Somatic Therapists in Coxsackie, NY

Welcome! This is a safe space where you can explore what is relevant for you, whether it's LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, boundaries, family dynamics, spirituality, or self-discovery. I'm here to support your journey toward growth and wellness. My therapeutic approach centers around the power of vulnerability, honoring your personal story, and the importance of embracing your authentic self. Feel free to schedule a consultation appointment below or ask any questions you may have about the therapeutic process.

Anxiety, depression and trauma can be treated holistically. Often, people feel like they have different parts of themselves inside that are pulling in different directions. It can be challenging to sort through it all alone. If you are feeling depleted, tired, confused, or overwhelmed, a good therapist can help you slow down and put the pieces together. If you are feeling reactive and on edge or feeling like running away, or just plain shut down, good therapy can help you restore connection with yourself and others. And if you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough, then you have definitely come to the right place!

Are you a creative, highly sensitive person? Do you feel things more deeply than those around you? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by life, more than others? Perhaps you feel "different" or struggle with feeling like you’re never good enough? Whatever challenges you might be facing, I am here to offer you support and a safe space that is filled with kindness, compassion, and zero judgement.

From our research, we offer the Path of the Wounded Healer for those who are looking for ongoing support, mental wellness, and spiritual care. Through the lens of Positive Psychology and Recovery, we support healing through bodywork, regulation, and psychedelic cannabis as plant medicine. We are a co-op of healers that provide services like somatic-based approaches like Polarity Therapy, Brainspotting, BEMER, Neuro/biofeedback, Reiki, and Cranio-Sacral sessions. We are a spiritual health spa/gym where anyone can exercise their minds, heal through Mindfulness, get accountability for self-care, and individual support.

I specialize in working with people that struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, that have survived trauma, or that find themselves stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. My nature is down to earth & open; I like to dig into therapy with you, build a frank & trusting dynamic & co-create a sense of curiosity about the experiences in your life that inform present patterns of thinking, feeling & behaving. I believe that humor, trust & unconditional regard are the hallmarks of a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and specialize in working with open relationships & ENM.

Sometimes we become overwhelmed by various roles, pressures and emotions. The pain of these feelings can be extremely isolating. My specialty is working with women who are dealing with stress related to relationships, their roles as caretakers, and finding agency. Women who, due to these challenges, become disconnected from who they are and their own needs. I am a believer that each person has a source of inner wisdom, and I hope to work together to activate and empower your “inner healer.” Pain becomes suffering when it has no place to go. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, relief can be found and pain can be eased.

I help high-achieving women connect with their vitality, happiness and joy by guiding them to release old trauma and painful emotions that are keeping them stuck. My technique is based in creative arts therapy and trauma-informed care that include a playful, holistic approach to healing that leads to a sense of safety and comfort in your own skin. I also love working with couples who want to deepen their intimacy and connection, improve communication and learn how to play together as a team. Couples therapy will help strengthen your bond and set you up for a harmonious and successful long lasting relationship.

All people seeking therapy should be met with compassion and empathy in a safe and non-judgemental space. I take a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy to help those coping with life's challenges increase their wellbeing and meet their goals. I work with clients of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, alcohol and/or substance use disorders, ADHD, trauma, identity, relationship problems, and life transitions.

I specialize in working with clients who want to have a more authentic and meaningful life. My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to discover what is holding them back from more intimate relationships with family and friends, and someone who longs to find a path that feels true to them.

I work with neurodivergent and non-conforming clients who are often gender expansive and have not had the opportunity to orient to their own sense of self. Heightened sensory sensitivity impacts the development of sense of self in the context of likely not having been attuned with, and rather having adapted to the environment one was developing within. Those who have the natural capacity to sense so much, know a lot without knowing how. And without being self-directed, these individuals can unknowingly adapt to the demands of their environments as well as their internal sensory demands and miss out on living their authentic life.

Sometimes what we're struggling with and going through doesn’t fit into words and because of this it has the upper hand. In depth psychology this kind of experience is connected to the Unconscious, that which escapes understanding and remains unknowable, yet we still physically and emotionally feel it. These kinds of experiences led me to my doctoral studies and research. I learned to identify and understand these experiences in relation to what Carl Jung called the archetypes, the transformational and guiding energy of the psyche. The archetypes, although invisible processes within us, are made visible in our dreams.

You're in the right place if you've experienced trauma earlier in your life AND you're now going through a big change. After trying regular talk therapy and doing it yourself, you still feel stuck in the same old patterns. Your body has reactions that you can't seem to control. You can't stop thinking about the past. Regular talk therapy and/or doing it on your own (DIY) may have made you feel more hopeless, helpless, stuck and lonely. It’s not your fault, though. The traditional methods are not designed to help you fully heal.

I focus on helping you become more fully who you are or want to be. Over our lifetime we learn behaviors and beliefs that were rewarded or were necessary for acceptance at home, work, school or anyplace we interacted with others. We may carry these (mostly unconscious) beliefs and behaviors with us even though they may be unhelpful and/or destructive. They may show up in intimate relationships, friendships, work or other places that impact our quality of life. Working together we identify counterproductive beliefs and behaviors and replace them with beliefs and behaviors that support the adult you want to be.

Welcome to our Neurofeedback (NFB) Trauma Clinic and Trauma Resolution Retreat Center. Our group practice helps address a wide variety of conditions with NFB and then transition to our trauma resolution retreat services. After that, we support your needs with a mindfulness maintenance program.

Children deserve to have a wonderful sense of " It's good to be me!". That should carry through to adulthood, experiencing myself as empowered, loving, and many other great qualities, and able to have satisfying relationships. However, that great sense of self can be lost due to kinds of emotional and psychological wounding. This produces a loss of sense of wholeness and a resulting sense of fragmentation and all kinds of problems this fragmentation produces. My job is to help people regain their sense of wholeness and everything that goes with this and the feeling " It's good to be me".

Greetings! My name is Lara. As a therapist, I have a passion for guiding you to discover your strengths to overcome many of life's obstacles and develop effective coping skills. I have 10 years of clinical experience working in diverse settings (i.e. psychiatric emergency room, forensic social work, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings). My approach to therapy is "meeting my client where they are at." This means building rapport and trust where you can explore and process your experiences and emotions in a safe space.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, not sleeping well, or just not yourself ? Have you wanted to tackle some things that have been holding you back from achieving your full potential? Are there aspects of your past you may be avoiding? Are you wondering if you have addiction issues? Perhaps your family's history is something you need to discuss with someone?

In my 15-year career as a Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice, I help individuals and couples navigate change: Identify change they desire. Achieve and sustain conscious change. Endure change they didn’t expect and/or don’t want. If communication is a problem... If your relationship is conflict-filled, lonely, sexually unsatisfying, stuck... If you're struggling with a major life decision, change or crisis... Please reach out. Together, we'll figure out what's in your way. That is, what needs to stop, start or be different to make your relationship with yourself or significant others feel good?

Some of the most important things that happen in our lives can't be put into words. Changes in emotions, thoughts, or daily life—feeling sad, anxious, tired, difficulty focusing, appetite or sleep changes, loneliness, mood swings, and/or hopelessness—can become overwhelming over time. Envision a safe space where emotions can surface, inviting exploration. Here, they are not just acknowledged but heard, understood, and perhaps even befriended. Creative Arts therapy involves the mind, body, and spirit in different ways than just talking. These ways lead to an emotional connection to the full range of human experience.