Female Therapists in Saranac Lake, NY
Jane Penola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (Online Only)
Do you have a chronic case of the Sunday Scaries? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? Are you struggling to express how you're feeling to others? Too often, we sacrifice our own well-being & needs for the sake of others': family members, partners, children, friends or employers. Eventually, we realize this is not sustainable; it leads to tremendous burnout, anxiety, stress, & just not feeling ourselves. Through working with me, you will learn to prioritize self-care, maintain balance, recognize & honor your feelings, & how to be the best version of yourself, all while navigating the uncertainties of life.
Do you have a chronic case of the Sunday Scaries? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? Are you struggling to express how you're feeling to others? Too often, we sacrifice our own well-being & needs for the sake of others': family members, partners, children, friends or employers. Eventually, we realize this is not sustainable; it leads to tremendous burnout, anxiety, stress, & just not feeling ourselves. Through working with me, you will learn to prioritize self-care, maintain balance, recognize & honor your feelings, & how to be the best version of yourself, all while navigating the uncertainties of life.
I assist clients in finding increased presence, health and centeredness With 15 years experience facilitating therapy, I have learned that perspective and action can have huge impacts on our view of the world
I assist clients in finding increased presence, health and centeredness With 15 years experience facilitating therapy, I have learned that perspective and action can have huge impacts on our view of the world
The heart of my practice is creating a safe compassionate space and present space for my clients to awaken to their true nature, love themselves completely and express their uniqueness. I believe that each of us holds the truth and wisdom within. My role as facilitator is to help you listen deep within to your souls guidance. I do this by using mindfulness, meditation, connecting with nature, ancient yoga practices, and energy balancing techniques. My specialty is helping people in transition such as with relationships, loss through death, career, and health issues.
The heart of my practice is creating a safe compassionate space and present space for my clients to awaken to their true nature, love themselves completely and express their uniqueness. I believe that each of us holds the truth and wisdom within. My role as facilitator is to help you listen deep within to your souls guidance. I do this by using mindfulness, meditation, connecting with nature, ancient yoga practices, and energy balancing techniques. My specialty is helping people in transition such as with relationships, loss through death, career, and health issues.
Complimenting my clinical work are my articles in Psychology Today, webinars, lectures, books on: Women, Self-Parenting, Trauma, and Codependency - The Resilient Woman, Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting, 12 Steps to Self-Parenting, The Lowdown on Families Who Get High; and upcoming courses.
Translating your needs into answers by increasing your self-compassion, optimism and resilience. Together, by focusing on self-limiting beliefs, childhood trauma, even intergenerational addiction, I’ll help you address the conflicts you face, be they in intimate relationships, motivating yourself, parenting, work satisfaction, family relationships, or the unique difficulties and obstacles women must overcome. I can help you fashion the life you deserve. Let’s work together to turn your crisis into an opportunity for growth.
Complimenting my clinical work are my articles in Psychology Today, webinars, lectures, books on: Women, Self-Parenting, Trauma, and Codependency - The Resilient Woman, Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting, 12 Steps to Self-Parenting, The Lowdown on Families Who Get High; and upcoming courses.
Translating your needs into answers by increasing your self-compassion, optimism and resilience. Together, by focusing on self-limiting beliefs, childhood trauma, even intergenerational addiction, I’ll help you address the conflicts you face, be they in intimate relationships, motivating yourself, parenting, work satisfaction, family relationships, or the unique difficulties and obstacles women must overcome. I can help you fashion the life you deserve. Let’s work together to turn your crisis into an opportunity for growth.
Welcome! My name is Valerie Morales and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to fit the individual needs of each client specifically cognitive behavioral, client centered and existential interventions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
Welcome! My name is Valerie Morales and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I utilize various therapeutic modalities to fit the individual needs of each client specifically cognitive behavioral, client centered and existential interventions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
NY Licensed/seeking clients via Telehealth (Headway): in-network with AETNA, (BC/BS pending), CIGNA, OSCAR, OXFORD, UNITED. I have worked with all racial/ethnic groups, including American Natives, lifelong residents of a busy East coast metropolis and others who live in the rural Southwest, teens through the elderly. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating individuals with ADHD, addictions, and Autism. I have gained the trust of many active duty military and veterans, as well as first responders. I am not easily scared off by extensive trauma and my toolbox includes EMDR, EFT/Tapping, CBT and Mindfulness Techniques.
NY Licensed/seeking clients via Telehealth (Headway): in-network with AETNA, (BC/BS pending), CIGNA, OSCAR, OXFORD, UNITED. I have worked with all racial/ethnic groups, including American Natives, lifelong residents of a busy East coast metropolis and others who live in the rural Southwest, teens through the elderly. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating individuals with ADHD, addictions, and Autism. I have gained the trust of many active duty military and veterans, as well as first responders. I am not easily scared off by extensive trauma and my toolbox includes EMDR, EFT/Tapping, CBT and Mindfulness Techniques.
ValerieAinsworthCounseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (Online Only)
I am starting to take new clients in September. I have extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). I work with Veterans, active military, correction officers, and individuals who have suffered trauma and/or years of abuse.
I am starting to take new clients in September. I have extensive experience with trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). I work with Veterans, active military, correction officers, and individuals who have suffered trauma and/or years of abuse.
The importance of relationships within our daily lives is often overlooked or forgotten when we struggle. Focusing on relationships, I use personal interaction to promote healing inside and outside of the therapeutic setting. Through the use of video conferencing, I work with individuals and couples who struggle in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as family and couples relational dynamics. My treatment style integrates compassion, support, and humor to build resiliency through self-regulation, encourage growth, and promote self-discovery.
The importance of relationships within our daily lives is often overlooked or forgotten when we struggle. Focusing on relationships, I use personal interaction to promote healing inside and outside of the therapeutic setting. Through the use of video conferencing, I work with individuals and couples who struggle in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as family and couples relational dynamics. My treatment style integrates compassion, support, and humor to build resiliency through self-regulation, encourage growth, and promote self-discovery.
Are you bothered by stress or anxiety, a sadness or grief? Would you like to be happier and express yourself more creatively in your life? I am an LCSW and a Creativity Coach who enjoys working with adults and youth who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking ways in which they can feel better and cope with life's challenges. Learning new ways of exploring personal goals, increasing emotional, physical and social well-being are opportunities for a more fulfilling life. I can offer you the space to reflect upon your life in a safe, respected and confidential environment.
Are you bothered by stress or anxiety, a sadness or grief? Would you like to be happier and express yourself more creatively in your life? I am an LCSW and a Creativity Coach who enjoys working with adults and youth who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking ways in which they can feel better and cope with life's challenges. Learning new ways of exploring personal goals, increasing emotional, physical and social well-being are opportunities for a more fulfilling life. I can offer you the space to reflect upon your life in a safe, respected and confidential environment.
Carol J Merrihew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.
I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.
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.:. Immediate Availability .:. My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals and families to explore and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation. I have expanded access to EMDR and complimentary trauma modalities to assist in trauma healing and recovery. My style of therapy is one that provides genuine empathy, encouragement, support, and nonjudgmental compassion. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults (12-40 years old).
.:. Immediate Availability .:. My mission is to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals and families to explore and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and mood dysregulation. I have expanded access to EMDR and complimentary trauma modalities to assist in trauma healing and recovery. My style of therapy is one that provides genuine empathy, encouragement, support, and nonjudgmental compassion. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults (12-40 years old).
You deserve to work with someone you resonate with, someone you can trust. In our work together, I like to gently and respectfully challenge your existing perspectives to help support a new way of viewing the world and yourself. You don’t have to be in crisis to support your mental health. Even if you’re not actively struggling with a major conflict, you can still reach out for support. Your life is worth your attention.
You deserve to work with someone you resonate with, someone you can trust. In our work together, I like to gently and respectfully challenge your existing perspectives to help support a new way of viewing the world and yourself. You don’t have to be in crisis to support your mental health. Even if you’re not actively struggling with a major conflict, you can still reach out for support. Your life is worth your attention.
Heather E Gage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Placid, NY 12946 (Online Only)
Life can throw a lot at us, and sometimes, it's hard to handle it all on our own. If you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone in your corner, I'm here to help. Hi, I’m Heather, a therapist with experience supporting people through challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and trauma. I take a strength-based approach, helping you tap into your resilience and uncover new ways to thrive. Whether you're looking to build better coping skills or just need a space to process, I’m here to help you work towards your goals.
Life can throw a lot at us, and sometimes, it's hard to handle it all on our own. If you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone in your corner, I'm here to help. Hi, I’m Heather, a therapist with experience supporting people through challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and trauma. I take a strength-based approach, helping you tap into your resilience and uncover new ways to thrive. Whether you're looking to build better coping skills or just need a space to process, I’m here to help you work towards your goals.
Hello! I am passionate about utilizing movement based interventions to help clients improve their mental health. As a Certified RunWalkTalk(R) Therapist (runwalktalk.com), I encourage the use of movement, such as walking, running, or hiking in therapy sessions instead of the traditional in-office sit down sessions. I work with my clients on bike paths, trail systems, and in park settings. I also offer Telehealth as an option for clients in NY and FL who prefer the flexibility of video or phone sessions.
Hello! I am passionate about utilizing movement based interventions to help clients improve their mental health. As a Certified RunWalkTalk(R) Therapist (runwalktalk.com), I encourage the use of movement, such as walking, running, or hiking in therapy sessions instead of the traditional in-office sit down sessions. I work with my clients on bike paths, trail systems, and in park settings. I also offer Telehealth as an option for clients in NY and FL who prefer the flexibility of video or phone sessions.
In a world full of AI, sometimes you need to talk to a real person. We are so busy with work, scrolling, and trying to keep up with the news cycle. It can be exhausting. I help people who are used to being able to juggle all of it learn what they can set down and how to do it without feeling guilty. Some of my clients are moms, others are bosses (some are boss moms!). I work with athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. The common thread between them all seems to be stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.
In a world full of AI, sometimes you need to talk to a real person. We are so busy with work, scrolling, and trying to keep up with the news cycle. It can be exhausting. I help people who are used to being able to juggle all of it learn what they can set down and how to do it without feeling guilty. Some of my clients are moms, others are bosses (some are boss moms!). I work with athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. The common thread between them all seems to be stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Pavla Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Placid, NY 12946
I focus on providing clinical support to clients who would like to achieve higher potential in their life, career, sports and overall life balance. Sometimes people feel stuck in old patterns of behavior and weighed down by previous negative experiences. I utilize several psychotherapeutic modalities that are based on individual needs and goals; allowing clients to move forward in a more positive and fulfilling way. I incorporate nutrition and active life style, if needed, to provide the best results for clients.
I focus on providing clinical support to clients who would like to achieve higher potential in their life, career, sports and overall life balance. Sometimes people feel stuck in old patterns of behavior and weighed down by previous negative experiences. I utilize several psychotherapeutic modalities that are based on individual needs and goals; allowing clients to move forward in a more positive and fulfilling way. I incorporate nutrition and active life style, if needed, to provide the best results for clients.
My name is Amy Lucia Jones, LCSW. I have experience dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, relationship concerns, anger management, and loss. I am trained in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Skills, Trauma Informed Care, and a wide range of other modalities. My treatment style is eclectic and utilizes a broad spectrum of various styles and skills. I enjoy working with clients ages 13 and up, individuals and couples. I am also LGBTQ+-affirming.
My name is Amy Lucia Jones, LCSW. I have experience dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, relationship concerns, anger management, and loss. I am trained in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Skills, Trauma Informed Care, and a wide range of other modalities. My treatment style is eclectic and utilizes a broad spectrum of various styles and skills. I enjoy working with clients ages 13 and up, individuals and couples. I am also LGBTQ+-affirming.
Andrea Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bloomingdale, NY 12913
Not accepting new clients
I have 25 + years experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. My professional goal is to work together with you in a warm, accepting, and non-judgemental style to help you cope with and move beyond changes, symptoms, and stressors you are experiencing. I use treatment approaches in ways that best fit for you. We will find solutions that will help you to feel you are not alone and are understood.
I have 25 + years experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. My professional goal is to work together with you in a warm, accepting, and non-judgemental style to help you cope with and move beyond changes, symptoms, and stressors you are experiencing. I use treatment approaches in ways that best fit for you. We will find solutions that will help you to feel you are not alone and are understood.
Hadley Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Not accepting new clients
Coping mechanisms that run amok, anxiety that does not relent, challenges in prioritizing yourself at least as highly as you do those you love most; these are some of the challenges that intrude and overwhelm. Therapy is a way to develop and use a trusting, collaborative and caring relationship toward decreased distress and increased peace. My goal is to empower you by guiding you toward growth, change, confidence and calm. We do this with a value for the strengths, values and goals that you bring with you to therapy.
Coping mechanisms that run amok, anxiety that does not relent, challenges in prioritizing yourself at least as highly as you do those you love most; these are some of the challenges that intrude and overwhelm. Therapy is a way to develop and use a trusting, collaborative and caring relationship toward decreased distress and increased peace. My goal is to empower you by guiding you toward growth, change, confidence and calm. We do this with a value for the strengths, values and goals that you bring with you to therapy.
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Clients would describe me as friendly, to-the-point, and practical. I'm genuinely curious about how you got where you are and, more importantly, where you want to go. Whether it's problems in your marriage, questioning your career, grieving a death, or wrestling with addiction, I want to hear about it. I've been around the block and found that building trust and a strong relationship matter more than specific clinical models and coping skills. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of people, I've found that I work very well with men.
Clients would describe me as friendly, to-the-point, and practical. I'm genuinely curious about how you got where you are and, more importantly, where you want to go. Whether it's problems in your marriage, questioning your career, grieving a death, or wrestling with addiction, I want to hear about it. I've been around the block and found that building trust and a strong relationship matter more than specific clinical models and coping skills. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of people, I've found that I work very well with men.
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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.