Welcome! I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with college students. I offer a supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment in which you can feel safe and understood, gain increased insight and awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting with others. My work is trauma informed and founded on body positive, sex positive, culturally inclusive and LGBTQIA+ inclusive values. I tailor my work to your needs and particular situation. I am very...
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I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective, and to share in a conversation that is both challenging and supportive. At Perspectives Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, you are welcome. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends, family, co-workers, teammates, and to take a look at your own perspective as well. By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change in your life and cope with whatever it is you carry with you thro...
Are you struggling with the social and academic pressures of school? Do you procrastinate? Do you find yourself feeling anxious and worried or overwhelmed much of the time? Do your relationship(s) often feel painful or challenging? Do feelings of sadness and depression weigh down on you? Or, is trying to figure out your life's purpose daunting and causing you significant angst? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I encourage you to reach out to me. I offer a a safe, supp...
As your therapist, I will help you know yourself in a deeper way. In doing so, you will be better equipped to enact changes in your life that will lead to greater happiness and a sense of well-being. We cannot erase negative past experiences. We can, however, work together to help you to better understand and to respond to these experiences in more constructive ways. Using a variety of therapeutic approaches, I will help you to become more aware of your long standing, negative behavioral pattern...
The path to wellness is sacred. I feel it is a privilege to help people on their journey to whole-hearted living. I employ holistic modalities such as Reiki, mindfulness, meditation, connecting with your spirit for guidance and exploring different aspects of wellness to help people achieve their goals and live joyous lives. I have worked as a social worker for the past 11 years in Oswego County, serving children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of human service and clinical...
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It's been an endless search for a therapist who really gets you. Someone who can dive into your problems without making you feel you have to compartmentalize important parts of your life. Someone who can be a safe sounding board whatever comes up. I want you to know it's ok to show up however you're feeling that day. It's ok to open up at your own pace. I will be right here beside you as you discover unique pathways towards resilience, fulfillment and fun. I center the needs of non-binary ...
Are you struggling with sex, love or relationship issues? I can help. Perhaps you are having difficulty moving on from or deepening a commitment to a relationship. You feel isolated or resentful, possibly because you're not effectively communicating your needs. Maybe your sexual behavior interferes with your relationships, self-image, or productivity. You feel anxious, depressed. My goal is to help you manage these difficult feelings and develop strategies to build a more fulfilling life. I a...
I love my work and look forward to helping people who are looking to make their lives just a bit sunnier. We all have struggles but they don't have to weigh us down to the point where it is hard to let in joy, happiness and fulfillment. I work with clients to develop acheivable goals using my available tools as a therapist such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Yoga Therapy where appropriate. I see people of both sexes and all ages but seem to have developed a specialty of wor...
Adulting is hard, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. We both know that your avocado toast habit isn’t what’s standing in your way. Let’s talk about what is. I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Manhattan. I offer both traditional in-person therapy and technology assisted counseling by phone or video chat. I specialize in anxiety, work-life balance, dating and relationships, and life transitions. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients confronting the challenges of moving forward i...
You deserve to feel better. Our interdisciplinary approach includes relational and psychodynamic paradigms, alternative treatments and arts based practices. We are multi-culturally oriented therapists using multi-method based approaches to: empower and cultivate resiliency; manage depression and anxiety; understand the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect across the lifespan; better understand the impact of oppression on your intersectional lived experience; examine psychodynamic issues; rec...
In very brief, as a former staff member and previous Director of a college counseling center, I have 20 years of experience and am passionate and committed to working with Undergraduate and Graduate students. Im told I am easy to talk to, give helpful feedback and offer insight and perspective as well as new coping skills. Exploring questions and concerns, helping you describe and better understanding your problems and their origins is part of my approach. I also know students need immediat...
Are you a resilient person who is struggling? Have you lived through a recent traumatic event or had a stressful childhood, and find yourself frequently stuck in self-destructive patterns and relationships? Is adjusting to college life causing you to feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and just plain burnt out? Or have you experienced a sexual assault and don't know how to deal with it? Adjusting to college is a significant life transition and it's not always clear what to do next. Fi...
Anxiety and trauma hold a lot of people back, we provide relief and renewed hope to live a calm and confident life. We help you get back to being productive after struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or alcohol misuse. We are a group practice and have several therapists available. We are open 7 days/week. We offer individual, couples, group, and online therapy. Current groups: Dating and Relationships, Mindful Sobriety. We are in-network with Aetna Insurance, United Behavioral Health Stud...
I believe that anyone can benefit from counseling, whether or not you have a significant mental health issue or are just facing stressful situations and life transitions. I work collaboratively with each individual client to form goals and a treatment plan that is as unique as the person I'm working with. Common issues that I help clients with include (but are not limited to): anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger management, relationship issues, LGBTQIA issues and concerns, self-esteem, fa...
I have worked with many young adults who are developing a secure sense of who they are and who they want to become. This stage of life has become even more difficult as our world is evolving at a greater rate and the choices so much more complicated....
You may find yourself worrying all the time and feel like you cannot stop. The worry and stress is impacting your everyday functioning. You may have difficulty sleeping due to thinking about everything that happened today and anticipating concerns for tomorrow and next week. At times you may feel overwhelmed or stuck and don't know what to do. Know that you are not alone! Working together, we will focus on the areas you want to improve in your life. We will move forward together and build on you...
In the quiet of my office, I will listen closely as you share who you are and what makes you and your life situation unique. I will guide you in expressing and exploring your challenges, then help you find practical solutions for what might now seem like insurmountable challenges. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma and anxiety. With a creative mix of therapy techniques, wisdom and life experience, I build on your strengths, identify and address root causes, and help you create and work t...
I strive to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and compassion that allows people to become more self-aware, to find healing, and to living a more fulfilling life. I'm very familiar with the needs and issues of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students because I worked for two years at the University Counseling Center and have had many students in my practice. I offer individual and relationship counseling and integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques based on the ...