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Albany, NY

Albany, NY Local Support & Community Resources

Albany, New York, presents a vibrant community characterized by its rich cultural diversity and historic charm. However, economic disparities, including housing affordability and employment fluctuations, impact residents' overall well-being. With a significant portion of the population facing income inequality and elevated poverty rates, many individuals grapple with stressors that can contribute to mental health challenges. The community's dedication to fostering connections among residents and local institutions has resulted in a growing emphasis on accessible healthcare and supportive services. Albany offers a variety of mental health resources, addressing issues such as substance abuse, traumas, and general wellness. Residents are encouraged to explore these local services, which include counseling, crisis intervention, and specialized programs tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations. By prioritizing mental health and wellness, Albany is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all its citizens.

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Danielle Johnson

Danielle Johnson

Albany, NY
MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Welcome to the next phase of you. In counseling sessions, I use DBT, CBT, family systems therapy as well as many other techniques. All of my sessions are tailored to your needs and modes of expression whether that is verbal, narrative or art. I want to be your guide on your journey to overcome your obstacles and become the best that you can be.  
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Emily Scott

Emily Scott

Albany, NY
Social Worker, LMSW
Emily Scott is a social worker and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Albany, NY. She offers services to a wide range of age groups, including toddlers, children, preteens, teens, adults, and elders. Emily works with individuals, families, and couples, providing support for concerns such as anxiety, domestic violence, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting challenges, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, and student life. She utilizes a diverse set of therapeutic approaches, including trauma focused therapy, family/marital therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), family systems therapy, attachment-based therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, experiential therapy, structural family therapy, expressive arts therapy, and sandplay therapy. Emily provides her services in English (US).
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Anxiety Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Student Life
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Ronald Bassman

Ronald Bassman

Albany, NY
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Ronald Bassman is a psychologist practicing in Albany, NY. He offers individual, family, and couples therapy, assisting adults and elders with a range of concerns including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, and sleeping well. Dr. Bassman utilizes eclectic therapy and provides services in English (US).
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Anxiety Bipolar Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well
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