Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Syracuse, New York NY
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Dr. Mike Abrams
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, ABPP
I limit my practice to a few clients with whom I can offer meaningful help. I do not think it is ethical for a psychologist to agree to work with someone who has a problem outside of their expertise or someone who has barriers that the psychologist suspects they cannot overcome. When I conclude that I can help someone, I collaborate with them while applying the most appropriate methods for their problems. I choose these methods from among the many I have studied or developed. This is sometimes called a Transdiagnostic Integrative technique. Here, a clinical label or diagnosis is less important than the unique collection of symptoms a person is living with. I also make sure that I come to understand the client's point of view, how their adversities, their personal philosophy, and their level of suffering combine to lead to their anxiety, depressed mood, or even anger. When the client agrees, I prefer to use psychological testing to be sure my assessment of the client's situation is supported by the best available science. When I conduct psychotherapy, I know it can only be effective when I view the client as presenting many intricate problems that must be fully understood, so each client's issues are approached as scientific hypotheses that guide therapy, which guide my specific interventions, but is always open to revision as new life history information or psychological data becomes available.
Since I have trained numerous therapists and continue researching and publishing in the field, my clients are assured they receiving the most effective evidence-based interventions. If you do see me, you can be confident that you will be unconditionally accepted in a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship with every effort being made to help you.
39 Years Experience
Online in Syracuse, NY New York
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Elliot Paradis McCullough
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a trauma therapist who works with queer & trans communities; sex workers, poly / ENM, kink / BDSM communities, neurodiverse and disabled communities; and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences with these communities. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate violence; and police, state, and institutional violence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Syracuse, NY New York (Online Only)
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Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive.
I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Syracuse, NY New York
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Lucas Saiter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LMHC
My approach combines psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support insight and meaningful, lasting change. I am trained in EMDR and incorporate it into treatment when helpful. Therapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and engaged. Together, we’ll explore patterns, clarify your goals, and build a stronger sense of authenticity, self-understanding, and agency.
10 Years Experience
Online in Syracuse, NY New York
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Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen and help you feel heard and seen, my goal is to offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform. I take a warm, relational, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at with curiosity and care. I believe that humor has a place in healing, and when used thoughtfully, it can make difficult conversations feel less intimidating and more human. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding how your experiences, relationships, and environment shape the challenging you're facing. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that feel relevant to your everyday life. Therapy with me is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. Whether you're thinking about therapy for the first time, or have been in the counseling space before, I welcome the opportunity to get to know who you are at your core.
1 Years Experience
Online in Syracuse, NY New York (Online Only)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Syracuse, New York Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Syracuse, New York average 12 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Stress |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 41% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 41% | OCD |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Teen |
| 41% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |