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

Tired of hearing "get better" and you having to wrestle with wanting to explode because you really wish that You Could ...Just... Get better!" You remind yourself that people mean well and manage a faint smile to reassure them, all the while feeling drained and consumed by all that it takes to just appear "okay." You barely even know how to answer "that" question any more. You're not alone, and you can find relief. Get Better with my guidance and NO more adding medication or surgery. Brief Profound Treatments available as well as moderate/long term treatments. HABLO ESPANOL TAMBIEN (Spanish speaking as well).

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.

Life is both wonderful and challenging at times. The goal is to focus on the positive when we can and to draw on our inner resources to help cope and manage during stressful times.I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. I am a graduate of Stony Brook University and Hunter College School of Social Work. I have broad experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in managing stress, anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement and divorce issues.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

I see psychotherapy as helping individuals reach beyond problem solving to a deeper contact with their embodied self and imagination. My psychoanalytic training informs my knowledge of the effects of the past on present living. I believe that intellectual insight must include embodied experience to generate change. My training in Somatic Experiencing and Embodied Imagination (a form of dreamwork) augment my psychoanalytic understanding while opening up access to unknown aspects of self. My years of working as a therapist however,have confirmed my belief that any psychic change occurs within a therapeutic relationship of trust, respect, safety and compassion.

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.

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.

Constant stress and shame are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck. Guilt develops. Frustration abounds. Daily activities are interrupted. It all leaves you exhausted. It’s time to embrace a deeper body mind connection using holistic alternatives to create your ideal healthy lifestyle. Creative arts therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and live the life you deserve. *Telehealth services will be utilized for sessions and offered through an online platform to experience therapy from the comfort of your own home!

In the heart of every problem lies its solution. We spend enormous amounts of time and energy searching for answers outside ourselves, when the answers lie within. Heartwork is a creative process, which teaches one to find fundamental solutions to both everyday problems and the more difficult life questions, transforming "problems" into doorways to compassion, insight and joy. My award-winning book, "Heartwork: How To Get What You Really, REALLY Want" gives one my orientation and the primary tools for working through one's issues. The e-book version can be downloaded at my website: www.awakentheheart.org.

I hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have nearly 20 years of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with diverse populations and I would love to serve as your guide on your path to peace and prosperity. Through my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as a Master's Degree in Education, I have received extensive experience working with adult individuals, children, families, and groups.

As a depth oriented therapist and life coach, I offer a safe, emotionally warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and couples to examine behavioral patterns, explore and develop strategies to issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, shame, self-worth, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and dating. I provide a safe and warm space for men, LGBTQ, multicultural and diasporic identities to express, and process their issues and concerns. Together, we will collaborate and explore mindful ways to remove potential barriers to the marital or professional relationship, career or academic progress you can achieve.

My approach is integrative, relational, dynamic, and client-centered. I blend appropriate modalities, including psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness, shaping treatment to meet the client’s needs and goals within a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment. My lifelong passion for poetry, photography, yoga, and meditation contributes to my empathy and open-mindedness for others. My ability to appreciate and incorporate multiple perspectives helps to provide a collaborative therapeutic experience.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Welcome... I look forward to hearing from you to explore whether we might work well together. I view the therapy process as a dynamic and equal partnership. I have experience working with young children to seniors, individuals, partnerships, groups and families. I consider it an honor and privilege to have worked with former clients and look forward to hearing your story. COVID- precautions: Phone appointments and/or limited socially distanced, “walk and talk” sessions.

I believe that an authentic therapeutic relationship is integral to the healing process. In our work together, we will take a collaborative approach in promoting self-awareness, personal growth and positive change. Your treatment will be individualized to your specific needs and goals and you will play a vital role in the process, co-creating ways to move forward in your life that allow you to let go of old patterns and habits preventing you from true self-actualization.

Due to COVID-19 and societal tension, we are experiencing increased anxiety & depression. As a licensed clinical psychologist with the NY State Office of Mental Health, I am trained in providing therapy to help cope with feelings that accompany such stressful times. I work with individuals, couples, families & adolescents. We can find solutions that will improve your quality of life & your relationships, as you adapt to a new normal or fix ongoing issues. Fees are affordable, as I do not take insurance. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with those who have intellectual challenges, (like autism), &/or their families.

I like to help my clients to recognize and appreciate the strengths they already possess and to consider and develop fresh perceptions of the past, present, and future. My goal in working with you is to develop a collaborative atmosphere in which you learn to recognize and respect your own expertise and ability to actualize meaningful change in your life. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and family relationship difficulties.

I believe the cornerstone of effective therapy is a positive therapeutic relationship. Drawing on my extensive experience with Clinical, Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies, I engage with clients of all ages and backgrounds to develop personalized treatment approaches to meet unique and individualized goals and needs. Whether dealing with every-day stressors of life, working through creative blocks, or coping with severe mental illness, trauma or loss, I work to highlight and harness individual strengths, abilities and talents to generate insight and develop skills to implement change.