Real care, one person at a time
Dr. Peña practices in Poughkeepsie, helping people untangle what sits underneath the symptom. He takes the whole picture into account, your history, your relationships, your beliefs, and works toward long-term change rather than a quick patch.
For clients who want it, faith can be part of the conversation. For those who don't, the work stands on its own. Either way you get the same thing: someone who listens carefully and tells you the truth.
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Education and certifications
- Doctor of Ministry in Clinical Counseling
Revelation University
- Doctor of Ministry
New York Theological Seminary
- IRBO certifications
Multidisciplinary Support Professional
Therapeutic Pastoral Counselor / Theo Therapeutic Counselor
Five ways in, one approach
Whatever brings you here, the work looks the same: honest conversation, no judgment, and a plan you can act on.
Compare all services →A private, non-judgmental place to say the thing you've been carrying.
Learn what your partner actually needs, and how to ask for what you need.
Cut through the conflict and get the household talking again.
Grief takes the time it takes. You don't have to move through it alone.
Support through reentry, with the documentation courts and probation require.
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Four steps, no surprises
Most people put off calling because they don't know what they're walking into. Here's the whole thing, start to finish.
Call the office or send the form. We'll ask what's going on and find a time that works.
Mostly listening. You talk about what brought you in; nothing is off limits and nothing is required.
Symptoms are the surface. We work backward to what's causing them, at whatever pace you can handle.
The aim is that you don't need us forever. You'll have tools that keep working on your own.
Reasons people call us
If what you're dealing with isn't on this list, it still belongs in the room. Call and ask.
Holistic means we don't leave half of you outside the door
Our desire is to strive for holistic wellness. We take one person at a time and we love the ones we're with. In practice that means looking at the natural and the spiritual side of a situation, because most of what people bring us is sitting in both.
Local care, close to home
The office is on Bancroft Rd, minutes from Route 9 and the Poughkeepsie train station. Each town below has its own page with directions and parking.
Reviews from the Hudson Valley
"Dr. Israel is one of a kind. His approach is one that allows trust and openness. He walked us through our marriage counseling and it was a positive experience."
"What interested me most about receiving counseling services from Dr. Peña is my ability to receive godly counsel. He takes into consideration both the natural and spiritual aspect of circumstances and situations to help you get to the root so that the healing process can begin. If you are serious about your healing and growth process, look no further. This is a no judgement zone. I would definitely recommend."
Before you call
The questions we get most. Anything else, just ask on the phone.
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Book an appointment with Dr. Israel Peña and be on your way to a healthier lifestyle. One of our team members will help you find a time.