Therapists in Kingston, NY

I am a client centered, strength based therapist, with over 25 years experience; working with adolescents, adults, as well as couples; who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives. I currently individual adults; using a psychodynamic model of therapy that works best with each client. I have extensive experience working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress, grief, as well as family of origin issues. I also have a long history working with the gay and lesbian clients.

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.

To me, I find therapy to be a journey to help navigate clients in this thing we call life. It is courageous to ask for help during difficult times, and I want to help provide you the tools needed to cope with everyday stress or big life transitions. I prioritize establishing a warm and safe environment filled with trust, honesty and compassion to allow our therapeutic relationship to flourish and provide you with a safe haven to address your deepest concerns. I utilize a CBT, solution-focused, and strengths-based approach to emphasize your strengths and reduce behaviors that are not serving you well anymore.

What is weighing heavily on your heart? What stories are playing on repeat and bringing you down? What have you been tolerating or avoiding for far too long? Let's not try to fix anything, let's just be curious and take the time you need to be fully heard and understood. I would like to help you gain a deeper understanding about what is happening in your life. I will meet you where you are and gently guide you on your inner journey to find what brings you inner peace and harmony. I hope you'll let me be your guide and offer you my kindness, wisdom and expertise developed over many years, both personally and professionally.

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.

Taking the first step and talking to a therapist can feel very scary. I focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment where healing can take place. My goal is to empower you through skill building to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress and substance use. Ultimately we work together to heal the underlying trauma leading to your symptoms and stress. I am committed to using evidence based therapies that are proven to be effective in helping individuals heal.

We repeat unwanted behavioral patterns we learned during childhood because it is comfortable and on some level, it feels safe. The focus of my work as a therapist is to help you identify those patterns in your life so you can start to make a conscious decision to shift, and leave behind what isn’t serving you. Together, we will work on developing your self-awareness so you can eliminate the obstacles that stand in the way of your happiness.

I offer person-centered and strength-based counseling to people who are in need of support. Life presents us all with challenges and at times our resources to cope feel depleted in the face of these difficulties. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for you to explore these challenges and to help in learning new ways of coping. Sometimes we need to bounce our troubles and thoughts going on in our heads to an objective person. I offer a professional and empathetic presence to assist you in navigating your current needs.

Has a teen or young adult in your life become a cause for concern? Be it behavioral, attitudinal, decision making or a lack thereof, for over 20 years I have specialized in assisting teens, young adults, and their families with identifying the causes of their greatest challenges. I then provide support and understanding in a safe environment as we work together in overcoming them. I create with my clients a mutual understanding of the family's overarching dynamics and then guide the foci of treatment toward healing, achieving mutually agreed upon goals, and improving overall functioning.

Have you tried therapy in the past or been in therapy and feel you've gone as far as you can? I have found this to be true for many people who are looking to go deeper, looking for more meaning and purpose and feel a desire to cultivate a relationship with their inner wisdom. Perhaps a different approach may help. I offer therapy which is a combination of traditional modalities such as CBT and trauma informed work and also, if you wish, the use of the tools of the ancient wisdom traditions to provide a deeper connection to self.

Getting support is more important than ever. I help clients adjust to change, including loss, overcome difficulties with relationships of all kinds, address attachment issues, PTSD, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 40 years as a somatic practitioner (incl. 10 years as a massage therapist) and use intuition, empathy, compassion, and humor to help guide the process. I integrate proven and effective mind-body techniques to alleviate chronic stress and pain and achieve wellness through life-style changes.

I am an LMHC with experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, dually diagnosed, and a variety of other mental health needs. I have a Master’s in Counseling/Community Psychology with a certification in Forensic Mental Health. My work experience includes crisis services, psychiatric Emergency Room, and incarcerated adults. I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist through the NAMA, and provide Impaired Driving Assessments through the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

When you're struggling, it can be really hard to reach out for help. But, I'm glad you are. Despite feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and constant worrying, you've decided to face your fears. You're ready to feel freer within your choices and experiences in life, no longer being held back by past trauma or current stressful events. And while you might feel tired and alone, your desire to build closer relationships motivates you to create change. You may still feel hesitation doing the work, but you won’t have to do it alone. Our time together can help you get unstuck, find peace within, and build more meaningful connections.

During the Corona virus pandemic I provide tele-mental health services for individual, group, children and family services. I run many groups especially for those helping others at this difficult time. Do you feel controlled by your anxiety? Does your anxiety get triggered easily and quickly especially especially at this time? I can help you understand what triggers your your anxiety and makes it feel so insurmountable. Together we'll work on reducing the impact of your triggers and ultimately your anxiety, call or email me now so we can get started right away.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do you feel overwhelmed by family dynamics or in need of better self-care strategies? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate these difficulties with compassion, empathy, and expert guidance.

Accepting Clients! My goal is to help you get as many aspects of your life as possible into good standing. We’ll figure out your stuck points & hurts, where they are coloring your world, & how we can change your internal narrative. I like to incorporate yogic embodiment practices, to provide a deep, transformational healing experience; breath work, visualization, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, mantras, & affirmations. By holding space for your emotions, & allowing them to be experienced in an embodied way, the ‘energy in motion’, is released, creating ease & an awareness of new thoughts, feelings & pathways forward.

Whether you may be experiencing difficulty, encountering behaviors that keep leading to troubling outcomes, or are dealing with grief, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or the weight of the world, I hope you aren’t going through it alone. People who work with me tend to think of me as an ally, helping them to create the lives they want to live. I collaboratively draw upon people’s strengths, values, and competencies to navigate their way towards more fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.

I use evidence based approaches for couples who wish to resolve or manage conflicts in their relationships. The therapy aims to increase feelings of friendship, affection, respect, and intimacy. I provide a safe, supportive environment where new communication skills and enhanced feelings of mutual support are experienced.

I approach my work with clients from a deep conviction that all people have the ability to elicit lasting change, find internal calm, and make more skillful decisions if given the right tools. I believe in the ability of each of us to shift our perceived setbacks and struggles into opportunities for growth and learning. I see my role with clients as a non-judgmental witness, curious co-collaborator, and vessel for authenticity.