Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Albany County, NY
Irina Simidchieva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12203 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst in NY, CT, and FL. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, my patients have the chance to understand unconscious motivations, resolve relationship issues and change patterns of behaviors, manage stressors, gain support through major life transitions, and alleviate and manage anxiety and depression. In my clinical work, I utilize a creative, eclectic contemporary approach depending on the individual patient and their needs; but I always approach the clinical work from an integrative/psychodynamic/psychoanalytical perspective.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst in NY, CT, and FL. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, my patients have the chance to understand unconscious motivations, resolve relationship issues and change patterns of behaviors, manage stressors, gain support through major life transitions, and alleviate and manage anxiety and depression. In my clinical work, I utilize a creative, eclectic contemporary approach depending on the individual patient and their needs; but I always approach the clinical work from an integrative/psychodynamic/psychoanalytical perspective.
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the field of clinical social work, accumulating a wealth of experience along the way. With compassion as my compass, I've embarked on the profound journey of guiding individuals towards emotional well-being for 11 impactful years. This endeavor has been marked by a commitment to understanding, supporting, and empowering those I serve. Each day, I draw upon my depth of knowledge and genuine empathy to facilitate positive change in the lives of others, fostering resilience and facilitating growth.
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the field of clinical social work, accumulating a wealth of experience along the way. With compassion as my compass, I've embarked on the profound journey of guiding individuals towards emotional well-being for 11 impactful years. This endeavor has been marked by a commitment to understanding, supporting, and empowering those I serve. Each day, I draw upon my depth of knowledge and genuine empathy to facilitate positive change in the lives of others, fostering resilience and facilitating growth.
Erika Kao: Couples Therapy, EFT, Mindfulness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colonie, NY 12205
Diving into the emotions at the heart of relationships is crucial for navigating the chaos couples face. Mindfulness isn’t just about being present; it’s about confronting the messy truths that surface when tensions rise. In our sessions, we'll peel back layers of resentment and fear, pushing through discomfort to expose what really matters. This exploration can spark real change, helping couples break free from destructive patterns and reignite their connection. Embracing vulnerability isn't just therapeutic—it’s a bold step toward reclaiming the passion and intimacy that brought you together.
Diving into the emotions at the heart of relationships is crucial for navigating the chaos couples face. Mindfulness isn’t just about being present; it’s about confronting the messy truths that surface when tensions rise. In our sessions, we'll peel back layers of resentment and fear, pushing through discomfort to expose what really matters. This exploration can spark real change, helping couples break free from destructive patterns and reignite their connection. Embracing vulnerability isn't just therapeutic—it’s a bold step toward reclaiming the passion and intimacy that brought you together.
With many years in the social work field I have worked with clients in a variety of areas that includes schools, shelters, foster care, and imprisoned adults just to name a few. I have been able to provide the support needed to get through life’s toughest times and my clients were able to get to the other side with life long skills that work. For many of us, we weren't taught how to properly cope with depression and anxiety we experience which often times led to poor decision and even poorer coping skills.
With many years in the social work field I have worked with clients in a variety of areas that includes schools, shelters, foster care, and imprisoned adults just to name a few. I have been able to provide the support needed to get through life’s toughest times and my clients were able to get to the other side with life long skills that work. For many of us, we weren't taught how to properly cope with depression and anxiety we experience which often times led to poor decision and even poorer coping skills.
Sierra Mackenzie Bailey
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, RYT200, ES
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colonie, NY 12205 (Online Only)
Javier Duran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
East Berne, NY 12059 (Online Only)
Timothy Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colonie, NY 12205 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We blame many of our problems on personal deficiencies; however, issues typically stem from the larger systems of capitalism, racism, and adverse life experiences. Therapy can be a place to work through anxiety, depression, traumas, and life-related stressors that have created issues in identity, self-esteem, grief, and maladaptive coping skills. I am available to clients who want help looking at the broken vase, pick up the pieces, and learn to reduce mental blocks while creating a decluttered and healthier lifestyle that builds opportunity.
We blame many of our problems on personal deficiencies; however, issues typically stem from the larger systems of capitalism, racism, and adverse life experiences. Therapy can be a place to work through anxiety, depression, traumas, and life-related stressors that have created issues in identity, self-esteem, grief, and maladaptive coping skills. I am available to clients who want help looking at the broken vase, pick up the pieces, and learn to reduce mental blocks while creating a decluttered and healthier lifestyle that builds opportunity.
Beth Ehrichs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
Not accepting new clients
Fun-loving, sincere, and therapy dogs! Want to have better, more fulfilling sex with your partner? Struggling with painful sex or no orgasms? Are you considering divorce? If you need help remembering how to enjoy life without toxicity, would like to learn to take life less seriously while healing through your struggles, give me a call. If you're a middle- to upper-level executive who feels stuck but knows you're capable of more and wants to bust out of your current plateau, I coach executives and senior executives to reach peak potential while "lifting the veil" of toxicity to bring healthier patterns to your whole life.
Fun-loving, sincere, and therapy dogs! Want to have better, more fulfilling sex with your partner? Struggling with painful sex or no orgasms? Are you considering divorce? If you need help remembering how to enjoy life without toxicity, would like to learn to take life less seriously while healing through your struggles, give me a call. If you're a middle- to upper-level executive who feels stuck but knows you're capable of more and wants to bust out of your current plateau, I coach executives and senior executives to reach peak potential while "lifting the veil" of toxicity to bring healthier patterns to your whole life.
Kit Carmody Jelonek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12207 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who have experienced stressful circumstances, trans and gender nonconforming people, and members of the LGBTQ+ community broadly. Clients work with me on concerns such as difficulty coping with stress or trauma, trouble managing emotions, difficulty relating to others, depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria. They are typically looking to feel better about themselves, better-manage their emotional reactions, find more harmony in their relationships, and navigate difficult situations.
Hello! I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who have experienced stressful circumstances, trans and gender nonconforming people, and members of the LGBTQ+ community broadly. Clients work with me on concerns such as difficulty coping with stress or trauma, trouble managing emotions, difficulty relating to others, depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria. They are typically looking to feel better about themselves, better-manage their emotional reactions, find more harmony in their relationships, and navigate difficult situations.
Desiree Siegel
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12203
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to the next chapter in your healing story. It takes courage to admit when we are struggling and make that bold first step towards seeking change. I know both personally and through my years of experience counseling others how difficult this can be, and I will guide you through it every step of the way. First and foremost, I provide a warm, genuine, non-judgmental environment for my clients to facilitate healing based on a trusting therapeutic relationship. Fostering a personalized treatment model for each individual client, we collaborate and decide together what style of treatment works best for you.
Welcome to the next chapter in your healing story. It takes courage to admit when we are struggling and make that bold first step towards seeking change. I know both personally and through my years of experience counseling others how difficult this can be, and I will guide you through it every step of the way. First and foremost, I provide a warm, genuine, non-judgmental environment for my clients to facilitate healing based on a trusting therapeutic relationship. Fostering a personalized treatment model for each individual client, we collaborate and decide together what style of treatment works best for you.
Jesse Sturtz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watervliet, NY 12189 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t move forward? Like you’re being held down by the past and just can’t seem to move on? You want to take risks and get out into the world but are worried that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When people ask what’s wrong, you can’t explain it, but you know that your struggles are real. There’s so much that you want to enjoy, but you’re held back because you don’t know if you can handle it. Sometimes nothing sounds better than to curl up into a ball and hide away. And yet you are expected to continue with your daily life as if there is nothing wrong. But there is hope.
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t move forward? Like you’re being held down by the past and just can’t seem to move on? You want to take risks and get out into the world but are worried that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When people ask what’s wrong, you can’t explain it, but you know that your struggles are real. There’s so much that you want to enjoy, but you’re held back because you don’t know if you can handle it. Sometimes nothing sounds better than to curl up into a ball and hide away. And yet you are expected to continue with your daily life as if there is nothing wrong. But there is hope.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12205 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a strong believer that nobody should need to suffer alone, and that a safe space to share your experiences is essential for wellbeing. All people are the experts on their own lives, and it is the job of the therapist to help people make whatever decisions are best for themselves. Because of this, the way I work with every client is custom-fit to their needs.
I am a strong believer that nobody should need to suffer alone, and that a safe space to share your experiences is essential for wellbeing. All people are the experts on their own lives, and it is the job of the therapist to help people make whatever decisions are best for themselves. Because of this, the way I work with every client is custom-fit to their needs.
Jennifer Meyerhoff
Counselor, MS Ed, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12205
Not accepting new clients
I strive to create a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. I strongly believe it is important to meet a person where they are. I help my clients identify and use their strengths to manage struggles/ challenges. I offer a therapeutic approach that is honest and integrative. I want to enhance my client’s ability to reflect, heal, grow, and navigate their way through this crazy world. I do so by helping them build healthy coping skills, learn emotion regulation, find empowerment and more while going through their journey.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. I strongly believe it is important to meet a person where they are. I help my clients identify and use their strengths to manage struggles/ challenges. I offer a therapeutic approach that is honest and integrative. I want to enhance my client’s ability to reflect, heal, grow, and navigate their way through this crazy world. I do so by helping them build healthy coping skills, learn emotion regulation, find empowerment and more while going through their journey.
Steven Perdek
Counselor, LMHC-D, NCC, CASACMC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12208
Not accepting new clients
Life comes with many challenges and obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome. We all have an innate need to succeed and prove ourselves as worthy and deserving of good. There may be times when we feel overwhelmed, self-conscious, or inadequate and we don't want to be a burden to others, so we don't ask for help. It's at these times when we need that support most. The truth is, we all face these challenges and with some self-reflection, mental energy, and focus, we can overcome those barriers and develop skills to help ourselves that become second nature.
Life comes with many challenges and obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome. We all have an innate need to succeed and prove ourselves as worthy and deserving of good. There may be times when we feel overwhelmed, self-conscious, or inadequate and we don't want to be a burden to others, so we don't ask for help. It's at these times when we need that support most. The truth is, we all face these challenges and with some self-reflection, mental energy, and focus, we can overcome those barriers and develop skills to help ourselves that become second nature.
Eric Toboika
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer person-centered and strength-based counseling to people who are in need of support. Life presents us all with challenges and at times our resources to cope feel depleted in the face of these difficulties. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for you to explore these challenges and to help in learning new ways of coping. Sometimes we need to bounce our troubles and thoughts going on in our heads to an objective person. I offer a professional and empathetic presence to assist you in navigating your current needs.
I offer person-centered and strength-based counseling to people who are in need of support. Life presents us all with challenges and at times our resources to cope feel depleted in the face of these difficulties. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for you to explore these challenges and to help in learning new ways of coping. Sometimes we need to bounce our troubles and thoughts going on in our heads to an objective person. I offer a professional and empathetic presence to assist you in navigating your current needs.
Jillian Goldfine-Auerbach
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, CASAC-2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12201
Not accepting new clients
Are you someone who is skeptical about therapy? Does the idea of talking to a stranger about your issues cause you to feel uneasy, maybe even angry? I specialize in treating 1st responders, men’s issues, anger management, life transitions, vicarious and direct trauma, marriage/relationship concerns and addictive behaviors such as: substance abuse and porn/sex addiction.
Are you someone who is skeptical about therapy? Does the idea of talking to a stranger about your issues cause you to feel uneasy, maybe even angry? I specialize in treating 1st responders, men’s issues, anger management, life transitions, vicarious and direct trauma, marriage/relationship concerns and addictive behaviors such as: substance abuse and porn/sex addiction.
Peace From Pieces Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12203 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
What if I told you that you already possess everything you need inside of you to be best version of yourself? Would you believe me? I believe it, because I believe all human beings possess these qualities. However, too often, past traumas and current stressors can steal away pieces of your true joyful self. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, and inadequate. When you feel these things, you may act in ways you don’t like, or repeat destructive patterns over and over again. Each time, you wonder to yourself, “What just happened! This isn’t who I am.” I am here to tell you that none of this is your fault,
What if I told you that you already possess everything you need inside of you to be best version of yourself? Would you believe me? I believe it, because I believe all human beings possess these qualities. However, too often, past traumas and current stressors can steal away pieces of your true joyful self. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, and inadequate. When you feel these things, you may act in ways you don’t like, or repeat destructive patterns over and over again. Each time, you wonder to yourself, “What just happened! This isn’t who I am.” I am here to tell you that none of this is your fault,
Kyle Suchomel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albany, NY 12201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work relationally and humanistically with patients. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am warm, empathic, and believe humor can be a powerful force for healing. Late stage capitalism, climate and environmental destruction, a digital age that often makes us feel more isolated; There are many sources of pain and suffering in our modern world in addition to our individual stressors and traumas. Now more than ever we need space for connection, insight, and healing. You can see my availability and book a session online at Headway by clicking on the "My Website" button.
I work relationally and humanistically with patients. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am warm, empathic, and believe humor can be a powerful force for healing. Late stage capitalism, climate and environmental destruction, a digital age that often makes us feel more isolated; There are many sources of pain and suffering in our modern world in addition to our individual stressors and traumas. Now more than ever we need space for connection, insight, and healing. You can see my availability and book a session online at Headway by clicking on the "My Website" button.
