Therapists in Spring Valley, NY

For over 12 years, I have helped couples better their relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT), I offer customized counseling for a range of client needs in a secure, nurturing, and professional environment. Many issues can arise during marriage or long term relationships. Infidelity, poor communication, and loss of trust are among the most common issues we encounter. Helping couples to resolves these conflicts, repair damage, and reconnect is the most satisfying work I do.

Are you getting frustrated at how challenging it is for you to end up "happily ever after"? Whether you're struggling to find the "right one," preparing for a committed relationship, want to work on a troubled relationship, or trying to re-ignite the energy in your existing relationship, you've come to the right place.

My goal, through Source Therapy, is to help you develop an awareness of your unique inner resources - creative, spiritual, intellectual and emotional - to bring your inner life into harmony with your outer world experiences, and to heal psychological wounding. Whether you are 18 or 80, your quest for meaning and self-expression will guide the treatment process and help you to deepen your relationship with your life and sense of self. It is my hope that in the safety of the treatment space, you will find the trust to release that which no longer serves your life's purpose.

Are you seeking a therapist that is creative, easy to relate to, and a connection that is safe, trusting and reliable? Not to mention experienced. Everyone has different needs and circumstances, whether it be trauma related, relationship issues, life altering events, grief, mental health or health related needs, or just plain stress and critical life decision making. It is helpful to have someone to talk that out with, a person who can offer a fresh perspective and skills in navigating through these issues. Possibly in a brief or longer term treatment.

When children and teens are in crisis, so are their families? Is homework time stressful? Is your child unhappy? Does he/she not have friends? Is the teacher complaining that he/she is not paying attention to the lessons? Are you concerned your child's grades need to improve in order for he/she to be promoted to the next grade level? I help children learn ways to calm themselves so they can better pay attention. Through playing games which may involve math or reading, they begin to feel a sense of success and find learning can be fun.

In order to live your best life, you must be the best version of yourself. As we journey through life, challenges can arise that often catch us by surprise. It is important to know that you do not have to experience these challenges alone. I would like to be a part of your journey to help you process your life circumstances and help you develop into the best version of yourself.

Children and families are the focus of my life’s work. I love the energy that children and teenagers bring to the world! Struggling families may lose sight of the inherent goodness in their children when life gets overwhelming. It’s difficult when your child is acting out or dealing with a mental illness. You may be overwhelmed by the impact of abuse, neglect or the ramifications of divorce. Your child may be experiencing a specific trauma or be the victim of multiple traumas. Whatever is bothering you, your child and your family can be helped. Don’t give up hope!

People benefit from having a safe space, where they can navigate through their life’s struggles and learn about themselves. As a therapist, I provide that space as a sincere and non-judgmental listener. My passion is to provide support to my clients and empower them to grow through their experiences.

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with over ten years of clinical experience. In my practice, I work with adults and couples of diverse backgrounds. I am a sex-positive therapist and familiar with LGBTQA issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, cultural and immigration difficulties, identity issues as well as relational difficulties and conflicts.

My focus is on marriage & family therapy and maternal/perinatal support. As we journey through marriage and parenthood, we often encounter difficult experiences that leave us feeling stuck in stress, regret and confusion. Birth trauma, postpartum depression, overwhelming identity shifts and relationship problems are a few examples. Sometimes we need extra support to get through these. Contemporary culture doesn’t prioritize mothers or value marriage, contributes to mental health issues among children, and leaves families isolated and unsupported. It makes sense to feel like you need extra support. It takes courage to ask for it.

We all play different roles in life, and sometimes these roles can ask so much of us that little is left for ourselves. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Counseling can help ease these feelings by offering a safe space to unpack and sort through even the biggest emotions. I encourage authenticity and curiosity in the counseling space, and my aim is to support you as you learn and put into action new skills while growing your sense of awareness, self-acceptance, and agency. My counseling approach is integrative. I will incorporate drama therapy as well, where we will use a bit of creativity to help make change.

Therapy is a process towards finding answers, balance in a world full of stresses and responsibilities and how each one fits in the world. Our innate wisdom draws one towards and in search of happiness and emotional well-being.

Are you feeling lost or stuck in your career, in college or in your relationships? Do you feel like you “gotta get it together” and are trying to figure out what your next steps should be? Have there been things that you wish you could talk about with friends and loved ones, but just don’t feel comfortable? Has the pandemic taken a toll on you? Are you having a hard time coping with the loss of a loved one or end of friendship or relationship? Are you a parent with a child or adolescent that needs a safe place to talk about the pressures of today's society?Perhaps you are just feeling stuck in life, held back by anxiety & depression

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with persistent worry? Are you challenged by past experiences and want to find ways to cope with them? If so, know that you are not alone and can find relief and improve your quality of life. With the proper support and treatment, you can learn to manage these challenges and lead a fulfilling and satisfying life.

My name is Donna Miesner a cofounder of MAP Mental Health Associates, a small private practice located in Suffern, NY. We have two clinicians, myself and Tania Almeida a LMSW. All board certified clinicians with over 30 years of combined experience working in different areas of the mental health field. As your first step towards making meaningful change through psychotherapy, We are committed to guiding you through personalized therapy sessions that cater to your individual needs and struggles. Together, we'll work towards finding peace, balance, and happiness in your life.