Featured Therapists:
Every month, PTCNY features our member therapists. This month we’d like to introduce you to:
Modes of Treatment:
Individuals, Couples, Families, Child and Supervision
Specializations:
ADHD, Bipolar Conditions, Depression, Disabilities, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, Grief, Separation and Mourning, Health Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stressa
Therapeutic Modalities:
EMDR, Parent Consultation, Psychoanalysis / Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Susan Caputo, LCSW-R
My approach to working with people has evolved over the past 18 years, but my core belief, understanding the whole person, remains unchanged. People are affected by their physical and emotional health, social environment, relationships, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and day to day living. Individuals are diverse, face many challenges, and have many strengths. Therapy helps people capitalize on their strengths to overcome life’s challenges.
I provide play and talk therapy working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in childhood disorders, trauma, visual impairments, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and LGBTQ issues. Fifteen years in community mental health provides me with the experience to work with all ages, diagnoses and issues.
Modes of Treatment:
Individuals, Couples, Supervision
Specializations:
Aging, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Caregiver Stress, Creativity Challenges, Financial Stress, Health Issues, Interpersonal Issues, Men’s Issues, Phobias, Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Executive Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Stress Management: Breathing Practice, Meditation
Ellen C. Cohen, Ph.D., LMHC
I work with adults (including geriatric) to relieve suffering and enhance their ability to feel high-level well-being. Sometimes relatively quick change is possible through learning tools and skills. These opportunities for learning I address through a variety of techniques that people learn to use on their own.
Sometimes the work requires more exploration and time. This happens when a part of us wants to make a change, but another part of us is not yet on board, and for good reasons. Beliefs outside our awareness may drive our behavior and feelings, beliefs may be in conflict with our values, and sometimes we have apparently conflicting goals.
Whatever the issues or needs, my approach depends on how the client and I can most effectively partner to achieve their goals. Hopefully the transformational process can include laughter, play, and fun.