In Person Therapists in Watervliet, 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.

Genuine, honest, caring, interested, easy to talk to, practical. If these are some of the qualities you are looking for in a therapist, we might be a good fit. I am grateful for the privilege of being able to walk beside the people who come to me for therapy. Even though people often come to me feeling anxious, sad or lost, I am naturally drawn to their strengths. A lot of the work I do with my patients centers around helping them to get to know their own strengths.

Do you feel like your emotions control you? Life overwhelming? Maybe you're grieving or struggling with feelings of fear and loss. You can discover tools that will help you understand these emotions, as well as your strengths and you don't have to struggle with it on your own. Working with you, I will incorporate skills that I have gathered from my past experiences in public health, end-of-life care, gender-affirming care, and a Health at Every Size philosophy. If you have ever felt marginalized because of who you are, know that everyone deserves to find peace and affirmation and we can work together to achieve that.

Are you feeling anxious and depressed? Having trouble sleeping and having a hard time turning off your anxious thoughts? Are you feeling stuck and trying to figure out what comes next in your life? These feelings can be overwhelming and keep you in limbo. Although your family and friends may be a great support for you, it is sometimes easier to share your thoughts and feelings with someone you don't know intimately. If you are emotionally and physically tired and ready to take the next steps to wellness, let me help.

I grew up in the Capital Region but moved to the west coast to pursue my graduate education and ended up staying for twenty years. Now I am back in the area with an office space in downtown Troy where I offer therapy services and also conduct psychological evaluations and other consultation services. I can conduct online sessions utilizing a HIPPA compliant video platform. Lastly, I do still offer, when possible, a free consultation to answer any questions and/or determine if you feel we would be a good fit.

At the present time, I am not accepting new clients for individual counseling. However, I will accept clients for a wait list to join treatment groups that I facilitate throughout the year. These include: Empowering Male Survivors of Childhood Abuse, a monthly ERP work group and a monthly OCD support group for skill review to manage OCD symptoms. There is more information in my profile regarding these group treatments.

I embrace an inclusive, culturally-sensitive approach to my therapeutic services. I work with adults, helping you find a more effective way of functioning in life. I specialize in providing warm, action-oriented, evidenced-based therapy to individuals with grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and work-life balance challenges. My specialties for individual therapy include growth work for improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavior change and optimal mental health.

Our Village Services LLC., because it takes a village. We aim to promote supportive healing for individuals and families affected by Mental health and substance use disorders. No one should have to face life challenges alone. Mental health and substance use create life-changing conditions impacting the lives of everyone: the individuals with the disorders, friends, and the community.

Hi, I'm Ben. I'm a licensed mental health counselor in Delmar. What continues to amaze me as a therapist is how resilient people are. I've worked with people going through traumatic experiences and I've seen them go on to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. I strongly believe people can overcome the immense obstacles life throws their way. I have a particular interest in working with younger men (20's and 30's), as they face unique challenges and historically have been less likely to seek help.

Navigating through life’s ups and downs may seem impossible at times. Whether it be working through relationship issues, regulating our emotions, or coping with change, it can be helpful to have someone on your side. I hope to be that person for you. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in schools, residential care, and community-based counseling. I have helped individuals process through traumatic experiences, learn and practice healthier coping strategies, and implement positive communication and social skills all in order to improve their lives and relationships with others.

Are you depressed? Anxious? Having trouble dealing with a difficult life transition? Do you find yourself searching for meaning and looking for ways to address the doldrums of life or find your true purpose? I have worked in addiction services, as well as mental health services and have worked with a myriad of persons dealing with a wide range of interpersonal, personal, and social issues.

I bring a very balanced, real-life approach to assisting Couples with their therapeutic goals and support them on their journey toward achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connectedness within their relationships. A diverse background includes published Author, featured Artist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Corporate Executive with more than thirty years’ experience in the financial sector. Past experience also includes working in the mental health field as a crisis counselor with a primary focus on alcohol and drug prevention.

Whatever you are struggling with, it is my priority to help you cope, heal and develop skills to make you a healthier, stronger person. Life presents us with so many challenges- and opportunities for growth, all without a rulebook. New situations can be difficult. Old traumas and triggers are too. Maybe you think you've figured things out; then everything shifts. Parents and teens/tweens sometimes stop seeing things the same way. Adolescents struggle and can act out their pain in self-destructive ways and lash out at people they love. If life seems like a source of stress and pain, therapy may be an answer.

When life feels impossible, you deserve somewhere that can offer safety, care, and empowerment to help you face the challenges of this world. Our mission at Prism Counseling & Advocacy is to give the LGBTQIA+ community a space to feel free; to nurture our community, our culture, our language, our rhythm, and our souls. We offer individual therapy, family therapy, couple/partner therapy, group therapy, and harm reduction services for both substance use difficulties and disordered eating. We believe in every persons right to live a full and beautiful life - with the right support and understanding we hope to make this a reality.

My professional experience is with individuals who are newly sober/struggling with addiction, as well as their families in need of support. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from depression, grief, relationship concerns, anxiety, and those who are caregiving elderly parents. I am available to conduct drug and alcohol interventions, if needed, and see clients of all ages.