Female Therapists in Clinton, New York, NY
![Photo of Mary Jo Wilson, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e380a824-6b3a-42bd-9e62-538b6aa52a3e/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have extensive experience in relationship dynamics and couples counseling,career and executive coaching, ADHD, parenting, family therapy, and women's issues (including sexual reproductive health and cancer).
Throughout life, we all face many challenges...Maybe it's a painful break-up, being passed over for a promotion, a recent health event, or a traumatic experience from the past that you can't let go. As a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully helped my clients gain insight into themselves so that they can change behavior, reconnect to their resilience and make significant improvements in their lives and relationships.I work with individuals, couples and families. I tailor treatment to the client because everyone has their own life circumstances, set of strengths and weakness, and agenda for therapy.
I have extensive experience in relationship dynamics and couples counseling,career and executive coaching, ADHD, parenting, family therapy, and women's issues (including sexual reproductive health and cancer).
Throughout life, we all face many challenges...Maybe it's a painful break-up, being passed over for a promotion, a recent health event, or a traumatic experience from the past that you can't let go. As a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully helped my clients gain insight into themselves so that they can change behavior, reconnect to their resilience and make significant improvements in their lives and relationships.I work with individuals, couples and families. I tailor treatment to the client because everyone has their own life circumstances, set of strengths and weakness, and agenda for therapy.
![Photo of Barbara Distler, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ca795c2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/6/320x400.jpeg)
In addition to my listed specialties, I have expertise in stress/burnout, life events/transitions, identity issues, women's issues, mild depression, anxiety, and skill-building (e.
I have over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate difficult times, gain clarity, build confidence, and move their lives forward. I am down-to-earth and have a direct, compassionate, and collaborative style. I understand the importance of considering gender, sexuality, lifestyle, culture, spirituality, and your unique identity. I work with "the whole person", not just the part that is struggling. My style is eclectic, integrated, includes CBT and insight, and utilizes what is best for your concerns. My approach is strength-based, active, and supportive. My clients report feeling respected, valued, at ease, and safe.
In addition to my listed specialties, I have expertise in stress/burnout, life events/transitions, identity issues, women's issues, mild depression, anxiety, and skill-building (e.
I have over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate difficult times, gain clarity, build confidence, and move their lives forward. I am down-to-earth and have a direct, compassionate, and collaborative style. I understand the importance of considering gender, sexuality, lifestyle, culture, spirituality, and your unique identity. I work with "the whole person", not just the part that is struggling. My style is eclectic, integrated, includes CBT and insight, and utilizes what is best for your concerns. My approach is strength-based, active, and supportive. My clients report feeling respected, valued, at ease, and safe.
![Photo of Aimee Rubin, LCSW , MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b244736e-221c-4021-b72c-356fb80e4821/2/320x400.jpeg)
You are not alone. I am here to help and guide you through your journey. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. Together we will develop a treatment plan that is specific towards your needs. I strive to provide you with the support and tools for a better as well as healthier you.
You are not alone. I am here to help and guide you through your journey. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. Together we will develop a treatment plan that is specific towards your needs. I strive to provide you with the support and tools for a better as well as healthier you.
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Danielle Elena Levitine
Art Therapist, LCAT, CEDS
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10036 (Online Only)
My name is Danielle Levitine and I am passionate about fostering change and growth. Every step, including reading this, may feel overwhelming or make you feel uncertain. I am here for you. I specialize in working with eating disorders as well as helping individuals develop identity, values, and worth. I enjoy creating treatment plans with goals and support clients through transition, discomfort, and change.
My name is Danielle Levitine and I am passionate about fostering change and growth. Every step, including reading this, may feel overwhelming or make you feel uncertain. I am here for you. I specialize in working with eating disorders as well as helping individuals develop identity, values, and worth. I enjoy creating treatment plans with goals and support clients through transition, discomfort, and change.
![Photo of Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45b16a7b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Clinton, New York, NY 10019
You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.
You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.
![Photo of Emily Curnutte, LCAT-LP, MT-BC, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/af8e7bbd-2b08-4605-bf5c-41d4f40c4397/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Curnutte
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCAT-LP, MT-BC, MS
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10036 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating highly sensitive people, performers with artistic wounds, trauma, and those suffering from anxiety/depression.Sessions are tailored to fit your specific needs and goals. Whether through talk therapy or creative arts therapy, I provide an environment using your strengths and unique abilities as a modality for your own healing so that growth can continue well beyond our sessions. I am certified in IFS, mindfulness, PTSD, and trauma informed care. I approach health holistically, knowing that artists in particular need to integrate their art with their mental health in order to grow and heal.
I specialize in treating highly sensitive people, performers with artistic wounds, trauma, and those suffering from anxiety/depression.Sessions are tailored to fit your specific needs and goals. Whether through talk therapy or creative arts therapy, I provide an environment using your strengths and unique abilities as a modality for your own healing so that growth can continue well beyond our sessions. I am certified in IFS, mindfulness, PTSD, and trauma informed care. I approach health holistically, knowing that artists in particular need to integrate their art with their mental health in order to grow and heal.
![Photo of Lauren Dobbs, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21ddb00e-27d6-4a67-8b1e-b829dcab2d9e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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I believe strongly in therapy's capacity to help us experience a wider range of feelings and situations more flexibly, and to help us experience a greater sense of vitality. You may have specific issues that are troubling you with relationships, work, or your identity, for example. You may have a potentially harder-to-name sense of dissatisfaction or emptiness. Any of these are good reasons to seek therapy.
I believe strongly in therapy's capacity to help us experience a wider range of feelings and situations more flexibly, and to help us experience a greater sense of vitality. You may have specific issues that are troubling you with relationships, work, or your identity, for example. You may have a potentially harder-to-name sense of dissatisfaction or emptiness. Any of these are good reasons to seek therapy.
![Photo of Marlyn Cazeau, MS, MHC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51bd23f5-4059-4029-bafb-52b97378be4e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Marlyn Cazeau
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
I am a highly regarded clinical therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy services tailored to the unique need of adult women from diverse backgrounds.
Often manifesting as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-confidence and addiction, I work with women to identify presenting traumas and release it from the root!" Growth requires that we become aware of the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have kept us 'stuck.' As your therapist, I will actively listen to your concerns in order to facilitate the crucial components of personal growth: self-reflection and insight.
I am a highly regarded clinical therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy services tailored to the unique need of adult women from diverse backgrounds.
Often manifesting as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-confidence and addiction, I work with women to identify presenting traumas and release it from the root!" Growth requires that we become aware of the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have kept us 'stuck.' As your therapist, I will actively listen to your concerns in order to facilitate the crucial components of personal growth: self-reflection and insight.
![Photo of Maryam Mortaz, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e79c78a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Consultant. In a career that began twenty-five years ago in the Middle East, now established in NY, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with persons suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.
I am a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Consultant. In a career that began twenty-five years ago in the Middle East, now established in NY, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with persons suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.
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While I have extensive postgraduate training and am a Fellow of the International Psychoanalytic Association, I tailor my style and approach to the needs of each client. Many people are particularly anxious about the first visit, so I maintain an especially active stance during that session, to provide a comfortable environment and to help clients best describe the nature of their problem. After the initial consultation, I will provide an assessment in clear and direct language, along with my treatment recommendations. If I feel the client can best benefit from services I don't provide, I will make an appropriate referral.
While I have extensive postgraduate training and am a Fellow of the International Psychoanalytic Association, I tailor my style and approach to the needs of each client. Many people are particularly anxious about the first visit, so I maintain an especially active stance during that session, to provide a comfortable environment and to help clients best describe the nature of their problem. After the initial consultation, I will provide an assessment in clear and direct language, along with my treatment recommendations. If I feel the client can best benefit from services I don't provide, I will make an appropriate referral.
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Rachel Colon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clinton, New York, NY 10036
I am a Bilingual/Bicultural therapist who takes pride in working with clients of diverse backgrounds. As your therapist my goal is to work with you in a collaborative way, using a culturally humble lens and awareness that "one size does not fit all." In my practice I work with Pre-Teen/Tweens, Adolescents, and Adults in an effort towards identifying solutions that promote growth, healing and life satisfaction through use of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Bilingual/Bicultural therapist who takes pride in working with clients of diverse backgrounds. As your therapist my goal is to work with you in a collaborative way, using a culturally humble lens and awareness that "one size does not fit all." In my practice I work with Pre-Teen/Tweens, Adolescents, and Adults in an effort towards identifying solutions that promote growth, healing and life satisfaction through use of the therapeutic relationship.
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Rishika Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
![Photo of Stephanie Riano Gold, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68d19f89-f974-41d6-b78f-cde370b46f15/1/320x400.jpeg)
Stephanie Riano Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton, New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
At times you may be experiencing low levels of motivation, feeling stuck, or finding it hard to deal with life's pressures/responsibilities. I am here to support you on your journey to getting back your energy and being in-tune with yourself to take on each day! My extensive experience includes treating individuals dealing with: anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and several other issues. I have worked with several populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, human trafficking victims, LGBTQ+, and the eldery.
At times you may be experiencing low levels of motivation, feeling stuck, or finding it hard to deal with life's pressures/responsibilities. I am here to support you on your journey to getting back your energy and being in-tune with yourself to take on each day! My extensive experience includes treating individuals dealing with: anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and several other issues. I have worked with several populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, human trafficking victims, LGBTQ+, and the eldery.
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Elizabeth Rubino
Mental Health Counselor, MA, RDT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10017 (Online Only)
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. My specialtes include working with attachment, trauma, anxiety and depression, grief, chronic illness and relationship issues and with a myriad of populations such as LGBTQIA+, teens, adults, couples and family systems.
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. My specialtes include working with attachment, trauma, anxiety and depression, grief, chronic illness and relationship issues and with a myriad of populations such as LGBTQIA+, teens, adults, couples and family systems.
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Arielle Gruber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10019
I am a licensed psychotherapist trained in several evidence based integrative approaches. I assist my clients in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, low self esteem, LGBTQ, codependency, family conflicts, and existential life issues. I provide supportive, compassionate, and mindful psychotherapy for individuals seeking to improve their well-being while cultivating skills that lead to a greater sense of purpose and self acceptance. My services are suitable for those feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions and general life experiences.
I am a licensed psychotherapist trained in several evidence based integrative approaches. I assist my clients in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, low self esteem, LGBTQ, codependency, family conflicts, and existential life issues. I provide supportive, compassionate, and mindful psychotherapy for individuals seeking to improve their well-being while cultivating skills that lead to a greater sense of purpose and self acceptance. My services are suitable for those feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions and general life experiences.
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Kiley M. Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clinton, New York, NY 10019
It takes strength and bravery to let others witness our suffering and I will honor that in our work together. I want to assist you in this journey by use of empathy, compassion, attunement and humor. I will help you to embrace your current state while also teaching you how to navigate, contain and process feelings. The focus of my work is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.
It takes strength and bravery to let others witness our suffering and I will honor that in our work together. I want to assist you in this journey by use of empathy, compassion, attunement and humor. I will help you to embrace your current state while also teaching you how to navigate, contain and process feelings. The focus of my work is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.
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Maria Narimanidze
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10019
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, and it all begins with a conversation. What are you looking for? Perhaps you need help navigating life after loss or trauma, or are feeling stuck in certain self-defeating patterns, or feel unhappy in relationships. Or maybe you are curious to learn more about how you see the world. Therapy is an active and collaborative process aimed at uncovering aspects of your psychology that stand in the way of a richer, more gratifying life. Together, we can work towards helping you create and maintain satisfying relationships, and decrease emotional distress.
Welcome! Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, and it all begins with a conversation. What are you looking for? Perhaps you need help navigating life after loss or trauma, or are feeling stuck in certain self-defeating patterns, or feel unhappy in relationships. Or maybe you are curious to learn more about how you see the world. Therapy is an active and collaborative process aimed at uncovering aspects of your psychology that stand in the way of a richer, more gratifying life. Together, we can work towards helping you create and maintain satisfying relationships, and decrease emotional distress.
![Photo of Margaret Freedman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4be0f512-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Margaret Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, New York, NY 10019
Trying to navigate life and relationships during and after a pandemic has not only affected our daily routine, we may also find ourselves confronting frustration, anxiety and depression. We may feel out of control. My clients and I create a trusting and supportive environment. As we explore your individual stories, we find a path to reframe goals and challenges as we create a new normal.
Trying to navigate life and relationships during and after a pandemic has not only affected our daily routine, we may also find ourselves confronting frustration, anxiety and depression. We may feel out of control. My clients and I create a trusting and supportive environment. As we explore your individual stories, we find a path to reframe goals and challenges as we create a new normal.
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Expansive Therapy is a 100% LGBTQ+ owned and focused therapy practice. We wanted to go beyond checking a box for queer affirming therapy to creating a practice that was committed to the community, where queer people could bring their whole selves into therapy. Queer theory asks that we look at the world in a new way, not through a heteronormative lens, but from each individual perspective which is unique and perfect. We are passionate about understanding the unique challenges of our community and helping our queer clients to heal.
Expansive Therapy is a 100% LGBTQ+ owned and focused therapy practice. We wanted to go beyond checking a box for queer affirming therapy to creating a practice that was committed to the community, where queer people could bring their whole selves into therapy. Queer theory asks that we look at the world in a new way, not through a heteronormative lens, but from each individual perspective which is unique and perfect. We are passionate about understanding the unique challenges of our community and helping our queer clients to heal.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.