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Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in NYC
At Peaceful Mental Health, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized therapy to individuals navigating life's most challenging moments. With over two decades of experience, our licensed psychotherapists specialize in addressing grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression through evidence-based approaches. Our team combines advanced training from institutions like Columbia University with a deep commitment to fostering resilience and emotional well-being.We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Our expertise spans crisis intervention, including support for victims of mass violence and complex grief, ensuring tailored care that meets each client's unique needs. By emphasizing transparency, empathy, and continuous professional development, we strive to be a trusted partner in our clients' healing journeys.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Depression Counseling
Grief Support
Trauma Recovery
Relationship Therapy
OCD Treatment
Psychotherapy
Online Therapy
Couples Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in trauma and grief counseling.
- Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs.
- We prioritize compassionate, client-centered care in a safe environment.
- Our therapists hold advanced degrees from institutions like Columbia University.
- We support clients through complex challenges, including mass trauma and loss.
What people say
Compassionate care
Expert listener
Transformative journey
Safe environment
Effective strategies
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy addresses generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social anxiety through evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness. We help clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms such as racing thoughts, physical tension, and avoidance behaviors. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans that focus on restoring emotional balance and building long-term resilience against anxiety triggers.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services address childhood trauma, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress through EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques. We help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding strategies. Our approach emphasizes safety and gradual healing, supporting clients in rebuilding trust and forming healthier relationships after traumatic experiences.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling services help clients navigate loss through compassionate support and evidence-based interventions. We address complicated grief, bereavement, and traumatic loss while honoring individual grieving processes. Our therapists provide tools to manage emotional pain and gradually rediscover purpose, working with clients to transform grief into personal growth and renewed connection with life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our cognitive behavioral therapy services treat anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through structured, goal-oriented sessions. We help clients identify and modify negative thought patterns while developing practical coping skills. This solution-focused approach emphasizes present challenges and behavioral changes, empowering clients to achieve measurable improvements in emotional well-being and daily functioning.
Relationship Therapy
Relationship therapy services improve communication and resolve conflicts in romantic partnerships. We employ evidence-based techniques to enhance emotional intimacy and rebuild trust. Our therapists help couples develop healthier interaction patterns, address underlying issues affecting relationships, and strengthen their connection through collaborative problem-solving and mutual understanding.
People
Michael Arnold
Licensed Psychotherapist
Michael Arnold has 20+ years of experience in mental health counseling. He specializes in trauma, grief, and loss, with advanced training from Columbia University. He has supported patients in hospitals, hospices, and mass violence incidents.
Sandra Elder
Mental Health Counselor
Sandra Elder specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy using a client-centered approach. She integrates EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) with traditional counseling methods to help clients overcome emotional challenges and build resilience.
Lori-Ann Brown
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lori-Ann Brown offers cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to mental health. With experience working with diverse populations, she creates supportive environments for clients to explore emotional challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Karla Suarez
Bilingual Therapist
Karla Suarez provides culturally sensitive therapy services in English and Spanish. With over nine years of experience, she specializes in trauma-informed care for diverse communities using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
Lexie Montalvo
Mental Health Counselor
Lexie Montalvo combines trauma-focused CBT with mindfulness techniques to help clients build confidence. She specializes in working with diverse populations, including individuals with neurocognitive disorders and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide anxiety therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, grief counseling, trauma recovery, and relationship therapy, among others.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer secure video appointments for clients who prefer remote therapy options.
How experienced are your therapists?
Our lead therapist has over 20 years of experience and advanced training from Columbia University.
What are your payment options?
We accept cash, check, and credit card payments at the end of each session.
Can you help with severe anxiety or trauma?
Yes, we specialize in treating severe anxiety, trauma, and complex grief with evidence-based approaches.
