Therapists in Albany, NY

My goal is to help people feel understood and supported so that they can grow and learn to face the many obstacles they face in life. If you’re looking for a strong male therapist with a lot of life experience, I am the right fit for you. I have a broad range of experience that enables me to help a wide variety of people.

I have a passion for working in the counseling field and have dedicated my career to assisting individuals, couples, and families to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life. I have a great deal of experience in the counseling profession with an extensive background working with depression, bipolarity, anxiety, stress management, communication and life skills, healthy relationships, learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, addiction and substance abuse treatment and recovery and more. Additionally, I have facilitated groups in relapse prevention, healthy relationships, anger and emotion management, and problem solving.

Everyone has a JOURNEY and the path is different for every single one of us. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Childhood Trauma, and Behavior Modification. I have over 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I believe honest and open communication is important in having a successful outcome. "The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of your wellness journey. I will work my hardest to have you feel heard, respected and most importantly, safe to talk about the intimate details of your life. Let's get connected and let me walk with you on your journey to wellness."

The goal of Attentional Mind is to help others become more calm, grounded, and regulated in their daily lives. Whether you're brand new to clinical therapies and stress management concepts, or are looking to expand upon an already existing set of coping skills, Attentional Mind can help. With an emphasis on the utilization of mindfulness dynamics, nervous system regulation, and somatic therapies, Attentional Mind aims to help clients safely and effectively manage depression, anxiety, attentional disorders, and trauma-based symptoms in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Life transitions can bring emotions of anxiety, depression, anger and feeling overwhelmed. Often times these emotions can impact personal and work relationships. I believe that with time and strategic goal planning these feelings and patterns can be shaped and managed.

My expertise is working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse/addiction, trauma, work stress, life changes and anger management.

Feeling overwhelmed with life, and don't know where to begin? In today's demanding world, you find yourself with so many things that you are juggling in order to create a healthy balance in your life. No matter how much you put your best foot forward, there is always something that gets in the way, causing you to doubt your progress. You try to push through each day with a smile on your face, but internally you are falling apart. You are living in survival mode and feeling like you are barely making it. Life has a way of making us feel broken down, conflicted and frustrated. I can reassure you that it does not have to be this way.

My goal as a therapist is to help you make sense of difficult past experiences and make meaningful changes in your life. We will work collaboratively to help you acquire the tools needed to make progress towards your goals. I work to personalize each therapeutic experience to meet my clients' needs, strengths, and goals. Sessions often focus on helping you gain insight into patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and learning to modify those unhelpful and maladaptive patterns to improve your mental health and quality of life.

On life’s journey we are constantly growing and developing. Whether young or old, life is a journey that usually entail efforts of trying to understand divine will. We often question our purpose in life, especially during challenging times. To keep it real, in many cultures/communities, such as the African American (Black) community, we might have been taught to either “pray” about our situations, issues, and emotions or “suck it up and keep it moving.” This can create negative energies such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and other mental health issues that need to be addressed in a healthy manner.

Through my training and experience I have helped those living with psychological distresses(including cognitive, behavioral, emotional, & social issues), symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, ADD, grief, and PTSD. My expertise also includes support with narrative/mental reframing, behavioral/habit adjustments, increase of self-awareness, communication skills, stress management, goal setting, anger management, & self actualization. My skill sets are accomplished through my proficiency in empathy, validation, accountability, compassion, candor, thought provoking & solution focused dialogue.

If you are looking for real change in your life but feel stuck, you are not alone. I work with people who want to live a different version of their life but feel hopeless that it can change. Sometimes anxiety, depression, childhood trauma or relationship trauma have knocked us down along the journey of life. It is not your fault. Sometimes its hard to get started. Whether you are new to therapy or have been working on your goals already, I can help you live the life you want to live. I can help you unpack, process and move forward.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Omar received his master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness from NYU in October 2021. Omar has two years of experience providing counseling at an OASAS outpatient clinic working with clients struggling with co-occurring disorders such as addiction, depression, adjustment disorder, anxiety ,and PTSD. Furthermore, Omar has three years of relevant experience working with students as a substitute teacher and four years working with adult in-patient clients at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center.

If you would like to Book an appointment please visit my website at.... www.thelmacostello.com I work with a wide range of behavioral approaches that provide and improve the quality of life people are looking for in their lives. In a quiet comfortable and supportive office, I offer an advanced personalized approach tailored to each individuals needs to help attain the individual growth people are striving for. At the present time in addition to face to face counseling , I am now available for Virtual and Telehealth sessions.at www.thelmacostello.com

When individuals undergo trauma or significant life stressors, it’s common to feel disoriented and in need of support. I believe that the healing process is best approached collaboratively, with empathy and without judgment. My diverse background, spanning from the criminal justice system to in-patient and outpatient clinics and crisis services, has provided me with a deep appreciation and understanding of the challenges individuals may face.

Over the course of the past 20 years, I have had the honor of treating youth, adults, families, and couples who have worked through adjustment issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, relationship challenges, infertility, coping with a chronic illness, and conflict resolution.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations in Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.

I believe therapy is about hope, and that it is an act of self-care. There are times in our lives when we experience pain and confusion and find that what we've been doing isn't working as well anymore. I believe individuals have the answers that are best for them. Those answers, however, are buried under the muck - the stuff of life that has accumulated over the years. It is my loving role to help you sort through that to access that part of you that is wise and has those right answers.

My therapeutic style is active and engaged. I provide clients with empowering tools to become self-efficient in society, relationships, work and life. We will work together to find the treatment type that is best for you.

Asking for help is one of the hardest things we can do - congratulations for making it this far! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, finding yourself relying on habits that don't feel healthy, or just feel that you are not living your fullest and happiest life, therapy can help. Life can feel overwhelming, and I believe that most everyone can benefit from working with a trained and skilled therapist at some point in our lives. Identifying and addressing problems head on takes ambition and courage, and having a safe space and empathetic support to do so is crucial.