Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWs, PLLC

Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWs, PLLC We are a private practice based in Poughkeepsie, NY. We serve a diverse clientele!

🗣️Therapy is more than just talking because it is a structured, evidence-based process focused on healing, not just vent...
02/20/2026

🗣️Therapy is more than just talking because it is a structured, evidence-based process focused on healing, not just venting. Unlike chatting with a friend, a licensed therapist provides objectivity, professional expertise, and a safe, confidential space designed to identify deep-seated patterns, challenge negative beliefs, and teach actionable coping skills. 

🗣️Here is why therapy goes beyond casual conversation:

👩🏻‍🏫Professional Expertise and Objective Perspective: Therapists are trained to notice behavioral patterns, analyze underlying issues, and offer unbiased, clinical insights without personal stakes.

🥅Structured Goal-Setting: Therapy is goal-oriented, often involving a treatment plan to track progress and develop specific, long-term tools for emotional regulation and mental health.

🛟Safe, Confidential Space: It is a non-judgmental environment where the focus is entirely on your growth, free from the expectation of reciprocal support found in friendships.

📋Evidence-Based Techniques: Therapists utilize specialized methods (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness) to help change how you think and act, rather than just talking through problems.

🥸Uncovering Blind Spots: Therapists help you see things you might miss, such as unhealthy relationship dynamics or personal habits that hold you back. 

💑While friends provide support and camaraderie, therapy provides the professional, structured guidance necessary for deep, lasting change.




Ready to start your therapy journey?

☎️: 845-605-2999

📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com

🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com




🧧 New Moon, New Mindset 🏮 Year of the Horse 🐴 The Lunar New Year is more than just red envelopes and firecrackers; it’s ...
02/17/2026

🧧 New Moon, New Mindset 🏮 Year of the Horse 🐴

The Lunar New Year is more than just red envelopes and firecrackers; it’s a powerful symbolic moment for a mental "reset." Just as the moon transitions from darkness to light, we can use this time to transition from old patterns to new growth. Lunar New Year traditions often focus on sweeping out the "bad luck" of the past year—a perfect metaphor for clearing out mental clutter.

Here’s how to connect the festivities to your well-being:

🧧Release the Old: Use the tradition of "spring cleaning" to declutter your physical space, which research shows can significantly lower cortisol and anxiety.

🧧Reconnect with Community: For many, this holiday is about family. Whether it’s a "chosen family" or biological, strong social ties are a cornerstone of emotional resilience.

🧧Set Intentions, Not Just Goals: Instead of high-pressure resolutions, focus on the "renewal" aspect. What internal "red envelope" of kindness can you give yourself this year? Practicing self-compassion is the ultimate way to start a new cycle.

May your year be filled with balance, peace, and a mind that feels like home.

🐴Reminder: Horses are fast, but they need to graze! As we rush toward our goals, remember to protect your energy, set boundaries, and prioritize rest to avoid burnout.
☎️:845-605-2999
📧:info@compasswellnesspllc.com
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Woof! My name is Ruty (short for Rutabaga), and I am a professional smile-maker! 🐶 My mom says I have the sweetest soul ...
02/16/2026

Woof! My name is Ruty (short for Rutabaga), and I am a professional smile-maker! 🐶 My mom says I have the sweetest soul and the biggest heart. I love visiting my friends at  , giving gentle kisses, and getting all the scratches behind the ears. When I’m not working, I love long walks, chasing my cat sister, and chewing/hiding my favorite bone. I don't know if the humans I live with will ever find the socks I steal... Let’s spread some pawsitivity! ✨
Therapy dogs provide significant physical and emotional benefits by lowering stress hormones (cortisol), reducing blood pressure, and releasing calming neurotransmitters like oxytocin and dopamine. They offer non-judgmental companionship that reduces anxiety, eases depression, alleviates physical pain, and improves social interaction in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes.
Want some pup therapy?! 👇🏻
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
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02/13/2026

Hey all!
Check out the amazing work of our current featured artists!



We are so lucky you are trusting us with these beautiful and meaningful pieces that each have a story ❤️🙏🏻
We previously featured and and .tail.oddities
You guys, we are so blessed to have this art on display as well as the beautiful artwork that some of our children and adolescent clients have made!
Please stop and look when you visit our office.
Each piece is its own feast for the eyes (and the soul!).
You'll find yourself coming for the therapy and staying for the culture and art filled healing space ❤️🙏🏻
Want to come to therapy? Or have art to display in a free and meaningful space? 👇🏻
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
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🖤♥️💛💚 Celebrating Black History Month at Compass!🖤During Black History Month it is important to recognize and honor the ...
02/11/2026

🖤♥️💛💚 Celebrating Black History Month at Compass!

🖤During Black History Month it is important to recognize and honor the contribution African Americans have made to shaping what modern counseling and psychology is today. According to The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc, “Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history” (The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc). Countless African American figures have made irreplaceable contributions to how we understand and work in helping fields today.

♥️ When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience but to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis.

💛Diversity in therapy is essential to establish trust, safety, and rapport, ensuring effective care for clients from varied backgrounds without forcing them to teach the clinician about their culture. It enables tailored, culturally responsive treatment plans that account for unique lived realities, reducing systemic biases and improving health outcomes.

💚 If you are looking for a therapist, meet our very own Kaileen Duncan, MHC-LP and Dean Clarke Jr., MHC-LP who are ready and willing to support you through your therapeutic journey.
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

Happy Valentine's Week!Don't forget to celebrate YOU today and give yourself the same love you dish out!❤️This holiday w...
02/10/2026

Happy Valentine's Week!
Don't forget to celebrate YOU today and give yourself the same love you dish out!
❤️This holiday was not always the love-fest you see today.
🩷The 8th-century Gelasian Sacramentary recorded the celebration of the Feast of Saint Valentine on February 14.
❤️The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries, when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the "lovebirds" of early spring.
🩷Some believe it evolved from ancient Roman festivals celebrating love and fertility, while others trace it back to the martyred Saint Valentine.
❤️ So who's to say you can't change the game? Why feed into the overly capitalistic expensive show of love in romantic partnerships only?
🩷 Today and everyday, learn to love yourself and who you are by giving yourself some positive messages!
❤️ "I am deserving of love"
🩷 "I am not too much"
❤️ "I embody strength"
🩷 "I am beautiful"
❤️ "My body is not the only thing I have to offer"
🩷 "I deserve to ask for help"
❤️ "I love the person I see (in the mirror)"
🩷 "I love me!"
Feeling down this Valentine's Day?
Reach out for support:
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

🩵Monday Mindfulness🩵🩵To focus on what you can control, you can try practicing mindfulness, being present, and acknowledg...
02/09/2026

🩵Monday Mindfulness🩵

🩵To focus on what you can control, you can try practicing mindfulness, being present, and acknowledging your feelings. 

🩵Practice mindfulness 

Meditate to notice when your thoughts go to unproductive worries

Practice mindful breathing to help you focus and manage stress

Use guided imagery to relax your body and mind

🩵Be present

Stay engaged in the present moment to keep your attention sharp 

Connect with nature by taking a walk or enjoying plants and flowers 

🩵Acknowledge your feelings

Be more self-reflective to understand how your emotions and beliefs affect your thinking and behavior 

Note anxiety triggers and shift your attention inward 

🩵Focus on what you can control in situations 

Make a list of what you can and can't control in a situation

Consider how you can focus more on the things you can control

Prioritize tasks and do the most important ones first

Break projects into smaller steps

Eliminate distractions

🩵Focusing on what you can control can help you enhance your well-being and strengthen your relationships. 
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
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02/06/2026

Introducing our very own art installation with work from our clients ! Allison McGrath, MHC-LP utilizes art therapy with her clients of all ages, but especially her kiddos.

🎨Art therapy is a mental health profession utilizing the creative process, psychological theory, and art-making (painting, drawing, clay, etc.) to improve emotional, cognitive, and sensory-motor functions.
🎨Guided by trained therapists, it provides a safe, non-verbal outlet to explore feelings, reduce trauma-related distress, and increase self-awareness.
🎨Key Aspects of Art Therapy
No Artistic Skill Required: The focus is on the therapeutic process and personal expression rather than the final artistic product.
Diverse Techniques: Methods include drawing, painting, collage, sculpting, and digital media.
Process over Product: The goal is for the therapist and client to analyze and interpret the artwork to foster self-insight and emotional regulation.
Target Population: Benefits individuals of all ages dealing with trauma, mental health difficulties, physical illness, or stressful life transitions.
Would you like to utilize art therapy techniques for yourself or a loved one? 👇🏻
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

02/04/2026

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves, our name is COMPASS 🩵

🩵Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWs, PLLC is a group practice in the Arlington, NY area that provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence.

🩵We offer various evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.) and holistic services, including low-cost options through clinical trainees. The practice focuses on personalized, supportive care to help clients achieve balance and well-being.

🩵Services and Specialties
Therapeutic Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and more.

🩵Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma (PTSD/CPTSD), neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD), LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, grief, substance use, and parenting issues.
Holistic & Specialized Care: Emotional Balance (trauma-informed movement), lactation consultation, doula services, and holistic health coaching.
Client Focus: Individuals, couples, and families.

🩵Unique Features
Affordable Options: Offers low-cost sliding-scale therapy through supervised clinical trainees.
Holistic Approach: Integrates mental health with physical well-being, including breathwork and mindful movement.
Experienced Team: A group of licensed clinicians with extensive experience in various specialties.
Want to connect?
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

02/02/2026

3 mindfulness tips you can use this weekto rest and recharge!
🩵 Walking Meditation:
Walking meditation or mindful walking is where you combine mindfulness meditation—the act of focusing on what is happening in the present moment without judging it as good or bad—with walking movement. Most people typically walk from place to place with a goal in mind, like getting the mail.
🩵 Body Scan:
The body scan is a mindfulness meditation practice involving scanning your body for pain, tension, or anything out of the ordinary. It can help you feel more connected to your physical and emotional self.
🩵 Mindful Eating:
Mindful eating (i.e., paying attention to our food, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment) is an approach to food that focuses on individuals’ sensual awareness of the food and their experience of the food. It has little to do with calories, carbohydrates, fat, or protein. The purpose of mindful eating is not to lose weight, although it is highly likely that those who adopt this style of eating will lose weight. The intention is to help individuals savor the moment and the food and encourage their full presence for the eating experience.
Want more 1:1 guidance on mindfulness activities?
☎️:845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com
We offer in-person and telehealth therapy to NYS residents ages 4-104 🩵

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🦫With Ground Hog Day coming up on Monday and as we put the hands of Spring into a tiny rodent let's talk about how to av...
01/30/2026

🦫With Ground Hog Day coming up on Monday and as we put the hands of Spring into a tiny rodent let's talk about how to avoid that Ground Hog Day feeling in therapy:

🦫To avoid feeling stuck in therapy, openly discuss the stagnation with your therapist, redefine your treatment goals, and actively apply skills outside of sessions.

🦫Be Honest About the "Stuck" Feeling: Tell your therapist, "I feel like I'm not making progress" or "I'm not sure what we are working on anymore". This can shift the focus to what is not working.

🦫Do "Therapy Homework" Between Sessions: Behavioral change requires practice outside the 50-minute hour. Use journaling, tracking emotions, or practicing, for example, breathing exercises.

🦫Revisit and Update Treatment Goals: Goals can evolve. Re-evaluate what you want to achieve, breaking larger, overwhelming goals into smaller, actionable steps.

🦫Change the Routine or Format: If sessions feel repetitive, ask to change the format. Try focusing on body-based cues, using imagery, or changing from intellectualizing to focusing on emotions.

🦫Keep Track of Progress: Keep a log of your, for example, weekly wins, however small, to remind yourself that progress is happening, even if it feels slow.
Want some support in shifting your goals?👇🏻
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com

🦸🏻‍♀️Let's drop the "superhero" act for a second birthing folks...❔Did you know that 1 in 5 new mothers will experience ...
01/23/2026

🦸🏻‍♀️Let's drop the "superhero" act for a second birthing folks...

❔Did you know that 1 in 5 new mothers will experience a maternal mental health disorder?

🎯Despite how common this is, nearly 75% of these women go untreated. 📉

🎯​On World Maternal Mental Health Day, we’re breaking the stigma and advocating for better support systems. Maternal health isn't just physical—it's mental, emotional, and social.

🔎​How we can help:
​Listen without judgment when a parent shares their struggles.
​Normalize the conversation around therapy and medication.
​Advocate for better postpartum care and parental leave.
​Healthy parents lead to healthy families. Let’s make sure no one has to walk this path alone. 🤝

🧭 Compass Wellness has several staff trained and passionate about maternal and infant wellness. Don't stay silent, help is here. (Yes even the best moms go to therapy)
👇🏻
☎️: 845-605-2999
📧: info@compasswellnesspllc.com
🌐: www.compasswellnesspllc.com
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
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