Find a therapist in Kingston, NY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Kingston, NY — covered by insurance

I chose psychology as a focus of study before I entered high school and I always find that there is something new to learn. I started working first with children and families and after graduate school began working mostly with adults at an outpatient clinic in the East Village. I have spent the last few years teaching DBT at a Partial Hospitalization Program.

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Beyond being a therapist, I am a husband, dog-dad and musician. As a therapist, I believe that we are shaped by the people, experiences and places in our lives. Degrees, schooling and theoretical orientation are important, but they don't replace authentic human connection. I focus my work within the LGBTQ+ community to foster connections free from judgment through a sense of belonging and shared identity.

I am a mindfulness-based LCSW psychotherapist with many years of experience in the field of human services. I received my MSW in 2015 from the University at Albany and have worked in behavioral health for 10 years in various clinical settings. I incorporate elements of positive psychology, mindfulness, CBT, DBT and somatic interventions in my practice.

I'm Claire Bourgeois (she/her), a Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges while deepening their connection to themselves and the world around them. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NYU and integrate this academic foundation with over a decade of experience in alternative healing modalities such as Reiki, yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness.

My practice is inclusive, trauma-informed, sex-positive, gender-affirming, and culturally sensitive. I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, relational challenges, life transitions, and self-exploration.

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor, I am dedicated to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can connect more deeply with themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. I am especially passionate about working with Neurodivergent individuals, teens and emerging adults, those navigating the perinatal stage and parenting, and individuals healing from intimate partner trauma. In addition to my clinical background, I am also a visual artist and designer, which brings creativity and authenticity into my therapeutic work. I’m committed to lifelong learning and to offering ethical, inclusive, and culturally-centered care.

Welcome! I am a seasoned therapist who can offer practical and compassionate assistance to you on your life journey. Together we can create a space for you to heal and grow stronger and more resilient.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, people come to me for a variety of reasons: They want to develop new approaches to life and relationships, or struggle with substance use or other behaviors. Others are in life transition, coping with anxiety/depression or trauma. Many struggle with relational issues and want to improve communication/conflict. I help you create a more fulfilling life by understanding yourself deeply, building upon your strengths and developing new skills and thinking.

I started off as a therapist about twenty years ago working mostly with people with addiction problems and then branched out into other areas. I came to see that people have often been wounded in different ways and they needed time to talk but also mindful experiential methods to help heal wounds and memories from the past and the resulting problems and issues. I spent a lot of resources getting trained in mindfulness somatic experiential (mind/body) approaches and found people got much better and better faster with these methods. I am mainly trained in these four methods: Hakomi created by Ron Kurtz, Comprehensive Resource Model by Lisa Schwarz, Recreation of the Self by Jon Eisman, and Primary Attachment Therapy by Donna Roy. With these models and their techniques, a good fit with you the client, and a good deal of caring on my part I'm confident to help anybody who is looking for help.

I can be helpful in many different way such as:

Difficulties or transition in your relationship or work.

Helping you become more comfotable in your body.

Helping you tell people what you really think and feel and overcoming a fear or rejection.

Overcoming anxiety or depression and other issues.

I'm happy to have a free consultation with you for 15-30 minutes which can be online or in person. If it doesn't look like we would be a good fit I may be able point you towards the type of therapist you may be looking for.

I am a former teacher who attained my Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University in 2002. Having worked in two county Mental Health Clinics, I began a private practice in 2016 and enjoy working part-time with a varried client population. I prefer to work individually with adults both in person and online.

I have an In-Person and Telehealth practice in NYC & High Falls, NY, in the Hudson Valley. I have been working as a therapist for 16 years, working with couples, young adults, families, and adults in inpatient and outpatient units. I a have a background in fine arts and psychology. I aim to work with people who are READY to see a transformation in their lives. Please reach out to me for specific location and times. Please note that I accept several insurances.