Parenting Therapists in Oakdale, NY

Are you feeling defeated? Do you feel like you're drowning with negative emotions, the buildup of stress and/or relationship issues? Do you feel like your misunderstood? Recognizing the need for change is not easy and is the first step in the therapeutic process. In my years of experience, I have found that therapy helps one to understand themselves with greater perspective. This understanding leads to improving communication, making healthier relationship choices and ultimately living authentically. Finding the right therapist can make a world of difference on your journey!

Congratulations on your decision to move forward with researching therapists in your area! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in mental health counseling with children, adolescents, and their families. I provide a safe and caring space where clients are given the opportunity to work toward achieving mental wellness, peace, and happiness. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral disturbances, social and emotional issues, parent/child relationships, parenting, and behavior management.

I have over 15 years experience treating all mental health conditions from anxiety disorders, trauma and phobias to neuropsychiatric conditions and co-occurring developmental disorders and co-occurring medical issues. Additionally, I work with with complex parent-child and family dynamics, sibling issues, behavioral issues, hyperactivity, impulsivity, selective mutism and other communication barriers. I incorporate expressive arts and movement into therapy. All ages/all conditions, In-office & Telepsych. I have a specialized parent-child-interaction-therapy program through in-home video and I offer periodic group treatment.

The decision to enter therapy is highly personal and requires great courage, trust, and most importantly, hope. It often comes at a time in life when answers are hard to come by and people who really understand you are few and far between. Hurt, sadness, fear and anger might be clouding your view and damaging your most important relationships. Though you may not know it now, there are solutions. When you come in for your consultation we will look at why things have become so difficult and begin to work on making meaningful improvements so that the pain will stop.

Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed with life? Do you feel like you need to make a change in your life but don't know how? I have been practicing for the past 22 years working with adolescents and adults, clinically and in a school setting. Currently, I work with many young working professionals and college students coping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career/academic pressure, and stress management.

Hello and Welcome! As a therapist, I am caring, approachable and compassionate, and I strive to balance empathy with an engaged and interactive style. I enjoy developing a trusting and open relationship with clients, so they have a safe space to work through what they are experiencing. We will work together to develop a greater understanding of whatever is causing discomfort in your life. I welcome clients from varied backgrounds from childhood through adulthood.

I have been a certified social worker for twenty eight years. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults in individual, couple therapy and family sessions. As a therapist I often address clients with Major Depression, family stress, anxiety issues or substance abuse addiction. I address these issues on phone sessions or therapy face to face sessions. It is imperative for a therapist to be aware of various symptoms and needs for people to make goals to address these concerns actively.

Want to thrive? If so, I can help. While most therapeutic approaches only try to alleviate suffering, the approach I use (i.e., positive clinical psychology) does this, and more, by helping you live your best-life-possible.

Choosing to begin therapy could be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself or your child; a decision that will enable you to learn how to manage the stress of your condition or circumstance, giving you the energy you need to pursue your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I provide a person centered approach, building on a persons strengths and incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness techniques. I can provide support and treatment with issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, and behavioral issues.

I provide an opportunity for adults, teens, and children to prioritize mental health and wellness. Using evidenced based interventions I help clients explore new behavioral, communication, and relationship skills. We will explore negative patterns and cycles that cause distress and complicate relationships.

I help individuals who have experienced trauma reclaim their lives. Trauma can take many forms whether it be: witnessing/experiencing domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, community violence or tragic loss of a loved one- to name a few. For many, the end result is flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, irritability, low-self-esteem and feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you. My clients have seen and been through some serious stuff. Despite being determined, caring and hard-working, they feel like they cannot get back to life before what happened- well happened.

Hi! We are so happy you're here. Congratulations on taking the first step towards becoming a better version of yourself. At Feel Alive Therapy LCSW P.C. we believe in capitalizing on our client's strengths in order to empower them to heal and self-improve. We create a safe, welcoming, and comforting environment for our clients to process their feelings and emotions. Our goal is to assist our clients in developing an increased sense of self-awareness and insight. Our clients focus on learning the necessary coping mechanisms necessary to live a happy, healthy, and balanced life.

I currently have immediate availability. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step (Dao De Jing). You have taken that first step. Congratulations. If you have found your way to my profile that means there is something in your life that you would like help with. This can be a major issue or a minor one. At this point in your life you are in a place where you can use some support. You would like someone to hear you. To truly hear you, without judgement. I am here to help you find a sol-tion. The only thing missing is U.

You wish your spouse knew how to love you the way you want to be loved. Over the last year, the stress on your marriage has led you to a breaking point. Everyone in your house has been working and learning from home, crammed in on top of each other. All the normal outlets for fun have vanished. Meanwhile, communication between you and your spouse has hit an all-time low. Every morning, you politely tiptoe around each other in the kitchen, performing a ballet of indifference as you navigate the tense silence that’s taken root between you. The hurt and resentment keep piling up. The stage is set for another explosion.

I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 29 years. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. When working with clients, I seek to help them to identify strategies that can be used on a daily basis to improve their relationships across all environments (home, school, work). I believe that it helps to be able to talk to someone when feeling overwhelmed in order to manage your emotions as well as identify coping skills. It is also helpful to have someone to process with when facing challenges. Everyone needs support from time to time.