Therapists in Arcade, NY

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. MARILYN'S SCHEDULE is not visible in the BetterHelp calendar. She currently has several openings on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 3 pm Eastern (6 am and noon pm Pacific).

Sometimes all of the challenges in our lives can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and stuck in cycles we are struggling to break. If you are looking for someone to support and help walk you though a difficult time to achieve a happier life, I would love to help. I am an empathic and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has three years experience working in the field. My past experience has varied in multiple settings and includes working in a middle school, where I serve as a counselor to adolescents, and provide support to their parents and family unit as a whole. I help adolescents and the adults in their life to develop healthy coping skills and increase self-esteem, while at the same time, strengthening family relationships and managing challenging behaviors. Additionally I have experience working in a therapeutic foster care agency as well as in a group counseling substance abuse facility. I have worked with individuals as young as age five through adulthood, and some of the areas I specialize in include but are not limited to; stress and anxiety, self esteem, motivation, grief and loss, trauma, depression, relationship issues, family issues, coping with life changes and communication issues. My therapeutic approach is a person centered one with a cognitive behavioral therapy focus, meaning that I believe your experience is unique and that you are the expert in your own life. I like to meet you wherever you are currently at in the present moment, no matter where that may be. It is extremely important to me to collaborate with you to tailor my treatment to one that best fits your unique needs. Together we work collaboratively to identify your goals and work at your comfort level to achieve these and tackle life's challenges with renewed insight. I approach our therapeutic relationship with acute sensitivity, respect, multicultural awareness and compassion. If you are ready to take the next step to face these life challenges, I am here to support and empower you!

I earned a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University in New York and have over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in a home hospice program.  I worked with patients and families with a wide range of concerns that included grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.  I genuinely want to know and understand you and will listen to your story with heart and empathy while validating your feelings and experiences.  Our sessions will have an interactive conversational quality while you control the pace and focus of our work.  Realizing that no two people are alike, I tailor our conversation and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.  My holistic approach combines motivational interviewing, person-centered, acceptance and commitment, and cognitive behavioral therapies that encourage self-exploration, self-discovery, and acceptance.  I am committed to providing respect in a warm, comfortable and nonjudgmental atmosphere.  It takes great courage to ask for help; this is where counseling begins.  I honor your bravery and your decision to find your joy.  I am dedicated to helping you when you are ready. 

Hi, my name is Paul Buehler, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in upstate New York with over 30 years experience in the field of mental health and direct services to youth and families. I strongly believe that developing a solid helping relationship is key to supporting anyone in addressing the changes they wish to make in their lives. After all, all change happens within the context of relationships. I have experience helping children, teens families and adults in coping with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustments to major life changes and conflict in many different areas of life. I also have experience working with the LGBSTQ2SI population as well as children and adults who have experienced trauma. Over the many years the feedback I have received from clients is that I'm compassionate, non-judgmental and truly start where they are and support them in developing or enhancing skills that help them reach their therapeutic goals. I am available by video, phone, text, email, whatever means clients find the most helpful although it is often most helpful to start with a video meeting to help establish our relationship and initial goals and plan for working together. I am available most mornings, evenings and weekends. I know how much courage it requires to take the next steps to change your life for the better, and I want to assure you, I am here to help you make the changes that are best for you.

My world view is flexible and my understanding is strong concerning multicultural issues in clinical practice. As confident as I am of my acumen, being able to communicate when things aren't working, and then offering to refer the client to another professional who may be able to better aid them makes me a good, self-aware and humble counselor As for my theoretical orientation, I have a fondness for Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which has its merits working with substance abuse patients. However, Person Centered Theory (PCT) and Narrative Theory (NT) are what I perceive will be using with my clientele as follows: My PCT approach would attend to the natural potential to self-actualize. I would focus on building a therapeutic alliance through the tenets - genuineness, unconditional positive regard, empathy – from which will serve to create an environment of safety, growth and discovery of the person s/he is to become. Through my NT approach, I would elicit the stories or narratives s/he uses to inform and organize their sense of reality and explore how those stories describe and shape their perspectives on their past, present, and future. I would take into consideration how culture influences their stories. I would pay keen attention to detail being left out (the omissions) of their problem-saturated stories. Sessions would focus on re-authoring their singular story to establish (or, at least, consider) alternatives and options to their stories.

Pause, take a deep breath, and thank yourself for taking the next step in your journey. It takes strength to recognize vulnerability and reach out for support; that is not always easy. Know that you are not alone. I am a licensed mental health counselor with three years of clinical experience. I have helped children, adults, and couples navigate their way through codependency, family problems, different mood disorders (anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder), eating and food related issues, self-esteem and self-love journeys, and so much more. People have described me as nonjudemental, authentic, insightful, and compassionate. I use an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness based counseling through a client- centered holistic lens. It takes courage to seek help. Together, we will explore your strengths and concerns, and develop a plan to help you move forward.

I am licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My primary clientele has been youth (10-18) and their families. This dynamic has led me to confidently provide therapeutic services to teenagers, parents and couples. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a native Spanish-speaking psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience with adults and adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are going through challenging situations that impact their mental and emotional well-being. I have expertise working with people dealing with issues of trauma, acculturation, immigration, life transitions, family, and relationships. I provide a warm, supportive, and safe space to process feelings, thoughts, and behaviors which allows awareness of strengths and development of coping skills.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years post-master's professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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 Healing. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. *Availability: Monday-Friday

I am licensed in New York with 7 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 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.