Therapy
Practice Philosophy
Therapy is a place to slow down, speak honestly, understand long-standing patterns, and work toward meaningful change. Helen offers collaborative, individualized care for adults and couples in Albany and Saratoga Springs, with secure telehealth available throughout New York State when appropriate.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one support for trauma, life transitions, stress, relationship patterns, substance use, addiction recovery, gambling concerns, and personal growth.
Couples Therapy
A nonjudgmental space to strengthen communication, repair trust, understand recurring patterns, and navigate major life changes together.
Trauma & Recovery
Trauma-informed care paced around your needs, strengths, safety, and goals.
Addiction
Support for substance use, relapse prevention, recovery, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Gambling Treatment
Specialized, nonjudgmental treatment for sports betting, online gambling, casino gambling, and the financial, emotional, and relationship impact of problem gambling.
Life & Relationships
Support through grief, career or family changes, difficult decisions, boundaries, and changing relationships.
Stress Management
Practical help for overwhelm, burnout, self-understanding, and changes that feel realistic and sustainable.
Personal Growth
Support for building self-awareness, clarifying values, strengthening confidence, and creating more intentional patterns in daily life and relationships.
Looking for a Clinical Evaluation?
Impaired-driving, substance use, mental health, gambling, legal, and workplace evaluations are described on the Clinical Evaluations page.
A Collaborative Approach
Therapy is shaped around your concerns, strengths, goals, and pace. Helen offers thoughtful guidance while keeping the work practical, transparent, and collaborative.
Experience You Can Trust
With more than 25 years in behavioral health, Helen brings extensive experience in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, problem gambling, co-occurring concerns, relationships, and life transitions.
The Process
1
Reach Out
Contact Helen with a question or brief description of what you are looking for.
2
First Session
Discuss your concerns, history, strengths, and goals, and determine whether The Therapeutic Wellness Practice, LCSW, PLLC is a good fit.
3
Path Forward
Develop a collaborative plan tailored to the individual or couple.
Individual therapy: 45 minutes, $150. Couples therapy: 60 minutes, $200. The Therapeutic Wellness Practice, LCSW, PLLC is private pay; a superbill may be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.