those in recovery from eating disorders, in need of support for emotional dysregulation, exploration of over use of alcohol/substances, trauma, & women's wellness.

The beauty of therapy is its ability to provide a safe space, unbiased, listening ears, and dedicated time to focus on you. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central. It creates the foundation necessary to promote mental and emotional growth and well-being. Therefore, each session we will work to build an alliance, which will become instrumental for making progress and attaining your identified goals. Come as you are.

I work with adults who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, academic stressors (including transitioning into higher education), and identity development. From a trauma-informed lens, I will work with you collaboratively to understand your experiences - your joy, your pain, your struggles, and your goals and aspirations. I am a great match for anyone with a desire to get to know themselves and get to know the many parts that make up who we are and influence how we live. Together we'll help you continue along on your journey - wherever that may take you!