Clinical Social Worker / Therapist in New Paltz, NY

Paul Houtkooper, LCSW

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.

Bio

With a background in the performing and production arts, I understand the importance of self-expression and the support needed to meet this challenge.

Population: adolescents, adults, couples, family, individuals, seniors
Specialty: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, family, grief, group work, loss, marriage, panic, personal growth, personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, spirituality, stress, trauma
Approach: client-centered, interpersonal, Jungian Therapy, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic

Practice Areas

Counseling / Therapy	Life Transitions
Anger Management	Marriage Counseling
Anxiety and Panic	Men's Issues
Caregiver Issues	Psychoanalysis
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Issues	Relationship Issues
Couples Therapy	Self Esteem Issues
Depression	Seniors and Elder Care Issues
Divorce	Stress Management
Educational Therapy	Trauma and PTSD
Gay or Lesbian Issues	Work and Career Issues
Grief and Loss