Therapists in Mechanicville, NY

Hi I'm Lisa, I am a licensed clinical social worker (psychotherapist) with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive with a bit of humor. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma informed care. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment to meet your unique needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Lisa

Life is hard and even downright frustrating at times. Everybody faces challenges in life but you don't have to go through them alone. It is OK to get some help while going through life. The first step to overcoming, breaking through, recovering and succeeding starts with the first phone call to me. Know your worth! Be brave enough to break the stigma we face surrounding counseling and therapy. I work hard to create a very safe space - no judging, no shaming - where you can be free to share what it is you might be struggling to conquer. Together we can get through it! I have had the honor of working with many people over the years struggling with various disorders such as anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive, oppositional-defiant, attention-deficit /hyperactivity as well as autism, anger issues, adjustment difficulties with new (or frustrating) situations, and countless couples for marriage / relationship counseling. I passionately advocate for children, parents, and families struggling with behavioral problems, issues and diagnoses. I hold Masters degrees in both Teaching and Mental Health Counseling, and I am ABD with my PhD in Educational Psychology so I literally can help you from every angle!

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 a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in upstate New York with 18 years experience working with adolescents and families. My areas of experience include depression, adolescent anxiety, parenting and co-parenting concerns, self-harming urges, trauma, self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, living with a family member with persistent mental illness, and the transition to adulthood. I believe in a client centered approach. You are the expert on your life and I am here to offer you tools to help you live your best life. Counseling is a space to focus on your needs and concerns. I am trained in DBT as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy the platform of telehealth as it allows for more frequent contacts and brief check-ins, allowing for in the moment skills teaching. If you are looking to make changes in your life and want a non-judgmental therapist then I hope you schedule with me. I am excited to get know new clients and learn about you and your unique needs. When looking at my schedule you may not see many daytime appointments, rest assured I am available, I just prefer clients to schedule with me to maintain balance with my other responsibilities.

My name is Yaritza M. Pineiro, I speak both English and Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have experience working with young adults and adults in various mental health and addiction settings. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing and client-centered. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I gained my Clinical Psychology doctorate at the Wright State University in Ohio, USA, and I obtained a wealth of experience working at the University of Rochester Medical Center, NY, and St. George's Univerisity counseling center. I have worked with people suffering from a diverse number of mental health problems, with a specialized interest in binge eating disorders, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, generalized anxiety, interracial relationships, and long-distance relationships, as well as social anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. I, therefore, aim to integrate a range of clinical approaches particularly, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I am passionate about helping clients to make sense of their difficulties in line with a framework supported by the evidence base. Coming from a small island, Grenada, I appreciate the challenges of uprooting to a new and unfamiliar cultural, social, and learning environment. I bring diverse cultural and clinical experiences gained from living, working, and studying in Uganda, Belgium, the United States of America, and Cuba. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive services to students, staff, and faculty as I support their intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and relational transformations.

I am an LCSW, licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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.

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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 licensed in New York with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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. 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 a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience supporting clients through life challenges, stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, as I truly see every person as the expert of their own story. I find that understanding each person’s unique story allows us to create meaningful changes, and I’m here to support you on that journey every step of the way. I aim to provide a safe place for you to explore underlying issues, provide clarity and create a path to improve daily functioning, social connections and emotional well-being.