Strength-Based Therapists in Fishkill, NY
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Marci Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
I believe in a person-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
Looking for support or just someone to talk to? Life can be complicated and there is no need to face challenges on your own. I am here to help you identify and work through those challenges so you can live the life you want to lead. We will uncover any negative thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are standing in your way. I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/family issues and life transitions/stressors.
I believe in a person-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
Looking for support or just someone to talk to? Life can be complicated and there is no need to face challenges on your own. I am here to help you identify and work through those challenges so you can live the life you want to lead. We will uncover any negative thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are standing in your way. I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/family issues and life transitions/stressors.
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Hi, I am Briana Kreamer, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 4 years of clinical experience. I am comfortable meeting with all types of clients, focusing on depression, anxiety, life stressors, life transitions, and interpersonal concerns. I have worked with various clients with diagnoses, most frequently depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance misuse. I pull from different types of therapy that include Cognitive Behavioral, SFBT, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based. I believe in approaching each client openly and with empathy to help find the best way to help the client meet their goals.
Hi, I am Briana Kreamer, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 4 years of clinical experience. I am comfortable meeting with all types of clients, focusing on depression, anxiety, life stressors, life transitions, and interpersonal concerns. I have worked with various clients with diagnoses, most frequently depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance misuse. I pull from different types of therapy that include Cognitive Behavioral, SFBT, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based. I believe in approaching each client openly and with empathy to help find the best way to help the client meet their goals.
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With more than 20 years helping families, children to adults work through trauma, addiction and mental illness. Couples can discover the strength that rebuilds their connection. Providing encouragement and support for those coping with various life transitions, makes each journey unique. Services are tailored to the needs of the individual.
With more than 20 years helping families, children to adults work through trauma, addiction and mental illness. Couples can discover the strength that rebuilds their connection. Providing encouragement and support for those coping with various life transitions, makes each journey unique. Services are tailored to the needs of the individual.
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My work has focused on counseling clients of all ages as they cope with chronic or acute stress, behavioral health issues, family/relational conflicts, life-changing events, Encouragement, empathy, and therapeutic support provided for those seeking emotional balance and well-being.
My work has focused on counseling clients of all ages as they cope with chronic or acute stress, behavioral health issues, family/relational conflicts, life-changing events, Encouragement, empathy, and therapeutic support provided for those seeking emotional balance and well-being.
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AASK Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MPS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fishkill, NY 12524
I believe the healing process can begin by developing a compassionate and collaborative working relationship. Whether relational issues, mental health concerns, or addiction challenges have become overwhelming, working together can bring positive results.
I believe the healing process can begin by developing a compassionate and collaborative working relationship. Whether relational issues, mental health concerns, or addiction challenges have become overwhelming, working together can bring positive results.
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Living with anxiety and/or trauma is SO hard, especially if you find yourself repeating patterns in your relationships or you're experiencing the same outcomes day in and out. Lets work together to get to the bottom of your biggest challenges and help you live the life you want to live. I believe clients are the expert of their life and I love helping folks learn to trust their inner wisdom. Each of my clients receive treatment customized to their own unique needs and strengths. I use a combination of evidence based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness and somatic exercises. My goal is to help you feel seen and heard.
Living with anxiety and/or trauma is SO hard, especially if you find yourself repeating patterns in your relationships or you're experiencing the same outcomes day in and out. Lets work together to get to the bottom of your biggest challenges and help you live the life you want to live. I believe clients are the expert of their life and I love helping folks learn to trust their inner wisdom. Each of my clients receive treatment customized to their own unique needs and strengths. I use a combination of evidence based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness and somatic exercises. My goal is to help you feel seen and heard.
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Alison Sandra Nydick Haller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, -
Verified Verified
Fishkill, NY 12524
i work with clients ages 10and over but primarily adults with a widevarietyof mood,anxiety,obsessive compulsive.grief,chronic pain and illness,personality disorders.anger and stressmanagement,grief issues,bipolar disorder,ADHD.couples therapy.With all of my clients I focus on identifying their distressing dysfunctional symptoms,their negative thoughts that lead to debilitating emotions and behaviors,and teaching my clients positive coping skills such as emotional deregulation,interpersonal effectiveness,staying in the present,and learning distress tolerance skills,I perform family,individal,and couples therapy focusing on the treatment of adolescents as well as adult clients to maximize their potential.
i work with clients ages 10and over but primarily adults with a widevarietyof mood,anxiety,obsessive compulsive.grief,chronic pain and illness,personality disorders.anger and stressmanagement,grief issues,bipolar disorder,ADHD.couples therapy.With all of my clients I focus on identifying their distressing dysfunctional symptoms,their negative thoughts that lead to debilitating emotions and behaviors,and teaching my clients positive coping skills such as emotional deregulation,interpersonal effectiveness,staying in the present,and learning distress tolerance skills,I perform family,individal,and couples therapy focusing on the treatment of adolescents as well as adult clients to maximize their potential.
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i specialize in teens and adults who are trying to get to the bottom of their feelings and try to figure things out. I’m objective, non-judge mental and try to tell it like I see it; not always how you may see it or even want to see it. I specialize in anger management, passive-aggression, couples therapy, addiction and depression/anxiety.
i specialize in teens and adults who are trying to get to the bottom of their feelings and try to figure things out. I’m objective, non-judge mental and try to tell it like I see it; not always how you may see it or even want to see it. I specialize in anger management, passive-aggression, couples therapy, addiction and depression/anxiety.
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Struggling with anxiety and depression can be exhausting. Whether you have coped for a long time or a new situation has emerged, the sensations connected to feelings can seem overwhelming. The knot in your stomach, tension gripped shoulders, tightening up, shrinking in, weighted down, these are all embodied experiences of anxiety and depression. This is where I join in, meeting your feelings on a body level. If you are seeking a creative, body and movement based way to find more ease, or have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and want a movement oriented therapy, dance/movement therapy might be for you.
Struggling with anxiety and depression can be exhausting. Whether you have coped for a long time or a new situation has emerged, the sensations connected to feelings can seem overwhelming. The knot in your stomach, tension gripped shoulders, tightening up, shrinking in, weighted down, these are all embodied experiences of anxiety and depression. This is where I join in, meeting your feelings on a body level. If you are seeking a creative, body and movement based way to find more ease, or have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and want a movement oriented therapy, dance/movement therapy might be for you.
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Stephanie Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am English/Spanish speaking- My ideal client is someone facing challenges in family dynamics, mental health, or health-related issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Their goals include improving relationships, enhancing personal well-being, and achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. They want guidance and empathy from a therapist who truly understands their unique journey and is committed to helping them grow. With my diverse experience and warm, compassionate approach, I provide the support needed to navigate their challenges and reach their goals.
Hi there! I am English/Spanish speaking- My ideal client is someone facing challenges in family dynamics, mental health, or health-related issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Their goals include improving relationships, enhancing personal well-being, and achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. They want guidance and empathy from a therapist who truly understands their unique journey and is committed to helping them grow. With my diverse experience and warm, compassionate approach, I provide the support needed to navigate their challenges and reach their goals.
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We are most likely to seek psychotherapy when we hit a rough patch in life. We may need to adjust to a new reality after beginning a long-planned transition or experiencing an unexpected event. We may be grappling with a relationship problem, or struggling with an unexplained episode of depression or anxiety. As difficult as these periods can be, they provide an opportunity for questioning our beliefs about what we want for ourselves and what we can give to the world. I work best with persons who are interested in finding a path through anxiety, confusion, grief, and loneliness that leads to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
We are most likely to seek psychotherapy when we hit a rough patch in life. We may need to adjust to a new reality after beginning a long-planned transition or experiencing an unexpected event. We may be grappling with a relationship problem, or struggling with an unexplained episode of depression or anxiety. As difficult as these periods can be, they provide an opportunity for questioning our beliefs about what we want for ourselves and what we can give to the world. I work best with persons who are interested in finding a path through anxiety, confusion, grief, and loneliness that leads to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
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It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sadness, anger, or anxiety we experience. During these times we often feel uncertain and insecure. My goal is to help you find balance and to restore a sense of control and inner strength. I believe it is important to listen and to be supportive as well as to provide guidance as you explore where you have been, where you are and where you hope to go. I believe it is important for you to set realistic and reasonable expectations of yourself as well as others. And to develop the communication skills that will allow you to share your thoughts and feelings in healthy and appropriate ways.
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sadness, anger, or anxiety we experience. During these times we often feel uncertain and insecure. My goal is to help you find balance and to restore a sense of control and inner strength. I believe it is important to listen and to be supportive as well as to provide guidance as you explore where you have been, where you are and where you hope to go. I believe it is important for you to set realistic and reasonable expectations of yourself as well as others. And to develop the communication skills that will allow you to share your thoughts and feelings in healthy and appropriate ways.
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Kate Schiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed therapist, intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, working with individuals across their lifespan. I offer a non-judgmental safe and warm space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I see my role as providing support, validation and skills that empower you and align with your specific needs. I am here to learn all the ways you have resiliently coped and share my expertise to introduce a variety of ways to heal, adapt and unlock the tools you already possess!
I am a trauma informed therapist, intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, working with individuals across their lifespan. I offer a non-judgmental safe and warm space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I see my role as providing support, validation and skills that empower you and align with your specific needs. I am here to learn all the ways you have resiliently coped and share my expertise to introduce a variety of ways to heal, adapt and unlock the tools you already possess!
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Do you struggle with self esteem issues? Feel like you can’t ever relax? Struggle to get out of bed? These issues can take a toll on your mental health without you realizing, which is why taking the first step to talk to someone about can be so powerful. I offer a safe space for those who want to explore the best way to express feelings that may seem impossible to get off your chest. I’m open to seeing anyone who falls under the teenager, young adult, and adult age range. I value the therapeutic relationship as the main way to work through the biggest struggles of maintaining your mental health.
Do you struggle with self esteem issues? Feel like you can’t ever relax? Struggle to get out of bed? These issues can take a toll on your mental health without you realizing, which is why taking the first step to talk to someone about can be so powerful. I offer a safe space for those who want to explore the best way to express feelings that may seem impossible to get off your chest. I’m open to seeing anyone who falls under the teenager, young adult, and adult age range. I value the therapeutic relationship as the main way to work through the biggest struggles of maintaining your mental health.
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Life can be challenging . Therapy is a way to help break down the barriers of life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non judgmental , supportive space to work through issues. I work with a wide array of clients that are dealing with current or past challenges. Some of my own specific goals are to help you increase your quality of life , move forward with desired goals, and have a more positive sense of self.
Life can be challenging . Therapy is a way to help break down the barriers of life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non judgmental , supportive space to work through issues. I work with a wide array of clients that are dealing with current or past challenges. Some of my own specific goals are to help you increase your quality of life , move forward with desired goals, and have a more positive sense of self.
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Renee MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty feeling secure in relationships? Do you overthink a lot ? You’re someone who needs to talk right away when your loved one is unhappy and you won't feel better until things are solved. You get nervous when your partner asks for space. You feel responsible for making other people happy all the time, often at your own expense. You’re emotionally exhausted and ready for a change. You’re ready to feel more yourself in relationships and stop overthinking, overdoing and worrying. Most of all, you’re ready to live a more connected and fulfilling life, where your needs get met, too. I want to help you get there.
Are you having difficulty feeling secure in relationships? Do you overthink a lot ? You’re someone who needs to talk right away when your loved one is unhappy and you won't feel better until things are solved. You get nervous when your partner asks for space. You feel responsible for making other people happy all the time, often at your own expense. You’re emotionally exhausted and ready for a change. You’re ready to feel more yourself in relationships and stop overthinking, overdoing and worrying. Most of all, you’re ready to live a more connected and fulfilling life, where your needs get met, too. I want to help you get there.
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life. If you need support and direction, why not start today? My practice is not a one size fits all. I meet clients where they are at with a positive approach and an eye on the future. We will work together to break down the barriers that inhibit emotional stability as well as foster a sense of confidence and emotional security. It is my hope to offer a comfortable and safe space that provides a non-judgemental approach so you can feel comfortable enough to be yourself. Quote: Pema Chodron, 1997 "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know"
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. If you need support and direction, why not start today? My practice is not a one size fits all. I meet clients where they are at with a positive approach and an eye on the future. We will work together to break down the barriers that inhibit emotional stability as well as foster a sense of confidence and emotional security. It is my hope to offer a comfortable and safe space that provides a non-judgemental approach so you can feel comfortable enough to be yourself. Quote: Pema Chodron, 1997 "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know"
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*MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE* When traditional 'mental health' services are not meeting your needs-CALL. This could be a result from a medical condition, limitations to transportation, or many other reasons that pose a barrier to meeting your emotional support needs in an office. Mobile Therapy is a way to have the service come to you and allow you the ability to mold the service in a way that would be most convenient for you. I view the therapeutic process as a journey, to achieve goals, improve your life for the better and feel that therapy should be catered to your needs.
*MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE* When traditional 'mental health' services are not meeting your needs-CALL. This could be a result from a medical condition, limitations to transportation, or many other reasons that pose a barrier to meeting your emotional support needs in an office. Mobile Therapy is a way to have the service come to you and allow you the ability to mold the service in a way that would be most convenient for you. I view the therapeutic process as a journey, to achieve goals, improve your life for the better and feel that therapy should be catered to your needs.
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Heather Lopez, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
Are you feeling unhappy or even miserable? Are you struggling with managing or coping with the stressors that are overwhelming your life? Have you tried to feel better on your own and nothing seems to be working? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and you are willing to invest in yourself, I may be able to help. We will work together using evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). More often than not, I find individuals view change or a transition as uncomfortable and scary.
Are you feeling unhappy or even miserable? Are you struggling with managing or coping with the stressors that are overwhelming your life? Have you tried to feel better on your own and nothing seems to be working? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and you are willing to invest in yourself, I may be able to help. We will work together using evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). More often than not, I find individuals view change or a transition as uncomfortable and scary.
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Do you feel frustrated in your relationship, like you’re having the same argument over and over? Or are you feeling stuck in perpetual self criticism, over your looks and what you eat? Or maybe you’re going through a life transition like a going to college, starting a new job, or having a child, and feel a bit lost and unsure? I’m here to help. You are ready for change and I’m here to offer my guidance and wisdom to help you can get unstuck. Our work together will move you towards what you want in relationships and life, and feel a new sense of peace and grounded strength.
Do you feel frustrated in your relationship, like you’re having the same argument over and over? Or are you feeling stuck in perpetual self criticism, over your looks and what you eat? Or maybe you’re going through a life transition like a going to college, starting a new job, or having a child, and feel a bit lost and unsure? I’m here to help. You are ready for change and I’m here to offer my guidance and wisdom to help you can get unstuck. Our work together will move you towards what you want in relationships and life, and feel a new sense of peace and grounded strength.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.