In Person Therapists in Ballston Spa, NY
Hi there! I am a NYS Licensed Master of Social Work practicing psychotherapy at Clearwater Counseling Associates. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches based on the wants and needs of my client. I strive to understand who you are, who you want to be and develop an individualized treatment plan to help you reduce stress, symptoms and meet your fullest potential.
Hi there! I am a NYS Licensed Master of Social Work practicing psychotherapy at Clearwater Counseling Associates. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches based on the wants and needs of my client. I strive to understand who you are, who you want to be and develop an individualized treatment plan to help you reduce stress, symptoms and meet your fullest potential.
Clients would describe me as friendly, to-the-point, and practical. I'm genuinely curious about how you got where you are and, more importantly, where you want to go. Whether it's problems in your marriage, questioning your career, grieving a death, or wrestling with addiction, I want to hear about it. I've been around the block and found that building trust and a strong relationship matter more than specific clinical models and coping skills. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of people, I've found that I work very well with men.
Clients would describe me as friendly, to-the-point, and practical. I'm genuinely curious about how you got where you are and, more importantly, where you want to go. Whether it's problems in your marriage, questioning your career, grieving a death, or wrestling with addiction, I want to hear about it. I've been around the block and found that building trust and a strong relationship matter more than specific clinical models and coping skills. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of people, I've found that I work very well with men.
Valerie Mitchell Fadil, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
I have over 30 years of experience working for the Jewish Board in NYC as a clinician, supervisor, director and senior director with clients ranging in age from 7-85. Additionally i have had a private practice in New Jersey since 2003. I employ an eclectic mix, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, supportive and family systems approaches, depending on the age and circumstances of the client.
I have over 30 years of experience working for the Jewish Board in NYC as a clinician, supervisor, director and senior director with clients ranging in age from 7-85. Additionally i have had a private practice in New Jersey since 2003. I employ an eclectic mix, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, supportive and family systems approaches, depending on the age and circumstances of the client.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) who loves to help others connect with their authentic self. I have worked with clients of all ages with various concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma and PTSD in both a psychiatric hospital setting and private practice. I believe that with positive support, a change in mindset, and creativity true transformation can happen. Just like the Lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness, and radiate into the world. - Author Unknown.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) who loves to help others connect with their authentic self. I have worked with clients of all ages with various concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma and PTSD in both a psychiatric hospital setting and private practice. I believe that with positive support, a change in mindset, and creativity true transformation can happen. Just like the Lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness, and radiate into the world. - Author Unknown.
Rosalinda Affinito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Hello ! So glad you are taking that first step towards a positive change and considering therapy. A good connection with whomever you decide to work with is crucial for the best outcome. I have always been passionate and committed to supporting my clients who are struggling with current and past challenges. Together, we explore the patterns and mindsets that are holding you back from living a healthier and more peaceful life. I offer a caring and nonjudgemental approach to talk through concerns in a safe space.
Hello ! So glad you are taking that first step towards a positive change and considering therapy. A good connection with whomever you decide to work with is crucial for the best outcome. I have always been passionate and committed to supporting my clients who are struggling with current and past challenges. Together, we explore the patterns and mindsets that are holding you back from living a healthier and more peaceful life. I offer a caring and nonjudgemental approach to talk through concerns in a safe space.
Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families and process what exactly is going on.
Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families and process what exactly is going on.
Positively Elite- Sport & Performance
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Hello! I am a Licensed Therapist with a specialty in working with high school and college athletes interested in maintaining peak performance. We work together to understand, manage and train their mental performance so that they can more consistently and confidently achieve at their peak potential in athletics, school and relationships. As a former division 1 athlete, I understand quite well the challenges we face in consistent/confident performance. Now, as a therapist and mental coach, I would like to help your athlete gain control back over their ability to perform. Give me a call or email to discuss the possibilities! - Powell
Hello! I am a Licensed Therapist with a specialty in working with high school and college athletes interested in maintaining peak performance. We work together to understand, manage and train their mental performance so that they can more consistently and confidently achieve at their peak potential in athletics, school and relationships. As a former division 1 athlete, I understand quite well the challenges we face in consistent/confident performance. Now, as a therapist and mental coach, I would like to help your athlete gain control back over their ability to perform. Give me a call or email to discuss the possibilities! - Powell
Confused by what all the acronyms are behind the therapists names? Aren't they all just therapists? Realizing that in every therapy profile they describe their self as "eclectic".... How about trying to understand where you fall on a sliding scale but wondering how your insurance could play effect? What is therapy?.... Life throws a lot at us and it always seems to occur all at once, leaving us with unanswered questions and lack of support. I'm here to help make sense of it all and get us to where we mentally deserve to be at this time in our life.
Confused by what all the acronyms are behind the therapists names? Aren't they all just therapists? Realizing that in every therapy profile they describe their self as "eclectic".... How about trying to understand where you fall on a sliding scale but wondering how your insurance could play effect? What is therapy?.... Life throws a lot at us and it always seems to occur all at once, leaving us with unanswered questions and lack of support. I'm here to help make sense of it all and get us to where we mentally deserve to be at this time in our life.
Receiving a proper diagnosis through testing can help a person receive the support they need to live more fully. Treatment may focus on therapy, medication, or specialized programs to assist students with learning disabilities. Psychological assessments do not tell a person that something is wrong with them. Rather, they bring struggles to light and highlight strengths so that the person can get help and use their strengths to their advantage. Understanding your strengths allows you to hone in on them. This might mean finding outside-of-the-box ways to go about things so that they work best for you.
Receiving a proper diagnosis through testing can help a person receive the support they need to live more fully. Treatment may focus on therapy, medication, or specialized programs to assist students with learning disabilities. Psychological assessments do not tell a person that something is wrong with them. Rather, they bring struggles to light and highlight strengths so that the person can get help and use their strengths to their advantage. Understanding your strengths allows you to hone in on them. This might mean finding outside-of-the-box ways to go about things so that they work best for you.
Tacey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with an office conveniently located in downtown Ballston Sp, NY. Currently she offers in-office and tele-health sessions. She works with individuals using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. Tacey has over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. Areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship challenges, phase-of-life changes, grief and loss, and coping with life stressors.
Tacey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with an office conveniently located in downtown Ballston Sp, NY. Currently she offers in-office and tele-health sessions. She works with individuals using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. Tacey has over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. Areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship challenges, phase-of-life changes, grief and loss, and coping with life stressors.
Erin Gorman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Waitlist for new clients
The decision to begin therapy can be challenging and can follow attempts to manage difficult life circumstances independently. I believe that healing begins when there is a safe, non judgmental space to grow a therapeutic relationship. I spent the early part of my career working extensively with adolescents and families which allowed me the opportunity to help them work through their trauma as they struggled with grief and loss, anxiety, self-injury, depression and PTSD. Additionally, I spent almost 7 years in an outpatient clinic as an Administrator, also providing clinical counseling to children, adults and families.
The decision to begin therapy can be challenging and can follow attempts to manage difficult life circumstances independently. I believe that healing begins when there is a safe, non judgmental space to grow a therapeutic relationship. I spent the early part of my career working extensively with adolescents and families which allowed me the opportunity to help them work through their trauma as they struggled with grief and loss, anxiety, self-injury, depression and PTSD. Additionally, I spent almost 7 years in an outpatient clinic as an Administrator, also providing clinical counseling to children, adults and families.
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Clearwater Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Your journey of personal growth and healing. Life is a journey; sometimes you can travel alone, but there are times when you could use someone to walk with you along that journey and help you reach your goals. As your multicultural competent therapist, I am here to support, empower, and guide you towards that more positive + joyful life experience. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their emotional needs, and build emotional resilience to create a meaningful life.
Your journey of personal growth and healing. Life is a journey; sometimes you can travel alone, but there are times when you could use someone to walk with you along that journey and help you reach your goals. As your multicultural competent therapist, I am here to support, empower, and guide you towards that more positive + joyful life experience. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their emotional needs, and build emotional resilience to create a meaningful life.
Therapy can address difficult situations but it is also helpful with normal problems in the normal course of life. I believe therapy helps to relieve painful and uncomfortable feelings and it can be a journey of self discovery and awareness that will lead to a more fulfilling life. People begin working with me when they are having difficulty adjusting to a current life situation and others seek to address their struggles with depression, anxiety, or relationships.
Therapy can address difficult situations but it is also helpful with normal problems in the normal course of life. I believe therapy helps to relieve painful and uncomfortable feelings and it can be a journey of self discovery and awareness that will lead to a more fulfilling life. People begin working with me when they are having difficulty adjusting to a current life situation and others seek to address their struggles with depression, anxiety, or relationships.
My practice is based on presumption that mind can create dysfunctional, disruptive and destructive functioning patterns, but it also has an enormous potential for healing from those patterns by recognizing, resolving, modifying and integrating them. Toward that end, I use therapeutic approaches where the therapy itself is "held" by strong alliance and trust in process, that as it deepens, allows for access and application of client's unique conscious and unconscious healing potentials. The therapy is effective with depressed and/or anxious individuals, couples with problems, as well as individuals with unresolved traumas or PTSD.
My practice is based on presumption that mind can create dysfunctional, disruptive and destructive functioning patterns, but it also has an enormous potential for healing from those patterns by recognizing, resolving, modifying and integrating them. Toward that end, I use therapeutic approaches where the therapy itself is "held" by strong alliance and trust in process, that as it deepens, allows for access and application of client's unique conscious and unconscious healing potentials. The therapy is effective with depressed and/or anxious individuals, couples with problems, as well as individuals with unresolved traumas or PTSD.
Monica C Hemmett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
I am a registered nurse as well as a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years in practice. My clients include individuals as well as couples. I am currently using the Gottman method for treating relationship issues and am certified as a level two counselor. Now accepting only private pay clients for this method as more time is required for this to be successful. Please feel free to research John and Julia Gottman‘s method of couple counseling .My approach to treating anxiety and depression is eclectic and tailored to the needs of the individual. Included in there. I have many years of treating eating disorders, as well.
I am a registered nurse as well as a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years in practice. My clients include individuals as well as couples. I am currently using the Gottman method for treating relationship issues and am certified as a level two counselor. Now accepting only private pay clients for this method as more time is required for this to be successful. Please feel free to research John and Julia Gottman‘s method of couple counseling .My approach to treating anxiety and depression is eclectic and tailored to the needs of the individual. Included in there. I have many years of treating eating disorders, as well.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am experienced in addressing difficulties including: anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, child and adolescent behavioral and developmental concerns, adjustment and life transitions, challenges faced by military families, stress management, family dynamics, and addiction. I have developed an expertise in utilizing a trauma-informed and motivational approach with my clients. I am also skilled at offering play therapy and animal-assisted therapy when it is appropriate for my clients. I am passionate about providing a solution-focused framework and delivering individualized and holistic treatment to each of my clients.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and am experienced in addressing difficulties including: anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, child and adolescent behavioral and developmental concerns, adjustment and life transitions, challenges faced by military families, stress management, family dynamics, and addiction. I have developed an expertise in utilizing a trauma-informed and motivational approach with my clients. I am also skilled at offering play therapy and animal-assisted therapy when it is appropriate for my clients. I am passionate about providing a solution-focused framework and delivering individualized and holistic treatment to each of my clients.
I am the founder of ECS Psychological Services and serve as the clinical director. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, but currently focus my work on providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, consultation to school districts and community education programs for mental health-related issues. I provide educational workshops for teachers with a focus on recognizing, understanding, and supporting students with mental health difficulties.
I am the founder of ECS Psychological Services and serve as the clinical director. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, but currently focus my work on providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, consultation to school districts and community education programs for mental health-related issues. I provide educational workshops for teachers with a focus on recognizing, understanding, and supporting students with mental health difficulties.
Jaime Youngs-Hamelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with various emotional and mental health needs. My career began working with at-risk youth suffering from severe emotional disturbances. I later began working with children and families within their homes to secure a healthy balance of support and resources, while enhancing their sense of self. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am open to networking with any provider (i.e., teachers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists,etc.) that are involved in one's care. I believe in helping individuals identify their strengths and incorporating these strengths into their daily lives.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with various emotional and mental health needs. My career began working with at-risk youth suffering from severe emotional disturbances. I later began working with children and families within their homes to secure a healthy balance of support and resources, while enhancing their sense of self. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am open to networking with any provider (i.e., teachers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists,etc.) that are involved in one's care. I believe in helping individuals identify their strengths and incorporating these strengths into their daily lives.
I would be happy to offer my support and guidance to you through distance counseling, whether that be over the phone, video conferencing, or text messaging. I understand that life can be challenging and stressful at times, and I am here to help you navigate through any difficulties you may be experiencing, including stress, depression, anxiety, and confusion. Together, we will uncover your strengths and develop effective strategies to address your unique challenges.
I would be happy to offer my support and guidance to you through distance counseling, whether that be over the phone, video conferencing, or text messaging. I understand that life can be challenging and stressful at times, and I am here to help you navigate through any difficulties you may be experiencing, including stress, depression, anxiety, and confusion. Together, we will uncover your strengths and develop effective strategies to address your unique challenges.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?Trust that your within you lies personal power. You may not have fully tapped into that yet and that is okay. Self compassion goes a long way and we are all met with challenges we don’t understand. It can be very confusing. I say “the deeper the cut, the deeper the ability to start healing.” The key to unlocking our potential is to be open to seeing life in a different lens. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps you reprogram your brain and alter thought patterns. When you change your thoughts, you change your world.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?Trust that your within you lies personal power. You may not have fully tapped into that yet and that is okay. Self compassion goes a long way and we are all met with challenges we don’t understand. It can be very confusing. I say “the deeper the cut, the deeper the ability to start healing.” The key to unlocking our potential is to be open to seeing life in a different lens. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps you reprogram your brain and alter thought patterns. When you change your thoughts, you change your world.
