Psychodynamic Therapists in Oakdale, NY
Many of us struggle with finding out what's next in our lives and wondering if we can achieve it. The challenges of everyday life, school, and family often leave us without the time or space to think about who and where we are in life.
Many of us struggle with finding out what's next in our lives and wondering if we can achieve it. The challenges of everyday life, school, and family often leave us without the time or space to think about who and where we are in life.
Natural reactions, such as sadness, anxiety, or anger, shaped by our present and past experiences, can become overwhelming and lead to feeling stuck in a struggle or an unintentional, unhelpful pattern. With respect for the unique experiences that have led to your decision to enter psychotherapy, we will address the issues most important to you, while helping you move toward the aspects of life and relationships you find most meaningful.
Natural reactions, such as sadness, anxiety, or anger, shaped by our present and past experiences, can become overwhelming and lead to feeling stuck in a struggle or an unintentional, unhelpful pattern. With respect for the unique experiences that have led to your decision to enter psychotherapy, we will address the issues most important to you, while helping you move toward the aspects of life and relationships you find most meaningful.
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.
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.
I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist with ten years experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I use an eclectic approach so that therapy is tailored to fit each individual. I believe that every person can reach their full potential given the right tools, support, and guidance.
I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist with ten years experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I use an eclectic approach so that therapy is tailored to fit each individual. I believe that every person can reach their full potential given the right tools, support, and guidance.
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
Jamie K Vollmoeller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakdale, NY 11769
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feel Alive Therapy LCSW P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakdale, NY 11769
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.
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.
Megan Rocker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Oakdale, NY 11769 (Online Only)
Your journey continues here. Individualized emotional support and counseling to improve you or your loved one's quality of life. There are times when we all need someone safe, empathetic, and curious to sit with us through the challenging seasons of life. Life takes unexpected turns and it's hard to know which way to go. Sometimes it takes ‘fresh eyes’ to help a person to look at challenges through another lens to start exploring new ways to reach your goals or overcome challenges or to create new narratives in your story.
Your journey continues here. Individualized emotional support and counseling to improve you or your loved one's quality of life. There are times when we all need someone safe, empathetic, and curious to sit with us through the challenging seasons of life. Life takes unexpected turns and it's hard to know which way to go. Sometimes it takes ‘fresh eyes’ to help a person to look at challenges through another lens to start exploring new ways to reach your goals or overcome challenges or to create new narratives in your story.
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BriAnna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with children, teen, and adults utilizing different therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy. She strives to build an open, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients and to ensure that they feel supported and heard throughout their healing process. BriAnna's goals would consist of helping clients through their currently struggles, as well as exploring and working through anything else that comes up in session.
BriAnna is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with children, teen, and adults utilizing different therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy. She strives to build an open, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients and to ensure that they feel supported and heard throughout their healing process. BriAnna's goals would consist of helping clients through their currently struggles, as well as exploring and working through anything else that comes up in session.
Kimberly Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bohemia, NY 11716 (Online Only)
I apply Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I am extremely passionate about working with teens and young adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, difficult life change. I work with clients to help guide them in figuring out their personal life goals and how to reach them, while navigating all of life’s challenges thrown at them, that may seem like roadblocks.
I apply Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I am extremely passionate about working with teens and young adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, difficult life change. I work with clients to help guide them in figuring out their personal life goals and how to reach them, while navigating all of life’s challenges thrown at them, that may seem like roadblocks.
With over 10 years of experience and a strong background in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic psychotherapy I’m passionate about providing a safe and caring environment for my clients.I have helped individuals and families heal from trauma (including but not limited to sexual and physical assault), navigate life transitions, manage anger and grief, and treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
With over 10 years of experience and a strong background in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic psychotherapy I’m passionate about providing a safe and caring environment for my clients.I have helped individuals and families heal from trauma (including but not limited to sexual and physical assault), navigate life transitions, manage anger and grief, and treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
I work from an eclectic psychodynamic approach.
By searching this website you have taken a big step toward trying to address whatever problems and difficulties you are facing right now. I work with clients to transform experiences of suffering into opportunities for growth and discovery of one's inner strengths. I am a non-judgmental, compassionate listener who strives to build a therapeutic relationship that is honest, supportive, and empathic. Within this relationship we will be able to safely and sensitively identify and work through sources of pain and problems that you are experiencing.
I work from an eclectic psychodynamic approach.
By searching this website you have taken a big step toward trying to address whatever problems and difficulties you are facing right now. I work with clients to transform experiences of suffering into opportunities for growth and discovery of one's inner strengths. I am a non-judgmental, compassionate listener who strives to build a therapeutic relationship that is honest, supportive, and empathic. Within this relationship we will be able to safely and sensitively identify and work through sources of pain and problems that you are experiencing.
I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, strength focused approaches, client centered skills, and psychodynamic approaches to support and guide each individual along their road to self discovery and change.
The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you're not willing to stay where you are." You have the opportunity to start living your best life now. If you are experiencing a transition, problem or life disruption there is an opportunity for change and growth beginning today.
I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, strength focused approaches, client centered skills, and psychodynamic approaches to support and guide each individual along their road to self discovery and change.
The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you're not willing to stay where you are." You have the opportunity to start living your best life now. If you are experiencing a transition, problem or life disruption there is an opportunity for change and growth beginning today.
I practice from a psychodynamic and relational perspective.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with families, couples, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, parenting stressors, and painful family dynamics. My goal is to provide a warm and empathic therapeutic space where you feel heard and supported in your journey towards emotional growth and healing. I am bilingual and can provide services in Spanish and English.
I practice from a psychodynamic and relational perspective.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with families, couples, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, parenting stressors, and painful family dynamics. My goal is to provide a warm and empathic therapeutic space where you feel heard and supported in your journey towards emotional growth and healing. I am bilingual and can provide services in Spanish and English.
My primary theoretical orientations are psychodynamic, solutions-focused, positive psychology, person-centered, CBT, DBT and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
I assist clients who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders, behavioral problems, parenting problems, career challenges, anger management struggles, self-esteem, attention deficit hyperactivity related issues, and spirituality struggles. I work from a holistic, person-centered approach, equipping my clients to succeed in reaching their goals through an integrated, comprehensive treatment modality, based on stated needs and a collaborative alliance, built on a strong client-counselor relationship.
My primary theoretical orientations are psychodynamic, solutions-focused, positive psychology, person-centered, CBT, DBT and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
I assist clients who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders, behavioral problems, parenting problems, career challenges, anger management struggles, self-esteem, attention deficit hyperactivity related issues, and spirituality struggles. I work from a holistic, person-centered approach, equipping my clients to succeed in reaching their goals through an integrated, comprehensive treatment modality, based on stated needs and a collaborative alliance, built on a strong client-counselor relationship.
I enjoy helping people overcome the obstacles they are facing in their life through brief, goal directed marital and individual therapy. I have been treating individuals, couples and families for the last 40 years in both private practice as well as in other mental health setting and my experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young adults and as well as adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues. I also have experience teaching parenting classes and on coaching parents to develop new ways to deal with problems their children may be experiencing i.e.,behavioral, academic, mental health concerns.
I enjoy helping people overcome the obstacles they are facing in their life through brief, goal directed marital and individual therapy. I have been treating individuals, couples and families for the last 40 years in both private practice as well as in other mental health setting and my experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young adults and as well as adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues. I also have experience teaching parenting classes and on coaching parents to develop new ways to deal with problems their children may be experiencing i.e.,behavioral, academic, mental health concerns.
Do you struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating patterns? My ideal clients are individuals who feel trapped by cycles of chronic dieting, restriction, binge eating, or constant body dissatisfaction. Whether you’re battling anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or negative self-esteem related to body image, I am here to help you break free from these harmful patterns.
Do you struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating patterns? My ideal clients are individuals who feel trapped by cycles of chronic dieting, restriction, binge eating, or constant body dissatisfaction. Whether you’re battling anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or negative self-esteem related to body image, I am here to help you break free from these harmful patterns.
As a clinical psychologist with extensive psychotherapy experience, I offer individual, family and couples therapy with adults and adolescents. I offer exploratory and supportive psychotherapy and in-depth psychoanalytic therapy for a variety of complaints from relationship issues and family conflict, to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, adoption, parenting, NICU and post-NICU support.
As a clinical psychologist with extensive psychotherapy experience, I offer individual, family and couples therapy with adults and adolescents. I offer exploratory and supportive psychotherapy and in-depth psychoanalytic therapy for a variety of complaints from relationship issues and family conflict, to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, infertility, adoption, parenting, NICU and post-NICU support.
Are you going through a tough time? Are you so full of anxiety that you find it challenging to navigate through the day? Parents, do you have a child that is struggling to focus at school or control their emotions? Are you hesitant to talk to somebody for fear of being judged? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Starting a journey in therapy can be scary, however it might just be the best decision of your life. Through experience, I've come to learn that there is nothing more comforting than hearing the words “I understand, I’ve been there or I can relate.”
Are you going through a tough time? Are you so full of anxiety that you find it challenging to navigate through the day? Parents, do you have a child that is struggling to focus at school or control their emotions? Are you hesitant to talk to somebody for fear of being judged? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Starting a journey in therapy can be scary, however it might just be the best decision of your life. Through experience, I've come to learn that there is nothing more comforting than hearing the words “I understand, I’ve been there or I can relate.”
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.