EMDR & Anxiety Therapist in Garrison, NY
Heather Anne Zuckerman, LCSW
EMDR certified, Trauma informed therapy for children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, ADHD, depression and difficult life transitions in Garrison, NY and throughout New York virtual or in person.
Create a time for growth and exploration for you.
Life can bring moments when anxiety, past experiences, relationships, or unexpected transitions begin to feel overwhelming. You or even your child may sense that change is needed, but are not sure how to do that by yourself. I can help support you with looking at patterns, behaviors and emotions that you have done in the past and present. EMDR, CBT, and DBT are methods that I may utilize.
I am an EMDR, trauma informed & anxiety therapist in Garrison, NY offering in person therapy for Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Hudson Valley clients. Virtual for clients located in New York City and surrounding borounghs and New York state.
I provide compassionate, trauma informed psychotherapy for children, teens, young adults and adults helping clients better understand what they are experiencing, develop effective ways of coping, and create meaningful lasting change.
Areas of focus are :
Anxiety/Depression/ADHD
Trauma/CPTSD/PTSD
EMDR
Grief and Loss
Relationship issues/Seperation and Divorce
Learn More About My Practice
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Transitions bring a wide range of emotions that I can work with you to help you manage. In therapy, we will look at challenges that may feel unfixable and work on small manageable steps . This will help you feel better abnd improve your daily functioning. Transitions may include: going to school, college, first job, career change, marriage, birth of a child, moving, illness, separation & divorce, and retirement.
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Are you constantly worrying or always thinking of the worst possible outcome? Many times, does this worry also have physical side effects that may get in the way of your daily functioning, e.g. stomach aches before school or work, not being able to sleep?
I can help you identify where your anxiety may be coming from and then develop coping stratgies that work for you.
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Stress can be overwhelming, but it can be handled. I assist individuals in managing daily pressures through mindfulness and coping strategies. Mindfulness helps you recognize your thoughts and react to stress calmly. I will guide you with simple exercises to help you stay focused during stressful times. I will also offer personalized coping strategies tailored to your specific stressors. Together, we’ll create tools like breathing exercises, journaling, and guided meditations to manage stress effectively. Imagine gaining control, improving emotional strength, and finding balance. With my help, you’ll learn to handle stress and find long-lasting peace. Let’s start this journey toward a calmer, more fulfilling life together.
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Trauma can create profound and lasting effects on individuals. My therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, offering a safe and supportive environment for healing.
I utilize evidence-based techniques and practices grounded in trauma-informed care. My methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). These approaches are designed to help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and develop coping strategies.
I focus working collaboratively with clients to identify specific trauma-related issues, set achievable goals, and track progress throughout the healing journey.
Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-care and resilience-building. Clients are encouraged to engage in activities that promote well-being outside of therapy. Healing from trauma is a gradual process that requires patience and commitment, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a evidence based psychotherapy technique designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It involves guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, which are used while the therapist encourages the client to recall distressing memories. This process aims to reduce the emotional intensity of memories not only how they are stored in the brain, but also in the body and help you function better.
EMDR is primarily used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can help with anxiety, depression, phobias, intense relationships, high stress jobs and complicated grief. By facilitating the reprocessing of traumatic memories, EMDR can help clients achieve a greater sense of emotional regulation and overall well-being.
As an EMDRIA certified therapist, I integrate EMDR into treatment when it is appropriate for a client’s needs.
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My work with children starts with ages six through emerging adulthood helping support transitons, and the overwhelming emotions that go with them.
School or test anxiety
Being excluded from social groups or not know how to fit in
Anger issues and difficulty handling emotions
Grief/loss
Relationships (Family and Friends)
ADHD
Social Anxiety
Depression
Trauma-CPSTD/PTSD
I work with my clients to explore their emotions, build self-esteem, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I partner with families. medical professionals and with schools, to ensure a integrated plan to personal growth and emotional health. EMDR may be utilized to help support therapy goals.
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My work with parents involves creating a plan to help deal with the issues children have like tantrums and anger, middle schoolers being left out, high school stress/pressure, college readiness and adjustment, and launching into adulthood. All of these ages may need the support of a therapist to trouble shoot ways to regulate the intense emotions and behaviors that go with these challanges and probide healthy self esteem.
Parents need help learning how to cope with the intense emotions of their children. I can guide them through this process whether their child has a diagnosis such as ADHD, anxiety or depression or is just experiencing the pressure and stress of growing up.
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At any age we need to learn how to navigate relationships and often feel we need a therapist to guide us with the complexities of the feeelings, confusion, and reactivity that can occur. With kids, teens and emerging adults this could be with family, friends and new expriences with romatic or work relationshsips that requires support. In adults, complicated family, social and work relationships are areas where I can work with clients to mantain boundaries, identify and discuss intense emotions and feelings, and help develop ways of interacting. This can be one of the hardest areas in our life, and we can utilize the time in therapy to reflect and work on change.
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Whether thinking about or in the process of a seperation or divorce, I can help you with the varying emotions that may be occuring. Serving in the role as an outsider, I can help you plan and make small steps to help your emotional well being. In this role, we can work together to create a new chapter for you.
In addition, I can aslo support you in developing a co-parenting plan and trouble shooting issues that arise.
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Grief and loss are deeply personal experiences that can leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Whether you are navigating the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or any significant life change, it’s essential to acknowledge your feelings and allow yourself the space to heal.
My approach recognizes that grief is not linear; it often comes in waves, presenting itself in unexpected ways. I offer resources and support designed to honor your journey, providing guidance to help you process your emotions and rediscover your sense of self.
You don’t have to walk this path alone. While everyone grieves differently, I can support you offering compassion and understanding. Together, we can explore strategies to cope with loss, celebrate memories, and find hope for the future and moving forward.