Therapists that treat Children in Potsdam, New York NY
Children
Jim Stangarone
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified psychodramatist (CP)
I am an LCSW and Certified psychodramatist . I treat children, adolescents, and adults who are confronting a wide range of challenges. With experience in treating alcoholism and addictions, my focus is on helping people recover from a history of severe trauma, sexual abuse, and narcissistic abuse.
19 Years Experience
Children
Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who want to live a life with meaning and purpose. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders as well as behavior problems.
I really enjoy providing online therapy options for clients across NY.
15 Years Experience
Children
Jessica Biles
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Sometimes, even the strongest people need support to work through challenges. My work focuses on providing an empathic space to help clients move through their pain and struggles, so they can live a fulfilling life every day, not just when the sun is shining. Whatever is troubling you, whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationships, school, work, self-confidence, grief, or trauma, I can help. I draw on a range of evidence-based practices and have extensive experience working with, adults, children, adolescents, and families. I care deeply about the people I work with and offer a personable and warm approach to psychotherapy.
12 Years Experience
Children
Dr. Bruce Pace
Psychologist, Ph.D.
If you want your life to change in a meaningful way, but you need help determining and taking the individual steps required to meet your goals, therapy is an excellent choice. Many people expect therapy to involve sessions where there is emotion focused discussion and deep introspection. With a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, the emotions or feelings are secondary in the healing process. We focus on how your actions impact your circumstances, and how you can change your behavior to change the life you’re living. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, we are likely a good fit.
I love sharing what I know so that you can feel and act better in your life. We will collaborate to set goals and track improvements as they occur. I believe we all have brand new opportunities to make new choices in each moment that will improve our lives. The power to change is not dependent on our past choices but on how we decide to live in this moment.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. I give a lot of advice and see myself as an educator who can use my knowledge to equip you with helpful tools. I am trained in the Gottman method and believe that conflict between partners is inevitable and that improving the frequency and quality of positive interactions is vital to long-term stability of the relationship. I also work with children and their families, especially focusing on ADHD, ODD, and anxiety. When a child is experiencing these sorts of concerns, I approach progress and resolution with the parents and child together. I believe in the goodness of children, and that setting them up for good choices is something that rests largely in the family environment.
I am also an expert in ADHD evaluation and treatment. I am very thorough in my reports and recommendations. Evolutionarily, ADHD is a strength, and I love helping shed light on how to best navigate this world with an eye to the strengths and available strategies and habits that can set you on a sustainable path.
19 Years Experience
Children
Amanda Martell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have been working with women and children for the past decade in a myriad of settings. I truly believe this wide range of experience in areas such as preventive, clinical, schools, shelters, etc. has given me a holistic understanding of the various needs of my clients. I bring this knowledge, my own background and experiences, and my clinical experience into therapy in order to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that promotes healing - no matter what a person's need or trauma is.
6 Years Experience