In Person Therapists in Stone Ridge, NY

Are you feeling stuck and like the tools you have just aren’t cutting it anymore? Have you been struggling to align your head & heart? I get it. We’re all in this together and none of us are absolved of life's challenges. You deserve to receive nonjudgmental and effective support, just as we all do. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space where you can feel empowered to face whatever is going on for you. Together we will work as partners to support you in growing, coping, and healing in ways that honor your life experience and inherent strengths.

You are ready to celebrate the full you. You dream of moving beyond whatever is keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns. You are tired of trying to fit into a world that was not designed for you. You want to respond instead of react, improve your connection to others, and be grounded in your body. Even when some areas of your life are going okay, things still feel hard. You may have tried therapy many times before but it never seems "to work" and you are ready to try something new.

There is something so valuable about every person having a space that is their own, and to feel safe enough to say and feel whatever comes up for them in that space. I work from these core beliefs: That curiosity leads to understanding, creativity + play can heal, and comfort is something many of us could use more of these days.

COMPASSIONATE TRANSFORMATION: I have well over 35 years of clinical experience. I Gently help people Transform Trauma, Emotional Wounding and Suffering into Profound Healing, Self Love, Compassion and Well-Being. I help my clients release thoughts and perceptions that create suffering and guide them to deeply tune into their own inner knowing and express their true voice. I use a combination of modalities including EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.

I approach therapy with the belief that you are the expert of your own life, and that my role is to provide a space where your authentic self is not just welcomed, but celebrated! I work with kids, teens and adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, substance misuse, racial and cultural issues, mood and behavior difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Utilizing a blend of therapeutic models and perspectives, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs, guided from a strengths-based approach.

Beyond being a therapist, I am a husband, dog-dad and former band and choir geek. As a therapist, I believe that our lives and experiences are shaped and formed by the people, experiences and places in our lives. Degrees, schooling and theoretical orientation are important, but they don't replace authentic human connection. I have chosen to focus my work within the LGBTQ+ community because of my own past struggles trying to find gay therapist with whom I felt comfortable and understood by.

Hello and welcome! I help folks increase mindful wellbeing in every day life. You might find yourself struggling with: Challenges at home or at work. Codependent relationships and people pleasing. Career dissatisfaction. Concerns with executive functioning and motivation. Burnout. (Just to name a few...) Through positive psychology interventions, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, our work will help you access solutions to these challenges: improve mood and patterns of self-talk, increase meaning and a sense of purpose, strengthen relationships, and embrace the present moment as you move toward a flourishing future.

I work relationally and collaboratively with clients to identify and move beyond limitations and challenges, be it patterns in behavior, relationships or communication that may be barriers to a more authentic self. I believe intrinsic to this process is the discovery/strengthening of inner resources to increase mind/body resilience. I integrate components of psychodynamic/cognitive behavior therapies. Mindfulness is an integral part of my approach. I am interested in incorporating the body’s wisdom into therapy, particularly how it intersects with spiritual/psychological awareness that fosters healing/personal growth.

Children, adolescents and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and personality disorders have been my patients, and my teachers. I have been fortunate and had the opportunity to serve in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment as well as my current position at a local non-profit agency. I work from a trauma-informed stance, utilizing motivational interviewing, mindfulness, play, and CBT/DBT informed therapies. With extensive experience, and a unique understanding of substance misuse, I can offer patients diverse paths to recovery, from abstinence to harm reduction.

As a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) I believe that creativity and access to our imagination is an essential tool for self-discovery, transformation and health. When we become stuck in life, these tend to be the first tools that we lose access to. I have a body-centered, trauma-informed, holistic and individualized approach that also recognizes that we are each impacted by the communities and systems that we are part of. I enjoy collaborating with clients to help you find agency in your own healing process and become your own visionary in hard times.

I am passionate about my work as a therapist and coach and deeply committed to supporting people to live from the fullness of who they are. My work is informed by my gestalt training and feminine power leadership coaching training with over 30 years experience in other somatic and experiential disciplines. I am interested in working with people who are committed to a process of awakening to their fullest potential and aligning with their authentic essential nature. My approach seeks to shift us from a place of isolation to one of connection and collaboration through embodied relational engagement.

Thank you for stopping to learn more about me. I believe that it is a privilege to hold space for people seeking help for their mental health. Throughout my career I have been a fierce advocate for inclusive and affirming care. My clinical work has primarily focused on the treatment of adolescents and young adults with a variety of challenges. People who connect with me tend to have a sense of humor, are open minded, and have a willingness to be their authentic selves.

The past is never dead; it's not even past." - William Faulkner For individuals who may experience trauma or are going through difficult transitions, therapy experience can offer the opportunity to heal painful wounds of the past or of the present as well as the opportunity to learn to communicate feelings and emotions effectively. Individuals begin to improve relationships because of deeper understandings of their inner conflicts. By exploring reasons for conflicts, one gains insight into repetitive patterns of anger, suffering and destructive behavior, choosing instead enlightened behaviors that encourage positive self-development and happiness.

I believe that mental health is the ability to respond to setbacks and disappointments - that is, life events - with flexibility and resilience. Unfortunately, childhood misattunements with caregivers, traumas, and neglect shape responses that become fixed patterns throughout life. With therapeutic support, positive attachment relationships can be forged, and old memories can lead to new insights, which can inspire more adaptive reactions.

I'm a NY licensed psychotherapist focusing on life transitions, connecting with our true selves, and navigating all that life throws our way. From a holistic, trauma-informed, relational lens, I work with you as a whole person to address all the intersections (internal and external) that are impacting you. I will work with you collaboratively to understand your experiences - your joy, your pain, your struggles, and your goals and aspirations. If you are looking to get to know all the parts that make up who you are and explore ways to connect more deeply with your true self, reach out and let's see if we can work together.

Trained in a psychoanalytic paradigm, I believe that past experiences profoundly influence how we manage our fears and anxieties and thus impact the quality of our relationships with others and the world around us, i.e., they affect the ways in which we are able to shape our lives in the present. While this belief fundamentally guides my thinking and informs my treatment approach, I am versed in a variety of techniques rooted in other traditions and am comfortable treating a wide range of clinical issues. I also have extensive experience conducting neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and personality assessments.