Transgender Therapists in Tarrytown, NY

July 2023 Accepting new clients! Email or call today! Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, but I hope to help make it as easy as possible for you to connect with me. I have had the privilege to work with individuals through their most challenging times and help them find their inner strength and recognize resilience. Through my empathic and down-to-earth approach, I have found success in working with a variety of populations. I use evidence-based practices to help people come to a place of healing and reach their full potential.

At Think Peace, we work with individuals to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Think Peace provides an honest and caring approach to help people identify their struggles and create realistic plans to address their needs. We recognize that therapy is a vital way of addressing life’s dilemmas. During the therapeutic process, we work together to explore presenting concerns, limiting beliefs, and interpersonal struggles. From there, we identify appropriate strategies and create a plan to challenge and change previously restrictive behaviors and thought patterns.

I have just completed Level 3 Training in Relational Life Therapy and advanced to Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with membership in the International Association of Trauma Professionals. I have a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling am currently licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York (LMHC). I have completed LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training, Somatic Experiencing certifications and several Trauma Informed Yoga/Care certifications. I have been dedicated to giving back and worked on community projects for 20+ years as well as developed a free resource company Everyone Needs You Always, ENYA.

A Chinese proverb reminds us, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." It may take courage to take that first step - to contact a therapist. I am an experienced, caring, knowledgeable Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process, in which the therapist and client work together toward the client's goals. I help clients examine and understand their past, their thinking, their feelings, their options. I can provide support and empowerment to help you address your issues and struggles, whatever they may be.

I am a sex-positive clinician specializing in individuals who are non-monogamous, kinky, queer and/or disabled. I also have a lot of experience working with folks who struggle with intrusive thinking, difficult relationships and emotion regulation. I believe one of the most important components of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. My approach is client-centered, and together we will create a therapy space that feels safe, effective and comfortable for you. As a therapist, I am warm and supportive while also making sure to hold my clients accountable when necessary.

Diane Martins-Mandel is a trilingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese) New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in working with adolescents and young adults, however has experience working with individuals of all ages. She earned her master's degree and two post-master's certificates from NYU. Diane has extensive experience working with children and individuals with special needs including autism and other developmental delays. She specializes in working with individuals with depression and anxiety.

Amy is a highly trained clinical social worker who believes that every individual deserves compassion, patience and understanding. She is experienced working in both outpatient and inpatient settings and specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide range of clinical, behavioral and emotional issues. Amy employs strategies that help her patients develop coping skills to regulate their emotions and stay mindful in order to achieve meaningful and happy lives.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and phase of life issues. I also have experience treating victims of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. In my time as a therapist, I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ community specializing in identity, gender, and sexuality related issues. I also have experience working with individuals and family members struggling with terminal illness.

Hello and welcome! I am a compassionate, interactive therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment, to help individuals resolve a variety of life issues. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, work-related issues, parenting issues, bereavement/loss, self-esteem, procrastination and more. You can expect to learn practical and efficient tools and strategies that lead to meaningful change, in order to live a happier, more productive life.

Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. You may be someone who is seeking neuroaffirming care from a therapist who is sensitive, or you may feel burnout from masking or trying to conform to a world that doesn’t “get” you.

What makes an authentic life? How do we create a meaningful existence, while making our way through the unexpected twists and turns in our path? As an engaged and compassionate psychotherapist, I will companion you in navigating major life transitions, relationships, identity issues, family, career conflicts or creative blocks. We will identify and shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve growth, while working together to reduce symptoms that prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Disruptive patterns and symptoms also carry the seeds for change if we listen carefully and connect with their deeper currents of meaning.

I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through a highly individualized approach that we will co-construct together. My approach involves taking a very thorough history but most importantly listening to your concerns. I work well with people who have both long and short term issues. I specialize in helping people who have personality disorders, alcohol/drug issues, sexuality issues and histories of trauma. As an adolescent/young adult specialist (ages 15-25) I can work with both the young person and their family and will develop a concise formulation of the dynamics that will be useful to all.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.

**Please email for new patient inquiries** Has life's problems and/or emotions become overwhelming? Are your thoughts and feelings causing stress and disrupting your everyday functioning? It is at these times when one should seek out professional help. A therapist can provide insight, empathy and honest feedback in a way that is unique from most other relationships. When a warm and secure relationship is formed during psychotherapy, the healing journey can begin. Psychotherapy holds a tremendous opportunity for growth and transformation.

Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions? Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.

We all experience times in our lives when what once worked for us no longer does. We may become overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or angry and are no longer able to ignore those feelings. Instead they get in our way. Talking to someone, especially one who listens to you carefully and joins you in a collaborative and supportive process, is amazingly helpful. People with whom I work note that they begin to feel better and less alone almost immediately.

My background and training as an Art Therapist was a major determinant in my decision to become a Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. I was enthralled by the power, curative possibilities and revealing nature in the creative process. As a result, my area of particular interest is in working with artists, writers, photographers and individuals in the theater and music industry. I am an interactive therapist with extensive postgraduate training. When possible, I use humor in our sessions, pretty well I am told, a bit of sarcasm now and then as well!

Are you struggling with unrelenting stress, sadness or fear? Are you trying to cope with the pain and anguish of watching someone you love abuse alcohol or other drugs? Perhaps you are a parent in need of help for your teen and at a loss with how to help them. I have almost 30 years of experience as a professional working with children, adolescents, adults and families both individually and in groups. Life's challenges can become overwhelming at times. Whether it is a life transition, a toxic relationship, a traumatic event or some other challenge that life has handed you, I believe there is no pain too great to be lessened.