Bedford is also known as the “Limestone Capital of the World,” and its limestone is in demand aroundthe world. Bedford Limestone is both beautiful and durable, and is chosen often times for its strength. However, just because things appear to be pleasant and strong on the surface doesn’t mean that there aren’t cracks or flaws within. If you feel that your façade may be fracturing under pressures from your family, relationships, work, or anything else in your life, you don’t have to work through it alone.

Counselors in the Bedford area are available now to assist you in resolving your personal or emotional struggles. These licensed and confidential therapists are trained to offer support and teach coping skills to assist you. Contact a counselor today.

Psychologist Richard Strand providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Richard Strand

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW ,MAC,SAP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I have dedicated twenty years of my professional life to the pursuit of a thorough and complete knowledge of human behavior. My intention is to understand people who want to change, experience satisfaction, serenity and the achievement of personal growth. As a Clinical Social Worker I try to cover every possible scenario one could imagine. Looking at multiple dimensions of you as a person, your environment and timeline, as well as how affected you have been during your experience of the different life stages. Supporting the process to find or reach your own personal goals. I use a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment to help determine the areas in your life you need or want support. My approach to therapy is client centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing when appropriate. Most of my practice has focused on issues with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and addictions. I am aware of the technological transformation that has occurred in the way we live and communicate. Therefore, I have embraced online therapy as a way of providing relief and healing through therapy, counseling, coaching and support. More importantly, my goal is to have a successful therapeutic relationship with you, based on a deep understanding of your needs.

Psychologist Yesenia Palomino providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Yesenia Palomino

Clinician
License Type(s): LMSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
12 years offering treatment

Hello! I am Yesenia. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and most importantly for taking the time to seek assistance with your journey. I am a psychotherapist with 11 years of experience and it would be my pleasure to help you achieve serenity in your life. I received my clinical training from New York University and have 2 clinical licenses. I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, marital troubles, among other issues that may prevent clients from living their best life. What you can expect from me as your therapist is full confidentiality, acceptance, commitment, empathy and guidance. I welcome to view me as your guide through your path to happiness. I am confident that by working together, we can achieve your ultimate goal.

Psychologist Zalman (Samuel) Nelson providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Zalman (Samuel) Nelson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment

Hi, I'm Zalman. Great to meet you. So you're looking for a therapist? That's awesome. It takes courage to be here and you clearly have it! As for me, I'm a therapist with over 15 years of online therapy work: phone/video calls, text. It’s a passion of mine to use digital tools to help people: learn the emotional life skills they need to handle feelings, validate themselves, learn from emotional triggers, improve confidence and communication, and upgrade all of their relationships. And by adding inner child healing to the work, we get to the core of the issues. That way you get more effective, faster-achieved, and longer-lasting results that you'll see soon after you start...not after months. Results that you'll learn how to self-maintain and continue to develop. The goal is for you to fire me as soon as possible because you gained the knowledge, insight, tools, and skills to manage your own emotions and navigate the situations and relationships you encounter each day. My training includes a Master's Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where I focused on Addictions treatment and did field placement work with an Inpatient Addiction Recovery center and the 12-Step community. Along with spiritual learning and a soulful background, I see much effectiveness from drawing upon and blending a broad range of tools, approaches, techniques, and philosophies that unite to provide what clients uniquely need in order to thrive, heal, grow, find happiness and success and confidence, and stand on their own two feet. Learn more about me online and on social media. Or sign up today and we'll get to work :)

Psychologist Josephine Ovalles providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Josephine Ovalles

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-R
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression
13 years offering treatment

You are not alone. I'm here to guide you to get solutions to tackle symptoms of depression, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, grieving, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anger management, substance abuse and other symptoms that you might be facing in your life. I’m a bilingual clinician with over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy. My background includes supervisory and leadership experience in clinical and hospital settings conducting assessments, individual therapy, couple, group therapy and crisis intervention. I maintain open communication, a person centered approach and an absolute commitment to serving my clients. I utilize a variety of approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and I also incorporate various theoretical backgrounds to address clients need and work toward changes in their lives. I have a license in substance abuse and I am experienced in working with minority population, elderly and clients with chronic physical and/or mental illness.

Psychologist Tricha Menelas providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Tricha Menelas

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
32 years offering treatment

I was born in London, England and raised in a single parent household. I lost my mother 3 years ago to cancer. I reside between Florida and NY. I consider myself to be of Afro-Caribbean descent I attended undergraduate school at Saint John’s University and graduated in May of 2000. I remained at Saint John’s University for my graduate studies and graduated in January 2004 with a Master’s in Education and again in August 2008 with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I went into this field because I wanted to give others what I did not have growing up, validation a voice and to be heard. My professor Doctor Petrie said I had the power of influence. This told me I could help influence things positively for those in my community. I have over two decades of experience in clinical mental health and leadership experience within nonprofit organizations including The Jewish Board, The Child Center of NY, Beth Israel Medical Center and others. I care deeply about helping our community and feel that being a person of African descent automatically makes me responsible and indebted to my ancestors and my community. It is my duty to give back to the diaspora. When I have encountered racism firsthand, I educated others on the ignorance and blatant prejudice that was being displayed but realistically, I wish that racism never existed in the first place. My clinical approach is Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, approaches meaning I talk with you about your history, your childhood, through recent experiences and how those things impact you and how you understand and operate in the world now. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) which helps people access their own motivation to reach their goals and make change, as well as several Evidence Based models including Multisystemic Therapy, Functional Family Therapy. Clients experience me as honest, insightful, and collaborative. I have been told I make them see things that they never knew they felt. Many have severe traumatic experiences that have never been labeled as such. Sometimes I am the first to put the label or give a name to a negative human experience. I am three C’s: Crafty, Creative, Cat lady. One good thing to know about me is that I want to see everyone win!

Psychologist Dr. Yuvelin Baltar providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Dr. Yuvelin Baltar

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issues
13 years offering treatment

I am a licensed psychologist in New York with over 20 years of professional work experience in the field of school psychology and education. I have experience in helping clients with behavior issues, parenting issues, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My therapy style is warm and patient. I believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity. My therapeutic approach is primarily cognitive behavioral and client centered. Together, we will develop goals and a plan that meets your individual needs. I am a bilingual Latina. I speak English and Spanish. I understand that individuals function within a greater environment where cultural and linguistic backgrounds play a role. 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 look forward to beginning our work together!

Psychologist Amanda Smith providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Amanda Smith

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in NJ, NY and TX, with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+-related issues, relationship issues, & depression. 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!

Psychologist Dr. Thomas  Diamante  providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Dr. Thomas Diamante

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Career difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
25 years offering treatment

I bring 25 years of coaching experience focused on enabling professionals to achieve more at work by navigating career transitions, improving team and interpersonal relations (emotional intelligence), and reducing stress and anxiety. My clients benefit through higher levels of achievement at work while setting healthy, productive, meaningful, personal and professional goals. I partner with clients facing work-life challenges such as organizational politics, interpersonal conflict, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and overcoming uninvited career transition, which can include promotion to more accountability and broader responsibilities. Clients benefit from the support of a trusted advisor whose background reflects corporate executive experience and the counseling of hundreds of professionals across many industries. I partner with clients to achieve clarity and set actionable, productive, worthwhile career goals.

Psychologist Charlotte St. Juste providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Charlotte St. Juste

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York, Virginia and Maine with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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.

Psychologist Melissa Encarnacion King providing different types of therapy in Bedford

Melissa Encarnacion King

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 8 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!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Bedford?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Bedford that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Bedford available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Bedford therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Bedford therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Bedford region and in the state of New York.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Bedford can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Bedford may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Bedford offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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