Female Therapists in Alden, NY

Are you having difficulty navigating the challenges of day-to-day life? Do small tasks seem like giant hurdles to overcome or complete? Are you having difficulty being present in the moment, or have you recently experienced a new life event that you're finding difficult to adjust to? Fostering self-awareness, inner peace, and a self-guided exploration of your true authentic self are pillars of my practice. Let's work together to identify positive ways to cope with every day stressors, all while reinforcing your personal strengths, and promoting overall wellness.

Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.

Your journey to empower self deserves empathy, authentic intentions and a passion for the growth you seek. You will find that I am a compassionate and non-judgmental listener, and I am confident that I will earn your trust. I have 17 years of experience with crisis intervention, medication monitoring, problem solving, human rights and evolving relationship dynamics. Additionally, I work with the special challenges that face the LGBTQIA+ community. Clients often tell me they appreciate my authentic, direct and warm style and are pleasantly surprised that we can share laughter together, despite addressing difficult topics.

Every individual is deserving of a safe space where they can discuss the things that worry, upset, or frighten them the most. Whether you are working to heal from grief, illness, anxiety, depression, or to transition from one phase of life to the next, I am here to aid you in becoming the best version of yourself and living a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe that you are truly the expert on you, and that treatment outcomes are greatly improved when the therapeutic process is collaborative in nature. We will work together to explore, challenge, and detach from thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that no longer serve you.

I am a NYS Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD and other mental health issues. I received my graduate degree from the Fordham School of Social Service. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques and treatment modalities and personalize them to fit the individual or couple. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more-traditional psychodynamic modalities. The intention of my work is to help the individual or couple achieve a sense of harmony and happiness in their lives.

I'm Ashley and I have been a human service professional for over 10 years.

Life can bring many unexpected changes. Whether its the loss of a loved one, diagnosis of a chronic or significant illness or simply working through life changes its my goal to walk with you through it.

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am an LMSW and psychotherapist with experiences working with mental health and substance use. I approach therapy from a holistic mind/ body perspective. I utilize evidenced based practices such as; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as attachment/ abandonment recovery therapies (and several other modalities listed below). I am additionally a level (2) reiki practitioner, and offer reiki services for ongoing healing and relaxation.

I honor your present curiosity to seek guidance. I see your bravery in contemplating the next step towards change. I’d like to invite you to place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Take a nice deep breath in and slowly exhale. Everything you need to heal, you possess under your two hands. Through our work together, you can strengthen your relationship with self; body, mind, and soul. You can explore healthier methods of coping with various life obstacles and utilize both cognitive and somatic based work to awaken your existing strengths.

Are you struggling to find a counselor that you really connect with? Look no further! Those who know me would describe me as personable, compassionate, and enjoy using humor in session to make you feel more at ease. Regarding my specialties - I enjoy working with age groups ranging from adolescents to older adults, experiencing a plethora of mental health symptoms. I have experience working with several mental health diagnoses, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, and Major Depression Disorder. I have experience with personality disorders and substance use disorders as well.

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety and/or depression due to this rollercoaster of life and struggling to find an emotional balance. I understand life with full of ups, downs, lefts, rights, and upside downs. I hope to be able to support you in developing skills to manage these waves of emotions and navigate life

I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout NY and Florida and in person appointments in Western NY. You would seek out a cardiologist if you had a heart issue right? Well, if you have the opportunity, I suggest you seek out a therapist who specializes in your unique issues. I am not a generalist; I specialize in Trauma, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and anxiety. I work with these issues because they're what I'm most passionate about and I've dedicated my life's work to combatting the systemic issues that cause or exacerbate those issues.

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to helping clients learn new skills to become healthier versions of themselves. I have been working in the mental health field in the Buffalo area since 2016 providing services to children, adolescents and adults. I believe in using a trauma based approach to help individuals explore their past to help improve their present and future.