Therapists in Alden, NY

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a calm and easy going manner. I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years, helping all types of people with problems big and small. Relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety are among the many areas that I have helped my clients effectively deal with and overcome. I also have supervised and trained therapists . My approach will always be collaborative and together we will develop specific methods and perspectives that will not only help you resolve your current issue, but give you the tools to make your life from today onward more fulfilling and satisfying. I would be honored to help you achieve the clarity, confidence and joy that you are seeking. And, we will have fun along the way.

I am licensed in New York with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I believe each person’s individual experiences are vital to the therapy journey. With that in mind, I invite you to utilize your own experiences and natural creativity as the primary tools to find positive and quick, but long-lasting solutions to problems. I embrace cultural diversity and truly respect people’s differences. People of all genders, sexualities, religion affiliations, and cultural backgrounds will find a friendly and warm atmosphere when meeting with me at Better Help. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am partial to the holistic and integrative approaches to psychotherapy. The holistic view helps us become more awake in our day to day life, and in-tune with our emotions, thoughts, physical experiences, and spiritual senses. The integrative view of psychotherapy blends clinical interventions of various psychotherapy schools, and looks at each individual as unique. It yields the best results, and opens doors to positive and effective changes. I have been trained to work with adults and children struggling with mood changes, sadness, anger, anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional emptiness. I provide therapy in English and Portuguese. Now, what brings you to therapy at this time?

I have a flair for helping people effect positive change in their lives. My offices are comfortable safe spaces to talk about difficult things and make tough decisions. The road to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I try very hard to be encouraging and supportive while change is occurring. Hurt, pain and anger do not define who we are; it opens our emotional pathways to inform us of the need and time for change. Depression is usually an indication of the depth of personal disruption, so when it’s appropriate, I offer advice to validate feelings, encourage healing and to dismantle irrational thinking.

Greetings to you all! I am a National Board Certified Counselor with over 15 years' experience in direct mental health counseling. Licensed to practice counseling in the State of New York, I am a member in good standing of both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). I have worked in the field of criminal justice evaluating inmates at various stages of trauma, particularly PTSD from incarceration, and the social stigma of community based supervision systems like probation and parole. I have assisted veterans, law enforcement officers, teachers, students, men, women, young adults, teens and children to overcome a host of anxiety and mood based disorders and relationship issues. I have worked some of the most difficult client cases in the inner city, but also identify with needs of clients in suburban and rural communities based on my diverse background and extensive experience. I have developed a holistic approach to counseling concentrating on what I call the "7 Pillars of Health" wherein my clients learn to monitor their overall well-being and begin a successful plan and practice of self-regulation. A proponent of Individual Psychology developed by Alfred Adler, and am also quite adept at CBT, Reality Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness methods. As a Christian Counselor I also encourage clients to explore their spirituality as part of the healing process.

Hi, I am Andrea. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wide variety of experience. Currently, in addition to providing counseling through Better Help, I work as a Clinical Coordinator within the NYC hospital system. I coordinate treatment amongst a variety of agencies to best support persons with severe mental illness as they reintegrate back into the community. I have also developed a program to support adults with developmental disabilities by connecting them to community treatment providers. During my time as a social worker, I have provided counseling to persons in the criminal justice system in a variety of contexts. I also have experience as an individual and group therapist for persons struggling with substance use disorders in the outpatient setting. I previously served as a counselor and advocate in the hospitals, courts, and on a crisis hotline for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. As an undergraduate at SUNY New Paltz, I studied sociology with a focus on human services. As a graduate student at CUNY Hunter, I received a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. I am trained in Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Intervention. I completed a course in Social Pedagogy in Denmark, learning to integrate a holistic and relationship-based approach into my counseling techniques. I know that no single approach to counseling is the right one for each person. My counseling style aims to meet my clients where they are at to promote self-advocacy and highlight inner strengths. I utilize methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Hello! My name is Stephanie Southard and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, groups, and families/couples. I am warm and inviting and provide you with a judgment-free space to share your most bothersome thoughts and issues. Your therapy with me will always be YOU-centered as I will always meet you where you are at and develop goals based on what you want to accomplish during our time together. I am relatable, engaging, and accepting of the wonderful person you are and want to become. I utilize practices that are based on evidence, with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) being my preferred practice because you cannot change your behaviors without first managing your thoughts and attitudes. I also like to include exercises and role playing as part of your treatment. I was born, raised, and am currently residing on Long Island, New York. I received my MA in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1999 and have been working as a social worker ever since. I am a big homebody and I enjoy reading, writing, crafting, and hanging out in the comfort of my home with my family and pets. My passion is helping people figure out how they can live more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives with minimal and manageable stress and conflict. I look forward to guiding and supporting you on your journey through this process. SPECIALTIES: -- depression, the blues, post-partum -- anxiety and irrational thinking -- addiction and adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) -- PTSD and personal experiences of traumatic events -- OCD and habit forming and breaking -- communication skills, empathy, relating, and acceptance -- parenting and mom struggles, family dynamics -- grief and loss -- stress and anger management/coping skills -- childhood trauma, abuse, abandonment, attachment I am also familiar with domestic violence, child protective services, legal/courts, community resources, and I have an extensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and medications. If I am unfamiliar with a term, condition, or problem, I will become familiar with it! SERVICES OFFERED: live chat, phone, video, and text LICENSE: NY State LCSW: # 73-072535 (expires 5/31/23) EXPERIENCE: 24 years

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with my R privelege in New York State with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, Dual recovery and addiction treatment issues, codependency, grief and loss, OCD, ADHD and adjustment difficulties. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma related issues. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion with a firm belief in self determination and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential, strengths based, solution focused and reality based therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

My name is Tammy. I have 5 years of experience working with patients with dual diagnosis with substance abuse disorder and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and PTSD. I use the person centered approach and I will meet you where you are comfortable to begin therapy. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Emotional Functional Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and EMDR Therapy. If you are looking to learn coping skills , self-soothing techniques and moving past trauma, please contact me. I look forward to working with you.

I am licensed in New York as mental health counselor with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, intellectual disabilities, coping with addictions, & depression. I have also worked with adolescents and teenagers. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.