Taconic Counseling Group

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Psychologists serving Dutchess County, Putnam County, Westchester County, NY and surrounding areas.
Hours are available in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Mt. Kisco, & Scarsdale, NY

Child, Adolescent, & Adult Evaluation
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Counseling
Collaborative Divorce Services
The Taconic Counseling Group is a private practice consisting of six licensed psychologists with university affiliation and/or postdoctoral training. We have been in practice in Fishkill for over 30 years. We are trained in a wide variety of treatment modalities, and provide psychotherapeutic and diagnostic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Because we have six members with different areas of expertise, we can usually accommodate a person or family that requires more than one service
In our work, the members of TCG draw from a wide variety of treatment modalities and techniques. Some, like psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, relational, and existential therapies, systems theory and psychoanalysis are well established approaches. Others, like hypnosis, visualization, and EMDR, are considered more innovative techniques. It is our belief that every person and situation is unique, and we work to craft the most appropriate treatment plan for each condition. Group members also collaborate in researching and developing specialized treatment programs for trauma, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, children in divorcing families, and collaborative divorce.
We believe that, with the right support, people can be resourceful in finding solutions to many of the complex emotional difficulties that surround their lives.

Child & Adolescent Growth and Development
The Transition from High School to College: Navigating a Challenging Passage
Michael A. Westerman, Ph.D.
Are We Putting Our Children At Risk? The Negative Effects Of Too Much Programmed Play
Maria Alba-Fisch, Ph.D.
Children and Stress: "The Hurried Child"
Patricia G. Thomas, Ph.D.
Children and Trauma: the Role of Parents
Marsha L. Shelov, Ph.D.

Relationships and Marriage
Long Lasting And Satisfying Marriages: A Guide To Enhancing Your Relationship

Is Divorce the Right Direction for Your Marriage? A Last-Ditch High-Intensity Pre-Divorce Intervention
Elisha S. Fisch, Ph.D.
In Relationships: When What Comes Naturally Doesnt Work

The Case for Premarital Relationship Training

Should Your Marriage Be a Shared Life, or Do The "I"s Have It?
Elisha S. Fisch, Ph.D
How Much is Your Marriage a Shared Life?

Before The Affair or After The Affair?

Preparing Children for Divorce
Marsha L. Shelov, Ph.D. & Maria Alba-Fisch, Ph.D.
Issues of Everyday Life
Are We Too Busy to Enjoy Life? Yes!

How To Beat The Blues: Healthful Habits for the Relief of Depression
Nancy J. Ulrich, Ph. D.
Men and the Psycho-Politics of Sex

Understanding and Coping with Anxiety

When the Unimaginable Happens - 9-11-01

Managing Physical Illness
Do Spouses Really Have To Talk About Serious Illness?

Psychology and Physical Illness: the Missing Link

Some of the areas in which we specialize:

Panic Attacks and Fears
Emotional Effects of Chronic Illness
Challenges Specific to Women

Attention Deficit Disorders
Learning and Developmental Differences
Anxiety, Fear, and Phobias

Adjustment to Change
Transition from High School to College

Reducing the Effects of Divorce

Marriage and Family Counseling

Counseling for Divorcing Families
Counseling for Blended Families

Collaborative Divorce and Marriage

If you would like to inquire about us or our services, call us at (845) 896-7787. Our 24-hour answering service will take your call 7 days a week. You may leave a message in our confidential voice-mail. You can either ask for a specific one of us, or you can just ask that we get back to you. We make every effort to return calls within 24 hours. Please leave a day time and a night time phone number.

Offices and Driving Directions
Main Office in Fishkill

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American Psychological Association: Excellent information on psychological topics
The Collaborative Divorce Team of the Hudson Valley: A group of lawyers, divorce coaches and financial advisers dedicated to helping make divorce a less destructive process.
Dr. Grohol's Mental Health Page: Psychology Web Pointer is an excellent resource for almost anything you might want in psychology
EMDR Institute: Information on EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
Internet Mental Health: Information and links
PsycPort: A large database of psychological information