Schenectady, New York Therapists

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Simran Bharadwaj
MA, MHC-LP
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New York, New York

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New York

Hi there! I’m Simran At the cross-section of mental health, feminism and navigating intersectional identities as a minority woman, I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals, couples, and groups of all backgrounds and identities...
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New York, Florida

The world can feel overwhelming. Especially at a time where everything in both personal life and professional life is in flux. How do you adjust the changes outside of your control? Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or ideas? Has...
Joy Freilich
MA, LPC, LMHC
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Georgia, New York

Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to new circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to initiate change. Other times...
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New Jersey, New York

Hello! We are Online Virtual Counselors, a group practice whose providers have over a combined 150 years of experience. We offer online therapy and psychological support in English and Spanish to clients living in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC,...
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New Jersey, New York

How we perceive something will directly impact our emotional and behavioral responses. Learning to understand the process of perception will offer ongoing opportunities for an individual to enact change in his or her life. In my practice I draw from...
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California, New York

Dr. Levine is one of the only Board-Certified Clinical Psychologists in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills. After a Ph.D. from Hofstra University in New York, he completed a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) at Temple...
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Garden City, New York

Sivan Cohen is a clinical psychotherapist and mental health advocate based in New York. She focuses and gears her work in behavioral health by using empowerment techniques to offer insight towards self-acceptance, authenticity, and self-awareness....
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Stamford, Connecticut

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New York

For more than 25 years I’ve been helping people heal from traumatic experiences, anxiety, helping clients learn how to thrive during life transitions and supporting teens and their parents through a range of challenges. I continue to learn new...
Thomas Vance
LMHC, Ph.D.
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Atlanta, Georgia

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New York, Ohio

Thomas A. Vance, Ph.D., is a mental health clinician providing culturally specific therapeutic care. Dr. Vance is trained in several evidence-based therapies to assist in the management of anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral symptoms, and...
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Maine, New York

Dr. Elizabeth Merrill is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Group Psychotherapist in Maine, New York, and Illinois. She is also a Florida registered telehealth provider. Dr. Merrill has been working with adults,...
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Forest Hills, New York

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New York

Are you suffering from chronic worry and stress? Is your mind racing with worries about the future or past? I can help you with those uncomfortable feelings of anxiety. Chronic worry is a problem that can cause uncomfortable feelings in the body,...
Lisa Ellis
LCSW, RDN
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New York

Lisa D. Ellis, MS, RDN, CDN, LCSW, CEDRD Nutrition Therapist Lisa Ellis is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Therapist in private practice in White Plains, NY. She received a B.S, in nutrition and psychology...
Lisa Sabath
LCSW-R
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New York, New York

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New York

Lisa Sabath has an extensive background doing clinical social work with children, adolescents, adults and families as well as developing programming, and training staff in a variety of helping settings. She has many years of experience as a...
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Brooklyn, New York

In my psychotherapy practice I work with individuals on a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression, family systems, life cycles, identity and self-esteem, substance abuse, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, distress...
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Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois, New York

It is an honor to work with every one of my clients. I don't have a specific "type" of person, and enjoy working with most anyone bothered by an issue or problem they would like resolved but have not been able to resolve on their own. It might be an...
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Louisiana, New York

I am an intuitive and empathetic holistic counselor with a creative and humorous lens. I’m passionate about empowering individuals and communities, exploring ways in which plants and food can heal us and assisting in the transformation of personal...
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New York

Beginning your therapeutic journey can provoke a mixture of feelings- anxiety, excitement, relief, and many others. I am here to provide a safe space to begin processing these emotions at your own pace. I specialize in working with adolescent girls...
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Indiana, New York

When people ask me why I became a psychologist, I often joke that I'm just a failed telepath. As a child, I would try to move things with my mind or read peoples mind. Concepts like the mind-body connection, emotional intelligence, or data analysis...
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New York

Beloved, the Universe has brought us together and I’m humbled to be your witness. Are you ready to speak from the wholeness of your truth, leaving nothing out? I am here, ready to walk with you. You are not alone.You’re whole, nothing lacking....
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Minnesota, New York

Dr. Lisa Lovelace is the founder of Synergy eTherapy and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York. Dr. Lisa has over 17 years of post-graduate level clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults...
Christin Guilder
LCSW, LICSW, MSW
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Vermont, New York

I believe that seeking help is a tremendously courageous decision. My goal is to meet you wherever you might be in your healing journey with compassion and empathy. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming and nonjudgemental space for you to work...
Nancy Colier
LCSW, Reverend
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New York, New York

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New York

Nancy Colier is a psychotherapist, interfaith minister, author, public speaker, mindfulness teacher and relationship coach.  A longtime student of Eastern spirituality, mindfulness practices form the ground of her work.  She is the author of The...
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New York, New York

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New York

PSYCHOTHERAPIST-LMHC, CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE: I work non-judgmentally with adult individuals and couples seeking growth due to transitional life changes, or simply overall personal improvement. My therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavioral and...
Robert E Power, Jr.
Pastoral Counselor
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Brooklyn, New York

The aim of Impac Christian Counseling is to help people regain a sense of hope for their life that is found in Jesus Christ. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient individualized care. We treat a number of mental health challenges,...

An Overview of Mental Health in Schenectady, New York

The county seat of Schenectady County, New York, Schenectady is home to around 65,000 people. Home of New York’s First Historic District, visitors can visit the Central Park Rose Garden and see amazing Broadway shows at Proctors Theater in Schenectady.

The city has a much lower median household income than the state. New York’s median income is close to $63,000, while Schenectady’s is only $38,795. The average household size is 2.4 and the city’s percentage of family households is 54.9 percent, which is almost ten percent lower than the state’s. 21 percent of the residents of Schenectady live in poverty.

The city is made up of 50 percent white residents, 19 percent African American residents, 12 percent Hispanics, and small percentages of Asians, American Indians, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders, and other races. The cost of living in Schenectady is 106.3, higher than the national average. This is complicated by the fact that the city has a lower-than-average median household income, making it hard for many residents to make ends meet.

Just over 84 percent of residents graduated from high school and did some college work, while almost 20 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is set at eight percent, while the unemployment rate throughout the country sits close to four percent.

The divorce rate is lower than the national average at 11 percent. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), somewhere between 40 and 50 percent of married couples will divorce at some point.

The average crime rate for the United States is 273.3, and Schenectady’s is much higher at 433.6. While crime rates have fallen over the last 15 years, they have remained significantly higher than the rest of the country when it comes to crimes such as arson, auto thefts, theft, assault, robbery, rape and murder.

The most common industries in Schenectady are retail trade, manufacturing, educational services, food services and accommodation, warehousing and transportation, public administration and scientific, professional and technical services. Most residents are employed in jobs such as administrative and office support, production occupations, maintenance, installation and repair occupations, sales, management, material moving and food preparation and serving.

Mental Health Resources in Schenectady, New York

Just like any other city, Schenectady has its share of residents who struggle with mental illness. According to the APA, one in five adults in the United States deals with some form of mental illness, and just over four percent of Americans have a serious mental illness. There are many forms that mental illness can come in, and millions of people go untreated each year because of the stigma attached to mental health problems and the shortage of care facilities.

Mental Health America defines mental illness as a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in behavior and/or thought. This results in the inability of the person to cope and deal with the normal routines and demands of life. Some mental illnesses are situational and may be due to factors in your life such as a divorce, a job loss or a death of a loved one. Others are more chronic and are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain.

In Schenectady, New York, the county provides mental health services for adults, children and adolescents. Both crisis/inpatient services and adult outpatient mental health services are available at Ellis Hospital. The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides an advocacy and self-help group for those who have a child, spouse, friend or other relative who is struggling with a mental illness.

Mental illness is different in everyone. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse and ADHD are just a few examples of the illnesses that the people of Schenectady deal with daily. One vital part of keeping the residents healthy, both mentally and physically, is ensuring that resources are available, affordable and easy to find.