Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Riverdale, NY

Life has its way of sending us on paths that we’ve never actually intended to be on. Have you ever put an address in your GPS and while you’re driving, it starts saying, “Rerouting”? It’s sort of like living life with a plan (or even without one) and the unexpected sends you for a tailspin. Welcome to this thing we call ‘life.’ Especially during these days. *sigh and group hug*

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.

Therapy, also called psychotherapy or counseling, is the process of meeting with a therapist to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body). Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible—no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more

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The goal of therapy is to assist clients in achieving an increased sense of independence. To learn to act rather than react and approach life not as victims but as survivors. Mi mayor compromiso esta dirijido a las personas mas necesitadas de mi comunidad Latina. A travez de mi experiencia y alianza terapeutica con el paciente puedo orientar al pacient a desarrollar su maximo potencial para alcanzar sus metas y adaptarse a su nuevo estilo de vida en este pais. Ayudo a mis pacientes a mejorar sus relaciones interpersonales, habilidades de padres, el control de la ira y el manejo de las emociones.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Are you, a friend or loved one ready to take that small, important step toward wholeness & wellness to embrace positive change & more effective coping techniques? I can provide you with the tools you need to get you on this path. I posses a great deal of experience & knowledge working with individuals, couples, families & groups on various levels. Specifically regarding communication skills, parenting, self esteem, coping w/ change/ implementing change, goal setting, self worth, self sabotage, dv, procrastination, grief/loss & self awareness. I'm also licensed in South Carolina & Certified in NYS as an Early Intervention Specialist

So you are Professional Working Parents and one of your children has been recently diagnosed with Autism... now what? What does that mean for you? For them? What do you do next?- I can show you the way! Save time, misteps, and delays moving forward by charting a course coming to terms with and accepting the news and learn how you can keep yourselves sane and healthy so that you can be your child's best advocate and preserve your household.

I am a compassionate and experienced mental health professional offering psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families. With over 20 years of experience, I have helped clients with a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality and mood disorders, PTSD, physical and mental abuse, relationship/family issues, and behavioral disorders. I believe in creating a safe and confidential environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions. I listen carefully and non-judgmentally, working with you to understand the source of your emotional distress.

Do you worry about feeling uncomfortable or out of place when looking for a therapist? Do you feel that you are not well-represented in therapeutic communities? Are you concerned that your mental state could worsen before it improves? It's natural to feel apprehensive about seeking therapy but remember that taking the first step is often the hardest part.

You want to do right by your child, but nothing seems to be working. Do you go between walking on eggshells and "laying down the law"? Tired of tantrums, whining, bedtime struggles and yelling? By the end of the day many parents are left feeling emotionally drained, worried about their child, and wondering if they could have handled things differently.

I am a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I’m dedicated to helping children, their families, adolescents, and adults work through a variety of life stressors including life transitions, relationship/ family issues, stress/ burnout and personal growth/ self-esteem. I am bilingual Spanish and English speaking.