Therapists in Cortland, NY
Judith S Huober
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LP-MHC
Verified Verified
Cortland, NY 13045 (Online Only)
Are you looking to heal? To change? To accept challenges and cope with grace? Become more well balanced, enjoy life and relationships more, flourish in your chosen path? I welcome individuals and families coping with issues of aging such as chronic/progressive illness, pain, and cognitive changes; as well as those with trauma, ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief; stress, depression and anxiety. I will be a witness, a listener, a partner and a guide as you use self-awareness, self-compassion, wisdom and intentionality to learn and cope with the practical and emotional tasks and challenges of your life with heart, mind and soul.
Are you looking to heal? To change? To accept challenges and cope with grace? Become more well balanced, enjoy life and relationships more, flourish in your chosen path? I welcome individuals and families coping with issues of aging such as chronic/progressive illness, pain, and cognitive changes; as well as those with trauma, ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief; stress, depression and anxiety. I will be a witness, a listener, a partner and a guide as you use self-awareness, self-compassion, wisdom and intentionality to learn and cope with the practical and emotional tasks and challenges of your life with heart, mind and soul.
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Erin Durkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dryden, NY 13053
Not accepting new clients
As of 11/12/2024 I am not able to accept new clients. I will post updates when openings become available. Thank you for checking out my page! I have over 20 years experience helping clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, aging, death & dying, caregiving, grief, loss, adolescents and families. If you are looking for support related to the stressors of life transitions, depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges, please call me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!
As of 11/12/2024 I am not able to accept new clients. I will post updates when openings become available. Thank you for checking out my page! I have over 20 years experience helping clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, aging, death & dying, caregiving, grief, loss, adolescents and families. If you are looking for support related to the stressors of life transitions, depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges, please call me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!
Online Therapists
Paige Gayle Blazak
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
I can provide services including individual psychotherapy, family counseling, adolescent therapy, couples counseling, mental health evaluations and drug and alcohol evaluations.
Whether you're struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, counseling can help. Blazak Counseling provides a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life, career, or relationship. My goal is to help provide you with the insights and coping strategies you need for growth and happiness. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, I will help you create the best quality of life possible.
I can provide services including individual psychotherapy, family counseling, adolescent therapy, couples counseling, mental health evaluations and drug and alcohol evaluations.
Whether you're struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, counseling can help. Blazak Counseling provides a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life, career, or relationship. My goal is to help provide you with the insights and coping strategies you need for growth and happiness. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, I will help you create the best quality of life possible.
I'm a clinical/health psychologist, inter-faith minister and hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, couples, geriatrics, family, special needs, cultural issues, food, weight issues, viruses, autoimmune diseases & nutritional needs. Anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, cultural stress, career counseling, parenting, men’s issues are just a few of the specialties I work with. Most of us go through life with uncontrolled thoughts allowing our minds to dictate perceptions and meaning to situations we encounter, often in unproductive and/or distressful ways.
I'm a clinical/health psychologist, inter-faith minister and hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, couples, geriatrics, family, special needs, cultural issues, food, weight issues, viruses, autoimmune diseases & nutritional needs. Anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, cultural stress, career counseling, parenting, men’s issues are just a few of the specialties I work with. Most of us go through life with uncontrolled thoughts allowing our minds to dictate perceptions and meaning to situations we encounter, often in unproductive and/or distressful ways.
GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.
GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.
Bridget Lucchesi, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsford, NY 14534
I offer individual, couple and family therapy and coaching sessions via Teleheath or in person.
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy and coaching sessions via Teleheath or in person.
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Patricia Petrone - Whole Wellness Therapy Services
Counselor, LMHC, CMHIMP, NCC, MS, CNC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairport, NY 14450
Our specialists work regularly with clients experiencing: Relational/ Family issues, Addictions, Obesity, Depression, Anxiety, Children's Issues, and Trauma.
Welcome! I am dedicated to helping you through personal, family, and health difficulties with empathy and expertise. At WHOLE, guiding you to your "best self" is our absolute priority. My style of mentoring is client centered and solution focused, giving my clients the opportunity to explore their struggles, find their strengths, and get what they want out of life. We can't wait to offer you hope for the future that can change your life and health long term. Call 585-524-0008 to book your first session within 7 days!
Our specialists work regularly with clients experiencing: Relational/ Family issues, Addictions, Obesity, Depression, Anxiety, Children's Issues, and Trauma.
Welcome! I am dedicated to helping you through personal, family, and health difficulties with empathy and expertise. At WHOLE, guiding you to your "best self" is our absolute priority. My style of mentoring is client centered and solution focused, giving my clients the opportunity to explore their struggles, find their strengths, and get what they want out of life. We can't wait to offer you hope for the future that can change your life and health long term. Call 585-524-0008 to book your first session within 7 days!
Family dynamics play a crucial role in a child's well-being, and by including parents and caregivers, I aim to strengthen the family unit and promote healthy communication and support.
I am dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, using art as a therapeutic tool to create a world of healing, growth, and self-discovery. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve my clients in this way and look forward to continuing this journey of compassion, creativity, and connection.
Family dynamics play a crucial role in a child's well-being, and by including parents and caregivers, I aim to strengthen the family unit and promote healthy communication and support.
I am dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, using art as a therapeutic tool to create a world of healing, growth, and self-discovery. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve my clients in this way and look forward to continuing this journey of compassion, creativity, and connection.
Helle Thorning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MS, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
West Kill, NY 12492
Choosing psychotherapy, family therapy or couples counseling, is a proactive and courageous move.
People turn to psychotherapy for many reasons, yet at its core, it serves as a beacon of support and guidance through life's tumultuous phases. Whether faced with stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis, or navigating significant life’s changes, therapy offers a sanctuary for exploring emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It equips us with invaluable tools to navigate challenges, foster healing, and nurture self-awareness.
Choosing psychotherapy, family therapy or couples counseling, is a proactive and courageous move.
People turn to psychotherapy for many reasons, yet at its core, it serves as a beacon of support and guidance through life's tumultuous phases. Whether faced with stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis, or navigating significant life’s changes, therapy offers a sanctuary for exploring emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It equips us with invaluable tools to navigate challenges, foster healing, and nurture self-awareness.
We specialize in helping children, adolescents and adults with a range of issues including: trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationship stressors, parenting issues, stress management, and major life transitions, among others.
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
We specialize in helping children, adolescents and adults with a range of issues including: trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationship stressors, parenting issues, stress management, and major life transitions, among others.
Congratulations! Today you have taken a first step toward creating more joy and fulfillment in your life. We believe every person has the power to create positive change. Whether you want to address a particular problem in your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, let go of a negative behavior pattern, or wish to resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, psychotherapy can help. Using an integrative approach, mixed with compassion, honesty, humor, and guidance, we can produce solutions to move life forward by instilling hope and promoting change. We provide a non-judgmental, caring environment.
Chris offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Chris received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. He is an experienced psychotherapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. His approach to therapy is client-centered and integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, Bowen family systems therapy, CBT, and mindfulness skills as appropriate, uniquely tailored to each client. He believes that each person is capable of tapping into their strengths to live a life they find meaningful.
Chris offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Chris received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. He is an experienced psychotherapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. His approach to therapy is client-centered and integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, Bowen family systems therapy, CBT, and mindfulness skills as appropriate, uniquely tailored to each client. He believes that each person is capable of tapping into their strengths to live a life they find meaningful.
Gail A Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, RM, CH, QTP
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424
isolation, depression, anxiety, inter- family communications/ relationships.
Gail has practiced for 25 years.The mission statement includes helping the patient create balance in a safe setting with talk therapy, meditation, nutrition,exercise and spirituality. Treatment is based on the individual's needs and discussed during the evaluation process. Open to all ethnicities therapies include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Creative Visualization, Mindfulness Meditation, Eco-Therapy, Meditation, Walk/Talk Program, Psychotherapy, Reiki Usui/HolyFire II ART, Quantum Touch Practitioner, Crystal Method of Natural Healing and Sound Therapy.
isolation, depression, anxiety, inter- family communications/ relationships.
Gail has practiced for 25 years.The mission statement includes helping the patient create balance in a safe setting with talk therapy, meditation, nutrition,exercise and spirituality. Treatment is based on the individual's needs and discussed during the evaluation process. Open to all ethnicities therapies include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Creative Visualization, Mindfulness Meditation, Eco-Therapy, Meditation, Walk/Talk Program, Psychotherapy, Reiki Usui/HolyFire II ART, Quantum Touch Practitioner, Crystal Method of Natural Healing and Sound Therapy.
I see my role as a counselor is one of an assistant or facilitator. I believe we all have the ability to help ourselves but we sometimes need a little help. As we go about our daily lives, we encounter stress which can affect us in different ways; showing up as depression, anxiety, health problems, or relationship problems. Sometimes we need someone to listen and give us a different perspective on our problems and insight as to how to deal effectively with them. I am familiar with cognitive-behavioral techniques and incorporate family systems and personality theories as needed.
I see my role as a counselor is one of an assistant or facilitator. I believe we all have the ability to help ourselves but we sometimes need a little help. As we go about our daily lives, we encounter stress which can affect us in different ways; showing up as depression, anxiety, health problems, or relationship problems. Sometimes we need someone to listen and give us a different perspective on our problems and insight as to how to deal effectively with them. I am familiar with cognitive-behavioral techniques and incorporate family systems and personality theories as needed.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
Family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches work synergistically; they facilitate a deeper understanding for my clients for where they are now and provides a framework to make a path forward.
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
Family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches work synergistically; they facilitate a deeper understanding for my clients for where they are now and provides a framework to make a path forward.
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
Jennifer Viviano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Johnson City, NY 13790 (Online Only)
As a therapist at Children and Family Counseling Services, I bring over seven years of diverse experience in the mental health field. I have worked in both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Since 2019, I have focused on supporting students in a school environment, and I am excited to return to working with adults, individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences. As I often say, “Be so completely yourself that everyone else feels safe to be themselves, too.” I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey to healing and growth.
As a therapist at Children and Family Counseling Services, I bring over seven years of diverse experience in the mental health field. I have worked in both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Since 2019, I have focused on supporting students in a school environment, and I am excited to return to working with adults, individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences. As I often say, “Be so completely yourself that everyone else feels safe to be themselves, too.” I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey to healing and growth.
Susan Hartman Brenizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NY 13066
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State, available to see all in NYState.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State, available to see all in NYState.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Meg Trenkler
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Webster, NY 14580
Waitlist for new clients
You are feeling STUCK, and a block keeps happening that keeps you from moving forward in your life. You have lived so much life, but memories, shame, and those tough feelings come back to remind you more than you care to admit. Life has thrown you huge curveballs, and yet you can’t figure out why you struggle with everyday tasks as simple as making a clarity-filled decision. Not only that, but your body reminds you often of the stress it is under- even when you’ve done every coping skill you can think of. Breathing? Nope. Counting to ten? Forget it. You deserve to dig deeper. You deserve to rip off the band-aids.
You are feeling STUCK, and a block keeps happening that keeps you from moving forward in your life. You have lived so much life, but memories, shame, and those tough feelings come back to remind you more than you care to admit. Life has thrown you huge curveballs, and yet you can’t figure out why you struggle with everyday tasks as simple as making a clarity-filled decision. Not only that, but your body reminds you often of the stress it is under- even when you’ve done every coping skill you can think of. Breathing? Nope. Counting to ten? Forget it. You deserve to dig deeper. You deserve to rip off the band-aids.
Angela Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Horseheads, NY 14845 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling worried and overwhelmed? Stuck in the same thought patterns, facing the same fears and avoiding things? Has life got you down and feeling lost or unsure? I would love to work with you to overcome the challenges you are facing in your life right now. We can work through past hurts and you can become a new, healthier version of the person you wake up wanting to be each day.
Do you find yourself feeling worried and overwhelmed? Stuck in the same thought patterns, facing the same fears and avoiding things? Has life got you down and feeling lost or unsure? I would love to work with you to overcome the challenges you are facing in your life right now. We can work through past hurts and you can become a new, healthier version of the person you wake up wanting to be each day.
Comisar Psychotherapy Group PLLC
LMSW, EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Rochester, NY 14445 (Online Only)
I am a Social Worker of 9+ years. I use a person centered and trauma informed approach, realizing that everyone has a story and each individual will tell theirs when they are ready. I have worked as a therapist, case manager, and care manager, giving me exposure to local, state, and federal government programs. I enjoy collaborating with programs and resources to best help individuals and families reach their mental health, emotional, and medical goal(s).
I am a Social Worker of 9+ years. I use a person centered and trauma informed approach, realizing that everyone has a story and each individual will tell theirs when they are ready. I have worked as a therapist, case manager, and care manager, giving me exposure to local, state, and federal government programs. I enjoy collaborating with programs and resources to best help individuals and families reach their mental health, emotional, and medical goal(s).
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.