Therapist in Rockland County, NY
Anxiety Counseling For Adults
Welcome to The Counseling Perch, a private practice with a specialized focus on anxiety counseling and women’s mental health.
In-Person and Online
In-person counseling and therapy services are located in New City, New York. Online telehealth with a therapist in Rockland County is available to all New York State residents via a secure online platform.
Do I Have Anxiety?
If you find yourself wondering if you have anxiety, it may be possible that you are experiencing some of the common anxiety symptoms.
Typically, people will feel nervousness, frequent worrying, trouble concentrating, fatigue, muscle tension, irritability, overthinking, difficulty relaxing, heart racing, feeling on edge.
The mind is constantly preoccupied with future situations that can potentially go wrong. the worries are manageable and other times they are persistent, especially when stress arises, making things worse.
Does This Sound Familiar?
If you are overthinking, worrying in a way that makes you feel stuck and overwhelmed, you are not alone
Anxiety is very common and most everyone deals with anxiety at one point or another.
Whether you are recently curious about anxiety or have been experiencing it for awhile, you may be searching for relief and a way to manage it.
Seeking support to improve your mental wellbeing is a great first step in feeling better.
Meet Brenda Delmonte, LMHC a therapist in Rockland County and New City, NY
Hi! My name is Brenda Delmonte. I provide counseling for adults struggling with anxiety and other anxiety-related issues, with a special focus on women’s mental health.
Living a healthy and balanced lifestyle is beneficial but this can be challenging in today’s world.
I get it! I am passionate about helping women find ways to take care of themselves as much as they care for those around them.
Issues I help with include, anxiety, life transitions, personal growth and development, perfectionists, perinatal health, OCD, stress management, and other anxiety-related concerns.
In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to regain a sense of calm and move forward in the life you want.
Whether that means getting unstuck, reducing overthinking, increasing self-confidence, feeling more relaxed and grounded, we do it together. Your growth possibilities are endless and you don’t have to do it alone!
The decision to start therapy is an essential step toward the process of feeling better. If you are here, you are already on your way!
Schedule a complimentary consultation to get started. I would love to hear from you!
Working With a Therapist in Rockland County, NY Can Help
Anxiety is a very common issue that many people face and and accounts for a great deal of emotional pain and suffering. Therapy can help you gain a sense of calm and balance.
Anxiety symptoms are experienced differently by each individual person. Working with a therapist in Rockland County, NY is a great place to start making sense of how anxiety is specifically affecting you.
Therapy provides an opportunity to take a step back, observe and understand patterns of thinking, behaviors and attitudes that may contribute to stress and anxiety.
Knowing this information can then help you decide what changes, if any, can lead to a happier, more peaceful you.
Anxiety Is Treatable
You do not have to suffer alone. In fact, many people can increase their quality of life once they begin the therapy process. You can learn ways to regain a sense of balance and control of your symptoms.
Services
Social Anxiety
Many people with social anxiety experience intense fear and discomfort related to social interactions. Feeling embarrassed, fear of being judged, or criticized by others makes it very difficult to fully enjoy social moments. Nervousness to speak up in front of others, finding the right words to say and making friends are common concerns. Counseling can help to explore and understand the ways social anxiety is affecting your life. Therapy offers an opportunity to learn and practice new skills that you can directly apply in your life. Build confidence and reduce stress around socializing. Learn more about therapy for social anxiety.
Perfectionism
Not feeling good enough? Feeling like an imposter? Many people with perfectionism feel stuck in a battle of self-criticism and striving for perfection and self-improvement. Trying to meet high expectations of themselves or the imposed expectations of others can lead to stress. Fear of failure, indecisiveness, people-pleasing, and fear of negative evaluation are a few signs of perfectionism. Learning to set realistic goals and healthy boundaries and reducing shame can lead to a path of healing. Learn more about perfectionism therapy.
Generalized Anxiety
Worries arise from a variety of sources and everyday events. Frequent worrying about the future, family, health, work, and finances are examples of common concerns. It is often difficult to stop worrying on your own. In therapy, you will learn to understand anxiety and how to cultivate healthy habits and coping strategies to calm the mind. Learn more about therapy for generalized anxiety.
Young Adults
Adulting is hard! You look around and wonder how everyone else magically appears to have it all together. Meanwhile you are still trying to figure it all out. Eating healthy, exercising, holding down a job. Sure! You may already be doing a lot of things but still feel worried that you might be missing something. You want to have more clarity about the direction of your life and make good decisions for yourself. Working with a therapist is one way to get a jump start on building the life you want. Learn more about therapy for young adults.
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Adding a new bundle of joy to your family? Having a new baby, is no small feat! Adjusting to motherhood takes time. Every pregnancy is different and is also experienced differently as the circumstances of your life change. A great number of women experience anxiety and stress during and after pregnancy. Whether you are just starting your family planning, are currently pregnant, or in the postpartum stage, there is support. Counseling is tailored to meet your specific circumstances and concerns. Learn more about therapy for new moms.
Individualized and Personalized Services
Individual therapy and personalized sessions allow you to spend time exploring the things that matter most to you.
In-person or Online
Mental health therapy services to fit your individual preference. In-person is in New City, NY.
Insurance or Self-pay
In-network with insurance. Self-pay option if you don’t have insurance, are out-of network, or prefer self-pay.
Flexible Hours
Therapy that fits your schedule. Morning, afternoon, and evening hours are available.
Women‘s Mental Health Counseling and Wellness
Women’s mental health issues deserve its own special focus and attention. Anxiety disorders are more common in women as are several other mental health concerns.
Women’s mental health is unique with regards to the various pressures and demands that contribute to stress. Navigating relationships, family, career, motherhood, pregnancy, fertility and hormonal concerns, self-esteem, self-confidence, are only a glimpse of women’s’ experiences.
Awareness of women’s mental health needs leads to prevention and management of symptoms, increased supports, and improved quality of life. A women’s mental health specialist is able to recognize, validate, and provide treatment designed to address women’s health.
Therapy for Anxiety in New City, NY & throughout New York State via Online
Online Counseling
Available to New York State Residents
Receive help for anxiety while staying in the comfort of your own home! In addition to being a therapist in Rockland County, NY and New City, NY, I also offer counseling services for residents of New York State.
Online therapy or telehealth has been found to be just as effective as in person therapy. For many people, starting therapy is a difficult decision. The commute to and from appointments can be hard to fit in to your schedule.
Telehealth also eliminates this barrier to care. All you need is your computer, a strong internet connection, and a private location from which to engage in counseling.