Play therapists in Albany, NY
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Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY (Online Only)
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Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY (Online Only)
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Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Clinicians at Shoreline Psychological are well-trained and supported by our collegial warm environment. Every individual being served gets the advantage of a group of clinicians that value the use of consultation and supervision. We treat every individual being served as being helped by the practice as a whole.
Our value of providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment guides our decision-making. Our value of serving the whole individual propels our commitment to going over and beyond what happens in the session, to consulting and collaborating with others who may be taking a treatment or personal role in an individual's life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY
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Jessica Corea Private Practice
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Our practice is currently accepting new clients for in-office or online sessions. You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin to understand your situation and create a plan that will address the issues that are causing you stress. Call today and you will be matched with one of our passionate team of practitioners who strive to excel in their counseling specialties.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY
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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.
21 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY
Play Therapy therapists in Albany, NY Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Albany, NY average 12 years of experience and charge around $164 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (88%), and Loss or Grief (76%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$164
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 24% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 76% | Loss or Grief |
| 65% | ADHD |
| 65% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 65% | Parenting |
| 65% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Children |
| 59% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |