I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York State and have experience working with adults and adolescents in multiple settings. I primarily work with individuals who experience symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and/or schizophrenia. I also have experience in helping individuals work through various personality dynamics and in strengthening their interpersonal and communication skills. I value the importance of building rapport and supporting my clients i...
Hi there! I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner here to help you through whatever you're going through. I specialize in working with young adults like yourself who are navigating tough feelings like anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma. Whether it’s overwhelming stress, a constant low mood, or feeling stuck after a difficult experience, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you. I know life can be complicated, and sometimes, it feels too mu...
You should never have to justify your identity to a provider. I offer culturally competent, compassionate, client-centered, trauma informed, and affirming psychotherapy to people of all genders and sexualities, whether you identify as trans/transgender/nonbinary, Queer/LGBTQIA+, kinky/BDSM, polyamorous/consensually nonmonogamous, sex worker, vanilla, or anything else… our goal together is your happiness. As a therapist with nearly 20 years experience and winner of multiple awards, my mission ...
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and interactive. After an initial assessment, I may start by providing information about different therapy techniques and why they may be helpful for your concerns. I also start from a place of strength — though you may begin therapy feeling low or nervous, I aim to remind you of the resilience and skills you already possess, while helping you discover new ways to look at and tackle obstacles. I’m a fan of handouts and worksheets, and may encourage you t...
I approach therapy as an open, safe, and comfortable place for clients. I immediately work on creating a good client-therapist bond. I encourage open communication and collaborative work toward creating goals. I ask clients, as part of therapy and to increase the completion of goals, to do the work we discuss outside of therapy. I ask for a commitment from them to do the work otherwise the process is slower and the chance of reaching goals is decreased. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernor...
My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back fro...
Therapy can have many benefits when you are ready for change and work with the right therapist. It can be difficult to manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, and just life in general. There are times in our lives when we could use help rather than taking it all on our own. I can help you to achieve extraordinary results in your life, career, and personal relationships by working together to tailor a therapeutic strategy. This strategy will be unique to your individual lifes...
I work from a holistic approach to therapy where I collaborate with my clients and provide treatment best suited to individual needs. I act as a guide to help you grow towards healing, emphasize your strengths, and make meaningful changes. I will help you learn new skills you can use to effectively deal with everyday problems or overcome the struggles you have been dealing with for years. Learning how to deal with your problems and having a greater understanding of yourself will allow you to fee...
I have been a practicing therapist for the past 12 years in many different backgrounds, from community mental health, to emergency care, and telehealth. I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages and demographics and believe that the therapy relationship is integral in the progress we will make together. I like to make sure I really get to know and understand a client's needs, situation and experiences, so that we can find the best possible strategies and approaches for feeling...
As a health educator, I have taught behavior modification classes covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, communication, stress/anxiety/depression and anger management. As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with wh...
My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral he...
Finding the right support when balancing the demands of college or graduate life can make a world of difference in your well-being. If you’re managing challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or personality disorders, I’m here to provide compassionate, effective care that’s tailored to your needs. With extensive experience in treating young adults and students within the SUNY college system, I understand the unique pressures of academic life and the impact it can have o...
Hi! I’m glad you’re here. As a social worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I understand how challenging it can be to take the first step toward getting help, especially when juggling school, relationships, and everything else life throws your way. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help you figure it out. I specialize in working with couples and individuals on all kinds of relationship issues—wheth...
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and personality challenges. My background spans years of clinical research at Harvard University’s McLean Hospital and hands-on experience in acute inpatient psychiatric units at McLean and New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to joining Rivia, I dedi...
I have experience practicing in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital and agency settings, high school settings, private practice, and both for-profit and non-profit agencies focusing on mental health and substance abuse disorders, and university counseling centers. My style is relaxed, engaging, and collaborative. I am not a “how does that make you feel” clinician. I utilize therapeutic techniques and exercises to help my clients learn and grow in life, between our sessi...
I have worked with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, which includes depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I have experience in individual, group, and family counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has worked in the area of counseling since 2019. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel therapy is a process between the therapist and client to explore and understand what the client is experiencing, to come up...
Together we will review and weigh the anxious, depressive, resentful, or otherwise negative thoughts and behavioral patterns to determine their merit and usefulness and work on promoting alternative, healthy thoughts and patterns to replace them. We will be looking at the whole you, the biological, social, emotional, and logical parts of you and how they interact with one another. We will be looking at daily activities, self-care, social interaction, hopes, dreams, and more to inspire ways to be...
My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
Meridian is a group of LMHCs, PsyDs, and PhDs who specialize in providing evidence based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders in a client-centered, flexible way. Our clinicians have special expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), adoption, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs: skin picking, hair pulling) and more....
My name is Patricia Bryant-Reid, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. I am skilled in providing therapy to adults impacted by various issues such as unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, attachment issues, work-related stress, and life transitions. I am a warm, empathic clinician that is a strength-based, client-centered, racial justice, and LBGTQ+ allied. The therapeutic modalities and interventions that I commonly use ar...