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Les Waite, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist

Les Waite, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist

Albany, New York
Verified

Professions: Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Addictions Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 989-712-2166

My Approach to Therapy

A safe, confidential space for healing and recovery. Life can be challenging, especially when you’re carrying the additional weight of anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of trauma. You deserve a place where you can speak freely, without judgment, and begin reclaiming your life. I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in: • Drug addiction and recovery • Gambling and financial stress • Compulsive sexual behaviors and pornography addiction • Military veteran mental health • Trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) treatment Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, you’re in the right place. You are not alone. Recovery and healing are possible.

My Practice & Services

Additional focus in therapy: • Mindfulness and grounding • Emotional regulation skills • Identity, values, and meaning-focused work • Relapse prevention • Trauma-informed stabilization Clients can expect warmth, steadiness, and a space where they can speak freely without judgment or pressure.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Primary Specialties: ? Addiction ? Gambling ? Trauma & PTSD ? Military Veterans Service-Related Mental Health ? The LGBTQIA+ Population Additional Focus Areas: ? Anxiety ? Depression ? Stress ? Relationship concerns ? Life transitions ? Moral injury ? Family challenges related to addiction or gambling ? Hypervigilance & sleep disturbances

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

Adults

Groups I Work With

“I help individuals struggling with chemical addiction, gambling, compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography addiction, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by military veterans in the civilian world. I have a long history of treating issues related to identity and sexuality and have served many individuals from the LGBTQIA+ populations in that capacity."

Therapy Services & Specialties

Chemical Dependency EvaluationIndividual Therapy & Counseling

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Addictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyDepressionDrug and Alcohol AddictionDual DiagnosisGambling Addiction

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Exposure TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Industries & Communities

First Responder/Medical ProfessionalsMilitary/Law EnforcementLGBTQ+Union First

Location & Contact

Primary Office

Albany, New York, 12033

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