Addiction is a treatable, chronic disease. Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental factors, and life experiences all play a role in the disease, and past trauma is often at the root of many addictions. For many who struggle with addiction, it can be helpful to know that risk factors and levels vary by person, but like any chronic condition, focusing on the cause and the symptoms in treatment offer the best chance for recovery.
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I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by sexual addiction, and pornography addiction as well as substance abuse issues. I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment that fosters healing and insight. Whether you are an individual that needs help with sexual addiction, or have been betrayed by your partner/spouse, or a couple that is in crisis due to...
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, often undertaken at a time when one is feeling less than powerful. I offer a free phone consultation to potential clients, during which we'll get to know a little bit about each other, and I can answer any questions about the therapeutic process, including scheduling and fees. In my practice, I make use of a variety of theoretical frameworks to help...
Have you lived through a traumatic experience that you are unable to move past? Are adverse childhood experiences still affecting your present day perceptions? Have you been questioning whether or not you will ever be able to move past the past? These are some of the very issues that I can help you identify and process during our work together. I have spent over 3000 hours helping children,...
I believe creating a secure, trusting and meaningful relationship is the basis for opening the door to change in our lives. Life can be hard. Whether it be stress from relationships, work, parenting (sometimes all of the above!) and life changes, we all deserve a space where we feel heard, valued and seen. This allows us to process what happened, whats happening now, and how to move forward....
James takes an eclectic approach to counseling which draws heavily on Person-Centered Therapy and Relational-Cultural Therapy, while also incorporating Multicultural Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. James Clementi has experience working with a wide range of individuals including LGBTQ+ populations, individuals, coupl...
Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to...
Are you wondering WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT for your ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Pain, Concussion, Depression, Executive Functions, RAD, TBI, etc., we offer Functional EEG evaluations, which help to identify the root of the problem so you can pursue the best course of treatment for your concerns. Our evaluations go beyond what is measured in traditional psychological testing to identify wha...
No one escapes conflict, challenges and pain in this life. You might find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief from loss of a person you love or life transition, conflict in a relationship or possibly recovery from an addiction. Together, we can explore the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your pain on your path to healing. Since 1981, my practice has been in the Huds...
We all have a need for connection, love and support. When we share our stories, we can form a new standpoint and choose different pathways to walk in this life. When we face life’s difficulties, I believe it is possible to find new perspectives and cultivate hope. Moving forward together, we can make a plan for change and recovery based on your goals. My style of relating to others is warm,...
I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker. I work with a variety of issues, including sexuality, gender, body dysmorphia, work and relationship problems, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. I have completed training in behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, hypnotic and somatic therapies. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered on...
A benevolent open-minded counselor with 25 years of expertise in the field of counseling visualizes the needs of the ideal client: to actively listen, to assist client to identify their needs, and to help them find means of reaching long-term goals, changing issues into solutions and finally helping them to become responsible individuals. I consistently demonstrate initiative and cooperation to...
Counseling individuals and couples who are looking to improve their relationships, increase self awareness, and move towards greater levels of success and happiness in their personal and professional lives is my greatest source of fulfillment as a therapist. Modern life presents all of us with many challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues with core beliefs. Having an experienced,...
You are struggling, and have no one to turn to. You have come here seeking solutions, and I can help you find them. Sometimes life does not go the way we planned, or the way we wanted. Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I ca...
It usually takes couples about 6 years to get help for problems in their relationship or marriage. While there are many reasons for that, it's a long time to be unhappy. Couples/marriage counseling works, even after infidelity and other significant events. Sexual and intimate issues are also very common but difficult to discuss. I have many years of experience with these challenges and create a...
Whether you are new to therapy or a seasoned veteran, I am here to help you along your path to becoming the best version of yourself. The most successful clients are those with the willingness to change and those who actively participate in the therapy process. We will work together to uncover your unique strengths and and how we can use them to help combat your difficult emotions and thoughts....
