JOANNE M. KINGSTON, LCSW

Joanne M. Kingston, LCSW: Welcome! My name is Joanne Kingston, and I am familiar with blocked potential and life’s stresses. I had suffered from anxiety for most of my life—everything from the daily hum of energy that clenched my stomach to full-blown panic attacks. I could sometimes use positive thoughts to calm myself. However, my body would not listen and would always “run away without me.” Over my 18 years as a licensed therapist, with experience in victim services, mental health, and hospice, I have learned techniques that I have successfully applied to my work with clients dealing with issues such as debilitating stress, fear of flying, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, pain, grief, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. My clients enjoy a collaborative, personalized process reflecting their unique experiences and circumstances. My goal is to meet clients where they are, clarify their issues, discover their limiting beliefs, reinforce their strengths, and develop habits that will give them peace of mind and guide them to their desired path and success. Life can be difficult at times, and as you go through its many transitions, you can learn to ride the wave of life stresses without drowning in them. CURRENTLY HAS LIMITED OPEN AVAILABILITY. Aileen J. (Richardson) Valley, MA: PLEASE KNOW THAT AS OF 8/15/2024, THE PREVIOUS OFFICE NUMBER OF 518-603-3038 HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH THE NEW WORKING NUMBER OF 518-407-9187. Aileen is a graduate of NYU, specializing in pediatrics, family, couples, eating disorders, neurodiversity, Abrahamic counseling, and anxiety/depression/mood disorders. She is a Mental Health Counselor who has been working as a psycho-social researcher and Camp Administrator in recreation sciences for over ten years before starting in this field during COVID! She has honed in her craft surrounding applying scientific theory to counseling skills and information. LGBTQIA+, feminist, and diversity friendly. HAS MORE OPEN AVAILABILITY STARTING JUNE 2025. Jessica K. Almeleh-Frazer, MSW-intern: Jessica is joining our practice for her internship while studying at the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) for her Masters of Social Work. She specializes in pediatrics, family, and low SES/poverty clientele work. She has previously worked with Catholic Charities, she works closely with her local synagogue, and she is on the board of the Hudson, NY library. She is very involved in social engagement, and uses her experience within the community to provide a framework of understanding for her clients.