Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Watertown, NY
Founded in 1993, our practice has evolved through decades of dedicated service to mental health care. We began as a solo practice and have grown into a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and counselors committed to excellence. Our clinicians bring specialized expertise in forensic assessments, attachment therapy, and equine-facilitated psychotherapy, serving individuals and families across Northern New York. With two convenient locations in Watertown and Lowville, we offer both in-office and telemedicine appointments to accommodate diverse needs. Our collaborative team environment fosters professional growth while maintaining focus on client-centered care.We prioritize evidence-based practices, utilizing advanced tools like the Penile Plethysmograph Test for sexual risk assessments. Through 30 years of practice, we've developed specialized programs for child custody evaluations, therapeutic visitation, and mental health diagnosis. Our staff's combined 18+ years of public mental health experience informs our agency consultation services. We maintain partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery and community impact. Committed to accessibility, we accept insurance and direct-pay contracts while maintaining flexible scheduling options for clinicians.
Services
Outpatient Psychotherapy
Psychological Testing
Forensic Evaluations
Equine Therapy
Therapeutic Visits
Risk Assessments
Attachment Classes
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined experience in clinical and forensic psychology
- Our team includes specialists in sexual risk assessment and attachment therapy
- We utilize evidence-based tools like the Penile Plethysmograph Test
- Our clinicians maintain flexible scheduling for personalized care
- We provide both telemedicine and in-person appointments
Services
Outpatient Psychotherapy
Individual and group therapy for adults and children addressing mental health challenges. Our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders. Services include family and couples counseling to improve interpersonal relationships.
Forensic Evaluations
Court-ordered psychological assessments including child custody evaluations and parental capacity testing. Our experts provide objective analysis for legal proceedings using standardized diagnostic tools and clinical interviews.
Equine Therapy
Biweekly sessions using equine interactions to develop communication and coping skills. Programs focus on self-discovery and relationship building through guided activities with horses, requiring no prior riding experience.
Risk Assessments
Comprehensive sexual offender risk assessments using clinical interviews and specialized testing. Our team employs the Penile Plethysmograph Test to measure arousal patterns and develop tailored treatment plans for adults and juveniles.
Attachment Classes
10-week therapeutic programs improving parent-child relationships through attachment theory. Classes help caregivers understand their attachment styles and develop strategies for creating nurturing home environments.
People
Samuel Rubenzahl
Co-Owner/Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with expertise in forensic assessment and quality of care. Co-founder with 20+ years of experience in public mental health and clinical supervision.
Megan E. McRae
Co-Owner/Psychologist
Licensed psychologist specializing in equine-facilitated psychotherapy. Joined as partner in 2022 with focus on women's mental health and youth development programs.
Carianne Vincent
Therapist
Licensed mental health counselor leading attachment parenting classes. Specializes in helping caregivers develop healthy relationship patterns with their children through therapeutic reflection.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide outpatient therapy, psychological testing, forensic evaluations, equine therapy, risk assessments, and attachment parenting classes.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with multiple insurance providers and offer direct-pay contracts for all our mental health services.
Are telemedicine appointments available?
Yes, we offer both telemedicine and in-office appointments at our Watertown and Lowville locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept online payments through our secure portal for all services rendered.
