Self-Harming Therapists in Auburn, NY

It's difficult to take the step to ask for help. Life can be challenging for everyone at times. I am currently taking virtual clients for therapy as well as providing clinical supervision to therapists who are working towards their licensure.

Jami is a licensed mental health counselor. She provides a warm and empathic space to aid clients in their process of healing and growth. Jami uses evidence based practices to support clients in strengthening their coping skills, processing difficult emotions and past traumas, challenging unhealthy and unrealistic beliefs about one-self, and to identify and replace unhealthy behaviors. Jami works with children, adolescents and adults.

I am solution-focused therapist within my sessions and believe in working side by side with my client in making progress. My goal as a therapist is to make my client feel safe, confident and comfortable working through issues. I have a large amount of experience working with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, bi-polar, marital issues, post-partum depression, grief/loss, and codependency

As humans we can get caught up in being human doings instead of human BEINGS. This mindset can be invalidating, robotic and cause a disconnect between our heart and our minds. We can identify these traits and shift our perspectives by allowing ourselves the time and space to feel and heal. When we are validating, compassionate and kind to ourselves we can embrace our inner desires and experience deeper connections. Then, together, we can embrace the possibility of change and hope through therapeutic discussions and professional guidance. This degree of encouragement can be exactly what you may need to find your way in your journey.

I am excited to bring my 20 plus years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor into private practice. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of environments. I have worked in community based, school, and clinic settings, providing services to children with a mental health diagnosis, and their families. In addition, I have been trained in positive parenting practices as well as Crisis Intervention techniques. Further, I have experience working with adults in a not for profit clinic, I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders and more.

Do you have relationships but still feel alone or unknown? Are your days busy but leave you depressed or unsatisfied? Do you wonder where you fit in and does your world feel small? A good life is one where you feel your life has purpose and meaning. It is one where you are connected to your authentic self, to other people, and to a sense of greater good. Therapy can be a key to finding these things. My work as a therapist is to provide safety, presence, knowledge, skills, and wisdom to help you find your path to your best life. I always strive to bring candor, kindness, practicality and depth to our sessions.

Trauma, chronic stress and adversity can impact every aspect of overall wellbeing leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and out of control of your thoughts and emotions. Healthy connections with safe and consistent people combined with a sense of self awareness and deepened understanding of our body and mind's reaction to events or circumstance can alleviate so many of these symptoms. When we can listen to our body's reaction and soothe the underlying need then we are able to have control over our reactions and regulate our emotions.

I work with individuals, couples, and families as they work on personal and relational growth. I create a warm a collaborative environment to identify concerns and create change. I can help as you navigate your way through difficulties in your personal life and relationships with others.

My primary focus of therapeutic services is to provide a conducive, safe, and confidential format that will ensure personal growth. Enabling the individual to regain functional capabilities which is the ultimate goal. In order to regain functionality and growth individuals in therapeutic settings may have to discuss pleasant/unpleasant aspects of their lives and may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, hatred, anger, and frustration. However, through counseling, clients learn how to appreciate themselves, make better decisions and become more open about themselves and the world they live in.

Step Ahead is a small strength-based group practice set up in a home like atmosphere. We work with all ages and include couples and family therapy. Our therapist are experienced in many evidenced-based practices including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing as well as Trauma based therapy. However, we believe our most valuable asset is to make others feel comfortable,safe, and welcome.

Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders. I strive to adopt an approach that is conversational, comfortable and non - judgemental. Clients have consistently reported feeling at ease and free to "be themselves". I employ a variety of interventions and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral (what we think determines what we feel and do), brief, family systems, structural and any and all others to assist most effectively.

**At this time I am unable to take on new clients, please check back as this is frequently changing.**** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, received my Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University in 2007, and have been in practice since. I have multiple years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, families and adults through the use a various therapeutic modalities and in various settings. Therapy is a unique, individual experience, and I work to focus on the client's needs. I further my education to increase my knowledge and therapeutic skills, as well as better assist my clients.

I have over 25 years of experience working with couples, families, and individuals. My work with couples enhances communication when it has been hindered by trauma, illness, infidelity, or other stressors. Couples work helps members listen differently, understand, and negotiate respectfully. I help parents understand children's behavior through a social emotional developmental lens. Individual work within the context of relationships explores self care. Our lives are affected by the systems in which we live and work.

We all experience struggles throughout our life. Are you or a family member feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, career, family issues, or current circumstances? Please know that you are not alone. I am here to assist you in uncovering potential obstacles, defining your life goals, and developing strategies and confidence to achieve them. Although our past cannot be altered, it does not have to dictate our future. We always have the power to shape what lies ahead!

*Now accepting clients for video/phone sessions*. Do you want to take your life back and live the life you were meant to live? I believe that each individual has within them the power to change and achieve their full potential within the context of a nurturing, therapeutic relationship. Establishing a trusting relationship with unconditional positive regard as the foundation allows optimum change and growth to occur. I provide counseling to children, teenagers and adults in a warm, authentic way. In addition, I am available to see couples and have extensive experience providing marriage counseling.

Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.

Has life thrown a curveball at you and/or your family? Or do you continuously struggle with depression and anxiety? Maybe you feel like your life is a viscous cycle of not being able to find what makes you truly happy or constantly critiquing your self-worth. Whatever the circumstances are, you want to improve your overall quality of life and effectively cope with negative life events and/or circumstances. Maybe you have suffered a significant trauma that you would like to process more in-depth or re-build parts of yourself that need to be re-discovered as a result of that trauma.

Many things can affect the ways we think, feel and interact with the world. Having the courage to call a counselor and say, “I need help”, is a huge step toward inviting change. My part in that journey is helping you develop positive trust based connections in an environment of support and acceptance. I use a strengths based, humanistic approach to meet you where you are in your life. Simply, I bring my authentic self and meet you where you're at.

Our lives today are busy and often overwhelming. Struggling with mental health symptoms complicates the process of managing our daily routines and responsibilities, and frequently people struggle in silence, due to fears of being judged. Mental health issues do not have to keep people from achieving their personal goals and living their best lives. Just as people with substance use struggles speak about their recovery from their addictions, people with mental health challenges can do the same. Recovery is real and achievable, and I am honored to come along your journey toward health and overall wellness.