Intellectual Disability Therapists in Crompond, NY

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

Feeling somewhat overwhelmed? Let's just sit and talk; help me understand where you are and how i might best assist you. I have been practicing for 30+ years, having served not only as therapist/supervisor but as Chief Psychologist at a major mental health facility, educational consultant to a variety of metropolitan school systems and as an Associate Professor of Psychology. I specialize in areas of personal development, academic achievement/educational testing, behavioral management and autism. Perhaps we can work together to discover more efficient ways of navigating life issues other than by simply having to endure them.

My clients are contemplating change, and are interested in diving further into opportunities for growth, self-exploration and transformative experiences. Adjusting to new situations, working on communication within interpersonal relationships, and looking for self-growth. They are open to conversation, and looking for a deeper connection to those around them. I work in partnership with my clients to develop the most effective goals for treatment and beyond.

I practice Holistic Psychology and am passionate about making evidence-based therapeutic practices accessible. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-based. My approach is grounded in scientifically-backed methods with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see clients of all ages ranging from young childhood through adulthood, including families and couples.

As a creative arts therapist, I help people connect words, thoughts, and feelings to their life situations. I am committed to building therapeutic relationships that in help individuals be the best they can be for themselves, and the people in their environment. My compassionate approach gives clients access to practical way of working toward relief, develop coping skills, and explore solutions to life's challenges.

Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.

I specialize in working with youth, individuals, and families that are often struggling with anxiety, depression and neurodivergence. I help clients find healthy coping strategies and techniques in order to achieve their treatment goals. I meet clients and families where they are in order to best meet their specific needs.

Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.

The professionals at The Counseling Center Group, New York use a wide range of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we provide new insights that enable our clients to gain different perspectives. We offer treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and more. Through active and research based strategies, we empower our clients to make choices that elicit positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.

I am an empathetic, perceptive therapist that is dedicated to my clients. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based and Person-Centered therapies, I start where the client is to assist them in developing their goals. I am socially conscious of individuals' differences and work hard to make my clients feel at ease and devoid of personal viewpoints.

As a licensed psychologist, I work to enhance the experience of my client at home, school, and within their community. I believe in a strength based approach that is unique to each client. While accomplishing therapeutic goals together, I utilize research-based interventions and value a strong collaborative relationship. While I treat a wide age range, young clients are referred to me most often for challenges with behavior, learning, and socialization. Additionally, I am extensively trained conducting psychoeducational testing and working with parents and schools to develop plans to help clients reach their full potential.

We work with our clients to help them to have more caring and steady relationships, control over intense emotions, ability to tolerate difficult times and enhanced communication skills. We partner with you to help you to gain the skills and coping strategies needed to enjoy your life. Our therapists are highly skilled and are passionate about helping our clients to meet their goals.

With over 20 years experience, I have developed a level of insight that is critical in helping your child work through his/her issues. I seek to help you and/or your child live in the present instead of dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future. I am an interactive participant with you and/or your child in the growth process. At our first meeting I want you to know coming to talk to me does not mean you are "crazy" or "weird." Instead you are brave and smart to face your issues and get help for them.

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

My ideal client is struggling in the world, looking for a direction and sense of purpose. They may not feel ready to make "big" changes, but they are ready enough to come through the door and share their experience.

We can all feel stuck or defeated in life sometimes, uncertain as to how to move forward. As a therapist for the past 10 years I have helped many clients find and restore their inner strength and direction to take back control of their life. My favorite part about being a therapist is building connection and implementing solution. I have helped many clients with a complex range of issues as a therapist including children and adults with severe mental illness, developmental disabilities, complex medical issues and trauma. I believe that healing individuals and families requires working on the entire family system.

We have been helping people learn how to make the changes they want since 2008. Relationship woes? Existential Angst? Have a troubled teen or child in trouble? Feel stuck your life? You are not alone. There are other people out here going through this too. This is temporary. We will reach out to you, discuss your needs, and pair you with a therapist familiar with your needs. Together, you will meet, identify issues, collaborate to create a plan, follow through with some reasonable interventions, and figure out ways to make the changes last.

Are you or a family member struggling with feelings of anxiety or sadness? Having issues with relationships? Just feel like making some changes in your life ? Whatever your issues are , if you need someone to listen to you (without judging) and help you navigate through some of life's difficult journeys, please reach out. I will stand with you in the mess and together we will work on putting some order into whatever chaos you feel. The first step is the hardest! Send me an email or pick up the phone and give me a call. Let's see if we can figure things out together.

I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I also have a certification as a school psychologist. I have expertise in identifying and treating emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as in evaluating and addressing attentional, executive functioning, and learning disorders. Clinically, my orientation is grounded, but not limited, in a cognitive-behavioral approach, with fluency in a host of modalities and interventions. Some of these include cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, applied behavior analysis, mindfulness training and dialectical behavior therapy.