Batya Zamir-Van Buren

ABOUT ME I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a trained Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with 28 years of clinical experience. First licensed in the State of New York and now in the State of Maine I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse population in each of those environments. Having first been a dancer, aerialist and choreographer my private practice reflects an emphasis on the client’s capacity to be open minded and to find creative solutions to problems. In the many years of my practice working with individuals and couples I have dealt with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, marital relational problems, family of origin issues, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, food and drug addiction, personality and mood disorders, and developmental life changes. My specialty is working with severe trauma. I have worked with clients who have experienced emotional, sexual and physical abuse in early childhood resulting in poor self esteem and relational issues in adulthood. Also prevalent has been my work with Veterans suffering from traumatic events (PTSD) and adjustments to civilian life. I have been a staunch advocate for Veterans assisting them in receiving their due benefits. As an artist I am especially suited to work with visual and performing artists and have been successful in helping artists who struggle to balance their need to create art while providing for the necessities of daily living. Subsequent to the pandemic my practice has expanded to work with those clients suffering from depression and anxiety related to those issues that arise from the pandemic; isolation, kids and partners being at home; schools being closed, loss of a job, the death of a loved one and the overwhelming sense of disconnection from extended family and friends. I am told by my clients that I create a safe place where they feel comfortable to share their innermost fears and concerns. My purpose as a therapist is to be a nonjudgemental listener to provide empathy, compassion and understanding in the therapeutic engagement. Using different treatment modalities depending on the needs and goals of the client we move together to meet those goals and to create a better sense of well being. You’ve taken the first courageous step in reaching out and seeking help and I would feel honored to work with you. EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University, Certificate of completion in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Greenwich Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies. SPECIALTIES Stress, Anxiety Depression Trauma, Abuse Veterans and PTSD Gender Identity Issues Marital and Interpersonal relationships Artists creative and survival issues Also experienced in: LGBTQ issues, Veteran issues PTSD, Early childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse issues, Death and Dying, Grief and Mourning, Coping with life changes and transition issues, Aging and Geriatric issues, Artists and survival issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Marital and Relationship issues, Gender Identity issues, Family Conflict issues, Family of Origin issues, Social Anxiety and Phobias, Multicultural Dynamics, Self Esteem issues, ADHD, Panic Attacks, Career issues, Personality Disorders (Paranoid, Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, Avoidant, Dependent) End of Life issues, Eating Disorders, Addictive Disorders, Communication Problems, Impulse-Control Issues, Young Adult issues, Women’s Issues Clinical approaches: Insight Oriented Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy Years of Experience: 28 SERVICES OFFERED phone video LICENSING LCSW: LC7171 (Expires April 30, 2023)