In Person Therapists in Schenectady, NY

Are you hoping to heal from a trauma and/or achieve interpersonal success? Have you tried to solve this before with little to no results? Are you hopeless that you will never find inner healing and peace and be able to live your life to your fullest potential? Are you afraid that you will always have to live with your trauma, the nightmares, flashbacks, trust issues, and/or not feeling safe? You clicked on the right profile if you answered yes to any of those questions. I understand! My name is Tara Benicasa, and I own Lotus Integrative Mental Health Counseling.

Change is hard, whether you are trying to stop anxious thoughts, be a better parent, let go of eating disorder behavior, or save your marriage. If you wish to bring change into your life, and have been unable to do it on your own, I can help. I am an expert in the science of change and hold a certificate in the field of Positive Psychology. I am a strength based therapist. Collaboratively and creatively we can discover the tools to enable you to move from a painful state to comfort and resilience, where you can flourish and become the best version of yourself.

Gehrig has experience working in research, focusing on existential anxiety and it's relationship with different facets, including identity distress, mindfulness meditation, religiosity, and risk taking. Gehrig also has research experience studying relationships and the impact on thoughts and emotions.

Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults. She works with patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. Treatments include Parental Guidance, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy. Dr. Woods provides a comfortable,cozy office atmosphere where confidentiality and privacy are the absolute norm. She works with a variety of insurance plans and insures that patients/clients are comfortable with their payment plans. Dr. Woods provides a flexible scheduling of appointments, including evening hours. Dr. Woods provides assistance for families requiring help in their child's school programming,

Life comes with many challenges and obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome. We all have an innate need to succeed and prove ourselves as worthy and deserving of good. There may be times when we feel overwhelmed, self-conscious, or inadequate and we don't want to be a burden to others, so we don't ask for help. It's at these times when we need that support most. The truth is, we all face these challenges and with some self-reflection, mental energy, and focus, we can overcome those barriers and develop skills to help ourselves that become second nature.

I help alcohol troubled people control or stop their drinking. I use The Sinclair Method, which allows most people to control their drinking by taking a Naltrexone pill our hour prior to every drinking episode. For most people (78% according to the research) this results in reduced drinking to a problem-free level; many people stop drinking completely. No detox or rehab is necessary and treatment consists primarily of brief, regular coaching. I refer you to physicians who are familiar with The Sinclair Method, and will provide the medical service necessary for you to use this approach. I provide coaching, support and encouragement.

There are many times in life when we deal with issues that are difficult to put into words. I have found that a combination of art therapy, play therapy, with more traditional Cognitive Behavioral talk therapy give people the option of approaching issues from a variety of perspectives. I also have a background in mindfulness practice to help you learn to gain insight into your reactions to issues in your life. I work with children, adults and families to help you develop positive solutions in your life.

Okay, so you are here, that’s the first step. Not so bad, right? I would be happy to help you with whatever it is you are working through. When we meet, I hope that you will find a safe place where you are free to be yourself, without judgement. Together we can develop a plan that will have you living your best life. I believe that YOU are the expert of your own life. My approach is integrative, incorporating different therapeutic techniques to make sure that your specific concern is addressed in the way most effective for you. Everyone is unique, and there is no one size fits all approach.

I enjoy helping people find ways to make positive changes. My clients initially come to their first session with depression, anxiety, and frustration. They are trying to juggle family issues, along with financial and personal issues. Most people need effective skills to help them manage life with less frustration and stress, along with methods to improve their decision-making, thus improving the quality of their life.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** My experience of working with clients of varying ages provides a unique perspective on stages of development and how life experiences can manifest across a life span. My training coupled with my desire to continually acquire knowledge provides me with a solid foundation to begin working with clients and adapt as the clients’ needs change. I am here to not meet you where you’re at, but meet you where you dream and to work with you to develop and utilize the tools necessary to discover those dreams.

I am an internationally recognized expert in transgender care with 25 years experience working with transsexual, transgender and gender variant people of all ages, especially young gender variant children, and their families. When someone is contemplating a gender transition it is my approach to work with the whole family as everyone transitions in a gender transition. I have a solid record of success in workplace transitions for clients My expertise lends itself to working with transgender clients from many varied racial, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. I also work with lesbian, gay, bisexual clients across the full spectrum of issues.

You are not broken, and you are not wrong for the thoughts and feelings you experience. As you navigate through life and its various struggles and challenges, you are trying to become the best version of yourself that you can. I am here to support you in overcoming the barriers that stand in the way of you getting there. Together, we will explore ways to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, and equip you with the tools to manage them more effectively while life becomes overwhelming

Hey, welcome. I know the process of trying to find the right therapist can feel overwhelming. When I’ve looked for therapists for myself or as referrals for others, what I generally want to know is who the therapist is, what kind of person they are. Will they get me? Will they judge me? Are they going to actually call me on my stuff, but, in a nice way? These questions make sense. Therapy is vulnerable, it can be raw and real in ways we generally aren’t, even in very close relationships. Change is often hard and sometimes really scary but if you’re ready, I will meet you there.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

I helped people navigate a variety of topics, including anxiety, codependency, substance abuse, relational issues, ADHD, gender/identity exploration, and religious trauma, among others. My ideal client is ready to explore, ask questions, and get to the root of things. They want to improve their relationship with themselves and others. They are an active participant in the therapeutic process and are willing to work with me to explore solutions.

My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. ​ I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.

Now Accepting New Clients! I take a collaborative approach to therapy, my belief is that my role in therapy is to help join you in the process to help accomplish your goals. After receiving my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. I gained experience in counseling in various settings which helps me meet you where you are at. I have been practicing counseling since 2016, with a specialty in addiction, problem gambling, trauma and women’s issues.

Hello! I am a New York State licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and reshape negative thoughts and unproductive behaviors or issues in a client's daily life. Many of my clients find it helpful to set goals together and break problems into small, manageable steps. I work in collaboration with my clients to achieve short term and long term goals.

I have worked with clients with issues such as marital problems, but they improved self-esteem, advocacy, and assertiveness in therapy, which reduced conflict with their spouse. My ideal client is someone motivated to change at the onset of therapy, who is committed to attending regular therapy sessions, identifies their goals, and focuses on a collaborative process to achieve their goals.