Find a therapist in Schenectady, NY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Schenectady, NY — covered by insurance

With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am building my private practice "Seasons of Change Counseling, LLC". I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals and families through some of life's most significant transitions. My passion lies in guiding people through these pivotal moments, helping them navigate the complexities and challenges they face, and ultimately witnessing their growth and transformation.

My areas of specialization include:

• Certified as a Women's Mental Health Specialist
• Certified Trauma Informed Therapist
• Certification and training in supporting healthy infant-parent attachment and identifying postpartum depression.
• Perimenopause: Helping individuals navigate the physical, emotional, and psychological changes associated with this significant life stage.
• Launching Young Adult Children: Guiding parents and young adults through the transition to independence and the changing dynamics of their relationships.
• Buying a Home: Providing support during the stressful process of purchasing a home, including managing expectations and dealing with financial concerns.
• Divorce: Empowering individuals to create a new healthy identity with themselves and navigate uncharted waters while learning to swim.
• Career Changes: Assisting clients in navigating the uncertainties and opportunities associated with career transitions, including exploring new paths and finding fulfillment in their professional lives.

"Fear Not Without Change There Would be No Butterflies" -Maya Angelou

At the University of Southern Maine, I was trained in the art of intentional interviewing. For about ten years I have been a mental health counselor, and working in various treatment settings has exposed me to a broad range of the ways in which mental health care is approached. These experiences have always brought me back to my core beliefs—the value of compassion, genuine listening, and treating people with kindness, openness and respect.

Celine is currently available for new clients both in person and virtually. She has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the Capital Region since 2018 specialty is with individuals and couples addressing behavioral issues, traumatic events, as well as relational concerns. She enjoys utilizing Family Systems and Internal Family Systems to build rapport and heal the inner self.

I am an ANCC board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 6 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating patient with psychiatric mental health disorders.

If you're feeling stuck, anxious and/or struggling with addiction, a life change, a relationship (monogamous/open/poly) or chronic illness, you're not alone! You have the power to adjust, adapt and move forward in a healthy way; I will be happy to try and help along the way!

My educational background includes a BA in Psychology and Masters in Counseling. I have worked with students in many schools that had family issues and traumatic backgrounds. I was certified as a rape crisis counselor many yrs ago and served as a therapist to foster and adoptive children. I worked in an alternative school- counseling students, this included family therapy. I worked in private practice with a psychiatric nurse practitioner and went into private practice five years ago.

Kimyah Jean-Charles equips individuals with the skills to navigate life’s transitions and address the underlying issues for long-lasting, meaningful change through problem exploration and collaborative empowerment.

Whether your child has big feelings they can’t quite explain, or you’re a young adult overwhelmed by uncertainty in life, I’m here to help make sense of whatever you’re facing. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain why they are experiencing intense emotions. Likewise, you may be unsure of what you need, but can recognize that something isn’t working. Therapy gives us a place to untangle those internal knots and create space for clarity, growth, and healing. I’m honored to be trusted as a part of that process.

Feeling alone and stuck in a transitional period in your life? Your mind is filled with negative thoughts directed towards yourself and it is creating conflict or distance in your relationships with others. You’re feeling hopeless, low energy, like you’re about to give up. While you may not know the tools to help you, you do know what hasn't been working for you. Together we can build your own tool box to help you embrace control in your life.

I have extensive experience with trauma in individuals from adolescence to late adulthood. I believe that trauma looks and feels different to every person; two people experiencing the exact same thing will have different responses. A traumatic event takes many forms, and I want to help you pick up where your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors come from, even if you have never experienced “trauma”.