Find a Therapist in New Paltz, New York.

Individual adults and couples tell me that I am unlike most other therapists that they have worked with and that they feel like I work very hard with them. My clients tell me that they feel supported and comfortable in our sessions and that I have the ability to keep track of the important details of their lives. Our work pays dividends to you as you develop lifelong tools to: manage conflict, improve communication, lower stress, and reduce anxiety and depression. We will work together to help you become empowered with the confidence to take care of yourself while also “juggling” life’s commitments, resulting in you finally getting the life that you want.

The word "psychotherapy" gives a picture that an old man with a beard will analyze you from behind a couch. While not disrespecting that form of intervention, my concept of being a psychotherapist is to provide understanding of the psychology of they way our minds function while using this knowledge to provide incite into why we are needing help. I have extensively studied various forms of therapy and have integrated what works for the person as a whole. My approach is humanistic. This means that understanding the place you are in and relating to your feelings validates your experience. We all need that to trust ourselves to create change.

I have been working in the world of psychotherapy for over 11 years. I am happy to provided a partnered approach to therapy, this solution focused approach can help folks I am working with "feel like therapy is working". Often people come to me saying, "my counselor just sat and listened, I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere." I our partnership together I strive to partner with you to see immediate results by using a vast array of coping skills, therapy interventions, as well as person centered techniques.

Psychotherapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and strategies to overcome the challenges you face. By starting therapy, you are taking control and action to change what no longer works in your life. I utilize Utilizing a variety of approaches including Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral, Existential/Humanistic, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and more. I work along side you to create a treatment plan that is customized to meet your unique circumstances.

In my work with individuals, couples and families I always keep in mind the goal of helping the client(s) live a life that truly expresses their highest, best selves. I appreciate the capacity in each to person to live a vital self-led life. This is done by integrating emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Healing the wounds that prevent us from living fully allows for the emergence of our authentic selves.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process built on a trusting relationship between client and therapist. Evidenced-based treatment modalities ensure progress toward treatment goals and allow for a wide range of therapeutic tools. Each person is unique; thus treatment can be custom fit. I use a series of approaches to help reach your goals of reduced mental health symptoms which include cognitive behavioral, person centered, and solution focused methods.

I have a certificate at the Center for Modern psychoanalytic studies in NY. I will deliver accessible, high quality, fiscally sound, evidence based knowledge to a diverse population. Here you will discover your voice, and find what needs to be fulfilled in your life. We can relate your anger, and anxiety to many areas that might be interfering with you moving forward.

My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is to form an alliance with the client where they feel safe to share thoughts feelings, and behaviors. While providing psychotherapy to numerous clients In Westchester and Putnam County, they feel empathy and caring that I'm trying to help. Solutions oriented counseling helps clients achieve their goals. Whether its individual or couples psychotherapy, Chris Colasuonno, LCSW-R, MBA, CASASC has treated numerous clients with diverse issues such as couples therapy, mental health, addiction, anger and stress.