EMDR Therapists in Batavia, NY

I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, loss, and depression. I am trained in several evidence-based treatments which include CBT, DBT, EMDR, PC, CPT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

I can help people overcome the challenges they face in everyday life - challenges relating to work, school, mood, stress, substance use, relationships, trauma and abuse. If you're not finding satisfaction or joy in life, if you have dreams of something better but you don't know how to get there, if you're stuck, or you keep running into mental, emotional or behavioral blocks, I can help. If you feel like life is off balance, I can help. Together, we can work to restore that balance.

I have been providing addiction and mental health services in the WNY community since 1999. I've worked in a variety of settings starting at local agencies eventually advancing into administration. In 2010 I made the decision to step out of that role and into Private Practice. I am an educator and community trainer. I've had the privilege of working with countless individuals and their families as they address their struggles and reached their triumphs battling various addictions and healing their Trauma. I am insightful, direct and never judgmental.

Being a parent has its own set of challenges; when you add your child’s behavioral, and or emotional challenges on top, it can become overwhelming for both your family, and your child. It is ok to feel overwhelmed and at the brink of exhaustion. I get this and is here to assist your child, and family work through these challenges; by helping to strengthen your child’s overall well-being.

I can help you recover from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Therapy can be challenging work. I can make it easier with good humor, compassion, and authenticity. If you decide that it is the right time for you to make some changes, I am ready to help you move toward living a more fulfilling life. (Please contact me via email or phone for scheduling)...

It takes a lot of courage and strength to ask for help. Life can be overwhelming, scary, and devastating at times. I am here to help. Together, you and I will draw on your inner strengths to find the resolution and personal growth you are looking for. I am dedicated to helping you find your way through life's many challenges and gaining some peace of mind along the way. I offer a strong emphasis on person-centered care, cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectical-behavioral methods. I am trained in EMDR (effective treatment approach for individuals who have survived trauma).

Emotions are currents of energy in the body. Energy such as (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, anger and trauma, contract and trigger the "fight or flight" response. This leaves the body in a high alert state. If not expressed, this energy lingers in the body causing imbalance, even illness in the body and mind. Learn to tune into the bodily experience of your emotions, release toxic energy and activate the "rest and digest" response to regain balance. By practicing awareness, expression and intention my clients feel more empowered and in control of their emotions, allowing them to live a more expanded and fulfilled life.

Dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families achieve emotional well-being, in the shortest time and with the greatest ease, I use the most highly effective methods of treatment. Years of experience with yoga and eastern psychology has shown me the wisdom of the inseparability of spirit-body-mind. Sensitivity to each individual's spiritual orientation (including the absence of one) allows me to assist clients in aligning with the highest possibilities for healing.

Have you been struggling with feelings of depression, sadness, anxiety? Do you feel “stuck” in your current patterns and feel like you can’t break them? It takes immense courage to ask for help and I would like to walk that journey with you.

I am trained in EMDR and specialize in supporting parents as they navigate through prenatal and postpartum needs, birth trauma, NICU experiences, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Transitioning into each stage of life is not easy and often doesn’t match the picture of what you thought it would be. The disconnect between what you had hoped for and your current experience may lead to feelings of devastation, confusion, isolation, and even shame. You are not alone and it does get better. We will work together to find your happiness.

The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.

I offer informed therapy for people emerging or waking up from high demand groups and coercive relationships of all kinds. You will not spend months teaching your therapist about the way coercive groups promote isolation and fear. We can deal with the long-term effects of religious, cult or domestic violence indoctrination in how we think about the world and about ourselves.

If you're grappling with persistent worry, managing emotions, feeling uncertain, or overwhelmed, know that I'm here to support you. My client-centered approach focuses on empowering you to effectively manage anxiety, overcome trauma, and navigate life's transitions with confidence. I am here to assist you in healing past wounds and cultivating resilience and growth. With my warm and empathetic approach, I ensure that your goals are understood and supported.

Step Ahead is a small strength-based group practice set up in a home like atmosphere. We work with all ages and include couples and family therapy. Our therapist are experienced in many evidenced-based practices including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing as well as Trauma based therapy. However, we believe our most valuable asset is to make others feel comfortable,safe, and welcome.