Adults Therapists in Ulster County, NY

Sometimes being a human just sucks. You may struggle with scary, sad, or painful experiences you’ve been through, or patterns in your relationships that won't stop repeating themselves. I offer my clients a warm and supportive space where we can courageously approach past traumas and life experiences together, and work toward more effective navigation of your relationships with yourself and others.

The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA) has many services. Start here for all your mental health needs. Our Wellness Program offers socialization, suppler club, skill building, creative arts, mindfulness, and computer programming to those with a diagnosed mental illness. We have service Breakfast for $1 and Lunch $2 daily. FREE Support groups, skill building workshops, and self-help groups are available. Wellness Counselors are available for walk ins or calls to provide information and referrals internally or outside services. Assistance with applications, seeking providers, finding support and so much more!

I believe therapy is a singularly powerful space for deep exploration and healing. I utilize a psychodynamic, relational framework, emphasizing the therapeutic dyad, and working towards cultivating a curiosity and warmth towards the therapeutic process as a whole. I work with adults who come to therapy for a wide-range of reasons, such as anxiety, depression, relational trauma, divorce, loss, and other big life transitions. I am particularly passionate about working with folks navigating family planning, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.

As an ABPP board certified neuropsychologist in the Hudson Valley, those in need of my assessment-evaluation services are children and adults challenged by learning difficulties, attentional deficits, memory problems, and pragmatic-social communication issues with underlying causes in neurological and/or environmental circumstances. In addition these individuals also unfortunately, but understandably, experience emotional distress associated with these difficulties. These difficulties may have had their onset in early development, through illness, as a result of injury, or developing in later adulthood. Their conditions usually impact major life roles in school, work, and relationships.

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.

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.

I work with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a solution focused approach to help you idenfity your goal & create a plan to reach it- individually, as a couple or as a family. I am known for my expertise with both children and adults who are struggling with Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety, Addictions and co-occurring disorders. I work with family members whose lives are affected by thier loved ones mental health/substance use struggles. Whenever possible and appropriate I use a family systems approach. I have extensive training in trauma , co÷occurring dosorders and women in life transition.

Therapy provides the support to make changes and an enviornment where alternative ways of thinking, reacting and feeling can occur. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults struggling with depression, OCD, anxiety/panic, PTSD and relationship issues.

Life can throw a lot our way, which can create an enormous amount of stress. At times, the stress and anxiety of daily life can get so overwhelming that we feel like there is nothing we can do about it. As your counselor, I aim to work with you in finding healthy and productive methods of coping with daily living. My skillset comprises of various techniques aimed to suit your needs in a way that works best for you and your mental health journey. I value a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on trust, warmth, and comfortability, where the client is an active participant in their counseling.

Taking the step to seek out therapy can be scary and overwhelming but I believe in creating an environment that is free from judgment and focus on the goals that you want to achieve. I use a mixture of evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behaviors Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Moral Reconation Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy, consultation, and forensic assessments. In addition to my private practice, much of my career has been in community mental health where I’ve provided direct clinical services, as well as clinical supervision and worked in administration. Throughout my work in community mental health, I have also held the position of Adjunct Clinical Faculty with the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany where, over the years, I have trained and supervised countless graduate students.

Whether you may be experiencing difficulty, encountering behaviors that keep leading to troubling outcomes, or are dealing with grief, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or the weight of the world, I hope you aren’t going through it alone. People who work with me tend to think of me as an ally, helping them to create the lives they want to live. I collaboratively draw upon people’s strengths, values, and competencies to navigate their way towards more fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.

From our first point of contact, I am committed to co-creating a space with you that embraces and celebrates your resilience and vulnerability. I light up when working with folks who are open to an honest exploration of what has led them to this very moment; I believe it’s how we deepen our connection to ourselves and to one another. If you’re wanting to develop a foundation of education, tools, and strategies that will support this process, you’re in the right place! My approach incorporates various theories and evidence-based practices that center nervous system regulation, mind-body connection, and attachment.

My focus is on helping adults, families, and children in overcoming personal and relational barriers using a collaborative approach and creative expression. I encourage your own capacity to heal within the framework of a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, integrating psychodynamic, somatic, and Internal Family Systems-based interventions as well as the artistic process. In my work with families and children, my goal is to support secure, healthy attachments and foster communication, no matter what has come in the way.

Clients seek me out when looking to transform an aspect of life that is less than satisfying. Life can be difficult, overwhelming and challenging no matter your age. Parents often need support when their child or adolescent is struggling whether in school, at home, or in social situations. Working with adolescents, adults and families in a safe, client-centered environment, I help clients successfully navigate issues that diminish happiness and inhibit flow. Together, we articulate a vision for you future that expands possibilities, inspires, and feeds momentum to create a more fulfilling life.

Are you longing to change your unhealthy patterns and to feel deeper resilience and vitality in your life? I offer traditional talk therapy, mixed with somatic awareness, mindfulness, and trauma techniques to help clients to move toward more authenticity and empowerment in their lives. I offer individual therapy to adults and young adults who want support for their anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, loss, and life transitions. I specialize in: psychodynamic psychotherapy; healing from trauma; relationship stressors; end-of-life; and grief and loss. Whatever arises along the path of therapy becomes part of the process.

Developmental and life transitions can often cause anxiety, depression or lead to feelings of hopelessness and confusion. However crisis can also be an opportunity for growth and healing, a catalyst for positive change in our lives. By creating a space for self-exploration, free from judgment and pressure, I can help you to discover and develop your strengths, develop advanced coping skills to manage conflicts and develop a compassionate understanding of your vulnerabilities. We will work together to identify and change self-defeating patterns helping you to feel more productive in your life and satisfied with your relationships.

The initial objective in therapy is to create a sense of safety where you feel deeply heard and understood. It would be an honor to guide you through your personal journey of self discovery and healing. I’m interested in working with adults of all ages, however I have a special appreciation for young adults. I love helping clients to find more meaning, purpose and balance in their lives and I believe that our mental, emotional and physical wellness are deeply intertwined.

I believe successful counseling experiences begin through relationship. Prior to transitioning to the field of counseling I worked extensively within the criminal justice system. I thought that I might have an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals who have faced various challenges in life. I use individually tailored counseling tools such as brief psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness training, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), narrative, breathwork, goal setting, and solution focus to offer clients an opportunity to look deep within themselves for answers to life’s questions.