You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances. Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us. I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness. I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion. You must be willing to do your part. We’ll use: Honest conversation Probing questions Home assignments such as reading reflecting mindfulness practices journaling to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing. My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark. My schedule is NOT in the BetterHelp calendar. Appointments are scheduled by me at our mutual convenience once the intake/screening process is completed and we have decided we are a good match. I currently have openings on Wednesdays between 9 am and 2 pm Eastern, 6 am and 11 am Pacific.

Hello! My name is Dr. Bonnie Floyd. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, with a specialization in health psychology. My expertise is assisting individuals who are diagnosed with chronic illness to live more fulfilling lives. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology, through a program jointly offered by Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have nearly twenty years of clinical experience, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I've had experience in psychological pain management, providing both biofeedback and psychotherapy. For the past fifteen years, I've specialized in working with geriatric patients; I've provided comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, to diagnose forms of dementia. More recently, I've been providing supportive psychotherapy sessions for residents in nursing homes. Last November, I published Remarkable Journey: My Dual Perspectives as Doctor and Patient. Having specialized in coping with chronic illness during my doctoral training, I am now managing chronic conditions of my own. This offers a unique perspective for those who are struggling to adapt to chronic conditions. My theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral in nature: I assist clients with the identification of maladaptive patterns of thinking, as well as provide training with the substitution of more adaptive thoughts. Similarly, I assist clients with recognizing when behaviors are no longer useful for their current situations; I provide help with forming new, more adaptive behaviors. I have a longstanding interest in mood disorders, especially major depressive disorder. I would be honored to have the opportunity to work together on your current concerns. I commend individuals for the courage to reach out for professional assistance when necessary.

I would like to start with this quote as an encouragement to you. "Motivation is not something you wait to get, motivation is something that you do," by Sharon L. Johnson. This quote is to encourage you to increase your motivation. I encourage you to be a go-getter, a self-starter, be ambitious, be self-driven, and go after your heart desires and your dreams, set goals and motivate yourself to achieve them. I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 17 years of professional work experience. I am also Haitian, having migrated to the U.S. in my early teens, and thus I speak fluently French and Haitian Creole, as well as English. I use Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and Humanistic therapy when working with individuals with all sorts of emotional distress and mental health problems to help treat those problems and enhance a better well-being emotionally, mentally, physically, and holistically. Relaxation exercises and mindfulness meditation, conjoined with restructuring the individual's thinking, applying problem-solving skills, and showing great empathy, will help the individual solve problems in their lives, resolving conflicts, gaining better self-awareness, and have an increased happiness and overall improved well-being. I am also specialized in motivational interviewing counseling, a collaborative approach to helping individuals make positive changes around substance use behaviors and other behaviors that are maladaptive for better appropriate, new learned, positive behaviors. I have experience in helping treating many clinical disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, adjustment difficulties, schizophrenia, substance abuse problems, and so forth. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. As a last encouraging expression: 'Be tenacious, hold on in doing what you know works for you. Practice in doing what works. Skill building requires practice.'

Hi, I'm Emily and I am so glad that you took the biggest leap in the counseling process by recognizing that you need support and reaching out for help. While therapy can be a scary process, it also can be one of the most freeing and rewarding experiences of your life, giving you the ability to be the person you always dreamed of becoming. My background in mental health counseling started at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. In May 2011, I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. Following graduation, I began working as a primary therapist in an outpatient mental health clinic. In 2014 I officially became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. While working in an outpatient setting, I worked with men, women and teenagers suffering from a variety of mental health illness including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. After a year of working there, I was asked to conduct a group for individuals suffering from co-occuring disorders. Since then, a great deal of my focus has been on treating individuals who suffer from both mental health and substance use disorders. In February 2015, I joined the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and accepted a position providing mental health and substance abuse treatment services to incarcerated individuals. After almost six years of working with this population, I have gained a great understanding of the role that trauma and abuse plays in a person’s life, specifically surrounding issues of abandonment, trust, guilt and shame, family dynamics and parenting. My philosophy on therapy is pretty simple. Whether my patients are in society or behind bars, I always tell those I’m working with that as a therapist I'm not in the business of telling you what to do or how you should do it. It my belief that every human has the answers that they seek deep within themselves. My job is simply to give you a safe space to help you navigate and uncover the solutions to problems or answers to questions that you subconsciously already have the answers to. After all, nobody knows you better than you! Together, we will process the areas that you need support in as well identify strengths and appropriate coping skills to build up your ability to deal with life on life’s terms instead of resorting to old, negative coping skills that no longer serve a purpose in your life. While this can be an overwhelming process with feelings of extreme vulnerability, it is only during those times of feeling uncomfortable where true growth is able to take place. I am looking forward to joining you on your new journey of self-discovery!

I am licensed in Florida with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. 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.

I am licensed in New York who creates comfort in challenges. My approach is rooted in relational therapy; it draws from the psychodynamic approach, which helps facilitate awareness, growth and positive change. I have experience serving children, adolescents, young adults and families who have struggled with general mental health, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I am licensed in New York State with 39 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. 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. 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 bilingual, speaking Spanish and English, licensed in New York with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in New York with 25 plus years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & anger management. 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 over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hello, I'm glad you are taking the opportunity to learn more about me! I welcome you! I understand it's not easy trying to find that perfect clinical match, to share your most personal business, thoughts and emotions. Most assuredly, I am bound to confidentiality and you are in total judgement free space where opening ears awaits you! Only you can tell your story. You are the expert of your story of which you have many strengths in overcoming your challenges. You are resilient, it has allowed you take your first step by signing up for therapy! You are very courageous and empowering! I applaud you for unlocking the door to your new journey! I am highly motivated and inspired by my successful outcomes and seeing my clients build better coping skills to improving their life functioning. My love and joy of being a therapist is seing my clients to see the best in themselves, even when they are feeling their lowest! I can help to manage, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive disorders, anger, grief, loss, trauma, parenting issues, lack of motivation, life changes, self esteem, and self confidence. The duality of my educational studies has enabled me to acquire my strengths in providing strong exceptional supportive, and clinical services, behavioral counseling, crisis counseling, trauma counseling and resourceful coping tools. I've worked with individuals, couples, adults, the elderly, adolescents, teens, young adults, medically frail, as well as LGBQT populations. With more than15 years of experience, I am dual in my educational experience and expertise. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work, a licence in Mental Health Counseling, and a Special Certification in Trauma Counseling in New York State. My Social Work background helps me to empower others to overcome challenges and obstacles they are facing in their lives. I can help them to seek out solutions to issues and circumstances they've been trying to figure out for quite a while. Most of importantly, I welcome diversity and uniqueness. I am able to connect and empower everyone to be their best they can be! My studies in Mental Health Counseling gives me my professional and clinical knowledge to provide counseling to help improve the mental health, emotional and physical well-being of all who seek out my help. My communication, verbal and listening skills are exceptional. My clinical approaches are diverse, non-confrontational, and strength based. I’m skilled in Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Counseling, Play Therapy and much more! I’m multi-skilled in providing treatment to individuals wo have experienced serious health conditions, chemical addiction, PTSD, OCD, ADD, ADHD, BiPolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual abuse / sexual trauma. I can help with anger issues, parenting issues, grieg / loss, life changes, self esteem, life changes and much more! I look forward to hearing from you! Schedule your appointment today!

I am licensed in Maryland and New York with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, coping with medical illness, financial distress, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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. 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 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with 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 a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience supporting individuals, families, and youth. I use a warm, collaborative, and client-centered approach, drawing from CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and active listening. I help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, divorce, relationship and marriage concerns, anger, eating disorders, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, communication challenges, and behavioral concerns. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.