For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

You don't know until you try and there's no "right" way to do therapy. You may not know what to say or how much to say at first and that's OK. Just starting the process can be extremely liberating. 

Hi! I am a Masters-Level Mental Health Counselor and I have been in the mental health field since 2020. Before working in outpatient, I specialized in eating disorders in a clinic setting. I have also became familiar with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and personality disorders. My treatment model is centered around CBT, DBT, and REBT. This means that I focus on the interaction of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and place emphasis on irrational thought processes. 

I often hear that potential clients don’t want to enter therapy because then they’ll have to think about their pain. My response is; consider how much time you spend thinking about, avoiding thinking, or adjusting your life to accommodate your pain. How does it impact your loved ones? Does it prevent you from having meaningful relationships? Consider all these factors- if you are managing all this you are already carrying an enormous burden which is preoccupying your mind and energy.Let me help you lighten it in a therapeutic partnership of healing so you are no longer alone.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this information. Taking the first step toward mental health recovery is often difficult and as a counselor/therapist since 2009, I understand that you likely have many questions. I’m a Masters Level Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 20 years total experience in mental health services. I provide client-focused care and offer a proactive approach in healing. My deep appreciation for mindfulness is woven into my services and I offer evidence- based stress reduction practices. Contact me for a free consultation

Reaching out for help can be really scary! It's important to know you're not alone. If you're struggling with a particular emotion or experience, chances are someone else in your life is too.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who helps people process and cope with chronic stress, trauma, and mood disorders. I am LGBTQIA+ informed and affirming.

Feeling hesitant is okay. Therapy is strange in the beginning. You are sitting in the room with a stranger. The therapist's role is to make you feel comfortable and at ease, despite the natural hesitance you may feel.

Hello, I’m Jennifer. Let me start off by saying that I am really glad you are here. Life may feel overwhelming right now but you’re in the right place. When life throws us curveballs, it is not easy to always quickly adjust to that. Sometimes, you need to talk to someone who will listen and help you learn how to use the tools to live a healed life. Therapy is about healing, learning, and growing. I see my clients from a psychodynamic lens. This means that I work with clients with an understanding that our early experiences and relationships can have a profound impact on our current well-being. S & J Wellness LLC, is a private practice of which I am co-owner. While I try to see all clients that walk through our doors, this is not always possible. Please visit our website at www.snjwellness.com to see our team. You are an active participant in your therapy, so dependent on your reason for seeking therapy, we may suggest another clinician within our practice. My scope of practice is: Adult individual therapy Couples therapy Culturally Competent therapy Addiction Mood disorders Clinical Supervision and Consultation Trauma- specifically: chronic illness, chronic pain, end of life, grief, adoption and family complexities, healing after conversion therapy, family therapy for addiction, compassion fatigue, and surviving abuse.

Therapy can be the greatest thing. To have a whole 50 minutes just for you. To talk about anything and everything. To sit with, and talk to someone who is committed to putting your best interests first is one of the best feelings.

I have a passion for helping women like you build confidence, boost self-esteem, and make positive changes in their lives.

Give it a chance! Therapy can be daunting because there's no right or wrong answer, and it can be difficult to define what we can expect. All I ask is to show up as you, as best you can, and we'll figure it out from there.

Like many therapist profiles, this page could list my degrees and credentials, provide a vague description of what clients I work with, and be distant but warm; however, that is not how I work with clients or how I am in the world. I want this page to help you decide if we’ll work well together, not just list the things I’ve done. What you probably want to know is 1) do I know what I’m doing and 2) are we a good fit in working together. I have been working in the mental health field, specifically with eating disorders, since 2014 in a variety of capacities including inpatient, residential, and crisis stabilization programs. I am passionate about eating disorder recovery and collaborating with patients to find balance in their lives. I am body-positive and Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned. I have experience in working with families, couples, and individuals in addition to facilitating group therapy. My primary focus lies in helping to support clients and their loved ones in understanding and moving forward in the path to recovery through individual and family therapy. I have earned the distinction of being a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and have been an officeholder for the Heartland chapter of iaedp since 2019 and remained committed to pursuing ongoing education within the field. There are so many people who hesitate to come to therapy or to move forward in eating disorder recovery due to having been previously unsuccessful with a “one size fits all” approach. I work with you to figure it out. I’m not a smile-and-nod, sit in silence type of therapist. I'll call you out on your BS, but I can do that in a way where we can both laugh. I'm not afraid to talk about anything you need to talk about. Intrusive thoughts? Feeling like you’re the only person to feel this way? You’d be surprised to find that you’re not alone. Therapy will provide a safe space to be yourself and a supportive environment to help meet you where you’re at and work towards creating lasting change in your life.

Therapy is a place of zero judgement and a compassionate ear to help you truly understand yourself, your experiences and your relationships. It is completely normal to be nervous, especially if this will be your first time in therapy. Our brain identifies new situations as possibly threatening because it doesn't know exactly how it will play out. However, most individuals I have worked with, who were also quite nervous about therapy, have expressed feeling at ease and encouraged by the end of their first session. If you are thinking about reaching out to a therapist (either myself or another), I encourage you to do so. Oftentimes, we must face that which we are afraid of in order for our brain to realize it's not as scary as it originally thought it would be. You got this.

Hey there! My name is Katie and I specialize in helping late teens and young adults experience freedom from anxiety. I began working with individuals struggling with anxiety disorders back in 2018 and have been focused on learning as much as possible about anxiety and the inner workings of the brain and body in those who experience anxiety. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection and have seen powerful transformations from using this information to create lasting changes to our mental health.

Everyday someone struggles with the idea of whether therapy is the right choice for them. Many people attempt to “push through”, ignore or avoid dealing with issues that may be reoccurring in their life. For some it’s about not wanting to share personal information with a stranger. Other times it’s about fear of trying something new. For many it’s about believing that they can resolve issues without support from others. Some may feel that seeking therapy is a sign of weakness. Oddly enough it takes strength and self awareness to recognize when support may be helpful.

Perfect Day Counseling PLLC is a New York based private practice offering Telehealth therapy to residents of NY State and Connecticut. The practice was founded by Aubry Charles, licensed clinical social worker/ psychotherapist who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in both inpatient and outpatient settings, He has worked with different patient populations, treating a wide range of psychological conditions. Mr Charles has worked closely with children, teenagers, adults, and their families , to help bring them closer to their goals.