Jamie Shumake

I am a compassionate, solution focused, mental health counselor trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (DBT). My fundamental goal in treatment is to get patients out of therapy and back to a life worth living. I am the Mental Health Counselor for 127 Integrated Wellness in Nyack, NY. Our focus is on treating the whole person - emotional wellness, nutritional-microbiome wellness and mindful presence.

I am a graduate of Long Island University with a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I also hold an Undergraduate Degree in Music Education from Concordia College, Bronxville. My Advanced Intensive Training in DBT was with Dr. Marsha Linehan, founder / developer of DBT.

Therapy with me is more like a conversation with a trusted confidant. I maintain a non-judgmental stance, collaborating with patients to define “the issue”, strategize solutions and evaluate the outcome. While exercising compassionate validation of my patients, I am practical and honest.

Generally, patients will have more hope and confidence as they begin to implement solution strategies to address their treatment issues. Together, we track the number of negative events such as arguments or self-reported anxiety, expecting to see a decline in frequency. At the same time, we begin to develop evidence for effectiveness and increased optimism.