Optum Therapists in Ulster County, NY

Lately, it all feels like too much. From the moment you get up in the morning, you’re flooded with responsibilities. Tending to your family is a full-time job. And then, you have your actual full-time job. You’re spread so thin already that the thought of taking a moment for self-care doesn’t even register. So you just stay moving. Telling yourself that as long as you keep your head above water, things will be fine. But the cracks are beginning to show. You’re constantly exhausted, and obligations at home and work are getting overlooked. You’ve become so irritable, and the future feels overwhelming.

Hello! My name is Janet Solomon, and I am a licensed certified social worker ( LCSW). I have been in the mental health field for the past 25 years and I love what I do, helping others to live the best life to the fullest capacity. I work with folks 18 years and up. I see everyone as a human being first and the unique differences that make us who we are.

Selecting the right therapist is a key step in your journey toward well-being. Whether you're dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use issues, trauma, life changes, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you in reaching your goals. Together, we can create a supportive, collaborative relationship where you feel safe and understood. I work with adults 18 and older, helping them navigate challenges, build coping skills, and enhance their mental health and well-being. My goal is to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can comfortably explore your thoughts and feelings.

As human beings, we thrive on the connection we make with one another. That connection is where healing flourishes. We are experienced in working with various populations, and have learned that nurturing the therapeutic relationship we make with our clients is one of the most powerful tools we have. We create a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space for you to dig deeper and work on your best you. We utilize an eclectic approach, so therapy is completely tailored to you and your specific needs. We will provide personalized treatment in order to help you strengthen and expand your potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Feeling lost or stuck? Ready to begin coming to terms with yourself? Want to come to a better understanding of yourself in your relationships? Interested in digging through your life and getting a firmer grasp on your identity? Are there childhood experiences that you’ve yet to fully deal with that creeps into your bones, your daily stressors and your relationships? Whether you've heard you're "too hard on yourself" or know that you would never treat anyone else the way you're treating yourself, you've finally made it to therapy. You’re taking the first step. It’s time to think, talk and create meaning.

Are you ready to claim your Success, Joy, Love and financial abundance? Do you want to be free of Anxiety, depression, low self esteem and intergenerational trauma? I am ready to guide you on creating your best life. I provide one on one Expert clinical therapy, Career life coaching and innovative couples counseling. I am here to support you and guide you in transforming your life. I promote mindfulness and a warm safe space for your healing. I have all the tools you need to begin reclaiming your happiness and change your life.

My aim is to help you clarify your goals and assist you in working through issues from your past that are impacting your present. I am experienced and passionate about providing counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families who wish to create lasting change but are feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. I have a warm and open therapeutic style and approach therapy from the belief that everyone longs to be seen and understood. From this perspective, I strive to understand your needs and work collaboratively with you to create a space where you can feel supported, heard, and cared for.

Deciding to speak with a therapist sounds pretty simple, but it's no easy act of vulnerability. You may be struggling to find a sense of purpose in life, navigating difficult transitions and feel constantly overwhelmed, or making new discoveries about your identity. As a queer therapist, I join with my clients through lived experience and view mental health through a social-justice and change-oriented lens. I will be there to support you through your journey. Let's begin writing the story of your life you want to tell.

I am a client centered, strength based therapist, with over 25 years experience; working with adolescents, adults, as well as couples; who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives. I currently individual adults; using a psychodynamic model of therapy that works best with each client. I have extensive experience working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress, grief, as well as family of origin issues. I also have a long history working with the gay and lesbian clients.

I help my clients navigate their experiences with relationship challenges, life transitions, losses, feelings of emptiness, feelings of loneliness, lack of direction, unexpected new life stressors, and the depression, anxiety and behavioral patterns that often appears alongside these challenges. I believe that inside many of these presenting problems and symptoms lies information needed for your growth. In therapy, we use these presenting circumstances as a jumping off point, and together, dive into a deeper exploration about how you became who you are and about how you are looking to grow.

I specialize in substance abuse and trauma, creating an atmosphere of trust and healing. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples within an existential, meaning-making framework.

***I am currently not accepting new clients to my counseling practice, however, I am currently offering parenting training only at PEPTalks360.com*** I provide person-centered, non-judgmental parent counseling and training with the goal of improving your family's quality of life and your relationship with your child by reducing conflict, improving your effectiveness as a parent, and increasing your child's independence.

We repeat unwanted behavioral patterns we learned during childhood because it is comfortable and on some level, it feels safe. The focus of my work as a therapist is to help you identify those patterns in your life so you can start to make a conscious decision to shift, and leave behind what isn’t serving you. Together, we will work on developing your self-awareness so you can eliminate the obstacles that stand in the way of your happiness.

I’m glad that you’ve arrived here and are taking steps to prioritize your own self care. You’ve tried to tough it out, muddle through, do your best—and you’re left feeling exhausted, alone, or uncertain. You find yourself falling into a spiral of negative thoughts that can be hard to untangle yourself from, coping with anxiety or panic attacks, or maybe feeling stuck on past painful events, struggling to trust others or to feel comfortable in your own skin. Let’s work together to help you gain a stronger sense of clarity, inner peace, and self worth.

In our work together I will strive to understand your individualized goals of therapy, and how I can best serve you in your journey of meeting those goals. I work diligently to understand your family history and how past experiences have impacted and shaped your life. Together, we will partner in processing those past experiences and develop new, healthier strategies to apply to your life now.

Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.

Do you frequently feel worried, overwhelmed, or stressed? Do you often feel sad, lonely, or angry? Do you wish you had more energy or joy in everyday activities? Do you find difficulty in your relationships with others, struggle with low self-confidence, or want to improve your self-care? Would you benefit from learning more positive thinking, coping skills, meditation techniques, and strategies to better manage life's stressors? Would you like to attract more of what you want in life, increase your mindfulness in the moment, and gain more balance everyday?

I am a mental health counselor licensed in New York with about 10 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I also have about 20 years of law enforcement experience. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns to include, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, substance abuse issues, anger management concerns, domestic violence issues and sexual addictions. I also have helped people who have suffered trauma, including first responder traumas, and helped victims of abuse- sexual, physical and emotional.