Therapists in Schenectady, NY

Being with the people closest to us is often the most challenging part of our life. You might understand why things are like this, but how do you deal with it? The same conflicts repeat over and over. Despite your best efforts to avoid this, you watch yourself falling back to yelling, arguing, or walking away defeated. Maybe it's not ALWAYS this way but there's definitely potential for improvement. Getting along better would ease a lot of that stress, worry, and pain. Things would certainly improve for others affected by this negativity too. Knowing how to love yourself and others would make life much easier and enjoyable.

My goal as a therapist is to help you make sense of difficult past experiences and make meaningful changes in your life. We will work collaboratively to help you acquire the tools needed to make progress towards your goals. I work to personalize each therapeutic experience to meet my clients' needs, strengths, and goals. Sessions often focus on helping you gain insight into patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and learning to modify those unhelpful and maladaptive patterns to improve your mental health and quality of life.

John is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York and received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. John has worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice. He has experience treating adolescents and adults and specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Clients find that John’s personable disposition and sense of humor creates a supportive and safe environment where issues can be collaboratively explored.

Today’s world can seem overwhelming and exhausting to many of us. Sometimes, even getting out of bed seems like a chore. Anxiety can feel like it has a vice grip on your life. Imagine if you didn’t have to feel this way. It is possible. I have a history of working with individuals that struggle with addictions, people in the criminal justice system, and those who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, c-PTSD, eating disorders, mood disorders, the LGBTQIA population, and couples struggling in their relationships. The therapies I offer focus on helping to alleviate the negative symptoms that can come with these battles.

There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why.

I have been in private practice for 20+ years and have learned the joy and pain of finding purpose in the human condition with and through my clients. I have vast experience in coping/healing from various traumas, PTSD, separation, shame, a strong background in trust issues, and all types of relationships, as well as a forte for LGBTQIA relationships and parenting.

With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My specialties include: life transitions, codependency, boundary setting, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing and relationship/attachment difficulties.

Feeling lost and overwhelmed lately? Routines draining joy? Relationships unsatisfying? Finding the right therapist is tough – someone who gets you and meets you where you are. If change is a need, not just a desire, I'm here for you. As an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I bring a fresh approach to therapy that tackles past trauma and stress. EMDR isn't just a treatment; it's a path to healing, a way to rediscover joy, and build healthier, more playful connections with others. If you're ready to invest in your well-being and embrace change, I'm here for you every step of the way.

Beginning therapy can be overwhelming, but you are deserving of a space to openly reflect on and process through your experiences. When life starts to feel heavy, it can be hard to cope and connect with others. Anxiety may intensify these struggles, leaving you feeling isolated and exhausted. If you find yourself caught in a cycle of racing thoughts and constant worry, you're not alone. Therapy can offer you the tools and support you need to break free from old patterns and discover healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.

Have you been feeling down, stressed, like you're going through the motions and life is out of control? You've come to the right place to receive some help in getting back on track and feeling revitalized. My professional background and experience in community mental health care and family therapy has allowed me to see it all and no issue is too big or too small. As your therapist, I seek to provide a safe space to support you and help you fulfill your goals of becoming your best self while figuring out this journey we call life.