How do you work with clients with depression?

Have you or your child experienced significant life changes recently and are having a hard time adjusting? Have you or your child been feeling lost, lonely, isolated, anxious, or frustrated? Has serious illness entered your life or the life of a loved one, creating new challenges in adaptive coping and finding meaning in your life? Are you navigating profound grief and loss? I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while working on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore all of your unique and complex feelings, experiences, and goals as you process challenges and transitions in your life. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, coping with serious/ chronic illness, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and caregiver distress/burnout. I am a licensed clinical social worker and trained yoga professional. Together we will build your resiliency and empower you to experience your most authentic self. Please feel free to contact me to set up a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this journey together! I am currently offering telehealth services for NY, NJ and IN.

I provide my clients with the highest quality of care with the mixture of compassion, knowledge, and respect. Many of us go through trauma and it becomes an obstacle in our life. It is my goal to assist you and/or your family to improve your quality of life. At some point we need someone to talk to and I have chosen be the other person, so I can assist you to reach your goal and fulfill your dream. During my therapy, I utilize CBT, CPT, and TF-CBT. These are excellent choices for those individuals whom are going through hardship. Nevertheless, I also Utilize EMDR therapy as needed or requested. To seek EMDR therapy, i do not require clients to attend ongoing sessions except during the process of EMDR. EMDR is an excellent tools for PTSD. Therapy can be intimidating for some individuals! My approach is very relaxed and natural to create more comfort for individuals. I provide personable environment to meet everyones need. I am here to assist anyone who wants to heal!

My passion lies in supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and discover pathways to healing. I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness to foster growth and resilience. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. My experience consists of working with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges—ranging from anxiety, depression, grief and trauma to the complex issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia—I strive to offer empathy, patience, and guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck or uncertain, no matter what you do? Are you having difficulty achieving goals or feeling connected? Do you feel like you have lost your way? You want to appear in control and confident, but deep down you are struggling to make decisions, set goals, or cope with challenges and emotions. You want to experience ease and happiness, but you just feel empty or overwhelmed. Anxiety, depression, and life stress can leave us feeling out of control, distant, and hopeless. Together we can process these thoughts and feelings, and identify your path to personal growth and contentment.

Sherri Uqdah has years of experience with counseling. She has worked with different ages regarding issues of depression, trauma, anxiety and social interactions. Mrs. Uqdah believes in working together to build the necessary skills and tools to reach goals. Mrs. Sherri Uqdah received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago. She received a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University.

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. 

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.

Empathic trauma informed counselor helping you discover you best path to wellness.

 My name is Alicia Thomas, MS, LPC. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Houston and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Counseling from Capella University. As a therapist, I actively work to incorporate your personal experiences, thoughts and feelings into your therapeutic treatment.

Sometimes life is difficult and you need someone to help you navigate through the rough spots. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over a decade of experience in individual, couples and family counseling, I have had the opportunity to help my clients overcome personal struggles, relationship issues, and complicated family dynamics in order to achieve the quality of life they desire. I use a solution focused, person centered approach to facilitate quick and lasting change. If you are ready to begin your journey toward wellness, contact me today.