Teletherapy for Orange County, NY

Hello and Welcome. I'm so glad you are here. We live in a world with a multitude of pressures and stressors. Many of us often feel stuck and overwhelmed by those pressures. You are not alone, and there is help. We all have parts of ourselves that we want to work on, whether that is an anxious part, a self-critical part, a part that can say mean things, or is highly reactive. All of your parts are welcome here in therapy. I understand and appreciate the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit and the importance of helping you nurture all aspects of you.

I am passionate about helping others achieve goals, work through and problem solve as well as address significant mental health issues and obstacles that intrude, create havoc and prevent individuals from living happy and healthy. As well as a licensed clinical social worker, I also have a masters degree in communication disorders....I'll help you find how and what to say when words and the ability to express feelings are at a loss. Life is not a dress rehearsal....we only go around once!!

I am a New York State licensed Psychotherapist who specializes in treating anxiety, mild depression, parenting challenges and helping individuals navigate dating in the modern world. My background experience includes over 18 years of working with individuals, children and families. I received my certification in field education from Fordham University which has allowed me to train other mental health professionals and social workers in the field.

Feeling anxious or depressed? Having a difficult time with overcoming obstacles in your life? I am passionate about helping you find a solution to live life and experience the happiness in all you are. I am committed to walk your journey with you and will provide a safe and nurturing experience for you step by step. Together, I will work with you towards a more joyful and meaningful purpose. My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have over 18 years of experience as a therapist with successful outcomes with adults, families, couples, and children.

Short term therapy optional. Sometimes things just happen in our lives that cause us to need a little pick me up or a little extra support to help us get through a rough patch that we’re experiencing. Therapy doesn’t have to be thought about as long-term. It could be a few sessions, like a little tune up. People sometimes hesitate to get into therapy because they think it’s going to be this long process. I’m about working with you where you’re at. Life happens and sometimes we just would like some feedback or support so we can process it and be able to move on. That’s what I am here for!

As a Mind/Body oriented Therapist, I understand that our emotions, behaviors, and physical body are sensitive to the stressors we face; we can literally FEEL anxiety, depression, and strong emotions. These stressors can affect our whole selves, often manifesting in negative thinking patterns and/or physical sensations of stress. Whether you are having trouble managing stress, and/or experiencing grief, loss, difficult emotions, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, or you feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, working with your mind AND body through integrated psychotherapy, can help.

I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the client and clinician alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.

Life is full of transitional moments; changes that impact how we think, how we function, and how we connect to the world. Let us work together to build a harmonious connection between how you feel, where you are, and where you see yourself. Short-term, goal-oriented therapy is available. Or, perhaps you would prefer to delve deeper into the who, the why, and the how of things. With either modality, you can expect to be met with respect, compassion, and cultural competence.

We Are Accepting In-Person New Patients. Second Chance Counseling Services licensed professionals that specialize in Christian Counseling, TF-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Creative Arts, EMDR, & More. We service children, adolescents, & adults using a strengths-based approach. The practice treats ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, grief, PTSD, personality & eating disorders, trauma, and more. Our process is to partner with our patients, empower, encourage, build skill sets, develop coping skills, learn grounding techniques & resilience to overcome the past and present.

Many people who initially come to see me do so because they suffer from immediate practical life-problems like depression, anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms, relationship problems, a philosophical or spiritual crisis; in other words specific problems, conflicts and issues that have made it difficult to live their lives with conscious awareness and integrity.

I am a warm, affirming, and empowering therapist. I graduated from Columbia University with a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Practice of Social Work. I found my nitch after completing undergraduate in Early Childhood Education (kudos to our teachers!) and Sociology/Psychology. These experiences paved the way to my clinical social work journey. I obtained clinical licensure by working with adolescents in both school and therapeutic settings, foster/adoptive families, and adults with serious persistent mental illness.

Even when we have received the ideal nurturing, secure, validating childhood, which can help us to negotiate complexities and challenges we may face later in life, our inner resources can become depleted. The capacity to find joy and comfort may elude us. Rebalancing areas of outer life, and planning steps toward change may be in order. I make time to learn about the myriad ways that using art, energetic, somatic and stress reducing therapies can help each person who comes in, to restore their inner lives as well.

Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice and our therapists are passionate about helping to foster the healing process of those in need Janet is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker licensed in New York State. She is a graduate, of Hunter College School of Social Work where she received her MSW. She has over 20 years of experience in the area of mental health. Her diverse experience includes therapy with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. She also provides services to court mandate individuals with severe mental illnesses. Janet is enthusiastic about this field of work, and is ready to meet with you.

The Hudson Valley Center for Development is a Mt. Sinai associated mental health services practice created in 2007 to meet the emotional needs of adults, children, adolescents, and families in Orange County and the lower Hudson Valley. Our warm and experienced staff provide in person psychotherapy and tele-therapy.

Counseling is a tool to create change in an individual. My goal is to empower you to believe in yourself and reinforce your ability to make healthier decisions in life. Please feel free to email me or book directly with me on My Website!

Waitlist closed - please check back in Fall/Winter 2024. I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment in which you can begin your journey of healing and personal development. My goal as your therapist is to apply a combination of safety, compassion and clinical expertise to empower you to heal and reach your greatest potential. I enjoy working with people from a broad diversity of histories and identities. All are safe and welcome here. I specialize in counseling adults experiencing acute stress, trauma, anxiety, panic, phobia, OCD, PTSD and the effects of growing up in dysfunctional family settings (ACA).

You've made the decision to seek therapy and I want to welcome you. Therapy can sometimes be a difficult decision to make. We will explore this journey together. Whether you are healing, rediscovering, or reclaiming your life, I am here to meet your individualized need. I created a place that is safe and non-judgmental for you to reach your healing and goals. Life can be stressful and sometimes overwhelming. If you are here, you made the first step. The rest of the journey will be designed for us to work on your transformation for you to be the best version of yourself. I look forward to working with you!

New Clients Welcome! I have learned early on that when you actually care about what you are doing that it shines through with every client contact & everything that you do. Superheros have a superpower; mine is my heart. The heart of what I do is identifying the needs in my clients and seeing how best I can meet them through compassion, non-judgment, experienced, & skilled clinical care. I have spent more than 2 decades working with children & adolescents with a focus on ADHD, behavioral problems, depression and anxiety issues. I also work with adults on these same issues & more. Check out my website for more in-depth info.

I am a LCSW with over 20 years working in the field of counseling and mental health serving individuals and couples. I offer in office consultations, as well as on-line telehealth sessions. I specialize in the treatment of interpersonal trauma, anxiety and depression. I believe in an individualized treatment plan that considers mind body and spirit using a strength based approach. Fostering a safe, therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone of my practice. I welcome the opportunity to support you on your healing journey.