Diane M. Bryjak, M.A., LMFT

Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor

Counseling Psychologist/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Counseling psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, children, teens

as well as group support.

 New York License 0098

California License 20568

Contact Information

Office location:

Inner Quest Yoga & Wellness Center

238 Broadway

Saranac Lake, NY 12983

For consultation call Diane at: 518-891-4977
A sliding fee schedule is available.
Some insurance accepted

WHY PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Life presents challenges to everyone. When the road is difficult a helping hand can provide much needed support.  Working with a licensed therapist can help an individual meet life challenges as well as provide a positive experience for personal growth. The therapeutic journey is an opportunity to enhance self- understanding and satisfaction and lead to a fuller, more enjoyable life.  Feeling more self assured, improving self-esteem, enhancing communication, relationship and social skills, reducing depression and anxiety are goals that individuals often realize via  psychotherapy, as well as a deeper satisfaction with body, mind and spirit.

 TREATMENT

Treatment modalities include focused short- term intervention, insight oriented therapy, psychodynamic, guided imagery and yoga therapy.

 GUIDED IMAGERY

Guided imagery is a method used to access  the power of the mind and unconscious toward self  healing. The therapist guides the individual via systematic relaxation and visualization, assisting the client to form his or her own healing images.  Guided imagery differs from hypnosis as the client enjoys a sense of participation and control in their own healing process, and is free to interact with the guide at any time.  The knowledge and insight gained is generated from ones images that contain  sensory qualities and use of imagination.  Guided imagery is used to alleviate symptoms for numerous problems including trauma recovery, preparation for and recovery from surgery, utilizing the body mind connection to enhance medical treatment for cancer and other diseases, anxiety and depression, grief recovery, anger management, chemical dependency, weight loss and management, sleep disorders as well as to enhance general health and well-being.

 ABOUT THE THERAPIST

After practicing for 19 years in Southern California, Diane M. Bryjak, M.A., counseling psychologist/licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has relocated to the Saranac Lake area.  In addition to 17 years of private practice, Diane did medical social work at San Diego Children’s Hospital and Health Center for two years and is a past president of the San Diego Chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists.   She directed a shelter for battered women and co-directed a residential program for adolescent girls.  She has served as a  member of the North Country Red Cross Mental Health Disaster response team. Diane is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and is certified in guided imagery and interactive guided imagery through the Academy for Guided Imagery in Malibu, CA.    www.academyforguidedimagery.com

Throughout her years of practice, Diane has had extensive experience and post licensure training in:

• couples work

• family therapy

• individual treatment

• group treatment

• co-dependency

• depression and anxiety

• compulsive and adjustment issues

• post-traumatic stress

• trauma and grief

• child trauma; including both sexual and physical abuse

• domestic violence

• life transitions

• health and wellness

• critical incident debriefing

• stress management

• guided and interactive guided imagery

• yoga therapy: group and individual

• yoga classes: group and individual

CLASSES

Kick the Smoking Habit   Smoking stinks!  This habit hurts you and your loved ones. This six-week group session – Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 – will reduce your craving for cigarettes.  By way of a specific plan and Guided Interactive Imagery you can end your dependence on nicotine.  This program provides the tools and support necessary to achieve a smoke free life.  Fees: $30 a session paid in advance, $180 total. For less than the cost of a few cartons of cigarettes you can be on your way to better health in the coming year. Optional book and CDs – $85                                                 

Stress Management Stress is a major factor in the onset of many serious health conditions. While stress is a reality in the modern world, your reaction to this condition  can be controlled with the proper tools.  In this class you will learn and practice numerous stress busting approaches including guided and interactive guided imagery, restorative yoga, psych-therapeutic techniques, positive reinforcement, and group support.  This class will meet for two 4 hour sessions.  Make 2008 a more enjoyable, less stressful year.  Fee: $120 for both sessions, paid in advance. The group will meet on two consecutive Saturdays.                                

Life Threatening Illness Join a progressive, guided imagery group and learn how to control and eliminate the negative emotions that can undermine your health.  An enhanced, positive emotional state of mind can fortify your immune system, maximize recovery potential, and help individuals cope with a prescribed treatment program.  Fee: $60 – Six Wednesday morning 75 minute group meetings.

Yoga Psychotherapy group for individuals dealing with depression and/or anxiety.  Practicing yoga and the enhanced sense of well-being that typically accompanies this discipline has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety for many people . These sessions will explore yoga as a treatment modality and also include group discussions offering participants a formula for better emotional health and a more satisfying quality of life.  Call for start time and more info.