Strength-Based Therapists in Arlington, NY

Dr. Sinam Ward provides trauma-informed and strength-based psychodynamic therapy to adults seeking to understand the personal and political factors impacting their mental health. She supports clients in healing from past experiences to make empowered choices about their futures. She specializes in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming care, couple's therapy, and perinatal mental health.

I am an empathetic, perceptive therapist that is dedicated to my clients. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based and Person-Centered therapies, I start where the client is to assist them in developing their goals. I am socially conscious of individuals' differences and work hard to make my clients feel at ease and devoid of personal viewpoints.

With more than 20 years helping families, children to adults work through trauma, addiction and mental illness. Couples can discover the strength that rebuilds their connection. Providing encouragement and support for those coping with various life transitions, makes each journey unique. Services are tailored to the needs of the individual.

Immediate openings available. As a therapist, I aim to help my clients work through their deepest challenges and achieve and maintain the best version of themselves. I specialize in helping clients connect to a more peaceful and joyful state and be able to navigate their lives with confidence and success. From depression and anxiety to ADHD and trauma, I help my clients find support and strategies for healing. If you are experiencing a tough life transition or difficult situation, I will support you with care, compassion and understanding. Our sessions will become your safe space where you find some peace of mind, tools and clarity.

I am the proud owner of the Sensory Space. My approach to therapy is collaborative. Together we will work to help you meet your goals and find a better understanding of yourself. I work with children, adults, families and groups. Utilizing a strength based, person centered approach helps me meet clients where they are. The goal in this work is to help clients identify strengths within themselves and develop ways to live productive and confident lives.

I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, tough life transitions, and social/family/work/school-related issues. My ideal client seeks to discover inner conflict, make changes toward self-improvement, is willing to put in the effort to identify past issues or continuous unhealthy patterns, and is open and committed to trying different approaches and methods toward achieving their goals. We will discuss your main goals, develop a personalized plan, & take steps to learn from your past, stop unhelpful patterns, heal from your hardships, & utilize different techniques and tools to improve your overall quality of life.

I often hear, "But other people have it worse," in an attempt to downplay our struggles and make things feel more manageable. While this mindset may be helpful at times, it also minimizes the importance of our current situation and dismisses our feelings. Whatever you are facing, if it's important to you it's also important to me. As a clinician with experience in multiple therapeutic settings, I have treated panic disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have a special spot in my heart for grief and loss and earned a certification in Grief Therapy.

My work has focused on counseling clients of all ages as they cope with chronic or acute stress, behavioral health issues, family/relational conflicts, life-changing events, Encouragement, empathy, and therapeutic support provided for those seeking emotional balance and well-being.

Do you ever feel stuck with where you are right now and don't know how to change that? We can imagine our lives in a better place or that change already implemented, but we don't know how to get it started. Sometimes we don't know where to start and need some assistance in that journey. Approaching therapy for the first time can be daunting, but if we treat it as a space where there's a listening ear, reflection, and some guidance towards making a change then it can be lighter.

My ideal client is a young individual, perhaps navigating the intricacies of adolescence or the early challenges of youth. They find themselves grappling with emotional imbalances, interpersonal challenges, or stressors related to school or home environments. Their issues might encompass struggles with emotional regulation, difficulties in managing peer or familial relationships, or the daunting task of establishing a sense of identity in a world that can often seem overwhelming.

We live in an unprecedented time of change, experienced fear and stress. Resilience is born of developing self knowledge, appreciation of nature, and the development of sound relationships both friends, family, animals, and the natural world. During this epoch, let's help to find you the best life plan so that, despite these unparalleled times you can learn to not only live, but thrive. Joy, Passion, Laughter are what we deserve and can embody. Let's explore the path to the life you desire including the ingredients that make your life truly exceptional.

Choosing a therapist is a very personal thing. Once you have committed to opening yourself up, you want to make sure your therapist will be able to guide you in your healing process in the most nonjudgemental and empathic way. I hope to be that person for you! I use a strengths-based model to help you overcome potential roadblocks you may have created in yourself or in your life, and help you chip away at them, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.