Therapists in Annandale, NY

We all have the same basic needs; to love, to be loved, and to feel that we have worth. When these needs go unfulfilled, we get anxious and depressed and our relationships suffer. I believe the purpose of therapy is to reduce those symptoms by addressing their root causes. Your expectations of love and yourself were formed by your prior relationships. Let's make sure that those expectations are healthy and realistic. Let's figure out how your past has influenced your present, for good and for bad, and find the tools to be your best and strongest self in the future.

You have been feeling stuck in an unhealthy dynamic either with yourself or another person and looking to expand yourself and reach your potential. We will work together to identify and move beyond this limited space. I work collaboratively and experientially with individual adults to discover the resources they need to skillfully face daily challenges, achieve their goals and live more fully. I have a deep respect for each person's worldview and ability to heal themselves and a longtime spiritual practice that has laid the foundation for my approach to clinical work

As a solution-focused, mindfulness based cognitive/behavioral psychologist, I work by collaborating with you to identify problem areas and devise manageable strategies in the service of gradual, stepwise change. Our work looks at perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behavior and helps you alter and manage these. The fact that you are indeed able to make change becomes surprisingly clear to you, and it is done at a pace that feels workable.

Accepting new patients. Evening and daytime openings. You want to understand things, and you want to feel better. Talking to friends and family helps but speaking with a professional is different. You need someone who can truly listen, prioritize your goals and values and offer useful feedback, supported by knowledge, training and experience . Empowering you to move in the direction you desire. If you want to deepen your understanding of yourself and your patterns, gain insight into dynamics that were hidden below the surface of your relationships and make changes that will move you closer to a satisfying life, let's begin today.

If you are experiencing depression, mood swings, anxiety, substance misuse, negative thoughts; I am here for you. You don't have to manage all of life's stressors alone. Let's work together to help resolve some of the mental discomfort you're experiencing in your life. We can create realistic goals to support your mental health needs. Call or text me today and let's start a conversation on how I can support your future wellness.

I seek to bring the best of my learning to match up with who you are. I don’t treat a diagnosis, per se I address the underlying, not so obvious factors that lock a person into patterns of behavior & patterns of response that give rise to the symptoms we see in things like depression, social and relational struggling, anxiety and a general feeling of life as painful. Models- Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Affective Neuroscience are my building blocks. AEDP & ISTDP speak to me in particularly in creating lasting change.

You know yourself best, and although I have worked with parents and caregivers, couples, teens, and adults for more than 25 years, my experience has only deepened my commitment to deeply collaborative work with clients. If you are looking for partnership and support in finding your way through mental health challenges, life challenges, or transitions, I look forward to connecting to discuss how I might be helpful to you.

In therapy it is essential to develop a trusting relationship that will allow you to feel confident and supported to disclose life's difficulties and accept help with greater insight of your current circumstances. In a warm and supportive environment, offering empathy, understanding and encouragement we will work together to identify specific concerns, feelings, thoughts and beliefs that interfere with your daily living. By building on your strengths, and practicing new ways of thinking, you will change those negative thought patterns, feeling more at peace with yourself and improving your emotional well-being.

My approach to psychotherapy is based on both my education and more than 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, including research, teaching, writing, and supervision. Psychotherapy is a path defined by both therapist and client. Each individual client brings unique resources, strengths, weaknesses, problems, hopes, and expectations to therapy as well as their own idiom, their way of expressing themselves. Together, we will search for what gives meaning to your life and what may be interfering in its realization. Successful psychotherapy depends on the quality of the relationship between client and therapist.

Seeking help is an act of bravery, so kudos to you for coming to this site looking for it. It signifies strength and resilience. People say “life is hard” all the time, and they’re not wrong. The challenges in today’s post Covid and politically tumultuous world are, in some ways, more difficult than they’ve been in a long time. For the individual who has trauma activations, anxiety, grief, or lives an alternative lifestyle, even acts of daily living can be overwhelming. Obviously, we can only do so much to change adverse circumstances beyond our control; the events of a tumultuous past, and/or a challenging present. However...

Accepting new clients as of 5/1, night and weekend telehealth appts available. Hi! I'm Jen King and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Empowered and Resilient Minds. I enjoy getting to know and working with diverse clients from many different walks of life.

With over 30 years of experience with children and their families I utilize many of the leading approaches including CBT and solution focused and strength based to help with a "good fit" or alliance being the primary objective. When the child or teen is comfortable in opening up healing and positive change is possible. Parents have many tools some of which they are not using to fullest and these can be accessed with help.

My passion in life is to help individuals and couples quickly find solutions to even the most challenging issues, so that they can reconnect with a new sense of possibility and joy for what life can truly be. The short-term, solution-oriented approach focuses on the present and future rather than the past. In our work together you will quickly learn how to shift your perspective from one in which you may feel frustrated, stuck, scared or angry, to one in which you will find the courage, willingness, love, and wisdom you need in any situation to move forward.

By better understanding who you are and where you want to go, you can live a happier more fulfilling life. My approach is supportive and empathic but, above all, practical. While I believe an understanding of the past is essential, positive change occurs in the present. I work with individuals and couples who are interested in seeking a better understanding of themselves and each other and the skills involved to know oneself and communicate more effectively.

During different life stages and times of stress, you may face a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, family troubles or relationship difficulties. I offer a supportive, respectful and collaborative environment in which clients can feel safe and understood, gain increased insight and awareness, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting with others. While each client's goals are unique, symptom relief is paramount in my work. I am committed to assisting my clients in making changes that lead to happier, more satisfying lives.

I have been working with adolescents, adults and families for the past 23 years. I am proficient in crisis situations, family conflicts, peer conflicts and academic needs. I am available to speak with medical doctors, teachers and other specialty outside providers. I am available for IEP and other academic meetings. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use and self harming behaviors.

Is your child’s thinking, feeling, or behavior negatively affecting their ability to fully engage in life? I help children and families identify challenge areas and provide support through offering individual sessions for children, family-based sessions, and parent-focused sessions. While I may offer specific expertise relating to therapy and child development, parents are the experts when it comes to their own children, so I rely on collaboration with family members to provide the most effective treatment.

Entering into therapy, whether it be for yourself or your child, is a process in uncovering the self and true identity. Grief, loss, trauma, various life transitions and challenges can shake our sense of self. The creative process is intrinsically healing and offers a safe space to sort through various emotions, and reorganize your brain & thoughts. Children and teens need creative space and play outside of their structured days. Within my art studio/office, I offer ceramics, painting, collage, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture and art with recyclables.

You are taking a courageous step in seeking a therapist and I support you in this courage. Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life and want to explore what has brought you here and where this stage may lead. I am ready to listen and support you. I have practiced as a person-centered, relational psychotherapist since 1975. I value our time together as an opportunity to begin to know you and to understand what you may need from our conversations. If you feel my background might match what you need, I look forward to hearing from you.