Therapists in Saranac Lake, NY
Saranac Lake, New York sits high in the Adirondack Mountains. It’s a snowy wonderland where every day is a snow day. Backwoods exploration, skiing, and snowshoeing are only part of the fun. Celebrate winter every day in Saranac Lake with singing, bonfires, and decadent dining. If your life has been cloudy and blue, it’s easy to let the cold and snow bring you down further.
Life doesn’t have to feel so cold and gloomy. Confidential mental health counselors in the Saranac Lake area are available to help you find he sunny side of life. Having someone to talk to will help you sort out your current feelings and uplift your mood soon.
Jennifer Geib
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-R
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression
9 years offering treatment
“The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift.”― J.K. Rowling Hi! My name is Jennie and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. I have been practicing therapy in a clinic setting for 9 years. I have done work with children to adult clients, but I love to work with adolescents to adults. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples reach their goals. In 2018, I decided I wanted to be able to help a wider range of clients or those who may not have accessibility to in-person therapy and so I started my work as an online therapist. I also have a private practice called Patronus Counseling to provide in-person therapy. Why did I choose that name for my practice? Well, aside from being a huge Harry Potter fan, I found that the Latin word, "Patronus," originates from Ancient Rome and is defined as the protector of a client or patron. Because of this, I chose the name for my therapy practice to convey a desire to help my clients reach a level of healing and ability. In therapy, I strive to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental, and caring place to explore anything that may be holding them back from the life they want to live. Life is complex and sometimes we need support. I have dedicated my career to providing that support to my clients in the most person-centered way possible. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, contact me. Even if you are unsure, reach out and we can explore that. My Education: I graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I obtained my Master of Social Work Degree from the Greater Rochester Collaborative of SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College. I have been trained to provide psychotherapy for all kinds of issues including trauma, depression, grief, and substance abuse. I started my career at Rochester General Hospital as a Primary Therapist before relocating and taking an Outpatient Therapist and Forensic Therapist position for a county mental health clinic. Most recently, I have switched gears to establish my private therapy practice and continue my work online. Accreditations and Trainings: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Safe Zone Training (LGBTQAI+) National Association of Social Workers Member Certification in Motivational Interviewing Trained Bariatric Consultation Therapist Narcan Training Trained Forensic Consultation Therapist Certification in Trauma-Informed Therapy About Me: I am happily married and we have a chihuahua named Cedric who is all too spoiled (I did not pick his name despite being a Harry Potter fanatic). I love to travel and have had the opportunity to travel across the US, to Canada, England, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, France, Dubai, India, and South Korea. I love to learn about the world and new cultures. I am a very family-oriented person who is still working on her spider phobia (haven't quite tackled that yet), and I am obsessed with the color green. I think therapy is amazing and personally believe everyone could benefit from it (but hey, I’m a therapist). Ultimately, I want to make therapy trendy. I want to break down any stigma associated with it so that anyone who is interested can benefit from it and feel comfortable asking for help.
Blaire Schroder
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues
14 years offering treatment
Welcome to Better Help! You've taken a the first and often most difficult step toward getting the help and support you are seeking. It can often be a bit scary and intimidating to reach out and make yourself vulnerable to a new person, but I assure you that I will do my absolute best to help you feel comfortable and to support the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship. My name is Blaire Schroder and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both New York and New Jersey. I earned my Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University in 2009 and have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Queens College as all of my secondary education is in the field of mental health. I have approximately 14 years of professional experience working in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, relationships/parenting and more. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles with. I believe we all have the capacity to develop self-awareness through our challenges and therefore be equipped to make positive changes and improve our overall quality of life. Sometimes an individual with an outside perspective and no prior connection can offer an unbiased perspective, can provide helpful support, and can guide and motivate us to successfully address a difficult situation at times when we may feel otherwise stuck. It would be my privilege to be that person for you. We all want to be able to share our personal experiences, perspectives, feelings and even flaws, and have a strong desire to be both accepted and understood. I believe that being open-minded and non-judgmental when someone shares their personal story with me to be critical to the development of a trusting relationship and I sincerely look forward to developing that connection with you.
Taryn Santos
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
Hello! I am very glad that you are here reading this today. Please know that you are important, and yes your life has value. Feeling down? That’s why I'm here – to help build you back up. Within the many years of experience I have acquired in the mental health field, I have worked with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and with a variety of concerns. I am dedicated though to getting to know and understand your unique dilemma that brings you here today. Not sure where to start? Trust that I have many questions to help guide our discussions, interventions to lead our sessions, and patience just to listen. My counseling style is really just to assist you on your journey through life, provide recommendations for how to better achieve your goals, and motivate you to make the necessary changes that you seek to live a life worth living. I honestly believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Nervous? That's normal… even if it does not feel normal! It takes so much courage to reach out for a more fulfilling and happier lifestyle, and a leap of faith to take the steps needed toward making a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and encourage you. I look forward to working together.
Mahroo Moshari
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
I strongly believe that everyone has the right to be a mentally alert, physically healthy, emotionally secure, and socially competent person. Remember, no health without mental health and social well-being! I am a multicultural therapist based in New York City with over twenty years of experience, using a universal multicultural approach and provide culturally sensitive therapy and strongly believe that faith in our collective abilities to improve the lives of our children, adolescents, and families. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I have extensive experience with youth and families. I welcome clients of diverse backgrounds and orientations, who grew up in an individualistic or collectivist society, who may experience difficulty with low self-esteem, identity confusion, social anxiety, or immigration and acculturation issues because their feelings have never been validated due to cultural stigma or may experience difficulty in coping with life’s challenges. Are you experiencing anxiety/panic attacks, depression, self-doubt, identity confusion, feelings of powerlessness, or social anxiety? Do you fear the future? Are you suffering from low self-esteem because your feelings have never been validated due to cultural stigma? Do you want to make a positive change in your life, starting today? Working with me: You will learn self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies. You will overcome your fears and negative thoughts, and harmonize your relationships through effective communication. My approach is drawn from various modalities and techniques and is tailored to the client’s unique needs. My goal is to understand your individual situation and to help build self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies, and to assist you in harmonizing your relationships through more effective communication. Together we will establish trust, respect, mutual understanding, and, of course with humor, tackle the problems, and help you to achieve solid self-esteem.
Dr. Amanda Baker
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LMFT,M.Ed.
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues
10 years offering treatment
I am a Trauma, Relationship, and Sex Therapist with 10 years of experience. Most of my career has been working with individuals, couples, and families around trauma, infidelity, relationship issues, anxiety, sexual concerns, depression, and more. My approach to counseling is very client-centered and positive. I am a guide to help you discover your strength, abilities, and what you would like to get out of your future. I utilize many different therapeutic perspectives based on what you are looking for and value your input in your own development. Whether this is your first counseling experience or not I am here to support you through the process and to get the most out of it. I look forward to working with you and empowering you on this journey.
Cassandra Vallese
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & 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.
Dr. Jennifer May
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment
I am a licensed Psychologist in New York with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a wide range of issues including stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence, polyamory, and first responder issues. 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.
Hana Kuc
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf 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, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, EMDR and my practice also includes interventions from Gestalt, Person-centered, Internal Family Systems, and other therapy approaches. I believe that when addressing fears and anxieties, the most effective approach is to work toward facing those fears a little bit at a time with tenderness, patience, acceptance, and imagination. I often see clients work through their problems and experience relief from symptoms after getting to the bottom of their core fear. In my practice, I also see a lot of individuals with perfectionistic styles, traumatic backgrounds, and self-neglect, that result in procrastination or overwork, burnout, and self-blame. I am here to support and empower you to change these symptoms by shifting to flexible attitudes and beliefs, which frees up room for problem-solving and behavior change.
Lorraine Schaefers
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New Jersey and New York with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, couples counseling and coping with grief and loss. 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.
Anthony Stephens
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
28 years offering treatment
I have practiced in NY state since 1997, and I am thankful to have been able to help individuals, couples and families feel support, compassion and recognize their ability to cope and be resilient - and feel better and be better! Trauma, stress, grief, anxiety and depression, and just encouraging growth are all areas where I have worked extensively.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Saranac Lake?
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 Saranac Lake 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.
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Mental health therapists in Saranac Lake available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Saranac Lake 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, Saranac Lake therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake 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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