Therapists in Columbia County, NY

Grief shatters life as you know it; the challenge is in putting it back together. Your healing begins with your story. Tell me what happened, how you feel. Let's look at your relationships and who you are as a result. I will listen, sit with you in compassionate presence as you uncover your own personal skills, and guide you through this transition. You can rebuild your life into a comfortable shape while honoring your connections to the past. I can help you find your way back to wholeness. Loss can be transformed.

Many people today are dealing with everyday stressors and/or major life events, causing them to feel anxiety, grief and/or depression. There are others who are looking to redefine themselves, become fully aware of the choices they make and reconnect with who they truly are. Are you ready to release limiting thoughts, patterns, behaviors and beliefs about yourself and your relationships with others? I have over 22 years experience as a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with people of all ages, from all walks of life. I am currently treating Individuals and couples ages 18 and older.

With the overwhelming demands of life and work, we can often lose sense of who we are and feel as though we are going through the motions. Losing our sense of self, an important relationship, or even a loved one, can leave us feeling disconnected and alone. There is so much that demands our attention, it’s unclear where to start. If you are looking to heal and recover, hoping to reconnect with your inner joy, and searching for moments of peace, I might be able to help.

I specialize in couples therapy and individual therapy with adults. My 25+ years experience includes working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and issues of aging. I have done extensive work in the areas of grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, family conflict, and parenting. In addition, I provide clinical supervision for therapists for a minimal fee. Creating a safe, secure therapeutic environment is my top priority for the work we'll be doing together. My schedule includes in-person appointments in an office setting in Delmar, NY and remote sessions via phone, Skype, FaceTime; weekend sessions available.

Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified addiction specialist dedicated to helping individuals grow, recover, and become the best versions of themselves. I have over 20 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, substance misuse, trauma, stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief and relationship conflicts. My practice centers on creating a safe and supportive atmosphere rooted in respect and open communication, allowing healing to occur. My work is focused on helping you to understand yourself better, to recognize unhelpful patterns and meet your treatment goals.

I have over 25 years working with children and adults dealing with mental health problems. and other problems of living and challenges that include but are not limited to behavior / oppositional problems, school problems, relationship and addiction problems, poor anger management, grief and loss, chronic pain and trauma. I am experienced in conducting comprehensive suicide risk assessments. I also offer supervised visits for non- custodial parents. I am experienced working with individuals with a diversity of issues and backgrounds. I offer individualized treatment plans that are tailored to the clients challenges and needs.

I am a psychoanalytic psychologist working remotely with folks across NYS and in person in Hudson, NY. I think of therapy as a way to help people get more used to what living feels like. For some who come in for therapy, living has felt relatively smooth, and they’re drawn to session to get help with specific struggles that have come up suddenly. For others, living has felt too hard for quite some time. In our sessions, we learn how to sense our way through these experiences together. We’ll explore how it feels to invite a witness in to your experience and we’ll deepen your ability to care for yourself as you move through life.

If you have persistent worries or obstacles that stand in the way of living more fully, this could be a good time to have a consultation. My style is compassionate, listening fully and deeply providing you with the tools to make positive changes. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative environment whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships or work, issues of sexuality, LGTB, life transitions and loss, or addictive behavior. I hold an MSW and a certificate in supervision from NYU, and certificates in Imago Couples Therapy and Group Therapy.

If you're struggling with something specific or you know your life could be better but you don't know what to do to get there, I'll be your guide. If you have low self-confidence, relationship problems, work problems, family struggles, adulting issues, conflict, loss, anxiety, stress or other life struggles, you can live a better life. Let's start now.

Are you feeling stuck, caught in a difficulty in which you can't seem to resolve? Does the same situation repeat over and over in different forms? Life is hard and sometimes we need to help of another person, a nonjudgmental listener, to move forward. Whatever problems you face, relationship difficulties, struggles to balance career and personal life, anxiety, grief or health issues, a therapist can serve as your guide. Through the therapeutic process you may also explore your personal history as it relates to current difficulties and, in the process, discover new ways of coping.

Helping people help themselves. Adults and couples. Anxiety, depression, dependency, uncertain fears and specific symptoms. Conflict, school and job stress, trauma, bereavement. I draw on decades of experience (and was the Clinical Unit Administrator for two agencies). With empathy, time, and care, I help people to draw on their strengths to learn to be good communicators and effective problem-solvers and to gain a sense of control, meaning, and wholesome relatedness.

I appreciate that we, as humans, do the best we can with whatever resources are available. My function, as a therapist, is to be an additional resource -- of support, emotional safety, and connection. Our sessions will focus on exploring your individual experience and increasing your awareness of your self and how you operate in your world. I believe that having a safe environment and willing partner with whom to examine the full spectrum of how you are in your context - with all its inherent possibilities and limitations - facilitates agency and personal growth. It can also provide a sense of wholeness and corresponding relief.

Whether you may be experiencing difficulty, encountering behaviors that keep leading to troubling outcomes, or are dealing with grief, anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or the weight of the world, I hope you aren’t going through it alone. People who work with me tend to think of me as an ally, helping them to create the lives they want to live. I collaboratively draw upon people’s strengths, values, and competencies to navigate their way towards more fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.

I am conducting teletherapy for the foreseeable future from my home in NY for NJ based clients. The key to a successful therapeutic relationship is finding a therapist with whom you can develop a healthy trusting relationship. I believe therapy can be effective by exploring past experiences and relationships and examining how they are impacting current life stresses. A willingness to change is also critical. Please see my website for a greater description of my experience and philosophies. http://www.paulakaplanreiss.com

Life holds challenges for all of us but the tumultuous times have created stresses and strains that none of us could have foreseen. I offer a safe and supportive place to work in partnership with people who need help tackling issues, problems or changes. My clients and I discover ways for them to change their lives in positive ways. I have been told that my nonjudgemental, warm, and smart, approach to whatever my clients are experiencing has helped me to develop strong relationships with the people I work with. I believe a sense of humor is essential for insight and perspective. Let's get started moving you to where you want to be.

Healing is rarely a linear process, and no one should have to address life's many challenges alone. I hope to assist you in navigating these challenges, and I believe this starts with building and maintaining a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to express yourself, free of judgment. I am passionate about empowering others to learn healthy coping and communication skills, manage stress and anxiety, address traumatic experiences, and improve relationships with both oneself and others.

I specialize in working with clients who want to have a more authentic and meaningful life. My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to discover what is holding them back from more intimate relationships with family and friends, and someone who longs to find a path that feels true to them.

Dr. Brown is a licensed Psychoanalyst practicing near Hudson, NY and New York City. Professional activities include training school guidance counselors to develop and run adolescent resiliency groups. For 13 years, Dr. Brown was on staff at Kaiser Permanente HMO and Northeast Permanente Medical Group. Utilizing a solution-focused model of psychotherapy, he provided psychotherapy to Kaiser Permanente's membership. Dr. Brown developed and provided EAP services to medical and administrative staff at Kaiser and NPMG. He developed, conducted, and supervised various workshops and groups including community and corporate workshops on stress management, support groups for children of divorced families, "Fair Fighting" workshops & support groups.

I am a licensed therapist providing online counseling to individual, and families in both North Carolina and New York. For the last nine years I have supplied professional therapy for people with mental health, medical and substance diagnoses.