I applaud your courage in reaching out and seeking therapy. Whether this is your first time or you've been in therapy before, whatever life-challenge you are facing, it would be my privilege to help. I welcome you to the comfort of my office, a nurturing, confidential space....a safe haven where you can give voice to your deepest needs and concerns, where expression of *all* feelings are gently encouraged, and truly heard. In an atmosphere of warmth and unconditional acceptance, I will value, respect and listen deeply to you as we work together to ease your pain. We will look beyond your symptoms to identify and understand the root causes of your distress, freeing you to heal, grow and create the full, meaningful life that you envision and deserve. Issues frequently addressed include: grieving past or recent loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-criticism, teen issues, gay and lesbian concerns, job and school-related issues, assertiveness, creative blocks, and family conflict. In our time together I will help you develop increased awareness of your thoughts, feelings, needs and patterns of behavior as you explore your inner world, access your strengths and gain the freedom to be yourself - to deeply know, value and appreciate who you truly are, not who you think you should be, or others expect you to be. Honoring the uniqueness of each person, I celebrate diversity and welcome clients from all sexual orientations, ethnic and racial backgrounds and religious/spiritual beliefs. No matter how long you you have struggled or how difficult your situation, we can work together to transform your pain into empowerment, inner peace, and hope. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your particular concerns or schedule an appointment. You don't have to struggle alone.

Creative Now Therapy is a somatic, depth-oriented, and spiritually grounded practice led by Cris Maria Fort Garcés, a clinically trained and mystically tuned psychotherapist. The practice specializes in art therapy, Gestalt-inspired therapy, shadow work, astrology consultations, and tarot card readings. Sessions empower clients to work through stress, trauma, and life transitions while strengthening resilience and mind-body awareness. Holding it together on the outside while falling apart inside — smiling at work, showing up for others, but privately dealing with irritability, resenting the people you love, shutdowns, or physical symptoms you can’t ignore. Wrestling with a brutal inner voice — catching yourself spiraling into self-blame or harsh criticism, knowing it’s hurting you but feeling powerless to stop it. Losing your sense of who you are/in the wake of major shift — the things you once wanted no longer make sense, and you’re terrified because nothing new feels solid yet. You feel unmoored and unsure who you are, roles you’ve always played aren't fitting. Shrinking yourself to keep the peace — saying yes when you’re overwhelmed, hiding your real feelings, or disappearing emotionally in relationships you care about. Spiritually off-course — disconnected from the part of you that used to believe, create, or feel guided by something bigger. You wonder, "where is my center?" Burned out in your body and spirit — exhausted but unable to rest, buzzing at night, waking anxious, or feeling like your system is stuck in overdrive. You’ve tried to keep it together, but something in you knows this isn’t sustainable. This isn’t just stress, it’s your soul asking for more. You don’t need another tool or training. You need a place to land, to breathe, and to come home to yourself.

Welcome! At this time I am doing phone therapy and some video therapy only. As your therapist, I will listen to you with care, interest, empathy, presence and compassion. I will support your emotional healing in a way that respects who you are. I will support your personal strengths, and help you engage them as fully as possible. I agree with Rogers, who believes that when a person experiences unconditional acceptance and empathic understanding from someone who is genuine and real, healing and growth occur. My style is generated from various humanistic psychotherapies with an interest in the mind/body/spirit interrelation, combined with a grounding in classical theories. Gestalt and IFS Therapy both view us as composed of a complex combination of personality components. Many difficulties arise from unresolved conflicts among these. A satisfying, productive life requires these components be mutually aware of and cooperating with each other. These therapies are powerful tools for this kind of integration. I passionately believe, to best serve others, therapists must responsibly examine their own internal world with intention of constantly improving honesty, integrity, presence, compassion, and commitment to the clients best interests. Since I believe in the importance of a good match between therapist and client, I offer a free consultation.”

Play Therapy & Mindfulness Parent Therapy “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation". Plato Play is the child's language and play therapy is the path to understanding. We all seek to be understood. As a parent, do you find yourself reacting to versus understanding why or how your child's behavior and developmental needs may contribute? Play therapy and parenting mindfully turns even the most difficult moments with your child into an opportunity to highlight the message behind the action. The "therapeutic powers of play" provide children the opportunity experience healing as they explore and process their world in an environment that makes sense to them. Parents learn to attune to their child providing true understanding, support and connection. Children and parents have the power to "pause" and chose their response. Mindful parenting allows you to be in the "moment" with your child. Think of the times as a child, when you felt invisible, neglected, worthless, experienced betrayal or violence. Play therapy offers your child a natural safe place to explore experiences, feelings, develop self understanding and coping skills. I work closely with parents to provide a meaningful connection to meet everyone's needs.ime, how often we say there is never enough time. What message are we sending our children? Being a mindful or conscious parent means not only being present with your child but asking for support when you need it. Just ask, I will advocate for and support your child at Special Education Meetings, review Individualized Education Plans, communicate with teachers, doctors and other professionals in your child's life.

Are you struggling to feel like "yourself" again? Are you unable to feel settled, unable to keep up with your schedule or commitments? Are you feeling upset or more emotional for no apparent reason? Crises, be they large or small, disorient and leave us feeling uncertain, less able to rely upon and function like "ourselves." Growth and change are among the most positive and humanly adaptive qualities and yet the most uncertain and difficult experiences in life. At such times we want unbiased and reliable support to help restore our sense of self and help make positive choices for our lives. I've found the most important predictor in effective treatment is a positive connection between a person and their therapist. I provide a caring approach, empathic attunement, collaborative support, psycho-educational skills training, and the belief that growth and change are possible.

Seeking out psychotherapy is an investment in yourself so that you can reach your dreams and overcome emotional hurdles like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship problems, and addictions. I have experience helping hundreds of people jump over these types of hurdles and get more of what they want from life. I do this by creating a safe and confidential space where we can explore and understand what's getting in the way. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, as well as group work and families. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of people who have substance use and process addictions, depression, anxiety, as well as individuals that have experienced various forms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, and war-related trauma. I utilize mindfulness and acceptance strategies in conjunction with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques. I am further certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and most enjoy working with clients to transform painful emotions and experiences into opportunities for healing and growth. Schedule an appointment online or call today.

When someone asks how you are, the words 'exhausted' or 'so busy' come to mind. Trying to be all things to all people is wreaking havoc on you. But you don't answer; you can't wait to change the subject & focus on something or someone else. It's a welcome distraction to focus on other people who come to you with their problems; besides, you like to help, it makes you feel good. But you have worries, too. Good sleep is a luxury these days. Anxiety is no longer fuel for your never-ending to-do list; it's now getting in the way & sucking the fun out of everything. You're ready to stop pretending it's not wearing you out. I can help. Need to vent? That's a good place to start, but we don't stop there. We work with your strengths, goals & unique worldview to decide the way forward that best suits you. I'll challenge you to look at things in new ways & through our work together, you can learn how to manage stress/anxiety & improve relationships to help you live life the way you want. You can do things differently. You don't have to listen to the critical voice in your head telling you to 'do more, go faster, it's not enough'. If you're ready to figure out what's driving that, I can help. I invite you to schedule a brief consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together.

It has been my privilege to work with people to assist them in finding their own inner strengths and their path to wellness as they overcome the challenges we all can face in our lives. The answers to the blocks we all experience are found within, and though we struggle to identify them, implement those answers, and find clarity, as a team the journey can be much easier. I join with my clients to forge the way with joy, and hope while maintaining a safe, grounded space from which to work. Compassion, acceptance, and patience hold the client in his or her truth, and form the basis of a strong and effective therapeutic relationship, and this relationship is the essential element for the trust that is needed to address difficult issues and make changes that can lead to a fuller and more rewarding life. One of the tools that I have used with great success in working with my clients is EMDR. EMDR is a relatively new psychotherapeutic treatment tool, which I am pleased to offer to my clients. Developed just a couple of decades ago. Now practiced all over the world it offers rapid results with a variety of issues that clients frequently bring to the therapeutic process. EMDR is stated to be the foremost treatment tool in major trauma such as combat, or child abuse, but is also used effectively for lifelong challenges that may be based on "minor" traumas that have left negative self beliefs behind such as "I am worthless" or "I don't deserve..." that can affect and limit any aspect of an individual's life. The EMDR technique, which is simple, safe and yields rapid results, involves bilateral stimulation of the left and right brain hemispheres via either eye movements fro

We are a group of highly trained professionals. We deal with all ages, and do individual, couple and family therapy. We are also play therapists capable of dealing with the needs of young children. We offer groups in Anger Management, Parenting, Boundaries, ADHD Skills, and more. We are all Christians and incorporate faith if desired by our clients.

I have a creative based and psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy practice. I pull from all theories of human development and apply them as they apply specifically to the issues at hand. Strengths and problems are both addressed as the individual finds important. My expertise is on emotional regulation, identity development, and relationship dynamics. We may focus on the hear and now, address past issues, and often connect the two to address and resolve current distress. I listen and find listening to be a major part of the therapeutic work. Goals and perspectives addressed in treatment are arrived at collaboratively. Education and support can be offered as dynamics unfold and the therapy deepens and transforms.

Specializing in couples therapy, divorce, separation, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. Experience with grief and bereavement issues. Focus is on personal growth and recovery.. Therapy in a pleasant, discrete, and understanding environment. Sessions can be held during evening hours and on saturdays.

I believe everyone has the capacity to change and improve the quality of their life, no matter what has happened. My style of counseling combines working with insight and cognitive therapy, which explores past events in light of how the choices we now make affect well - being. I also utilize an awareness approach, whereby, getting in touch and releasing the feelings in the body helps to create a new sense of relief and empowerment.

Candace is a licensed clinician with over 15 years of clinical experience with a diverse population of adults - conducting individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy using both long and short-term modalities (e.g., psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, empowerment); and conducting neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. She has worked in various mental health research, teaching, and clinical settings, including McLean and Massachusetts General Hospitals, and the Smith College School for Social Work. Most of her experience is with women struggling with interpersonal and confidence issues, often resulting from childhood abuse or early relationship ruptures. She specializes in individual psychotherapy with a focus on psychodynamic and empowerment approaches for anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma history.

Scott W. Stern is named “TOP CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK” by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals and is published in Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. He has integrated empowerment techniques into his private practice for over 20 years. He is a specialist in the treatment of addictions, anxiety, OCD, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress. He is an award winning author, editor and subject matter expert. He provides training and clinical supervision to other mental health and addiction professionals. He is an international expert witness in his field featured by The Expert Institute and JurisPro Expert Witness Association. He serves as a member of the NASW Addictions Institute for Policy, Planning, Training and Development in New York City. He is a former Contractor/Care Ambassador and Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and New York City. He trained in psychiatry and addiction treatment at major New York City hospitals, medical centers and private clinics. He has treated adults, adolescents and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has served as district examiner to substance abuse counselors for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. He is an authority who has been featured in the media for his work in mental health health as well as for PTSD/Trauma Response throughout the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster, and other critical incidents. Prior to establishing his private practice, he was educated at UC Berkeley, New York University and Harvard University.

Life is a series of adjustments... it is normal to get stuck at points along the way. Most of my clients are regular people just like you and me whose Life has gotten too far out of balance. I have learned through my years of practice how to facilitate the rebalancing and, even more importantly, how to help clients learn the lessons inherent in their crisis. I have been practicing at the same location for over 20 years. I am involved in the training and supervision of other therapists in both EMDR and Internal Family Systems.

Insights Wellness Center works with individuals and groups. We specialize in relationship issues and work with individuals, couples, and families. Addiction diagnosis and treatment are also part of the work that we do at Insights. Depression anxiety self esteem and life coaching can also be treated here at our practice. We use more than one type of approach including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, task centered and symptom management. Our practice is skilled at working with your insurance company and we are contracted with several major carriers. Call today and ask any questions you may have. Groups for women and teen girls forming now! Currently providing tele-behavioral health services!

I have been working with children, adolescents and families for 16 years. I have training in psychodynamic therapy, trauma work, DBT and CBT. I am committed to helping families achieve their goals using a variety of techniques. I put my heart into my work and it comes through in each session! I will help you or your child find the right path for you to overcome your obstacles. Feel free to reach out to me and have a consultation to see how I can help you and your family.

Providing individual, couples and family counseling. Treatment specialization includes: Have the comfort knowing that you will work with a certified specialist in Anger Management, recognized by the NYS Court System. Certificates handed out after completion of the program. ** Note: Home visits are welcomed Through Anger we can feel Depressed develop Anxiety, etc Licensed Specialist in Anger issues(NAMA) Couples Counseling Family Counseling Parenting Support Grief Counseling Work and Career issues Stress Management Conflict Resolution Life Coach Counseling College Consulting/SAT/ACT I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for. Talk. Still the best medicine! Talking in a therapethic relationship can free people from troubling patterns of behavior and make it possible for them/you to have a wider range of choices in life. You will find: Reduced Anxiety Stop Destructive patterns Find yourself creating new idea's communication and intimacy Self awareness Self Acceptance Self-Respect