Expressive Arts Therapists in West Nyack, NY

Specializing with young adults, adolescents/families navigate the often stormy path toward becoming a healthy individual has been my clinical passion for the past 10+ years. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I have extensive training in mindfulness/depth psychology, hypnosis, writing as a way of healing through journaling, slam poetry, collage and narrative. I see opportunity for transformation in difficulty and believe that crisis can often facilitate greater life meaning. Helping teenagers as well as adults discover their true sense of self through dialogue and attunement is key to my work as a psychotherapist utilizing compassionate inquiry and mindfulness practice.

My ideal client feels that things may not be working out in their life and would like to talk about it, work on it, resolve and heal. I'm here to help on that journey. You may be dealing with trauma, bereavement, loss, substance abuse, or sexual and psychological abuse, work or school issues, ADHD, relationship/communication problems. During these difficult times, many have unmet needs and feel lonely, depressed and isolated. Most people want release from their emotional pain and greater joy and love in their lives. "My" client is looking to be heard and seen and taken seriously. You want to matter in the world. I hear that.

Creative Arts Therapy of Rockland is a special place for children and teens in need of therapy. We work with people of all ages, helping them to build confidence, problem-solve, improve communication, and manage behaviors. Our psychotherapists use talk and art therapy to engage clients to work through anxiety, depression, grief, career changes, and peer relationships. There is no skill or talent required for art therapy and expression can come in unique ways.

David Herbert, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders and stress management. I work with adults struggling with a wide array of issues, including issues pertaining to their career, relationships, family, grief, loss, work/life balance, and life transitions. I also work extensively with local university undergraduate and graduate students. I operate from an LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective to provide support for individuals of all identities.

I work with individuals from a creative and holistic therapeutic lens. I aspire to develop a connection with my clients by way of curiosity and compassion in order to build trust and enhance clients' empowered sense of self. I specialize in treating trauma, which often is not limited to a single catastrophic event, but can also be a number of smaller, less pronounced events.

I know that you can move through the trauma you have experienced. If you are interested in starting psychotherapy or if you want a short term, goal focused experience to work on a problem that is bothering you now- I am available. If you are traveling we can use facetime, google duo, video chat or the telephone. Although there are no guarantees, my clients get more of what they are looking for in life such as successful relationships and increased personal productivity.

The foundation of what makes working with me helpful, based on feedback from clients, is the personable nature of our conversations and our connection. I do not place myself on a higher footing than clients. Clients feel more at ease when they realize what they are working on is often the same as many others or things I have faced as a human. Clients know that I am accessible and committed to helping them strive towards the therapy or life goals they express are close to their values.

What makes an authentic life? How do we create a meaningful existence, while making our way through the unexpected twists and turns in our path? As an engaged, compassionate psychoanalyst/psychotherapist, I will companion you in navigating major life transitions, relationships, identity issues, family and career conflicts or creative blocks. We will identify and shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve growth, while working together to reduce symptoms that prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Disruptive patterns and symptoms also carry the seeds for change when we connect with their deeper currents of meaning.

As an integrative, multi-disciplinary therapist, it's important to me that I help you unleash your true potential so you can lead a life that you want to celebrate! While we can't change difficult past situations, we can understand and resolve challenges in your life NOW. By applying integrative therapy approaches, we'll unearth whatever may be holding you back from experiencing YOUR fulfilled life. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you toward your aspirations.

I specialize in treating perinatal mental health disorders including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, as well as pregnancy loss. I also treat students entering or in college (if away at college must be in NY or NJ). I welcome all parents (new. experienced, hopeful) to my office. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together, at your pace, to identify your goals and areas where you would like to see change. Give me a call to see how I can help!

My goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment and a safe place to share all of life’s stressors. Specializing in all areas of discomfort and struggles. Discover you inner balance between vulnerability and making the right choices! Take a mindful and soulful approach to making your life better with future awareness of your issues at hand. Focus on mental health with an option to holistically focus on mind, body, and soul as one entity. If we treat it all we receive the maximum mental health experience because one affects the other. Individual, couples, sex, CBT, DBT, and somatic, adhd, bipolar, and personality disorders addressed.

NOTE: I am not accepting new private practice clients at this time. By choosing to participate in therapy, you are giving yourself or your child a precious opportunity to pause. Together we will create a safe space to develop insight, participate in self-discovery and engage in healing. You will be viewed from a holistic standpoint, and our work together may help you anchor yourself to the present moment. From there, we will explore how you got here, and where it is that you would like to go. There are often an abundance of discoveries throughout the healing process along with many opportunities to create the change you seek.

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!

Whether you’re facing emotional challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, isolation or loss, or just having difficulty managing the stress of your day-to-day life, I can help you on your journey as you move forward. My practice centers on an integrative approach to healing. Trained as a dance/movement psychotherapist, I blend together a psychodynamic framework with both expressive and behavioral strategies. It is here where you will experience authenticity and resilience. I enjoy working with adolescents, young people and women.

Great to meet you! I am a Dance/Movement Psychotherapist, my eyes are trained to see what our words cannot express...and that's where the magic happens. DMT is a powerful modality combines the art of dance and the science of psychology to unlock your potential for healing and self-expression. By engaging in movement and dance, you will tap into the wisdom of your body, accessing emotions and memories that may be difficult to verbalize. Through this process, you will discover new insights, release tension, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection.