White Plains Therapists specializing in Relationship / Marriage Issues

Sandy Demopoulos

I came to this work, honestly, through experience. As a credentialed alcoholism counselor back in the 1980's I was amazed by the power of recovery to bring people back to life. Two Master's degrees later I understood where we came from but life in between teaches me how we heal and become successful. My specialties include addiction, chronic illness and the process of transition from then to now.

Jessica Aron

Above all, my approach to treatment is compassionate, understanding, and respectful. My goal is to provide a space where you can be heard, understood, and validated while helping you achieve your goals and reach your potential. I have helped many people by providing the support they need to live enriching and joyful lives. Since each person is unique, you can imagine that there are many different ways to successfully address life's challenges. Therefore, I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that revolves entirely around your needs. In your individual therapy sessions you can expect a highly-personalized treatment approach that is informed by the latest research in the field.

Jessica Aron

Above all, my approach to treatment is compassionate, understanding, and respectful. My goal is to provide a space where you can be heard, understood, and validated while helping you achieve your goals and reach your potential. I have helped many people by providing the support they need to live enriching and joyful lives. Since each person is unique, you can imagine that there are many different ways to successfully address life's challenges. Therefore, I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that revolves entirely around your needs. In your individual therapy sessions you can expect a highly-personalized treatment approach that is informed by the latest research in the field.

Jesse Strigler

I think every person’s story and style is unique, which is why I prefer an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing and blending different frameworks including mindfulness, DBT, CBT, creative arts, psychodynamic, and existential. As for my professional background, I received my M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University, and have trained in various clinical settings, including hospitals, outpatient addiction treatment, and private practice.

Maggie Seaman

Frankie Grixti

My personal approach is simple: Work collaboratively to provide professional expertise while being authentic and creating a comfortable environment for you or your family to progress. I will move at your pace to go the extra mile together. In our treatment, you'll find yourself supported by the most updated research-based approaches within an authentic and relaxed environment. You'll find our sessions to be very casual, but still educational and progressive. It is my job to make sure that you feel comfortable in session so you can progress, and I take pride in working with you to develop such a dynamic. I will implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Techniques to help you conquer your challenges. These approaches are all person-centered approaches aimed to reformat the areas of your life that you are struggling with and aligning them with your skills and goals. You'll find these to fit into your life and our discussions in treatment

MIJIN KIM

I utilize selective psychodynamic approaches based on object relations theory, analytical psychology, and existential psychology in combination with some of the cognitive and behavioral modification strategies based in mindfulness perspective. One of the most important therapeutic focuses in my clinical work is to help clients access their internal agency as they face challenging situations, so that they are not helpless about or victims of their circumstances or troublesome habits of their own but they are able to evaluate their positions and roles in dealing with them and to make accountable choices about them. For this, I often invite clients to a practice of mindful observation and engagements with their experiences. To further support that process, I can utilize techniques of EMDR, psychodrama, and other creative therapeutic interventions such as art and music, if beneficial and agreed by the clients.

Alan Ivicic

My approach works well for those who are eager to talk about their problems in the ‘here and now.’ My work with clients involves careful listening and collaboration. Our goal is to better understand your thoughts and feelings to help you achieve an improved outlook on life.

Daniel Sokal

Welcome to our practice. I am a licensed psychotherapist and trained psychoanalyst proudly serving individuals, couples, and business professionals throughout Westchester, NYC, and Online. I reside in Connecticut with my wife, five children, and our husky-mix, Maisy. I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University. During my time in graduate school, I was the President of the Delta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Honor Society, awarded NASW-CNY Chapter Student Of The Year, recipient of the Amy B. Watkins scholarship, and elected Class Marshall and Convocation Speaker for our graduating class. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at The Institute for Clinical Social Work.My research interests include; parentification, role reversal, the parent-as-peer dynamic, the experience of a narcissistic parent, and the adolescent experience of the parent-as-peer dynamic. I also teach psychoanalytic theory and supervise clinicians at the CAPA institute.

Alan Ivicic

My approach works well for those who are eager to talk about their problems in the ‘here and now.’ My work with clients involves careful listening and collaboration. Our goal is to better understand your thoughts and feelings to help you achieve an improved outlook on life.

Jo Stein

I help clients navigate challenging situations. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) also inform the work I do with my clients. Elements of mindfulness practices will set the foundation for enhancing your emotional well-being. Your treatment will always be uniquely tailored to your specific needs. I have experience working with a variety of human challenges. I love working with: * young adults struggling to make friends or socialize * overwhelmed new parents * people going through a separation or divorce * people grieving the loss of their lifelong partner * caregivers or individuals with chronic illness * relationship struggles

Lisa Abrotsky

Dana Carretta-Stein

Christopher Smith

Having issues in your relationships, especially with a partner can be very stressful. We have innate desires to relate to others and know there can be strengths when not being just an individual. At the same time, we are individuals and have learned how to be on our own (or at least lol out for ourselves). At times, we need to look at ourselves and how we have contributed to what is going on. At times, we need to learn new skills to better relate. At times, we need to explore and find a way forward on specific issues. Working out what you need to do and then working through that offers hope for your relationships.

Jennifer Driscoll

Jennifer Driscoll attended New York University, where she earned her master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling. She received supervised training in substance use counseling at Weill Cornell Medical College, Midtown Center for Treatment and Research. She is certified in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Prior to her graduate work, Jennifer attended Stanford University, where she not only earned her bachelor’s degree in International Relations but was also a four-year scholar-athlete and captain of the women’s soccer team. Following her undergraduate studies, she played professional soccer for the New York Power and then worked in the financial and pharmaceutical industries for nearly a decade.

Wendy S Kaiser

I've worked with couples for many years, most of the time with great success. Currently I make use of the book Wired for Love, which helps us look deeply at issues of vulnerability, which are often at the root of relationship issues, and especially those within marriage.

Nicole Goudreau-Green

I provide a warm, caring, authentic space and offer skills and techniques that will provide relief from anxiety, fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, and unhelpful patterns. We talk, laugh, cry, sometimes there’s tangible “homework,” often there’s not. I use guided imagery and breath-work in sessions to reduce anxiety and improve insight into your cognitive and emotional experience. Most importantly, I listen to you to guide our work together. I graduated from Fordham University with a Master of Social Work. I've worked in outpatient, residential treatment, inpatient and community center settings. Over the last 15 years I have provided individual, group, family and couples’ counseling. My post-graduate training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ackerman Family Institute Training for Family and Couples’ Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (for Trauma), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction

Eleonora Labun

I hold a M.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from First Moscow State Medical University, completed Psychiatry Residency Training in Israel. I am a holistic therapist. I believe that psychological stress affects both mind and body and frequently might lead to prolong physical pain. I practice integrative psychotherapy combined with Mindfulness and Eastern stress reduction techniques. Getting relief from emotional and physical pain, you will be able to build meaningful connections with yourself and others, feel more secure and self-accepted. I have worked in different countries and Immigration Trauma is an additional area of my expertise. I am passionate about helping young adults struggling with adaptation difficulties during their new life transition.

Deja Murrain

Deja utilizes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative framework, and a holistic and humanistic approach. As well as being committed to helping her clients reclaim their joy and find their peace with a greater sense of self one step at a time, she is passionate about her deep belief in supporting her client’s individual needs.

Rachel Astarte

Along with a focus on self-awareness, I specialize in spiritual development for individuals and couples. I assist clients of all sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds develop authentic intimacy and compassionate communication. I hold a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MFA in Creative Writing, and certifications in Transformational Life Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy. I received shamanic training from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. My background includes a long career in the arts—writing and acting—which informs my work with creative clients. I offer mindfulness/awareness practices as well as shamanic healing work, based on your need and interest.