Therapists in Chittenango, NY

Now accepting new clients for EMDR! Are you zoning out on this page right now hoping the answers to your problems will magically materialize? Scrolling on here in the late hours of the evening because your mind just won’t stop racing? (Caught ya, but you’ve come to the right place.) You’ve been dealing with a lot that life has been throwing at you lately and it’s hard to just keep up, let alone feel like yourself. You’re tired of keeping it all locked up in your head, putting on a fake smile for the people in your life day in and day out while you’re ready to explode from the pressure inside.

Hello and welcome! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is dedicated to helping my clients develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves so they can feel less overwhelmed, connect to their inner resilience, and find clarity and deeper meaning in their lives. My clients often seek therapy when they feel anxious, depressed, burnt-out, or uncertain about how to move forward in their current life circumstances. They may be asking themselves “What now?” in the face of grief and loss, the management of a chronic illness, navigating a major life transition, or any time life is not going “as planned.”

Living our best life authentically with our values and principles is possible yet difficult at times. There are challenges in our own potential and sometimes we carry that into relationships we have with ourselves, parents, children, significant others, friends, teachers and/or coworkers. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation to personal growth. The focus in my practice is psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I work in developing a trusting, safe, supportive environment so you are able to develop strategies to improve your overall quality of life through various therapeutic modalities.

Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.

If you are ready for change, something "different," or support in the midst of challenging life circumstances, we can work together to help gain perspective and build skills for managing emotions and stress.

I am committed to supporting individuals to awaken to their highest potential. If you have experienced trauma, ptsd, or have ongoing negative self talk that gets in the way of your best life I can help support you to achieve long term success. I help people to clear old patterns and make lasting changes in their lives. We all want to create a life that we feel we are in control and have peace in our lives. Please join me in creating that best life balance. www.transformtoawaken.com

“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the areas you are challenged by, and work collaboratively on solutions together. The treatment I offer will be tailored to your needs. The emphasis will be on your goals and how you wish to accomplish them.

Do you feel lost, alone or like nothing in life makes sense anymore? Are you exhausted and unsure of what your next move should be? Does anxiety eat away at your thoughts and behaviors? Maybe you wonder if it will ever be possible to heal from past wounds & mistakes. I've been there and I get it.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Having a skilled therapist to help clarify your thoughts and feelings can be helpful to break down the barriers between where you are and where you want to be. As Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m here for you to do just that by providing a safe-non-judgmental environment for self-exploration.

At The Sanctuary, we work with people of all ages. We believe that all people have infinite worth, so before working with us, know that is our view of you and/or your child already. Our clinicians have been classically trained in many of the greats (IFS, CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.). The director has additional training in death and dying. With that being said, "Out of all of my credentials as a therapist, my most significant is that I'm a card carrying member of the human race" (Lori Gottlieb). Initially, our aims are to get to know you or your child from a strengths perspective and building a positive rapport.

No longer accepting new clients. Does anxiety have you overwhelmed & unable to perform tasks that once seemed simple & routine? Are you finding it difficult to stay in the present moment because of chronic worry, feelings of panic, or "what if" thinking? You are not alone! Since the 2020 pandemic, anxiety has increased by 25%. Multiple factors such as health fears, isolation, changes in work, high school, and college environments; daily access to news & social media, and financial stress have all have played a role with increasing anxiety. Fortunately, therapy can help!

Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you, your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.

I am a psychotherapist with 35 years experience in providing individual/family therapy to adults and adolescents. I value working with a diversity of people and in my work I utilize various treatment modalities tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. I believe therapy should be interactive, collaborative and goal oriented. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety/stress, sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss and relationship concerns.

Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.

I blend my genuine enthusiasm with dedicated training in sexuality and relationship trauma to help clients evolve into their most passionate selves. What truly lights me up is empowering clients to rediscover intimacy, foster emotional connection, and achieve a fulfilling intimate life. I'm here to walk beside you, offering compassionate support and empowering interventions to help you reclaim control and rediscover a sense of fulfillment. I am a board-certified sexologist, certified trauma professional and currently completing certification as an Integrative Sex and Couples Counselor.

Life can be overwhelming at times and hard to manage. In therapy with me, together we will work to cope and work through areas that bring you distress. Feedback I have received from individuals who have entered into therapy with me, is that they felt I was not “a robot” & felt comfortable due to my warm and relatable approach. I have assisted individuals discover & create boundaries, healing from trauma, & overcome daily obstacles such as anxiety attacks and depressive feelings. I have helped couples successfully confront their issues, build communication skills, and understand the dynamics of their relationship more clearly.

Making the decision to begin therapy can be incredibly difficult and even scary - but it has the potential to be life changing. Maybe you’ve been feeling like you just can’t find enjoyment in the things you once loved, worries are overwhelming you, it’s overly difficult to maintain a healthy relationship, or your child is struggling and you don’t know what else to do to help. Whatever your reason is for reaching out for help, I’m so glad that you’re taking this step and I’d be honored to join you on your journey toward recovery and wellness. I believe that it is possible for everyone to heal, grow and find happiness.