Female Therapists in Ithaca, NY

I became a mental health counselor after many years working in student services in a university setting. I find (as the research continues to show) that the most important element of effective counseling is the connection between client and counselor—we will work collaboratively. I draw on many approaches including but not limited to client-centered, mindfulness, existential therapy, attachment theory, Buddhist psychology, solution-focused, trauma-informed, grief work, EMDR, and internal parts work.

I have been fortunate to have worked for many years as a therapist, work that I love. I have been able to help patients from very young to very old, affluent and struggling financially, individuals couples annd children. I will match my role to the issues you bring to the sessions. I am interested in the stories we tell about ourselves. We will work on telling the rich story of your life somyouncan better reach your goals. When you are thriving, the people around you thrive as well.

I offer a highly personalized approach to help you achieve the growth you seek. In a therapeutic alliance, I’ll assist you to restore and sustain your well-being, considering all aspects of your life: emotional, relational, occupational, intellectual, physical and spiritual. People I’ve met with say I’m a compassionate and committed therapist who’s helped them achieve the results they wanted. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. Please don’t hesitate to contact me today!

Inner Lakes Therapy is a warm and welcoming virtual group practice. We specialize in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma while prioritizing safety and affirming care. All of our clinicians are BIPOC allied and LGBTQIA+ and ND affirming, if not members of these groups themselves. We do our best to both align with strong social justice values and provide empowering and destigmatizing therapy. We are open, body-positive, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and non-judgmental.

I believe that we can all benefit from building a connection with others. Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment and relationship issues, or adjustment and life transitions, I would be happy to assist you! I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate atmosphere, and listen deeply. I look forward to helping you rediscover the strengths you already have inside to achieve a fully authentic life. Together, we will bravely learn to navigate your feelings to help you find renewed clarity and meaning in your life.

I will work with you to help reveal your true potential. We will uncover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.

I believe that focusing on mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health and life satisfaction. I take a special interest in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety and neurodivergent diagnoses, such as Selective Mutism, ADHD, and Autism. Psychoeducation, including mindfulness practices, can help individuals develop personal coping skills and can help families negotiate difficult times

It takes immense courage to embrace therapy; you should be proud of taking this step. There are as many reasons to seek help as there are challenges in life. Perhaps you are noticing recurring tension, pain, or unpleasant sensations in your body? Or are you functioning well at work, but noticing that it’s difficult to connect to a deeper sense of belonging and meaning? Do traumatic memories keep lingering at the surface despite your efforts to put them behind you? Have you already sought help, spent many sessions venting about your worries and traumas, but wound up more frustrated and triggered than you were before?

I provide a space for each client that is inclusive and respectful for the individual I am working with to cocreate a therapeutic relationship that supports what you are needing through a connection to your body, brain, heart, and the world that surrounds you. Together we gently explore and understand the pre-existing patterns, mental stories, and limiting thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back while releasing this sense of rushing and overwhelm that so many are living with, to fully live in the present moment and truly LIVE your life to the fullest.

My job is to facilitate the process of change with individuals and families. I am experienced in helping people with problems in personal relationships and at work. Many of my clients are feeling stuck or unsure about something of importance. They may be struggling with parenting, addiction, or feelings of anxiety, irritability, and deep sadness. Often, the people I work with are associated with colleges and universities. My 20+ years of experience in higher education is a resource in my work as a therapist.

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not your usual self? Being vulnerable is not always easy and it takes tremendous strength to reach out for support. I genuinely love what I do and care deeply about my clients. I would describe myself as professional, approachable, and above all else, human. As a therapist who has not “reached the top of the mountain” (as if there were such a thing), I acknowledge that I, too, am on my own continued journey of growth.

I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I offer a confidential and non-judgmental setting. My goal is to learn about each person as an individual with unique struggles and gifts rather than to treat symptoms only. I listen for patterns of experiencing that developed in the past, that stubbornly persist, and that limit work, study and love.

In psychotherapy, we work together to understand the meaning of your symptoms and the sources of your pain. The therapeutic process is in large part a careful encounter with the past in the hope of getting beyond what happened to you and discovering who you are apart from your history. It also includes the exploration of your beliefs, emotions, protective strategies, recurring patterns, and relationship dynamics. From a stance of compassion and curiosity, we put words to your experience and what has been unsayable before.

I view mental health challenges as stemming from lived experiences. Family dynamics, traumas, and other events impact our ability to regulate emotions, know and accept ourselves, trust others, and form intimate and gratifying relationships. I believe both the body and mind are central components of therapeutic growth and healing. A main focus in my work has been the body-mind relationship in recovery from sexual violence, and I have also worked extensively with university students challenged by multicultural and diversity issues, and associated feelings of anxiety and depression.

Do you find yourself feeling unstable or broken, no matter what you do? You've tried toughing it out, burying your feelings, taking medications, going to therapy. None of it has been enough, and you're afraid you'll never feel better. You're tired of getting triggered, living through the same ups and downs over and over again, and feeling bad about yourself all the time. I want you to know that your life can be better; your life can be good.

I am accepting new clients for August and Fall 2024. For continuity of services during academic breaks, I am licensed to practice in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in addition to New York State.

I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.

Welcome! As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals living on the margins of identity. My goal is to provide a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in charting your own path to healing and finding safe pathways back into connection and embodiment. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence. I offer a warm and gentle approach to therapy, blending trauma-specific modalities like EMDR with other models to create a personalized, collaborative care plan that supports your healing and recovery.

Welcome! Thank you for taking this first step. Everyone struggles or feels overwhelmed at times, and developing a trusting relationship with a therapist can help. I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. I also work with people who are looking to heal from the impacts of trauma. I enjoy working with college students, graduate students, and other adults of various ages.