Stress Therapists in Pultneyville, NY

Sometimes anxiety becomes overwhelming for adults, and it becomes just as overwhelming for children. Youth do not often understand anxiety symptoms, until someone explains what they may be experiencing. it is my goal to help children move through anxiety, and help with underlining reasons they may be experiencing stress and worry. My primary clientele are children and youth, ages 5 through 18, who are experiencing anxiety, primarily Generalized Anxiety disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive disorder symptoms.

Accepting clients in NY and FL. Therapy is a journey that begins with a single step. It is a world of possibilities and although difficult at times, the result can be rewarding, empowering, validating, and even life changing. Are you struggling setting boundaries or communicating effectively? Do you need help working through thoughts, emotions, or difficult times? Are substances getting in the way of you fully living your life? Has maintaining a balanced lifestyle been difficult? Does burnout seem to be looming? Or do you just want someone to talk through things with? Therapy can help. Let’s navigate this journey together!

Are you trying to navigate relationship difficulties? Do your conflicts seem to repeat themselves over and over? Perhaps, you and your partner have simply grown distant from each other, or you are just looking for a more intimate bond and connection. Whether you are newly weds, having trouble conceiving, facing infidelity, or empty nesters, there is a tried and true way to navigate these experiences. Your relationship doesn't have to suffer any longer, there is a way through your unique circumstances. Let us help you find the connection that you truly desire in your relationship.

Are you feeling emotional, struggle to get to sleep, and lack the motivation to engage in activities you used to love? Over one out of five adults struggle with mental health symptoms and at least half of them do not receive support due to not having access to this type of help or believing they will never feel better. These symptoms often occur with life adjustments including loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, medical issues, and changing responsibilities at home, work, and school. When symptoms interfere with your quality of life, it’s time to get some support!

Each day we have a chance to strive to live a life that is authentic and genuine, a life that represents and reflects who we are as people. Oftentimes, that authentic and genuine person becomes derailed and buried beneath the weight of life stressors. These stressors present in the form of anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, relationship conflicts, grief/loss, loss of meaning/purpose, and beyond. Sometimes the assistance of a helping hand, an open ear, and an attuned mind is all that's needed to help us return to living as our authentic selves.

I am eager to help individuals who feel stuck and emotionally overwhelmed. I want to help people see that there is hope through even the most hopeless of times. I have felt called to help people out of the dark corners of life so they can start living renewed lives.

My work with clients involves creating a space to explore the issues and experiences that have influenced and affected clients. My client experience typically focuses on individuals with depression, anxiety, history of trauma, and interpersonal distress. I engage clients in discussion and exploration to help build deeper understanding of the patterns that are present and how these can be altered. We focus on individual goals and work at a pace and style that is appropriate to the individual.

It takes a lot of courage and strength to ask for help. Life can be overwhelming, scary, and devastating at times. I am here to help. Together, you and I will draw on your inner strengths to find the resolution and personal growth you are looking for. I am dedicated to helping you find your way through life's many challenges and gaining some peace of mind along the way. I offer a strong emphasis on person-centered care, cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectical-behavioral methods. I am trained in EMDR (effective treatment approach for individuals who have survived trauma).

Life throws many different challenges at us, sometimes we just need to reset and seek some support to help us navigate confidently. Relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and family challenges are all real issues that need our greatest attention. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will collaborate with my clients to identify their existing strengths, create and/or operationalize coping skills and mechanisms that will help them navigate life's challenging times.

Seeking out therapy is never an easy decision, however it may be an important step in being happier and healthier. Perhaps you are struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, maybe you are experiencing a stressful change in your life, or possibly you have been thinking about seeking out therapy for a long time to address something from your past that you feel is getting in the way of your present. These feelings become overwhelming and seem like they impact every aspect of your life. My philosophy as a therapist is that you are the expert on you.

I provide video-based therapy for individuals who are looking to build insight in their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in order to create positive growth and change. I am a trauma-informed therapist with a person-centered approach in navigating the very vulnerable process of engaging in self-exploration and discovery. I work with clients to help them tell and redefine the stories of their life and development. We work together on reinterpreting, challenging, and learning new skills to move forward toward their most adaptive futures.

As a counselor, I value having the opportunity to support those who are feeling down, depleted, or out of sync with their lives. I help engage clients in personal reflection and provide encouragement through times of transition and change. I work to build motivation for clients needing to move out of hopelessness. I am an experienced clinician who prioritizes providing a safe, compassionate, and respectful space for clients to grow. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and autism supports. My approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy skills with supportive, person-centered discussions.

Welcome! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you experienced a traumatic event that has left you feeling unsettled? Are you or a loved one overwhelmed by a chronic health condition? Have you experienced a recent loss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have come to the right place. As your therapist, I am dedicated to supporting you in your healing process. It is my role to create a warm and safe environment for you to be comfortable sharing any thoughts and feelings that are hindering you from living your life to the fullest.

I believe it is a priority as a therapist to recognize the day-to-day differences in each person's experience and adjust to match those needs in sessions. I strive to engage clients in sincere conversations about their thoughts, emotions and experiences to build insight, provide coping skills, and move toward positive change. I focus on bringing a human connection to our discussions, providing a comforting environment and authentic interaction. I enjoy the opportunity at times to bring humor and levity to sessions, while also recognizing the deep vulnerability my clients share as we engage in therapy.

For over 33 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups to help them manage stress, heal emotional wounds, and bring into awareness past learning that may block happiness today. Individuals want direct but supportive listening and honest feedback. My desire is to gently motivate, educate, and inspire Individuals to establish healthy emotional boundaries. Individuals will feel motivated, educated, and inspired to establish healthy emotional boundaries so that they can positively and productively increase their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by life or that you are just passively existing? Has it been difficult to let go of a traumatic event? Do you experience general feelings of fear, panic attacks, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, lack of interest in activities, or negative self-talk? Have your symptoms kept you from going to work, school or social functions? We can work together to get you feeling and functioning better.

Laurie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adolescents and adults, using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. Laurie has experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions.

Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.