Miriam Rollhaus, LCSW

My therapeutic practice focuses on creating a therapist-client relationship that helps you feel safe to explore deep and sometimes complicated feelings.  I truly care about who you are as a person and respect your individuality.  Therefore, our treatment will consider your thoughts, opinions, and goals.  Always ask questions about your therapeutic care.

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People often come to therapy with the hope of changing something in their lives.  That is my hope for you too!  But, as we consider behavioral changes, we will maintain acceptance for who you already are.  It is important for us to acknowledge that you are a worthwhile individual with strengths- even as you deal with challenges.  The supportive environment of therapy will allow you to develop insight to further understand obstacles to achieving your goals. 

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Clinically, I work from a psychodynamic perspective.  This means that we will explore current challenges, behavioral patterns, and your personal motivations while reflecting on how and why these patterns developed.  Important factors for us to consider may include significant life events, childhood family dynamics, and intergenerational trauma.  Since treatment is tailored to your needs, we may also incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques and/or focus on building emotional regulation skills.  Developing emotional awareness is often a fundamental piece of creating lasting behavioral change, since this skill allows us to understand our emotional experiences, express ourselves verbally and subsequently share our experiences with others.

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I have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma Systems Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.  I currently attend the William Alanson White Institute's Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program to further incorporate interpersonal psychoanalytic therapy techniques into my practice.  Therapeutic training coupled with my relational approach, allow me to provide relevant interventions in a warm and empathetic environment.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me at the number listed below.  I offer a initial consultation session at a reduced fee to help you decide that therapy is right for you.  

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Please call to schedule your consultation: 347-688-2165 or fill out the contact form on the Home page.

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I look forward to meeting you!