Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Hamilton, NY

Hello and welcome. My name is Kristina and I am a Mental Health Counselor in New York. I believe you deserve to feel better and be the best version of yourself. With warmth, humor, and unconditional acceptance, I offer a safe space that supports individuals as they explore the patterns in their lives and relationships that are no longer serving them. My goal is to make you feel seen and heard while developing new skills to help you navigate through life obstacles.

I am an affirmative therapist who provides family, couple, and individual therapy to people of all ages and identities. As a social justice oriented clinician, I work towards providing emotionally focused and culturally sensitive interventions. I have specialty training in supporting the LGBQ, transgender, and gender diverse/expansive communities. I also specialize in couples therapy, using my published theory of couples therapy but also tailoring my approach to be client driven. Through teletherapy I work with couples and families across New York State. I provide superbills for out of network benefits.

At Restore and Renew Therapy Services, therapy is a collaborative relationship between you and your therapist. Treatment will move at your pace and your therapist will provide a holistic approach, treating the whole person/system and not just the symptom. You will work to resolve ways to improve your overall wellness by engaging in custom interventions best suited for your needs.

Spotted Rabbit therapists aren’t here to “fix” you. We live for empowering neurodivergents, LGBTQ+ folx, and adults who’ve experienced emotional neglect (trauma) to be their true selves and live a life aligned with their own personal values. We specialize in helping teens and adults relax their nervous systems, better regulate their emotions, and develop healthier relationships with others. We are also experienced in treating related conditions such as anxiety, eating disorders, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). We use trauma informed and culturally sensitive practices and believe in an intuitive eating/HAES approach.

Have you struggled to find a therapist that is a good fit for you, that takes the time to understand you, and that promotes you on your journey? My ultimate goal as a therapist is to create a collaborative and culturally sensitive space where you can feel empowered and safe to go through a journey of change, healing, and finding meaning. I practice using an integrative approach to meet the unique, individual needs of my clients.

I approach therapy with the belief that you are the expert of your own life, and that my role is to provide a space where your authentic self is not just welcomed, but celebrated! I work with kids, teens and adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, substance misuse, racial and cultural issues, mood and behavior difficulties, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Utilizing a blend of therapeutic models and perspectives, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs, guided from a strengths-based approach.

My name is Chanel Beard, LMSW of B&F Consulting & Therapeutic Services. As a clinician, I can ensure that clients have a safe space and are met with compassionate and culturally sensitive care. I have extensive experience working with adults, and teens ages 14 & up. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a special education high school, a level one trauma center, suicide prevention, trauma focused group facilitator, and as an administrative leader of foster care programs

In psychotherapy, we work together to understand the meaning of your symptoms and the sources of your pain. The therapeutic process is in large part a careful encounter with the past in the hope of getting beyond what happened to you and discovering who you are apart from your history. It also includes the exploration of your beliefs, emotions, protective strategies, recurring patterns, and relationship dynamics. From a stance of compassion and curiosity, we put words to your experience and what has been unsayable before.

The trauma of infertility is often unimaginable, unpredictable, and unfair. It is full of loss, sacrifice and a desperate desire for an outcome you fear may never come. The anxiety can be overwhelming. Maybe you are feeling exhausted and alone, terrified of not ever having the life you want. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of guilt, anger or emptiness and a deep longing for a change in your circumstances. Depression is usually not far behind on this journey and compounds an already shattered worldview.

Are you seeking evidence-based psychotherapy to help you achieve your goals or manage your symptoms in the most effective way? If you or your child are struggling with your mood, anxiety, trauma, obsessive or unhelpful thinking patterns, chronic pain, or behaviors you wish to change, I or another qualified therapist at the MindWell Center may be able to help you.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Insightful Therapy! We are a group practice offering flexible scheduling and complementary services for adults and couples. Maybe you're someone who is struggling with important relationships in your life or life transitions. Maybe feeling down or helpless. Perhaps you've been through some difficult times that have left a mark or you feel more on edge in your life lately.

Do your emotions feel too big or like you struggle to feel anything at all? Do you feel overwhelmed easily or like you care too much? Do you feel unsafe to be your authentic self around others? Have you gone through a recent life change and suddenly feel unsure of where you're headed? Are you a lot harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else? Do you feel alone and need some support?--- You deserve to feel a balance in your emotions, a direction in your life, and a sense of safety and community. It may not feel like it right now, but all these things are possible.

I am an experienced licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked primarily with adults dealing with substance abuse, relational issues mood disorders, and trauma. I view therapy as a collaborative effort, where we work on your goals and improve the quality of your life!

Finding the perfect therapist, much like finding the perfect pair of jeans, can be both an exciting and daunting task. Finding the right fit is crucial to building a strong and successful working relationship. As a licensed mental health counselor, it is my goal to help establish a warm and empathic environment that fits you and/or your partner/family to explore your concerns and work to accomplish your goals. I work with a variety of clients tackling relational issues or seeking deep understanding of themselves. I specialize in LGBTQ+ informed treatment, couples counseling & sexual and intimacy-based concerns.

I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.

As a queer and nonbinary individual, I am passionate about working with and advocating for the queer and neurodiverse communities. I strive to provide my clients a safe, sensory-friendly, and creative space to work through life’s challenges with a provider with whom they know has shared experiences and extensive experience in providing affirming care. I also have advanced training in systemic oppression and multicultural therapy, and provide gender-affirming services like letters of recommendation for HRT and gender affirming surgeries.

We all have times in our lives where we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stressed out or even feel like we have lost ourselves. I am here to help you become empowered in order to manage life to your full potential. To help you find your happiness. I have provided therapy to a wide range of individuals with different diagnoses, but specialize in trauma, anxiety and depression.