Therapists in Westchester County, NY

Welcome. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. I strive to offer an empathic and eclectic approach in my work, yet one where we collaborate to address the issues and goals that YOU identify. Whether you're facing life transitions, loss, or challenges in your family or work life, therapy can help you achieve your capacity for growth, change, and self-awareness. We will identify any patterns that may have you feeling "stuck," to help you move forward effectively. I have worked for 24 years at NY Presbyterian Hospital, and have training in CBT, DBT, as well as supportive and psychodynamic treatment.

**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.

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.

Max Guttman is the owner of Recovery Now, a private mental health practice in New York City. Through his work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and disability rights advocate, Max fights for those without a voice in various New York City care systems. He received a ‘2020 Bearcats of the Last Decade 10 Under 10’ award from the Binghamton University Alumni Association. Guttman treats clients with anxiety and depression but specializes in issues related to psychosis or schizoaffective spectrum disorders.

I am expertly trained to help people navigate trauma, life crises, and family conflicts, including the experiences of tumultuous and estranged family of origin dynamics. I am a leader in the field of mental health and executive employee assistance services. My clients are generally leaders who balance work, family, self-care, and opportunities for growth and I do much work around improving communication by managing expectations and establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. I am committed to providing a safe, non-threatening, and inquiry-based atmosphere for exploring needs, expectations, agency, voice, and treatment goals.

Are your worries getting the best of you? If you'd like to stop letting stress and anxiety get in your way, I can show you a new way forward. If you feel lost in your relationship and are not sure how to reconnect, I can teach you a different approach to communication. If your child's anxiety is taking over and impacting everyone in the family, I can help you with parenting strategies that restore peace and teach your child important coping skills. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and families just like yours. I offer the convenience and efficiency of telehealth - licensed in NY, VT and FL.

Life's hurtles can create stress and anxiety and seeking help can be frightening, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step. Friends and family are an invaluable support, but often you need more. Through a unique blend of solution focused, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches we will work together to confront your anxiety and create a path toward a more satisfying life. I am a licensed clinical social worker and received my Masters degree from Columbia University. I completed my clinical training through the NYU Langone Medical Center and have been working in private practice ever since.

I want to help you be the best self you can be. I have advanced training in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. I focus on building trust with my clients so they have a safe place to heal. I specialize in DBT, healing from trauma, relationship conflicts, marriage and family, depression, anxiety, and emotion dysregulation. Additionally, I work with adopted people and adoptive families. I am part of Northstar Consulting which provides treatment and services for adopted people.

In life there are so many questions that are unanswered or you might feel the need to figure out. Whether it be to find a career you’re successful in, establish steady relationships or develop new hobbies, this uncertainty may create a lot of stress in your life. For this reason, you may be struggling with feelings of not being good enough, which results in a sense of hopelessness and frustration about life and what it should be. We receive these messages from family, friends and social media that it is important to be accepted, but can simultaneously struggle with feelings of loneliness and inadequacy from trying to achieve it.

I am a Licensed Mental Health and Pastoral Counselor committed in guiding transformation and life fulfillment. My therapeutic focus is on creating a safe and connective environment in which adolescents, adults, couples, and families increase hope, awareness, and reparation. I utilize a dynamic approach in therapy, incorporating theoretical interventions within Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT).

Thank you for visiting my profile. I am licensed in NY, CT, and MA. Psychotherapy is about educating and raising awareness so that we can non-judgmentally identify our patterns and manage life’s confusion. I appreciate a collaborative approach to help identify your needs and goals. I utilize an integration of evidence-based treatment, process therapy, and a mindfulness framework. I also take time to understand and integrate what makes each person unique, such as our mood, temperament, family system, environment, culture, and biology.

Each individual brings their own goals to the therapeutic platform and I aim to capitalize on unique strengths to collaboratively problem solve challenges in order to obtain healing and wholeness. Tailoring my counseling modality to your needs is an approach I value and I commit to building a safe and trusting dynamic throughout the therapy process. Whether you're seeking support for life stressors, wanting processing opportunities and coping skills development, or experiencing significant life events, we can work towards your recovery goals together.

Katie Parent, LCSW, is a trauma-informed clinician committed to holistic well-being, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based mind-body practices to nurture a balanced relationship between the mind, body, and soul. With a wealth of experience spanning adults, children, families, and couples, Katie brings a comprehensive approach to her therapeutic work. Katie creates a welcoming and inclusive space, honoring all gender identities and providing support for individuals with various mental and physical health challenges. With a compassionate and sensitive approach, she strives to empower clients on their journey towards healing.

I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.

Navigating life's most challenging moments requires empathy, support, and a gentle guiding hand. I specialize in aiding individuals coping with grief, significant life transitions, or the complexities of terminal/chronic illness. My aim is to foster a safe and nurturing space where healing, growth, and resilience can flourish. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, particularly those in mid-life and older as they navigate life’s transitions, including adult children leaving/returning to the family home, retirement, downsizing, chronic or life altering illness, and death and non-death losses.

Do you want more out of life and you’re not sure what steps to take or where to start? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or substance use? I work collaboratively to explore what’s most important to you and how therapy can get help you make real changes. I also work with parents and families and provide coaching around supporting family members with substance abuse, anxiety, and other issues.

Welcome! Thank you for visiting. Exploring our humanness can be hard. I will do my best to hear you and encourage a way forward that makes sense for you and your needs. I am an LPC with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Western Connecticut State University. I have worked in the field of behavioral health for 12 years and specialize in addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety drawing from trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.

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.

At Clear Mind Psychology, we treat children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of psychological symptoms including those associated with difficult life transitions including divorce, death of a loved one, fertility issues and the process of developing gender/sexual identity. Our clinical expertise extends to the needs of patients diagnosed with OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, and Students with Complex Learning Profiles. Most of our patients have complex needs and are craving clarity and an effective plan.