Women's Issues Therapists in 12209
Emily Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
You are there when everyone needs you but have a hard time asking for or receiving help. You often feel bitter or resentful in close relationships because you have a hard time telling others how you really feel. You are ready to make a change and are looking for someone who sees and understands you. I’m Emily and I’ve been in the mental health field for 8+ years. I have experience working with people from all walks of life to improve their circumstances and live more authentically. I've had my own mental health struggles which helps me better understand and relate to my clients.
You are there when everyone needs you but have a hard time asking for or receiving help. You often feel bitter or resentful in close relationships because you have a hard time telling others how you really feel. You are ready to make a change and are looking for someone who sees and understands you. I’m Emily and I’ve been in the mental health field for 8+ years. I have experience working with people from all walks of life to improve their circumstances and live more authentically. I've had my own mental health struggles which helps me better understand and relate to my clients.
Emily Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.
Karla Karpowicz
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12209
As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.
As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.
Khira Fryar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
Hey! So I'm Khira (like Ky-Ruh) and I'm really happy you're here! Have you been struggling with some sadness that won't seem to go away no matter how hard you try? Have you and your partner(s) been struggling to communicate? Family dysfunction getting the best of you? Maybe you've suffered a pretty big loss that you're having trouble navigating. Whatever it is, I want to help you through it. Fears, anxieties and traumas can stifle us. You don't have to be Super(wo)man all the time. Let's figure out how to put your cape down for a bit and take care of the most important person in your life...You!
Hey! So I'm Khira (like Ky-Ruh) and I'm really happy you're here! Have you been struggling with some sadness that won't seem to go away no matter how hard you try? Have you and your partner(s) been struggling to communicate? Family dysfunction getting the best of you? Maybe you've suffered a pretty big loss that you're having trouble navigating. Whatever it is, I want to help you through it. Fears, anxieties and traumas can stifle us. You don't have to be Super(wo)man all the time. Let's figure out how to put your cape down for a bit and take care of the most important person in your life...You!
Life in general is hard. When you add financial problems and employment problems...or a history of childhood trauma...or domestic violence... or unhealthy substance use, it becomes difficult to function. Depression and anxiety appear. My thoughts about how people change is multilayered. It is important to identify all the things that are challenging you, gain some insight AND develop a path forward that involves changing your behavior to be better able to achieve the things in life that you want.
Life in general is hard. When you add financial problems and employment problems...or a history of childhood trauma...or domestic violence... or unhealthy substance use, it becomes difficult to function. Depression and anxiety appear. My thoughts about how people change is multilayered. It is important to identify all the things that are challenging you, gain some insight AND develop a path forward that involves changing your behavior to be better able to achieve the things in life that you want.
Sara R Fryer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12209 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Let’s be real. Life can get messy. Many of us can find ourselves in a space where we are unsure about what to do anymore, despite our best efforts. But what we do know for sure, is that what we have been doing is no longer working for us. So now what? Sometimes we cannot change where we've been, but we can work on changing our present and future experiences into a life that reflects something closer to what we would like it to be.
Let’s be real. Life can get messy. Many of us can find ourselves in a space where we are unsure about what to do anymore, despite our best efforts. But what we do know for sure, is that what we have been doing is no longer working for us. So now what? Sometimes we cannot change where we've been, but we can work on changing our present and future experiences into a life that reflects something closer to what we would like it to be.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.