Counseling/Therapists in Albany, NY

You should contact your insurance first to see who takes them. It took me three different therapists to find one that works for me (ADHD with Anxiety in my case). You should also research which sex your friend feels more comfortable talking with, because that will help narrow down the selection. In addition to that, they should also research what the therapist specializes in. My psychiatrist specializes in anxiety and ADHD, and was the only therapist to put the two together. I am on the path to recovery and making much better progress than with prior therapists.

I suppose I'm just looking for folks who have had great experiences with therapists who listen well and can offer ways to diffuse negative thoughts. My friend is male, in his twenties and struggles with overwhelming negative thoughts and feelings of having no purpose. I am try to offer as much support as possible but I think a professional needs to help guide him further

I know this is going to get down voted, I don't care. I've been where your friend is and still struggle with it sometimes. Tell him to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Please watch this short video, he explains much better than I ever could. It can help your friend. https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5 vPouOFJmB/?igshid=1 m9 hx54 i7 caqm

Sometimes finding a good match with a therapist is tricky. It might be helpful to know more information. Is your friend male/female, approx age? Also, does your friend have specific issues which need to be addressed -eating disorder, substance use, trauma, etc. ? As an aside, psychiatrists are generally for medication management, in most circumstances they would not be doing therapy.

Psychologytoday.com had great resources for this. Often times insurance companies provide what is referred to as a “shadow network” of therapists. When they provide a list of covered providers they purposely include providers not taking new patients or not participating with that insurance to try to discourage the patient from seeking in treatment. I got a list of 25 from my insurance and only 2 we’re still participating AND taking new patients. Psychology today is self managed by the providers so the information will be more accurate.

Depending on where your friend works, they may want to contact their Employee assistance program. These people are confidential and have a vetted list of therapists who have had good results in the past and also accept employee insurance.

I think these comments are excellent, mostly. I too, would get a short list of providers from the insurance company and whittle it down from there. Without coverage, it can be quite expensive to get routine support. I also would agree with folks who suggest therapy plus action outside therapy can be a great combination. Our diet, exercise, social and spiritual lives tend to effect our state of mind more than we typically realize

I was looking for a therapist last year and called Northeast Psychological Associates (on New Karner road, just outside Albany in Colonie). After listening to what I was going through, they paired me up with a therapist, and I've been seeing them ever since, and it's been a great experience. They have a lot of therapists and psychiatrists on staff, so there's a good chance they can pair your friend up with someone who is a good fit for their situation. My only complaint is their location is hard to access by bus (mainly because New Karner is unfriendly to pedestrians). [http://nepsych.com/](http://nepsych.com/)

The only way is trial and error. The websites that index therapists are useful, but only for basic information like their contact info, what insurance they take, etc. I went through three therapists in this region before giving up.

I've had good experiences with the walk-in clinic on S. Pearl. Its in the same lot the DMV used to be in. I only have direct experience with my Psychiatrist and my therapist, but they've good enough to expect positive results from the overall program. Once they've performed an initial assessment they have a good range of Dr.s and counselors to meet your friends requirements. On going scheduling hasn't been a problem for me, but I believe most of the Dr.s are also with private practices as well as the municipal so it could be an issue depending on your friends availability and needs.

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Naparstek is the worst therapist you could ever go to. I'm also looking for a new therapist.

Could you start by seeing which area practitioners accept your insurance and go from there?

http://www.pannyforum.org/find-a-psychologist.asp This is a good website for searching just in the local area - it allows you to search by a variety of parameters (location, insurance, treatment type, etc.) and often gives you a link to the therapist's personal website, which can give you more information about their style/approach. Some therapists specialize in particular problems or treatments, while others have more general practices and integrate different treatments. This website (and their personal websites) should help you get a sense of their style and whether they have experience for what you are seeking help for. In general: you don't have to stick with the first therapist you speak with or meet with! The relationship you develop with your therapist is a very important and predictive factor in positive outcomes. Each person will have a different definition for themselves of what a positive working relationship will look like, so I won't go into that in depth here. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist/

I found some good local options from the Psychology Today website. They have the therapists' pages set up almost like a dating site so you can see their specialties and get in contact via email. I emailed a few before I found the one I like. I prefer licensed counselors and social workers myself, but your needs may vary.

Try Capital Counseling | 650 Warren Street | Albany, New York 12208

Maybe of interest, from last year: [A good psychiatrist? | All Over Albany](http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2016/02/01/a-good-psychiatrist) Very much recommend [Rocco R. Pizzollo](http://roccorpizzollo.com/), who has offices in Latham and Delmar. Personable, friendly, and professional. Very strong sense of ethics and privacy. His website is stuck in the 90 s, but don't judge a book by his cover:)

Pinnacle has a good pool of specialties. Avoid Christine Miller/Christine Reeves-Miller in Delmar at all costs (not affiliated with Pinnacle at all, merely sharing because she just sucks).

Have you seen a neurokinetic therapist? Chris Scott at Plaza Fitness is a wizard. He has helped me with my feet, also my back, and other issues. I cannot recommend him enough. Unless it's a bone spur or bone problem, I bet you Chris can give you some better answers. (518) 783-9000

Hi Radha. The guys name is Brian Rayner. He's based in Aspley Works from home. His number is 3826 9727. My friend has been seeing him for 10 years:)