Behavioral Issues Therapists in Vestal, NY

The first appointment will involve an evaluation of your needs and goals. What you hope to accomplish will direct the course of treatment. As we work together you can expect to gain better self-understanding through thought-provoking dialogue and reflection. The therapeutic process sometimes requires talking about difficult subjects or having challenging conversations so compassion, honesty, and respect will be guiding principles during those times.

Hi! I am a licensed, board certified art therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. I became an art therapist out of my love for connecting with others, making art, and learning about human behavior and emotion. Creative art-making can be an incredibly powerful and enjoyable tool in the therapy process. It allows us to express feelings for which we often cannot find words, allowing for growth, change, and healing. Brain imaging technology has shown art-making increases neural activity in the parts of our brains responsible for resiliency, critical thinking, coping skill development, empathy, and stress.

Do you need changes in your life? Whether entering therapy due to suffering from negative thinking, constant worry, interrupted sleep, exhaustion, or low mood, I will work with you to develop emotional growth using behavioral health changes to get back to the real you. I believe that healing, growth, and acceptance evolve through building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. Deep focus on you includes more than identifying depression, anxiety, and interpersonal communication or conflict – it means walking beside you on your journey in an authentic, meaningful way.

I am Danielle Gillotti, a licensed and fully credentialed Art Therapist (ATR-BC, LCAT). I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years. I entered the field of art therapy because I have always found the human brain and how we respond to our emotions fascinating. Art Therapy combines my passion for psychology, human development, and creative self-expression. The use of more creative therapeutic interventions and non-verbal-focused interventions is crucial to processing stressors and life events, as we may not always have the specific words to describe how we are feeling and why.

Therapy is a journey of healing, finding emotional and behavioral awareness, and self-discovery. It is a process of exploring and obtaining insight into your life choices, transitions, perspectives, and challenges with a goal of positive change. I provide a safe, open, judgement-free and nurturing environment where clients can tell their stories, share their emotions and beliefs, and to process their thoughts and behaviors. My approach is person-centered, strength and empowerment based.

“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of Hope” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Do you sometimes feel lost or hopeless? Anxious? Struggling with mental health difficulties or life stressors? There is always hope to be found, sometimes we need help looking. With me, there is no one size fits all for therapy. I will work closely with you, to understand who you are, your story, and how to help you feel empowered and skilled in managing your life and your goals. You are in control of your therapy with me; and I will stand next to you, to help you feel motivated and inspired to take control over your life.

Individuals and couples who come into therapy are often experiencing some struggle in their life. In therapy with you, my goal is to address these immediate concerns, explore with you how they may stem from longer-term unmet concerns, and work with you toward more effective management and if possible, resolution. With advanced training from the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis, my clinical orientation is psychodynamic and interpersonal, and we will also use other therapies including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral for an eclectic, rounded treatment approach.

Accepting new patients! As a mental health counselor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, anger management, or interpersonal challenges? While working together we can use techniques to help achieve a greater insight and work through these challenges. My experience includes working with a variety of techniques that include, cognitive behavioral, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness based orientation; this helps to promote self-awareness and adaptive coping skills. I am currently being trained in virtual reality therapy.

I am so excited to be able to offer Art Therapy as a unique counseling alternative to traditional talk therapy. I believe strongly that through the art making process one can learn a great deal about themselves and find ways to handle current challenges. I have a studio filled with everything from drawing materials and paints to clay, plaster, found objects and much more. Together we can explore different mediums and help you find your voice through the creative process. My background in the creative arts allows us the opportunity to add music, poetry/journaling, movement and drama if you would like. No prior artistic skills are needed. My goal is exploring the art process and thoughts and feelings that arise from the creation of art work rather than achieving a polished finished product. I look forward to providing therapy in the art studio with individuals, families and groups.

Understanding your personality and significant life experiences are important factors that affect your perceptions and how you view and operate in the world today. I utilize an integrative approach drawing from many different treatment styles customizing therapy that fits your unique learning style and specific areas you wish to address.

As a Black femme, disabled, poly, LGBTQ person I have firsthand experience navigating the difficulty finding a therapist who can understand those intersections. Therapists need to recognize familial,interpersonal and systemic issues that can make achieving one’s goals challenging. We all deserve support through life's transitions. Whether you are navigating grief or unpacking a life filled with trauma, the goal is to determine what kind of life you want to live and then the necessary steps to get you there. Peace, love and belonging are attainable with the right tools. I foster a responsible space where you can feel seen and heard.

Anxiety and depression issues can make life difficult. Fear and trauma can get us stuck. Change is hard and in today's environment it's really challenging. Remember, fear is a thief and a liar. You may have heard "On the other side of fear is freedom". These statements are true, but sometimes we need someone to walk through and process the difficult times with us. I will provide a safe respectful space for individuals to explore and process feelings and make changes toward a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

My role in therapy is to help you learn new coping skills to help you reach your full potential and effectively adapt to changes in your life.

The Hope Center provides Professional Mental Health Counseling and Life Coaching services to individuals, couples and families experiencing difficulties that prohibit them from adjusting to life's challenges.

I have been a clinical social worker since 2001 and first began to provide counseling when I was a graduate student. I have worked with hundreds of adult and adolescent clients of all ages since then who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, impact of childhood trauma on adult functioning/relationships, bipolar disorder and those living with chronic mental and physical health issues. I can help you help yourself to finally feel better using techniques derived from solution-focused, cognitive-behavior (CBT) and dialectical-behavior (DBT) therapies.

Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, having graduate degrees in both Social Work and Counseling Education. My prior experience was in schools for 3 years, a mental health clinic 12 yrs and private practice 11 yrs. I have gained experience with people of all ages, having personal/mental health issues of varying degrees, from mild depression/anxiety to serious mental health illnesses. Besides counseling individuals, I also counsel couples and families. My emphasis is in helping to create or maintain positive emotional health in my clients...to see the proverbial glass as half full rather than as half empty.

My work as a therapist has focused on helping individuals with a variety of challenges, including recovery from alcohol and drug use, managing depression and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, men's issues, and codependency among others. While these challenges are common for many folks, I tailor my approach to meet your needs and goals that are most important to you in a non-judgmental and open way.

I have devoted much of my practice to working with children, adolescents and their families, but I provide treatment to a wide range of clients. I provide individual and group therapy as well as marital and couples counseling.

Therapeutic areas of focus include life transitions, anxiety and depression. I have specialty areas that include coping with new, chronic, or terminal illness, as well as grief work. Recent areas of clinical development include somatic work, trauma informed yoga, numerous trainings for LBGTQ+ and consensual non-monogamy/ethical non-monogamy and polyamory.