Expressive Arts Therapists in Schenectady, NY

Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who primarily treats adults struggling with eating disorders. Allison is a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider with extensive experience treating perfectionism, depression, anxiety, body image, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and personality disorders.

Welcome to my reimagined counseling practice--now, purely virtual! Do you feel like a square peg in a round hole? Are you out of touch with who you are and what you really want? Do you sometimes lie awake nights worrying, "Is this IT?" You know you need a change, but you're not sure how to take the first step. Somewhere along the way, you may have started doing what others thought was best for you instead of trusting your own gut. Perhaps you're unhappy because you and your job aren't a good fit. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with stress from all sides.

Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. But most importantly, I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families.

Specializes in treating children, adolescents, and transitional age adults. Broad background in high-risk crisis, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings. Certified Mental Health First Aid instructor through the National Council for Behavioral Health. History of providing clinical and task supervision to social work and nursing students through the University at Albany and SUNY Empire College.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.

If you are looking to work on issues that interfere with your quality of life, therapy can be a valuable resource. In my practice, I work with children, adolescents and adults, who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bullying, grief, anxiety, depression and adapting to life changes. My goal is to allow you to have therapy that matches your learning style. You are in charge, I will help guide you through this process by talking, worksheets, activities, learning coping skills and much more. You know yourself best, even if at times it may not feel like it.

There are many times in life when we deal with issues that are difficult to put into words. I have found that a combination of art therapy, play therapy, with more traditional Cognitive Behavioral talk therapy give people the option of approaching issues from a variety of perspectives. I also have a background in mindfulness practice to help you learn to gain insight into your reactions to issues in your life. I work with children, adults and families to help you develop positive solutions in your life.

I am not currently accepting new clients for therapy, though I am accepting clients for OASAS Approved DWI Assessments.