Michelle is a nurturing Clinical Therapist with a provisional license (MHC-LP) in New York. She holds a Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. She values providing a nurturing environment of support, self-discovery, and empowerment. Central to her approach is a dedication to social justice, healing, and liberation, where she strives to acknowledge and navigate the complexities of trauma, historical contexts, power dynamics, oppression, privilege, and inclusion. Michelle’s approach to therapy embraces a holistic style that validates a client’s worldview, and she works collaboratively to discover a healing plan in alignment with what suits them best. Guided by psychodynamic, feminist, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches, Michelle encourages authenticity while helping to progress from protective behavioral patterns towards responsive choices leading to growth and healing. ​ Michelle’s primary clinical training involves utilizing a strength-based approach with a multicultural and trauma informed lens. Additionally, she has experience working with adults and couples within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship complexities. Her main areas of expertise include complex, religious, and intergenerational trauma, identity issues, multiculturalism, inner child work, and life transitions. Drawing from her background in the arts and as a yoga instructor, Michelle strives to nurture the creative spirit within everyone, ultimately perceiving vulnerability as a source of strength. The importance and impact of her intersectionalities inform a commitment to provide inclusive therapy infused with compassion, curiosity and courageousness.

​ Michelle’s Message to Clients

​ Welcome. If you’re here, you’ve already taken a courageous step toward healing and growth. To those who have felt alone, hopeless, stuck, or broken - I want you to know that these feelings are valid, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Your presence here shows strength and wisdom in recognizing when support might help. As your therapist, I believe that you are the true expert of your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassionate guidance as you develop deeper insights, build practical skills, and discover your authentic self. I embrace a holistic mind/body/spirit approach, recognizing that healing happens when we honor the interconnectedness of our whole being. My practice is grounded in humanistic principles, moving beyond diagnostic labels to see and appreciate the full complexity of each person’s story. Together, we’ll create a genuine, judgment-free space where you can explore patterns that may be holding you back, uncover and build upon your innate strengths, work toward meaningful goals that align with your values, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I would be honored to be part of your journey toward well-being. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation call to discuss your goals for therapy and explore how we might work together. Remember: you are not broken. Our challenges and struggles can become the very places where light enters and transforms us.

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Eliza Kielty is a compassionate provisionally licensed Clinical Therapist (MHC-LP) in the state of New York. She is dedicated to providing empathetic and effective counseling services, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space for her clients. Eliza’s training and expertise encompass various areas, including clinical mental health counseling, complex trauma, forensic psychology, and addiction treatment. She is committed to tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs of each client and strives to offer a diverse range of interventions based on those needs. As a practitioner with a client-centered and relational approach, Eliza empowers individuals to progress towards personal growth by creating a non-judgmental environment where clients feel understood and supported. ​ Her expertise is in addressing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, relational issues, substance use disorders, navigating life changes, coping skills, women’s issues, and self-esteem. Her therapeutic approach utilizes a range of modalities, including relational therapy, psychodynamic approaches, trauma-focused interventions, strengths-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Additionally, Eliza is dedicated to staying informed and incorporating evidence-based interventions into her practice. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, she looks forward to fostering positive change and growth in her clients as they navigate their individual paths to healing.​ ​

Eliza’s Message to Clients ​

Do you often find yourself consumed by anxiety, wrestling with overwhelming emotions, and navigating a sense of feeling undervalued or overlooked? It feels like life is a constant struggle, and catching a break seems impossible. Perhaps you’ve experienced trauma that lingers, adding an extra layer of difficulty to your daily challenges. ​ You yearn for a sense of relief, to escape from the pressures and stressors of life. Simple tasks become monumental, and you forget what it’s like to feel unencumbered. Despite having connections, you feel alone in your journey. Loneliness and isolation have become familiar companions as you attempt to self-preserve by creating physical and emotional distance. In the midst of it all, you’ve lost touch with who you truly are, overshadowed by persistent worries. It seems like nobody really understands the depth of your struggles. The pressure to appear capable and ready for anything has left you neglecting your own well-being. Despite your natural inclination to help others, accepting support for yourself feels foreign. ​ I’ve been in that place where it feels like nobody understands. Together, we can embark on the journey to the place you want to be. I offer the understanding, guidance, and support you need to bridge the gaps in your life. If you’re looking for a therapist who comprehends your struggles, let’s connect. It’s time to take the first step toward healing and rediscovering yourself. ​ Email us today for a FREE 15-minute consultation, ensuring you feel confident that I am the right fit for you.

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​ Kaeleigh Natale, MA, MHC-LP CliINICAL therapist

Kaeleigh is an animated and open-minded Clinical Therapist with provisional license in Mental Health Counseling (MHC-LP) in the state of New York. She has received extensive training and credentials in forensic psychology, trauma, addiction treatment, and clinical mental health counseling, earning a master’s degree in forensic mental health counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. With a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being of her clients, she specializes in developing tailored therapeutic interventions that promote lasting, meaningful change.

She also has experience supervising and working on a FACT team, providing extensive support to legal-involved individuals, delivering community-based services with an emphasis on evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She has an extensive history working in crisis intervention services and management, which has equipped her with skills to handle complex and urgent situations with compassion and efficacy. Her areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Her therapeutic approach utilizes a range of modalities, including, but not limited to, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and mindfulness-based strategies. She aims to empower clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth.

Message to Clients:

Do you often feel as though no one understands you? That the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you have no one to turn to for support or guidance? While you might be used to helping others, you often forget to help yourself? Let’s change that!

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it’s completely normal to have apprehensions about taking that first step. You’re not alone in feeling this way. Seeking therapy is a courageous and meaningful decision. It is the beginning of understanding yourself better and discovering new paths to personal growth. Whether you are here to address anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other concern, my goal is to work with you collaboratively and compassionately. We will take things at your pace, exploring and addressing whatever is important to you. Together, we can explore and understand your experiences, develop effective strategies, and find paths towards healing and growth and move towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Email us today for your FREE 15 minute consultation to ensure I am a good fit for you!

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Lorraine is an insightful counseling intern with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals aged 4 to 21, in the fields of education and counseling. She uses a deeply empathetic and integrative approach to help clients identify strengths, navigate challenges, and discover their own solutions.Lorraine values cultural diversity and provides inclusive, culturally responsive care by honoring each client’s unique background and experiences. She believes that developing a strong sense of identity is key to healing and growth, empowering clients to build self-awareness and confidence, as they overcome obstacles.

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Ariel Richard is a compassionate Mental Health Counseling Intern and dedicated Manager of Crisis Services and Operations at her local crisis center. Her journey in the mental health field is rooted in a profound commitment to helping others, backed by extensive training in clinical mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.

While Ariel’s expertise shines in crisis intervention, her passions extend to various aspects of mental health. She is deeply interested in supporting individuals navigating trauma, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal conflicts. Ariel tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities. She particularly enjoys humanistic and psychoanalytic therapies, such as gestalt and existential approaches, alongside narrative therapy and other client-centered modalities.

Ariel’s Message to Clients

Are you in a season where you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply behind in life? Have you been comparing yourself to others? Do you feel uncertain about your next steps, or struggling with knowing your own purpose and potential? Or maybe past traumas are weighing you down, making it hard to move forward.

My start in the mental health field was driven by a desire to support individuals just like you, who felt weighed down from the pressure to succeed.Whether you’re dealing with the pressure to succeed, navigating religious trauma, forming your identity, or seeking purpose and meaning, I want to help.

I strongly believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Building trust and rapport with my clients, along with providing a safe and culturally-competent space, is at the heart of my practice. This connection is the foundation for your experience in therapy.

I’m driven by a desire to understand and connect with others on a profound level. I’m here to guide and support you on your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we can create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling for you. I invite you to send us an email to schedule a 15-minute consultation and see if we’re a good fit!

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Simone Schultz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a diagnostic privilege (LMHC-D), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance use Counselor (CASAC) with comprehensive training and credentials in forensic psychology, clinical mental health counseling, trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, social work, and addiction treatment. Her client-centered and strengths-based approach empowers clients to progress toward growth. Simone is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas.

Simone prioritizes offering a non-judgmental and supportive safe space for her clients and tailors therapy to fit individual needs. Her areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, panic disorder, agoraphobia, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders. Her primary modalities utilized include but are not limited to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), SFT Solution Focused Therapy), Mindfulness, Interoceptive Exposure, and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) informed interventions. Additionally, Simone has extensive experience working with healthcare professionals, law enforcement personnel, and first responders. She prioritizes your well-being and creates a path toward healing.

Simone’s Message to Clients

Do you ever feel that you just want to hide? Everything seems so overwhelming. You forget to breathe. Your friends invite you out and you say no, but what you really want to say is yes. You continue to miss opportunities and always think about excuses to come up with to avoid being in situations that make you feel uncomfortable. You are lonely and often feel isolated, but it feels so scary to put yourself out there. You are not even sure who you really are outside of your worries. You feel that no one can really understand you or what you are going through.

You once loved your job, yet you often find yourself feeling burned out and unable to enjoy things the way you used to. You feel that you need to be seen as capable and ready to handle anything that gets dropped in your lap. While you love helping others so much, you are not used to accepting that kind of support yourself. Let’s change that.

Therapy is hard work and tough. But so are you! I know what it feels like when no one gets you. I truly get it. Together we can work on getting you to the place you want to be in. I can provide the guidance and support that will help you fulfill the areas in your life that you’re coming up short on. If you would like to work with a therapist who can relate and really gets you, let’s connect!

Email us today for your FREE 15-minute consultation to make sure you feel like I am a good fit!

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Jesse Sturtz is an empathetic and open-minded mental health counselor with a provisional license in New York. He works by providing a judgment-free space for his clients and believes that counseling should be custom-tailored to every person’s needs. Every person is different, so it is important to Jesse to be able to hear out his clients and help them to become the best version of themselves. His training and experience include but are not limited to treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use in adults, teens, and LGBT+ populations.

Jesse’s approach varies from person to person, and his practice utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) among other approaches. No matter which approach he utilizes, Jesse is transparent with whoever he is working with and likes to make therapy a collaborative effort. This way, he can ensure that every single one of his clients gets all of their needs met in a way that works for them.

Jesse’s Message to clients

Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t move forward? Like you’re being held down by the past and just can’t seem to move on? You want to take risks and get out into the world but are worried that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When people ask what’s wrong, you can’t explain it, but you know that your struggles are real. There’s so much that you want to enjoy, but you’re held back because you don’t know if you can handle it. Sometimes nothing sounds better than to curl up into a ball and hide away. And yet you are expected to continue with your daily life as if there is nothing wrong. But it doesn’t need to be this way. There is hope.

Often your past experiences can feel like a wet blanket, over you at all times, influencing you in ways that you may not understand. Ways that nobody seems to understand. Ways that you would do anything to understand and unravel. Therapy is truly about understanding yourself in ways that you never before thought possible. And working together with your therapist to become the best version of who you are.

Whether you think that your problems are too big or too small for therapy, or if you are already convinced that therapy is right for you and are just looking for the right fit, I am here for you. You are one of a kind, and you deserve for your therapy to be one of a kind as well. Don’t hesitate. Reach out and allow me to come along with you on your therapeutic journey.

Email us for a free 15-minutes consultation so that we can see together if I am a good fit for your needs.

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