Connect with Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hartwick, NY

I am a Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Master Addiction Specialist with over 16 years of experience in complex trauma recovery. I am the creator of The U-Model™, a specialized framework that unifies Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Fatima Bala is my name, and I have been in the human services field for over a decade. I am a licensed mental health clinician with a diagnostic privilege. I have been working as a licensed mental health clinician for the past six years.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker in the states of New York and North Carolina. I specialize in life development, mental health, substance use, and end-of-life choices, which include grief therapy. I work with individuals, groups, and marriage counseling, utilizing traditional and holistic therapy.

I am passionate about helping people heal and rediscover their inner strength. Healing takes time, and it begins when you explore your story with curiosity rather than judgment. I offer trauma-informed therapy to support adults facing current stressors and healing from relational or childhood wounds.

My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, allowing me to understand your perspective while supporting you in making the changes you desire. I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and interpersonal difficulties.

I love to see people heal and find their inner strength and belief in themselves. I have practiced and learned different sides of psychology and spirituality across cultures and faiths.

I work with adults of all ages and many perspectives. I have extensive experience providing therapy, and I am passionate about helping those with complicated trauma heal and create the lives they deserve.

I am a well-rounded therapist who utilizes therapeutic techniques to help you build emotional muscles that allow you to grow, build resiliency, heal past wounds, and strengthen relationships.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I'm here to make sure it works for you. I take a client-centered, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed approach to focus on your needs and what works best for you.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, and family/relationship issues. I graduated from Fordham University in 2017 with an MSW and have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities.

I'm a social worker with experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. My approach is holistic, relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I'm also a certified yoga instructor who believes in focusing on the whole individual (mind AND body), not just their circumstances.

I take a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that integrates CBT and mindfulness to support emotional healing and resilience. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My practice is inclusive and affirming of diverse identities and backgrounds.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to express yourself and gain new insights and skills that can help you navigate the challenges of daily life, life transitions, and other past and present experiences that are preventing you from living the life you want to live.

I work with clients going through life transitions, which can be rough and challenging. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, or loss, I'm here to help you navigate these difficult times with compassion and understanding.

The focus of my practice is helping you be your best self by identifying and changing the obstacles that have interfered in your life. I enjoy assisting clients in meeting their goals. I work with adults and children, and have always been supervised by psychiatrists and doctors who were my mentors.

Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel difficult and rewarding. I specialize in working with individuals moving through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe in a client-centered, collaborative approach where each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

I support individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I specialize in perinatal mental health, offering a warm, nonjudgmental space for mothers, fathers, and caregivers navigating the emotional complexities of fertility, birth, postpartum recovery, and parenting.

I cultivate a professional relationship with each client while developing trust at your pace. Together, we identify goals and devise a plan to facilitate desired changes. The empathy I have for my clients enables me to create a safe space for you to learn effective tools to achieve emotional growth and improved connection with others.

I am so grateful that you are here, ready to explore ways to feel better in life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I graduated from the University at Buffalo with my MSW in 2005, and have worked in various capacities and age groups over the years.

As a disabled woman of color, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, recognizing how identity intersects with mental health. I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and grief. My mission is to empower you to overcome struggles and insecurities.

I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem struggles. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be holding you back and develop practical tools to help you move forward.

Feeling stressed and anxious? Do you feel you have to be everything to everybody while neglecting yourself? I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive space where you can express yourself and uncover negative thoughts and behaviors interfering with your hopes and dreams. You can cry, curse, and no need to code switch.

I focus mainly on solutions using a Solution-Focused paradigm. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts influence your feelings and ultimately your behavior. I have experience with LGBTQ+ concerns as well as Substance Use and Recovery.

I discovered social work through my sister's chronic childhood illness. The hospital social worker who worked with my sister and family showed me the compassion needed in caring for families facing unanticipated difficulties. As a child, I knew I wanted to help others process difficult life experiences.

I believe the therapeutic relationship and comfort are of utmost importance. I have an easygoing personality and incorporate humor when appropriate. I utilize cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and systemic theories, with education as a key component. This multimodal approach is tailored to your comfort and benefit.