Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Mount Kisco, NY

Attention...what does it take to get our attention? Usually, it's something unfamiliar. I work with individuals who experience a "symptom," a grief, a depression, an anxiety, a life-threatening illness, a crisis in an important relationship; a time when you are asked to pause, to pay attention to your self and bring curiosity to your life. A symptom is an invitation to look at the story of your life and visit where you have felt alone and where you need to come home to yourself in order to make this issue transform and experience more fulfillment.

Feeling overwhelmed by obstacles in your life? Experiencing challenges in your relationships with others? Taking the first step to enter therapy can be frightening. Trying to find the right therapist can be stressful. Let me help you achieve your optimum mental and emotional health by providing evidence-based treatments in a compassionate and collaborative environment. I have experience working with couples, families, and individuals cope and manage all types of relationship dynamics and life stressors. I will listen and ask questions to better understand and explore the barriers to help us develop strategies to improve your life.

As a clinical psychologist I am devoted to helping clients successfully meet the challenges they face. When working with children and adolescents, I address developmental, behavioral, attentional, and emotional struggles as well as parenting issues. Throughout treatment I engage clients as active participants to prioritize goals, acquire skills & coping techniques, and implement strategies aimed at creating positive change. I provide a supportive environment that serves to promote growth and empowerment, and help clients reach their full potential. I implement evidence based assessment and treatment techniques to maximize positive outcomes.

As someone who has been on the “other side of the couch”, I am a huge advocate for therapy and its transformative powers. I also recognize the courage it takes to begin the journey of healing and commend you for starting it. During our time together, I will help you to determine the thoughts that lead you to feel self-doubt, anxiety, or overwhelming sadness. My goal is to create a space for you to feel heard, validated, and supported. I believe in empowering clients and ensuring a strength-based, solution-focused approach while we walk through this process together one step at a time.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and related conditions. I have expertise in working with adolescents, adults, families, and parents of children with special needs. I strongly believe that treatment is most successful in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I work collaboratively with each client to set and work towards personal goals. Therapy can be short term or long term; some clients come weekly for 3 to 4 months until symptoms decrease, while others remain in therapy for longer periods of time.

I’m Katrina McCoy. I help people who are feeling gripped by anxiety and overwhelming emotions to uncover ease in the present moment and a sturdy connection to joy. If you are craving freedom from anxiety or overwhelming emotions, my calm and supportive therapeutic presence will offer a respite where you can find centeredness. Together, we will create your roadmap to enjoying your fullest, most deeply connected life.

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.

While working with individuals and families, I have noticed how much physical and mental health impact upon one another. I have worked on creating a speciality in addressing the unique challenges faced by women who are Black or African American that struggle with hormonal issues. Often these women feel unseen and unheard when they go to providers. My expertise lies in guiding women through understanding how their hormones intersect with their mental health and learn skills in emotional regulation and self advocacy.

Are you ready to heal from unresolved issues in your life? Are you going through a life transition or are you struggling to cope with anxiety or a recent event? We all experience life transitions. Sometimes, it is difficult taking the initial steps to seek therapy. I have extensive experience working with individuals in different areas in their life and who are motivated to learn more effective ways to cope with various stressors. Perhaps you find yourself feeling stuck. Together, we can navigate the barriers that are preventing you from moving forward or deal with your current stressors.

I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.

My ideal client is one who struggles with achieving the goals they want to accomplish. One who has experienced trauma in the past and isn't sure how to move forward. One who has excessively negative thoughts about themselves or the world, and wants to improve how they see life. A client who has felt like they are drowning in life, in sadness, in anxiety, in fear, and wants to identify strategies to come back afloat.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience who takes a caring, collaborative approach to therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you are distressed, and facing complex emotions and relationships. Therapy offers support and insight on the path to healing. I have extensive experience treating children and adults coping with a variety of emotional struggles such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship issues. I work with parents and families, and specialize in a range of women's health issues. I often integrate stress reduction techniques into therapy and specialize in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Connecting with the right therapist is so important. Finding someone who can help you find words to describe your experience, identify solutions to your problems, and develop strategies to reduce your stress. When you connect with the right person you know because you feel less alone. I have years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families who faced seemingly insurmountable problems. Together, we found strength in the struggle, strategies to manage it all, and ways to feel more connected. What I love most about being a therapist is the possibility.

It can be hard to recognize when you need to turn to someone for help. Sometimes having a trusted person outside your family & friends can offer the clarity and support you need during a difficult transition. I give my clients a safe space to talk where they can identify obstacles and work to become more hopeful, empowered and grounded in their lives. By exploring your thoughts & feelings, we will be able to move you forward and help you to find the support you need.

I am an empathic Psychologist who uses humor to speak about difficult topics. My goal is to help my clients reach their goals whether that be increased insight, behavior change, or managing thoughts. I use a non-judgmental and supportive stance to help my clients feel more comfortable when speaking about issues that may make them feel vulnerable. At times, I can be irreverent and direct, which helps when we find ourselves avoiding what needs to be addressed. In addition to working with clients in my private practice, I work for Northwell Health providing psychotherapy to Residents, Fellows, and other Medical/Professional Staff.

“Healing happens when we meet our wounded places with compassion,” Stephen Levine. First and foremost, know that you are infinitely more than the reasons that brought you to this website. You are not your difficult feelings. You are not your loved one’s struggles. You are not your mistakes. I am committed to partnering with you to uncover, or perhaps rediscover, the best aspects of yourself. We’ll explore all the dimensions of you & examine how they manifest in your life. I’ll help you build on your strengths and compassionately release what no longer serves you. Result: a more fulfilling, serene, joyful, love-filled life.

It’s okay to have mixed feelings about starting psychotherapy. I will do my best to create a warm, safe environment for us to explore what you would like to change in your life and to accept what is beyond your control. I believe everyone has internal and external resources that they can discover and leverage to help themselves feel better.