Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC

Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in psychological/educational evaluation, counseling, and ABA therapy in a caring and supportive environment for the Albany area and greater Capital Region, NY.

Both our Teen and Adult DBT Groups are currently enrolling new members!DBT is a type of evidence based therapy that teac...
07/01/2024

Both our Teen and Adult DBT Groups are currently enrolling new members!

DBT is a type of evidence based therapy that teaches specific skills to help in regulating one's emotions, recognizing internal states, focusing attention, tolerating distress, and developing or sustaining satisfying interpersonal relationships.

Go to www.freedomfirstpsych.com/group-services to learn more or to register!

Another Summer 2024 Group enrolling now- our Adolescent Grief GroupThe Adolescent Grief Group will help adolescents proc...
06/27/2024

Another Summer 2024 Group enrolling now- our Adolescent Grief Group

The Adolescent Grief Group will help adolescents process grief in a supportive environment. The group will include interactive and creative activities each session as well as strategies to help cope with the loss of a loved one. The goal of this group would be for members to learn coping skills, process grief, and make connections with others going through a similar experience.

Go to www.freedomfirstpsych.com/child-and-adolescent-groups to learn more or to register!

New this summer- our Adult ADHD Social Support Group!As we age, individuals with ADHD face new challenges, such as maint...
06/25/2024

New this summer- our Adult ADHD Social Support Group!

As we age, individuals with ADHD face new challenges, such as maintaining work/life balance, staying on task at work, and developing healthy relationships. This group will provide adults with ADHD a safe space to discuss struggles, share knowledge, and celebrate successes.

Use the QR Code to go to www.freedomfirstpsych.com/adult-groups to learn more or to register!

Exciting news – we have current availability for new therapy clients of all ages! Whether you're looking for support, gu...
04/10/2024

Exciting news – we have current availability for new therapy clients of all ages! Whether you're looking for support, guidance, or simply a safe space to talk, we're here for you. Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and build a strong foundation for growth and healing. Don't hesitate to reach out and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future! www.freedomfirstpsych.com/therapy-services

Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in Evaluation Services, Therapy Services, and Autism Services in Albany, NY

Our Fall 2022 Groups are now underway!  There's still time to sign up for any of our groups- including the Self-Regulati...
09/15/2022

Our Fall 2022 Groups are now underway!

There's still time to sign up for any of our groups- including the Self-Regulation Skills Group and Zen Kids Group!

Sign up using the QR codes below or head over to our site for more information and to check out the other groups we are offering for the Fall- www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

Registration is now open for our new group- Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors.Sign up using the QR codes belo...
09/07/2022

Registration is now open for our new group- Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors.

Sign up using the QR codes below or head over to our site for more information and to check out the other groups we are offering for the Fall- www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jwaterman@freedomfirstpsych.com

Registration is now open for all of our Fall 2022 groups! Below is information for our in person Social Skills Groups!Si...
08/29/2022

Registration is now open for all of our Fall 2022 groups!

Below is information for our in person Social Skills Groups!

Sign up using the QR codes below or head over to our site for more information and to check out the other groups we are offering for the Fall- www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jwaterman@freedomfirstpsych.com

The last group being offered for Summer 2022 is our Entering School Group! This group is for children ages 4-5 who will ...
07/06/2022

The last group being offered for Summer 2022 is our Entering School Group! This group is for children ages 4-5 who will be starting school for the first time in the fall and may need some extra preparation and support for this upcoming transition.

Sign up using the QR codes below or at our website: www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jwaterman@freedomfirstpsych.com

Registration is now open for all of our Summer 2022 groups! Below is information for our in person Social Skills Groups!...
06/14/2022

Registration is now open for all of our Summer 2022 groups!

Below is information for our in person Social Skills Groups!

Sign up using the QR codes below or head over to our site to click on the link for the age group and time you are looking for - www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jwaterman@freedomfirstpsych.com

Registration is now open for all of our Spring 2022 groups! Groups begin the week of April 18th and space is limited. Be...
03/31/2022

Registration is now open for all of our Spring 2022 groups! Groups begin the week of April 18th and space is limited. Below is information for our in person Social Skills Groups!

Sign up using the QR codes below or head over to our site to click on the link for the age group and time you are looking for - www.freedomfirstpsych.com/groups

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Group Coordinator, Alexis Wadsworth, at awadsworth@freedomfirstpsych.com

Freedom First is giving back this holiday season by collecting donations for Things of My Very Own in Schenectady, a non...
12/03/2021

Freedom First is giving back this holiday season by collecting donations for Things of My Very Own in Schenectady, a non-profit that provides crisis intervention services to kids and families in need. Our wonderful Intake Coordinator, Nikki, has put together an Amazon Wishlist after speaking with the folks over at Things of My Very Own, based on many of their most needed items. If you purchase anything through the Wishlist, these items will come to us, and we will drop them off to Things of My Very Own toward the end of the month.

https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VG28NP8LVKEO/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

We've also made a drop box in the office if you would like to purchase any of these items in-store, rather than through the Wishlist, and drop them off in our office.

Thank you for joining us in giving back this season!

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Latham, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15185604277

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Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC specializes in psychological/educational evaluation, counseling and ABA therapy in a caring and supportive environment for the Albany area and greater Capital Region, NY. These services are designed to help you take important steps towards achieving your goals. Freedom First Psychological Services clinicians have an array of clinical expertise and provide individualized, supportive and solution-focused services across areas. Individual, family, and marriage/couples counseling therapy services are available to individuals of all ages. In regard to evaluation services, Dr. Mahler provides comprehensive assessment services, from children to adults, tailored to your unique situation and needs. One common reason to seek a psychological evaluation may be that you or your child are engaged in mental health treatment and your therapist/psychiatrist have recommended a psychological evaluation to clarify diagnoses. In regard to educational evaluation, Dr. Mahler is experienced and skilled in providing academic evaluations for all ages, from pre-K to college students. Students who struggle to perform academically may benefit from a professional evaluation to identify strategies for improvement and help in accessing accommodations. Commonly, educational evaluations that address areas of concern which impact academic achievement include learning disability evaluation, ADHD evaluation, and Autism evaluation. Dr. Mahler will provide an expert and individualized evaluation to meet your needs in either these or other unique circumstances. Therapy and counseling services are also available through Freedom First Psychological Services, PLLC. Due to the variety of our clinicians' areas of expertise and treatment approaches, available services include: individual, family, or marriage/couples counseling for individuals of all ages. Our clinicians aim to provide a supportive environment for you to identify your individualized needs and make steps towards meeting your goals and improving your quality of life.

ABA therapy is offered both in-home and at our center. All services are overseen by our board certified and New York State licensed behavior analyst Robert O’Hare. Our behavior therapists provide supportive care to children and teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) uses the principles of behavior to help modify environments in a way that decreases problem behaviors and increases skill acquisition and learning. In-home targets can include a variety of goals, such as self-care, toilet training, communication skills, behavior reduction, etc.. At the Freedom First ABA Center, located down the hall from our main office, targets may include academic goals, as well as communication, social skills, etc. Please see our website or contact us to find out additional information about all the types of assessment and intervention services available, as well as learn more about our clinicians. Contact us today to make an appointment and take the first step towards successfully achieving your goals!