Therapists in Kingston, NY

With warmth and unconditional acceptance, I offer my client's a safe space to explore the patterns in their lives and relationships that are no longer supporting their well being and vision for the future. My intention is provide clients with a space where they can be seen and celebrated for who they are, while developing new inner and outer resources for navigating life's obstacles. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or a life transition, we will work collaboratively to explore what is troubling you and chart a new and fulfilling path forward.

The path to a life of peace, joy, and harmony lies ahead, and it's ok to need a little help in getting there. The foundation of my practice is based on two core principles: the importance of building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship, and the belief that life's challenges provide an invaluable opportunity for personal growth. It takes courage to reach out for support and guidance, particularly if you’re going through a tough time; feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, having issues in your relationships, or if you're feeling ready to work through past traumas. Counseling can be transformative for these issues.

I offer telehealth appointments for folks in New York and California, and in-person sessions for those in the Hudson Valley from my office in Kingston, NY. I work with young adults, individuals and couples to design personalized pathways for clarity, healing and growth. My approach is highly collaborative. Drawing from an extensive background in somatic and psychotherapy, relational gestalt, creative exploration and mind-body interventions, I tailor sessions to meet both individuals and couples where they are.

"Get busy living, or get busy dying." If you haven't seen Shawshank Redemption, maybe you should. Maybe it's just me, but reading all the profiles here seems a bit tedious since we are all essentially saying the same things. As an Army Veteran and a solution-focused pragmatist, I like to cut to the chase. The bottom line is that we've ALL survived something in our lives and fall into one of two basic categories; either those who just don't die or those who come back to living. So which category are you in?

Your emotional health is the key to a happier and more fulfilling life and I am here to help you unlock it. I believe in the power of providing a safe and compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences leading to positive change and personal growth. Using a CBT-informed approach, my goal is to facilitate meaningful transformations by helping clients understand their emotional landscapes.

I believe successful counseling experiences begin through relationship. Prior to transitioning to the field of counseling I worked extensively within the criminal justice system. I thought that I might have an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals who have faced various challenges in life. I use individually tailored counseling tools such as brief psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness training, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), narrative, breathwork, goal setting, and solution focus to offer clients an opportunity to look deep within themselves for answers to life’s questions.

I believe in our capacity to challenge and navigate away from unhealthy patterns. I support my clients in cultivating awareness and guide them in the healing process by drawing on innate strengths and resilience. I encourage clients to think of human beings as organisms, of body and of mind, that live in relationship with others and with our environment. As such, growth is our natural state. We are meant to grow, to act fluidly and adapt creatively throughout our lives and we suffer when that process is blocked or interrupted. However, our suffering can provide an opportunity to grow in new and exciting ways.

Hi! I'm Lynn and I am the founder of Empowered and Resilient Minds. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients from various stages of life who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties.

You know, it's not easy getting on here and looking at these different profiles and making the call to a therapist. I appreciate your effort and taking the time to look at my profile today. I meet with people who have all kinds of different challenges in their lives and are experiencing transition whether kids, teens, families, or adults. You want different things, but up on the list for what I support with includes: having a sense of wholeness, authenticity, and autonomy in your life, relief from some kind of loss or pain in your heart or mind, or having a happy family, You deserve these things and I want to help you get there.

Is your child’s thinking, feeling, or behavior negatively affecting their ability to fully engage in life? I help children and families identify challenge areas and provide support through offering individual sessions for children, family-based sessions, and parent-focused sessions. While I may offer specific expertise relating to therapy and child development, parents are the experts when it comes to their own children, so I rely on collaboration with family members to provide the most effective treatment.

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and scary, especially if it is your first time or if you’ve had not so great experiences in the past. I believe in creating an environment that is free from judgment, led by you, and goes at your pace to work towards the goals that you identify.

Life is crazy right now. And it’s still important (maybe even more important) to take care of yourself. I’m here to help you do that. Even in the most stressful and unknown of circumstances. (hello, "post" pandemic-life, looking at YOU!). Let’s figure out how to build resilience and thrive… Give no fucks (at least about the things that don’t really matter). And find a healthy, happy balance in your life. Even when everything feels like it’s falling apart...  I help stressed & overwhelmed New Yorkers find space, clarity & calm in this crazy world. Anxiety & depression can make you feel stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed.

I am client centered, with 29 years of experience working with people who who are having difficulty negotiating their lives. At this time, many people have been impacted by the external world which colors their internal world. Additionally, we tend to carry our past with us as we try to manage the dynamics we face daily.

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Not satisfied with your relationship? Tired of having the same arguments? Want to finally move forward and make some changes? For couples and families, I will help you resolve conflicts and communicate more effectively. We can work on issues such as setting clearer boundaries, restoring trust and dealing with separation/divorce. For teens: Clashing with family members? Friend stress? School challenges? As a family therapist, I bring years of experience working with young people. I help find ways to feel less anxious, upset, frustrated.

I believe therapy is a singularly powerful space for deep exploration, connection, and healing. I utilize a psychodynamic, relational framework, emphasizing the therapeutic dyad, and working towards cultivating a curiosity and warmth towards the therapeutic process as a whole. I work with adults who come to therapy for a wide-range of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, relational trauma, divorce, loss, and other big life transitions. I am particularly passionate about working with folks navigating family planning, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.

Now more than ever, people are looking to improve their ability to cope and to deepen their relationships. But you need to find the right person to work with! My clients tell me that they feel really comfortable with me and find me easy to talk with and open up to. I treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, postpartum depression, teens/young adults and LGBTQIA issues. I’ve worked in many different clinical settings for the past 10 years. I am also a writer and musician. My experience has helped me develop a unique understanding of the complexity of human emotions and interpersonal relationships.

Thank you for beginning this journey. No matter what the response has been from your immediate friends, families, or inner critic, I believe you are making a good decision. Making the choice to come to therapy may feel overwhelming or frightening but can also be an exciting time to discover new things about yourself, to heal and learn new ways to cope with life’s challenges. My belief is that you are the expert of you and your life. Therefore, we will work together to figure out what works best.

I am currently finishing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Saint Bonaventure University. I believe connecting with others can support the discovery of strengths and restore the wellness within each of us, and I am grateful to hold space for clients during healing, self-exploration, and identity development.

COUPLES, SINGLES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND PARENTS: You can have more real joy in your life and more caring and understanding in your relationships. I am a highly trained therapist, a Clinical Fellow Member of The AAMFT, who works with relational, emotional and family problems. I use psychodynamic and family systems principles to encourage growth and transformation. I understand human emotions and can offer help to address them. My clients often express gratitude for their work with me which has increased satisfaction in their lives. I practiced in Manhattan for many years and now conduct my practice in Kingston, New York.