Therapists in Central Valley, NY

Letting someone know you need help is brave. People enter therapy looking for solutions to problems, seeking healthier ways to manage stress, wanting to change behaviors, process unpleasant past events or learn to communicate with others more effectively. Having feelings is normal, but when our emotions become too big, too intense or even too scary to face alone; therapy can be a safe place to unpack what's underneath those feelings.

I am a New York licensed creative arts therapist and a board-certified dance/movement therapist with over 15 years experience, working in a variety of clinical settings, and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss/bereavement, trauma, and autism spectrum as well as behavioral disorders. I am also certified in integrative somatic trauma therapy, trauma informed yoga, breath work, mindfulness and meditation. I provide group, individual, and family therapy at my practice.

The Hudson Valley Center for Development is a Mt. Sinai associated mental health services practice created in 2007 to meet the emotional needs of adults, children, adolescents, and families in Orange County and the lower Hudson Valley. Our warm and experienced staff provide in person psychotherapy and tele-therapy.

I understand that life has many challenges, and can be difficult to maneuver. Are you feeling out of control frustrated or sad, I can help you work through your problems. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience working with a diverse population and diverse complications. Every individual that I counsel is treated with dignity and respect and free to express his or her feelings without judgment. In my practice, I counsel children, adolescents, adults and the elderly who are in need of help.I am here to assist every individual in reaching a peaceful state of mind.

Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 Licensed professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals. Spanish speaking services available.

Have you tried learning strategies and tools to help you manage better, but you have been frustratingly unsuccessful ? My specialties revolve around helping transcend emotional blocks, which enables you to use tools and strategies effectively. You then enjoy the intrinsic love and joy of life. Sometimes there are roadblocks that need to be removed or wounds that need to be healed in order to proceed. Let's make roadblocks such as anxiety, depression, addiction, impulsivity, and trauma into steppingstones! . Don't let it define you. Let's define it, understand it and make way for opportunities and a better future.

I am a licensed therapist with expertise treating trauma, emotion dysregulation, grief, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan. I also specialize in supporting parents of young children with intense emotions, and working with couples and individuals in their transition to parenthood. My treatment approach integrates psychodynamic principles and attachment theory with evidence-based treatments. I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and licensed to provide psychotherapy in both California and New York.

Hello, it's great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about transitioning to parenthood? Do you have chronic stress, sadness, anger, or fear related to parenting and relationship challenges? Is your child having social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties? Being a parent can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. I am here to support you through the process. I recognize clients are the experts that they are, and I hope to make you feel heard, supported, and empowered during our collaborations.

Dr. Albert provides individual, group, family, and couples therapy. She has specialized training in trauma-focused modalities, cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety/depression, behavioral interventions for developmentally disabled populations, and supportive case management. Dr. Albert uses a strengths-based approach in unearthing patterns that undermine personal and professional growth.

The decision to begin therapy for yourself or your child can be difficult and often follows attempts to manage challenging life circumstances independently. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Consultation, Couples Therapy, and Special Education and 504 Plan Consultation.

To me, the bedrock of meaningful treatment is a feeling of comfort and ease with your therapist. I consider it a great privilege to assist people in their growth and healing. Giving to people in this way is an honor and a joy.

I have over 15 years experience treating all mental health conditions from anxiety disorders, trauma and phobias to neuropsychiatric conditions and co-occurring developmental disorders and co-occurring medical issues. Additionally, I work with with complex parent-child and family dynamics, sibling issues, behavioral issues, hyperactivity, impulsivity, selective mutism and other communication barriers. I incorporate expressive arts and movement into therapy. All ages/all conditions, In-office & Telepsych. I have a specialized parent-child-interaction-therapy program through in-home video and I offer periodic group treatment.

Therapy is a process of growth and discovery and, as your therapist, I will be an active participant in this process. We will work together to identify your goals and uncover the obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. My style is engaged and interactive--I will ask questions, give feedback, and encourage you to think about the choices you make and the results of those choices. I am an empathic listener, who can emotionally attune and communicate with others and I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs.

Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.

I believe we can all benefit from help and support at one time or another in our lives, but taking that step can feel like a leap into the unknown. My aim is to provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space in which we collaborate together through the deeply meaningful process of growth and healing. I have trained in various therapeutic approaches, working with a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues to help children, families, and individuals uncover their own unique strengths and find solutions that will work for them.

Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.

I am one of the few psychologists in the country that holds a license in NY, TX, and PSYPACT that enables me to provide telehealth services across 40 states in the USA. Specializing in issues pertinent to adults and couples, I offer expertise in: Supporting high-achievers; Stress management; Relationship dynamics; Navigating life transitions; Parenting challenges; Addressing marital or family conflicts; Trauma resolution; Managing anxiety and depression. Witnessing my clients grow more self-regulated, fostering healthier relationships, and mastering coping mechanisms to tackle life's stressors is deeply gratifying.

I see adults experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I listen deeply. I help adults become more curious about their thoughts and feelings and question long-held assumptions that no longer apply. I help them tap into their bodies' wisdom. We work on removing roadblocks to free up energy in the essential areas of love, work and play. I help children experiencing difficulty at home, in school, and with peers. Through play and talk, I help them resume the important tasks of childhood. I have a specialty niche in infants and young children. Attachment issues, trauma, divorce and loss are additional areas of expertise.

As a psychotherapist and professional coach for over 25 years in NYC and Westchester, I work with families, couples and individuals to deal with the challenges, changes and crisis that occur in our lives when we least expect it. As a family therapist my practice addresses couples in conflict, separation and divorce as well as adolescence. My clients include women in transition with career and relationships as well as coping with anxiety, infertility and depression. I am also a certified Bereavement Counselor assisting those with parent, child and sibling loss.