Teletherapy for Mamaroneck, NY

More beneficial than any technique offered during treatment is finding the right person to work with. You will find me to be insightful, genuine, completely with you while in session and focused on your care in-between sessions. I work to create a calm, safe, trusting environment so that true growth can occur. I focus not only on alleviating symptoms, but strive to find the core issue(s) causing the symptoms so that growth is lasting. I recognize each person and situation is unique and tailor therapy accordingly. I work with children as young as 10 years old, teens, adults and couples.

I am a licensed clinical social worker/therapist that works with adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them manage life stressors more effectively and support their effort to identify and reach their goals. My approach is collaborative, friendly and non-judgmental. Making the decision to work on changing the parts of your life you are not happy with is hard and I look forward to the opportunity to help you create that change.

Maybe there's been a sudden change in your life. Maybe you've been struggling with the same issues for years. Feeling stuck in a life plateau? Frustrated with low self esteem? In the midst of a challenging life transition? Let's take a deep breathe and envision the life you want. Let's go step by step at your own pace. I've been described as easy to talk to, and some even say they have felt better after the very first session. I believe you may feel the same way. You won't know if a session can help unless you try. So let's unlock your potential and gently move you forward.

Children often have trouble expressing their thoughts and feelings. They might struggle socially or academically and parents may be unsure why. This can lead to frustration concerning your child’s behavior and emotional state. Families need tools and strategies to implement to achieve positive changes. This is where I come in! As a seasoned School Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing parent training and coaching as well as individual therapy for children, tweens and adolescents.

As a licensed therapist in Westchester New York, I specialize in Individual, Couples and Marriage Counseling. Many of my clients face challenges in relationships, coping with loss, and managing life transitions. My goal is to provide support and clarity to empower positive change. I help clients create new narratives by challenging automatic thinking. Through therapy, we work to move through unhelpful thought patterns, allowing us to move beyond recurring arguments and make difficult decisions. If you're looking for an Individual, Couples or Marriage Counseling Therapist in Westchester County, NY, I'm here to help.

If you are struggling with insomnia, depression, anxiety, or are experiencing challenges while transitioning to a new life stage, I can help. As an individual therapist, I have helped clients address symptoms and concerns related to sleep, mood, and anxiety disorders; adjustment to new situations (e.g., pregnancy and parenthood, career change, retirement); and difficulties in relationship. Therapy is also beneficial to those who are curious and want to better understand themselves and others.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship issues. I have advanced training and experience assessing and diagnosing ADHD as well as specific expertise in identifying complex presentations of ADHD that may have been overlooked or misinterpreted in women. Do you feel disorganized and overwhelmed? Do you have difficulty completing tasks that seem easy for other people? Do you have trouble making decisions and frequently feel paralyzed by inaction? Does the fear of criticism worsen these symptoms and cause feelings of anxiety and dread?

I have 20 years of experience in providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I especially emphasize short-term treatment for life adjustment problems, adolescent difficulties, and marital/family conflicts.

In the current wave of profound change, as an humanistic art therapist, I invite you to explore the transformative potential within. Using art materials, photography and generative AI we'll navigate the threshold of your experiences, both seen and unseen. Embracing humanistic principles, our journey involves intuitive exploration, fostering connections with your authentic self. Through the canvas of your life, we'll unveil insights, celebrating raw, authentic expressions as a testament to your unique narrative. In this liminality, change becomes an opportunity for personal growth, a journey of self-discovery amidst uncertainty.

At Creative Counseling, we work with creative and mindful therapeutic modalities in order to best suit the needs of our clients. Our philosophy is that we all have the power to heal ourselves. Our job as your counselors is to give you the tools to do just that. We will work collaboratively on finding and building on your strengths to give you concrete tools to take with you into your everyday life. Our goal is to help you find the best environment and skills for your personal journey.

If you find yourself wrestling with overwhelming intrusive thoughts and exhausting compulsions, anxiety, emotional dysregulation or specific phobias, I am here to guide you. I help clients courageously confront OCD's challenges or cognitive distortions of anxiety, seeking relief from intrusive thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, I work with clients who experience BPD or emotional dysregulation. I offer DBT skills to promote distress tolerance and cultivate mindfulness, empowering clients to navigate their emotions with resilience and self-awareness. Together we will learn effective strategies to regain control.

Are you experiencing difficulty with life transitions, change in culture, career concerns, and/or relationship issues? Do you wish to find a balance with all your roles and identities? Most of us wear many hats daily which can lead us to feeling overstimulated, anxious, and depressed. Sometimes we have an extensive support system but find ourselves unwilling to share vulnerable thoughts and feelings. If you are experiencing anxiety or feeling discontent as a result of change, this is the place for you. I offer culturally sensitive, holistic, evidenced based therapy to help you face change and improve your overall quality of life.

I enjoy my work with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds that are working to improve relationships with their partner, colleagues, family or friends. Many of my clients are couples that would like to increase their connection, better understand each other and feel understood and enhance their intimacy. Some are working to heal from infidelity or other issues that have come up for the couple. I strongly believe in premarital work to create a strong foundation for marriage, as well as, a sense of confidence to navigate sensitive issues in a respectful and appreciative manner.

Clients who see me are grappling with changes in their mood, repetitive intrusive thoughts, anxiety, trauma, relationship trouble and difficulty managing their emotions. I have a passion for helping clients get unstuck from areas holding them back, whether it's keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work and create a life filled with joy and meaning. I utilize an integrated approach including talk therapy, DBT, and EMDR.

I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples grappling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, stress-related symptoms, communication problems, relationship difficulties, professional challenges, and more. I firmly believe every person possesses the ability to learn from and work through whatever complications, obstacles, and hardship life may present. By providing tools you can utilize for the rest of your life, I will help you access your inner resilience to become your most content and fulfilled self. Together, we will uncover how to best achieve your specific emotional goals.

I work with a flexible, eclectic approach utilizing the "whatever works" principle. Expressive, dynamic exploration is an important approach that underlies most therapeutic conversation. When possible, a short-term treatment will be used to reach goals. For stress, traumatic memory and anxiety, I often use EMDR, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness training, and body-centered techniques. Always, strength-based and positive psychology are at the forefront of my thinking along with awareness of the spiritual foundations of meaningful human life.

I provide cognitive-behavioral psycho-therapy to older adolescents and adults in Westchester and NYC. Since November of 2021 my clients have the option of in person or tele-therapy sessions. Acceptance and Commitment. Therapy, (ACT) is my approach to behavioral health. ACT is evidence based, highly effective and personalized to fit your values and problem areas. I have been treating adults and older adolescents for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, anger, relationship conflict, divorce, relationship conflicts, infidelity, insomnia, jealousy and complicated grief with great success for almost 30 years.

Are your relationships full of conflict and emotional distance? Do they feel fragile or one-sided? Do you give a lot to others and feel resentful and/or rejected when they don't match your effort? Do you have trouble speaking your mind or saying no for fear that people won’t like you? Does it seem like people don't listen when you express your needs? You are not alone. Your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers can feel more stable and fulfilling. I also offer individual therapy for depression, anxiety, life transitions, elders and caregivers.

Recognizing a need and seeking help, you've made the first significant step towards change. Regardless of what challenges you are facing, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals. Much of the success of treatment depends on the therapeutic connection, and finding someone whom you can trust, who is as invested in seeing you make progress as you are. Using my expertise, I provide a safe and nurturing space for you to be heard, understood, and to thrive. I am a warm and caring provider who appreciates the opportunity to help my clients achieve their goals.