Attuned Psychotherapy Collective

03/17/2026

03/09/2026

🌸 “Progress, not perfection.”
Every small step you take toward caring for your mind matters.

03/04/2026

Accepted Insurances: Aetna; Medicare; CDPHP; Highmark; BlueShield of Northeastern NY

02/23/2026

02/20/2026

Eddie holds a master’s degree and is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at the University at Albany. He also serves as a visiting assistant professor at Union College. He has worked with patients across diverse settings—including community mental health, private practice, and hospital environments—allowing him to meet a wide range of clinical needs with depth and flexibility.

In addition to his clinical work, Eddie has spent years studying the factors that make psychotherapy effective and how patients can benefit most from the therapeutic process. Through extensive academic research, he has developed a nuanced understanding of how to support individuals as they work toward meaningful change.

Eddie is well-versed in third-wave cognitive therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He provides responsive, flexible, and relationally focused treatment to children, families, and adults. He is especially passionate about working with individuals navigating identity development, LGBTQ+ experiences, neurodivergence, self-injurious behavior, and suicidality.

02/20/2026

(Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit)
Samantha views therapy as a safe and supportive environment where individuals can authentically express themselves and feel genuinely heard and validated. She recognizes that opening up to someone new can be both challenging and intimidating, and she is committed to fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere in which patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences in their own way.

Her primary therapeutic approach is patient-centered talk therapy, complemented by techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Samantha also has experience working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She is dedicated to meeting patients where they are and collaborating with them to navigate the challenges they encounter.

02/20/2026

Dr. Michelle Grimes (Gerber-Grimes) is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience. She brings warmth, depth, and a steady presence to her work, shaped by early career experiences with children and adolescents in residential treatment, adults in community mental health settings, and five years as the Staff Psychologist at the Albany County Correctional Facility.

Dr. Grimes works with adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, using Schema Therapy—an integrative approach that blends cognitive and experiential techniques to help people understand patterns and heal more deeply. Her style is collaborative and compassionate, meeting each person where they are while honoring the complexity of their lived experience.

Michelle also supports families of children with social-emotional or behavioral challenges, including adoption and attachment-related issues. She helps parents navigate difficult behaviors, understand the underlying needs driving them, and build stronger, more trusting relationships. Through coaching, guidance, and a collaborative team approach, she partners with families to build an environment where children and parents feel seen, supported and able to move forward with greater confidence and connection.

02/20/2026

Dr. Jackson is a dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from trauma and navigate complex emotional experiences. Her work is grounded in compassion, insight, and a strong belief in each person’s capacity for growth. Dr. Jackson integrates evidence-based, trauma-focused approaches—including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)—to support patients in moving toward lasting change.

Dr. Jackson also has training and experience in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and provides integration support for individuals seeking to process insights or emotions that emerge during ketamine treatments or other non-ordinary states of consciousness.

02/17/2026

Ketamine Therapy Treatments
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an evidence-informed treatment that combines the therapeutic use of ketamine with structured psychotherapy. It can be helpful for individuals who feel stuck in traditional therapy or who are struggling with symptoms that have been slow to respond to other approaches.

Ketamine can temporarily increase emotional flexibility and reduce rigid patterns of thinking, allowing for new perspectives and deeper therapeutic work. When paired with psychotherapy, these experiences are explored thoughtfully and integrated into meaningful, lasting change.

KAP may be a good fit for individuals experiencing depression, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, or chronic stress, particularly when these concerns have not improved with standard treatments. It may also support those seeking deeper insight or emotional processing within a structured, supportive therapeutic framework.

Ketamine is prescribed and monitored by a qualified medical provider, and all psychotherapy is tailored to individual goals and readiness. KAP is not a standalone intervention, but part of a collaborative therapeutic process designed to support healing and emotional well-being.

02/17/2026

Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma can affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and experience our bodies. Trauma-focused therapy is designed to help gently process these experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or continue to shape your present in unwanted ways. Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout the process.

We draw from evidence-based trauma therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.

EMDR is a well-researched therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Rather than focusing on reliving the trauma, EMDR allows memories to be integrated in a way that feels more manageable and less disruptive.

Many people find EMDR helpful for trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic, disturbing memories or triggers, and negative beliefs about oneself shaped by past experience. Sessions are structured and guided, with a strong emphasis on safety, choice, and stabilization.

IFS is a gentle, non-pathologizing approach that recognizes we all have different “parts” of ourselves—such as protective parts, wounded parts, and a core Self that is calm, compassionate, and resilient. Trauma can cause some parts to take on extreme roles in order to keep us safe.

Through IFS, we work to understand and unburden trauma-affected parts, reduce inner conflict and self-criticism, build self-compassion and emotional balance, strengthen trust in your inner resources. IFS does not require revisiting traumatic events in detail and can be especially helpful for those who feel overwhelmed by traditional talk therapy.

Trauma looks different for everyone. Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, restore a sense of safety, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.

Ketamine Therapy Treatments
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an evidence-informed treatment that combines the therapeutic use of ketamine with structured psychotherapy. It can be helpful for individuals who feel stuck in traditional therapy or who are struggling with symptoms that have been slow to respond to other approaches.

Ketamine can temporarily increase emotional flexibility and reduce rigid patterns of thinking, allowing for new perspectives and deeper therapeutic work. When paired with psychotherapy, these experiences are explored thoughtfully and integrated into meaningful, lasting change.

KAP may be a good fit for individuals experiencing depression, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, or chronic stress, particularly when these concerns have not improved with standard treatments. It may also support those seeking deeper insight or emotional processing within a structured, supportive therapeutic framework.

Ketamine is prescribed and monitored by a qualified medical provider, and all psychotherapy is tailored to individual goals and readiness. KAP is not a standalone intervention, but part of a collaborative therapeutic process designed to support healing and emotional well-being.