Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Canandaigua, NY

Choosing a therapist is a bit like shopping: you want a fit. With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you that comfort level to help resolve your issues. I have authored 9 books, am a licensed art therapist, certified yoga therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR trained clinician, and Ericksonian trained hypnotherapist. As an expressive art/ yoga therapist, I offer both somatic-oriented work and expressive outlets. While we will certainly talk about your issues, we clearly have other means of communication available for articulating and directing your wellness.

If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.

I understand that life is stressful and that it is easy to feel overwhelmed by its demands. In my practice, I offer a warm, caring, and safe place to address a wide range of challenging issues and experiences. I can help you to identify your own strengths, values, and goals, so that you can live a more fulfilling life.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.

Hello! My name is Dr. Diara Anderson. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of therapy experience. My areas of focus are person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). My passion is working with individuals who have trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also love providing services to individuals who are experiencing grief and daily life stressors. My goal is to help you reach your mental health goals so you can live and optimal life.

I bring over twenty-five years of experience to my therapy practice, and have helped clients achieve life-changing results. I provide effective therapy services to those who have been affected by painful life experiences--large and small, recent and long ago. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, losses, or stress, we now know that painful life experiences are what underlie most symptoms that have been labeled as mental health disorders. I ask what happened to you, since our beliefs about ourselves are affected by trauma, and by the messages that significant people in our lives send us with their words and behaviors.

As of 3/16/20 teletherapy is offered to promote public health safety. I provide psychotherapy and evaluation services for clients of all ages with cognitive, psychological, developmental, learning and neurobehavioral disorders and needs. I am a registered nurse (in NYS) as well as a licenced psychologist (in NY and MI) with years of experience and welcome clients with serious, chronic and complex health conditions. I completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psycholgy from Columbia University, an Internship and Fellowship at Cornell University Medical College.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, young adults and parents who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma or other behavioral challenges. I have experience working with individuals ages two through early adulthood. I value working collaboratively with my clients and their families to create positive changes in their lives and in their homes. I primarily work through cognitive-behavioral, family systems and play based approaches. Thank you for considering me to provide therapy for you and/or your family.

We pride ourselves on calling people back within 24 hours and getting people scheduled within 7 days! We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you!

My primary focus includes meeting people where they are on their personal journey and helping them to better understand themselves, work through unresolved issues, and increase their quality of life. Together we can work on overcoming life’s challenges. Everyone’s story is unique and deserves to be heard. My goal is to create a safe, open, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can work together on your unique challenges.

Deciding to pursue therapy can be a big step, and if you're feeling any nerves about that, first know that this is normal! If you're seeking relief from the weight of anxiety, depression, traumatic events, or life's general curveballs, I'd love to accompany you on this journey of healing, tailored to your needs. Maybe you're looking to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself, or just need some support managing stressors. Being human is complicated, and let's be honest, really difficult at times. As a human on my own journey to healing and self-compassion, I am honored to accompany you and guide you on yours.

Reaching out for professional support when life becomes difficult is a vital step in the right direction. I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life. If you are looking for a therapist that is easy to talk to, supportive and will work with you in an interactive style, please reach out to me via phone or email. They say that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even the greatest challenges in life can be overcome with the support of a mental health therapist.