Self-Harming Therapists in Mohegan Lake, NY

Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.

Does your child's behavior worry you? Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD or ADHD, academic or behavior problems, trauma, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, social skills, peer pressure or bullying? Have you hoped and waited long enough for things to change? Perhaps now is the time to talk with a caring and experienced child and adolescent therapist. In a nurturing environment, I use mindfulness and cognitive based strategies to help develop your child's innate strength and resiliency to move their life forward. Your child will receive my uncompromising commitment to his/her emotional well being.

I am sure that if you are looking through this site it is for yourself, someone in your care, or someone you know who may need help. If this is true, do not hesitate or wait, thinking it might go away or get better on its own. You have already done the first step toward healing and recovery. Reaching out and accepting help is hard but sometimes, we really can not do it on our own. It is not because we are unmotivated, stupid, or weak-it is because we can be fighting battles that are bigger then ourselves.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with close to a decade of experience in the field. I provide a client-centered, safe, nonjudgmental space to help foster growth and positive changes. In my practice, I utilize an eclectic approach to meet the individualized needs of each person. My hope is to help people live their best lives.

I am honored when my clients tell me that sessions together just feel "real!" I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in clinical and diagnostic assessments, resilience training, and CBT.I specialize in treatment of adolescence and emerging adults as well as family therapy. I offer a supportive and safe space to discuss any wide range of issues that are currently impacting you or your loved one's quality of life.

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 love working with those who know they are ready for change. Many seek to create a life that they can proudly call their own. Perhaps you have tried many times, or you are just now realizing you're not living the life you want. I have worked for years with people wanting to create their best life, and have found a uniquely collaborative way of working that removes internal barriers while changing ways of relating to others, so that a happier, healthier life is more than just possible, it becomes a living reality.

Therapy offers the opportunity to speak about that which may feel unspeakable, shameful, or muddled. The dual process of speaking and observing what emerges is useful for confronting a range of challenges and symptoms. Through careful listening and interpretation, I aim to foster insight and curiosity about your inner world. Over time, patterns emerge that invite exploration and open up the possibility for changes to be made.

While many of us face similar life challenges, the ways in which these experiences impact us varies greatly. I strive to tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each unique individual, couple, and family. I utilize the process of mutual exploration of issues that stem from the past while staying rooted in the present issues that prompted the decision to seek out help. In times of crisis, I shift into a more active role and focus on skills coaching and managing stress. I provide individual therapy to adolescents, adults, and older adults and have experience treating families and couples.

"Alis grave nihil": Nothing is heavy to those with wings. My goal is to help clients learn to fly above their pain, fears, stressors. My job is providing the tools and guidance to recognize the issues. In my practice, these tools might include cognitive or behavioral techniques or other methods/theories, including mindfulness. The approach to wellness might include spiritual or physical health but, in all things, the focus is on the client and it always takes his/her needs and desires as primary. Beyond techniques is always the importance in discovering the underlying causes. There is no one path. For each person it is unique.

I am skilled in working with adolescents and adults dealing with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. Experienced in individual as well as family psychotherapy.

“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” bell hooks. Would you like professional support to understand and heal your relationships? if you are searching for a safe therapeutic space where you can openly express your emotions and find solutions to your issues, I will be a suitable therapist for you. I am a relational psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and educator, and I will work with you in coping with heartaches caused by trauma, ruptures, loneliness, discord, and loss and support you through your healing.

Welcome! You are in the right place. You may have heard about Arch Psychological from your trusted physician, school staff or a friend. We are so glad that you found us! We are a small, locally owned and operated therapy group serving our community for over 20 years. We look forward to connecting with you and we know that you will feel the difference in our responsiveness and follow-through.

With compassion and acceptance, I would like to help alleviate the distress you may be experiencing at this point in your life. In the safety of my office, we can explore areas in which you may feel stuck or overwhelmed. I have worked extensively with individuals seeking to overcome addictions; who wish to make sense of relationships; who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, loss, or sexuality; and who are experiencing major life transitions. By looking at internal dialogue and seeing where thought patterns may be self-defeating, I can help shift these to more optimal, self-nurturing thinking.

I work with young children ages 2-16 and their families using Creative Play Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy. The areas in which I have worked extensively with children have been Anxiety, Performance Anixiety, Depression, Attention Deficit, Transitional Difficulties, Social Skills, Divorce, Loss, Separation, Anger Managerment and Learning challenges. I conduct individual, family, parent guidance/coparenting and group psychotherapy. I run Divorce, Loss and Social Skills groups for children ages 6-10. I conduct assessments/reports for Family Courts, schools-- CSE, CPSE and a child's readiness for Kindergarten as part of my practice.

Therapy can be a powerful part of the healing process. I feel honored to witness that process when working with individuals seeking help to deal with difficult life circumstances. I strive to create an environment where a person can feel safe and comfortable discussing their struggles. My approach is collaborative and seeks to draw out an individual's strengths allowing them to better address their concerns and feel more at ease in their everyday life.

**Please email for new patient inquiries** Has life's problems and/or emotions become overwhelming? Are your thoughts and feelings causing stress and disrupting your everyday functioning? It is at these times when one should seek out professional help. A therapist can provide insight, empathy and honest feedback in a way that is unique from most other relationships. When a warm and secure relationship is formed during psychotherapy, the healing journey can begin. Psychotherapy holds a tremendous opportunity for growth and transformation.