Family Therapy in Tappan, NY

Is your marriage CRASHING? Are you in need of a RELATIONSHIP REBOOT? (tm) Is your child testing limits? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, in Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Day, Redbook, & More magazines, and has authored 3 books. Founder of the Center for Family and Couple Solutions, she uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly. She has special expertise in Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Adoption, & Women's Issues.

Welcome to Rèka Foster therapy. Whether you are trying to find solution for severe marital impasse, family conflict or dealing with anxiety, depression, psychotherapy is a great tool to address, change and discover new ways to live your life at your full potential. Rèka specializes and has excessive experience in group therapy, family, couples systemic psychotherapy and intervention as well as PTSD, trauma, complex trauma treatment, reduction of anxiety and depression.

Making the decision to start therapy is a brave step toward changing one's life. My goal is to guide my client to make those changes in a manner that feels comfortable and safe. My focus is positive, hopeful, and respectful of the individual or family's spirit. My job is to help my client gain insight, increase motivation, and provide the support to implement better choices. I work with families, individuals and/or children to change unproductive patterns and to learn life enhancing strategies. As a social worker, art therapist and trained family therapist, my strengths lie in my extensive experience and the use of creative techniques. As a professor at two colleges, I teach others to become therapists.

I am an eclectic practitioner with training in gestalt, somatic experiencing, emotional freedom techniques, EMDR/bilateral stimulation, and mindfulness, to name a few. I see my role as therapist as a partner/guide in navigating the wholeness of life.

Do you feel stuck in your relationships, longing for more connection with the people around you, but instead feel overwhelmed and unsatisfied? I am a licensed psychologist with more than 15 years of experience, helping people improve their relationships, alleviate anxiety, and create a greater sense of meaning in their lives. Together, we'll develop practical solutions that will help you feel more fulfilled and better equipped to handle life's challenges. ​

Deciding to start therapy can feel both scary and relieving. It can also be really difficult to find a therapist who you feel is a good fit for you. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to helping people overcome challenges. As a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and human, I understand life’s complexities. I assist clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, time management, organization, life transitions, executive functioning struggles, work-related stress (corporate and non-corporate), family dynamics, school, and social concerns. I work with adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults.

I specialize in helping women navigate the struggles of parenting, both in the transition to motherhood, and in the ongoing challenges of parenting and relationships. I help women build the support they need to take better care of themselves and their families. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) to treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and bereavement after pregnancy loss and help women navigating infertility.

My approach to therapy is individualized and collaborative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.

I have been practicing for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient mental health clinics, school-based counseling, and most recently a group private practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, unexpected crisis, tragedy and illnesses. I find my clients are looking to feel heard and understood, to feel like someone is really listening, understanding and validating their experiences.

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.

I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, and you may have some mixed emotions about it. I am here to join you on this journey, you will not be alone! I am a caring, energetic, and non-judgemental therapist and my goal is to help you explore and manage difficult emotions and issues in your life in healthier ways. Building a trusting and therapeutic relationship with my clients is paramount to the treatment process. Through my own personal life/ professional experiences and training, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I will use to work with you so that you can find more joy and peace in your life.

With over 20 years experience, I provide a structured setting where people can explore the reasons for unhealthy patterns in their lives. I provide a supportive, interactive, solution focused, client centered, and confidential environment. Various treatment techniques are utilized and tailored to the specific needs of the client in order for healing, change, and growth to occur. I have worked with a diverse population of individuals exhibiting a wide range of conflicts, that include relationship and parenting issues, work stress, depression, anxiety and trauma.

I am a bilingual Spanish-English therapist with experience providing social-emotional support ranging from pre-teens to adults and couples. I utilize a holistic and client-centered approach incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.