Find a licensed online therapist in Candor, NY

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State and have provided mental health counseling for over 30 years to people of all ages. I worked as a school counselor for 32 years at the Kenton UFSD, a suburban school district just north of Buffalo, NY. I also provide family and couples counseling at the KenTon Family Support Center. Many people feel stuck at times but do not know how to make changes to allow them to enjoy their lives to the fullest. My approach to counseling incorporates a few styles of therapy to help clients clarify goals, understand their own behaviors and self-talk, and take charge of their future. Clinical areas of treatment include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, stress management, conflict resolution, work and career issues, grief & loss, and anger management. I strongly believe in the dignity and worth of people and am dedicated to helping people find a productive healthy path.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with over 20 years of experience working in Healthcare. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and age related issues. I feel is is vital to have support as we age, so that we can continue to be relevant and productive! My therapy style is conversational, interactive and down to earth. I believe in active listening, and treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I use a patient focused, strengths based approach that helps to build life skills to enhance everyday life. Creating a safe, supportive environment for people to share their concerns is the first step in the healing process. I believe our greatest resource is having a support network. Sometimes we have to step outside of our immediate family or social circle to get a fresh, objective perspective. This is a courageous first step toward living your best life. I look forward to walking these steps with you, setting goals, and seeing what can be achieved when we work together. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York state with approximately twenty years of experience in working with multicultural individuals dealing with wide range of challenges. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of who they are meant to be. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families focusing on mending relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, women's issues, and life coaching. I believe every individual is unique, so I tailor my person-centered approach from a variety of modalities; including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach. I like to focus more on the present and help you be able to move forward to a better, happier and healthier life. I have extensive experience with working with individuals of all different ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Coming from a multicultural background I pay special attention to the cultural context. I am especially passionate about working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and providing linguistically sensitive, culturally appropriate, and multicultural focused treatments tailored to your background and presenting concerns. I am a strong believer in positive thinking. I am all about moving forward. I would like to know your past; however, I don’t like to dwell on it. I would like to help you move forward so you can enjoy your present and look forward to your future. With lots of empathy and dash of humor, I can help you overcome anything!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, career challenges and life changes. My specialty is LGBTQ+ related issues in adolescence and throughout the lifespan, as well as gender studies. Additionally, I have worked with issues related to homelessness, immigration status, and family of origin. My counseling style is client-centered, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive. I am committed to providing my clients with an environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, and interactive. My approach is always determined by the individual client’s needs and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion without stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive behavior therapy. I strive to adapt and mold therapy goals to meet each individual’s unique and specific needs. **Unfortunately, I do not have specific training in the areas of OCD, Autism, Sexual dysfunctions, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Neuro Cognitive Disorders. It takes strength and courage to seek help. It is a sign of willingness to change. You should be proud of yourself for taking the first step in the journey toward being your best self.

Hello, I am a LCSW originally from NY, and presently living in sunny Florida. I worked as a psychotherapist in private practice / adjunct professor in New York combined for 20 years, and now a resident practicing in Florida. In addition, I have also worked as an LCSW for the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse as a provider for persons charged with Driving While Intoxicated. My work is a range of mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and most mental health disorders. I specialize in codependency, self esteem issues and substance abuse. I consider myself a kind, empathic, "say it like it is" therapist. I have a sense of humor respectfully in times when needed. Some of the therapeutic approaches I practice are humanistic, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness. I start where the client is and go from there. My concerns are always for my clients first and foremost! I will work diligently with my clients to help them succeed in this journey and to focus on a better life and happiness. Ethics and confidentiality are of the highest priorities in my practice. It is not easy to bring oneself in for help, but it is also one of the most brave and courageous healthy steps to take to enhance one's sense of self. I look forward to speaking and meeting you in the near future.

I am licensed in New York with 22 years of professional work experience. My greatest strength is making people feel comfortable in the therapeutic environment. I'm thoughtful and serious, but also love helping people find the ability to laugh in spite of their problems. If you are having trouble bridging the political divide with others, you may also like working with me.

I am licensed in New York with 50 years of professional work experience. I have graduated with a PhD from Fordham and also attended an international institute for advanced clinical hypnotherapy. I have experience in helping clients with intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, teen counseling and support, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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!

As a licensed clinician, I have several years experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, and any other challenges that can get thrown your way. I also have experience working with adults, college-age students, and athletes. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, and we will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Mental health can be a real challenge to manage on your own, but if you are looking for some support, it may be time to take a chance and see what help is out there!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of professional experience in New York, I specialize in using ego psychology to help clients navigate complex psychological challenges. My clinical work focuses on addressing logical fallacies and maladaptive coping mechanisms, particularly within the context of the complexities of modern life. I employ evidence-based interventions to facilitate clients' understanding of their internal thought processes and how these can impact their behavior and emotional well-being. My approach is integrative, drawing on various therapeutic modalities while emphasizing the development of clients' ego functions to enhance their adaptive capacity. Through targeted conversations and interventions, I assist clients in identifying and restructuring irrational beliefs and maladaptive coping strategies. My experience includes roles such as Program Coordinator at Mount Sinai Morningside and Associate Program Director at the Institute for Family Health, where I have been involved in program development, clinical supervision, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. This background allows me to create a supportive therapeutic environment, fostering clients' strengths and resilience as they work toward healthier, more adaptive ways of functioning.

Welcome—I’m glad you’re here. My name is Ammari Amani Edwards, LCSW, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with over 12 years of experience providing mental health services in community, behavioral health, trauma-focused, and private practice settings. I earned my Master of Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work in 2016. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, burnout, career challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. My background includes providing behavioral health services through the FDNY World Trade Center Counseling Services Unit, supporting first responders and individuals impacted by trauma. As an Afro-Latina therapist and mom, I bring cultural awareness, lived experience, and appreciation for the demands of caregiving, family life, and balancing multiple responsibilities. I welcome the ways identity, culture, community, and personal history shape your experience. My approach is warm, collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, and self-compassion. Together, we can explore patterns contributing to distress, strengthen boundaries, and develop practical coping skills. Temporary Services: 30-Minute Sessions for 12 Weeks I am temporarily offering 30-minute sessions through BetterHelp for a 12-week period. We will identify your priorities and focus on manageable goals and skills you can use in everyday life. Before this period ends, we will review your progress and discuss ongoing support. If you wish to continue working with me afterward, appointments will need to be booked through my private practice, subject to availability and clinical fit. We can also explore other providers or referrals based on your preferences. Private practice services require separate intake and billing arrangements and are separate from your BetterHelp subscription. Private Practice Options Private practice sessions generally last 45–50 minutes: - Individual therapy: $125 per session - Couples therapy: $175 per session - Sliding scale: $70–$100, depending on circumstances and availability Insurance options are available through Headway, Alma, and Grow Therapy, depending on your specific plan and verified benefits. Verification does not guarantee payment. You must be physically located in New York during every appointment. Please schedule BetterHelp sessions within BetterHelp; the links below are for private practice care. Private Practice Booking SimplePractice: https://ammari-amani-edwards-lcsw-nyc-est2024.clientsecure.me/ Grow Therapy: https://growtherapy.com/provider/2xuekdci7o9b/ammari-amani-edwards Alma: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/ammari-edwards/ Headway: https://care.headway.co/providers/ammari-edwards?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=45059 Educational Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammari.amani.edwards_lcsw/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ammari.amani.edwards_lcsw Please use your treatment platform for therapy-related communication. You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning. I look forward to supporting you in building greater clarity, connection, and self-compassion. Ammari Amani Edwards, LCSW Pronouns: she/her Virtual Psychotherapy Across New York

I am licensed in New York with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, career difficulties, & despression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.