Psychologist Dr. Colleen Downes providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Dr. Colleen Downes

Clinician
License Type(s): DSW,MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
35 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. I am a licensed in New York. I have worked with individuals, couples and families from a various backgrounds and life situations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as coping with chronic medical illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and cancer. I have also worked with clients with adoption issues, depression, anxiety, career challenges, and ADHD. My career history has allowed me to work in areas of mental health, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, caregiving, foster care, and adoption My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, being nonjudgmental. My approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive –behavioral counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My goal is to support and empower you to address life issues and to help you learn effective coping strategies. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,CCM
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

Welcome to Better Help! I commend you for taking this challenging step to create the change you want. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Health and Substance Abuse, from Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare in 2003. I am also a Certified Case Manager trained as a geriatric case manager. I have worked with many individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues, such as depression/anxiety, stress, trauma/abuse, family problems, addictions of all kinds, relationships/parenting, and many more in different settings. In a nutshell, I'm a Christian husband and father of 3 children who love to serve and provide mental health services. My education and career have always focused on my passion for working with individuals and their families. My counseling style is relationship-centered, compassionate, focused, and validating. I pride myself on being a patient mental health provider and a good listener who will meet you where you are and help you to set realistic and actionable goals for treatment. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based counseling techniques. I am here to support and help you navigate through what you've indicated is difficult for you right now. I aim to offer you a safe space to be open without fear of judgment while providing you with the guidance, support, and counseling you seek. I take my job seriously and honor the time you choose to share with me. I look forward to connecting with you soon and navigating through this journey of support together.

Psychologist Elizabeth Dahlberg-Lee providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Elizabeth Dahlberg-Lee

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC, LMHC, NCC, ACS
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
11 years offering treatment

My professional credentials include both a New Jersey (Licensed Professional Counselor) and New York (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). I've also been Nationally Certified as a Counselor. Caring, compassionate, direct and understanding are some of the words that describe me.I facilitate transformation and change.Thanks for stopping by my profile. Therapy is not a life sentence, it's a life-vest to help you over the rough waters of life. Sometimes you just need to be heard. I listen. My practice hours vary on Mondays,Tuesdays, and Thursdays. I generally respond to messages once or twice daily. You can book a live video session with me. Please remember that BetterHelp is not appropriate if you are in crisis or in immediate need of support. In crisis situations, please call 911 or your local emergency services. You can also call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone right away.

Psychologist Toni Kumar providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Toni Kumar

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Together, we will come up with a strategy and plan to best help you with managing your life and needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Ricardo Ortega providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Ricardo Ortega

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. 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 also am bilingual in speaking Spanish and English.

Psychologist Sixuan Bao providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Sixuan Bao

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoaching
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career coaching, & 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.

Psychologist Caitlin Gallen providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Caitlin Gallen

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

With a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, as well as a full license (LMHC) to work in NYS, I am a counselor with a true passion for helping others. Personal experiences throughout life give me a unique and deep understanding, beyond my education, of the way mental health can influence and affect our population in a negative way. This also is directly related to my extreme levels of empathy and compassion when counseling individuals. I attribute much of my success as a counselor to my ability to relate, empathize, and understand my clients in addition to using therapeutic based skills learned throughout my 7 years of experience. I have been exposed to varying disorders including co-occuring disorders, diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, ages, genders, and sexual orientations. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Chitara Waiters providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Chitara Waiters

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
12 years offering treatment

I am a licensed therapist in New York with over a decade of professional experience. My expertise lies in assisting clients dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. My approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for every individual. I customize our conversations and treatment strategies to address your distinct needs. Taking the initial step towards a more fulfilling and joyful life requires bravery, and I am dedicated to providing the support you need throughout this journey.

Psychologist Anais Bailly providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Anais Bailly

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigue
6 years offering treatment

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

Psychologist Pauline Arquero-Canlas providing different types of therapy in Red Hook

Pauline Arquero-Canlas

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York, dedicated to supporting individuals through their unique challenges. With a focus on adjustment, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, ADHD, trauma, and various forms of abuse, I approach each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe in tailoring our conversations and treatment plans to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you feel heard and understood throughout the process. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can navigate your journey toward healing and personal growth. I speak two languages, Tagalog and English.

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Mental health therapists in Red Hook available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Red Hook 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, Red Hook therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Red Hook region and in the state of New York.

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Therapists in Red Hook 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 Red Hook may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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