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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy in New York, NY
At Mental Health Counselor PLLC, we provide compassionate therapy tailored to individual needs. Our licensed psychotherapist, with over 20 years of experience, specializes in navigating grief, trauma, and loss. We offer personalized care in hospitals, hospices, and private settings, supporting clients through life's toughest challenges. Our approach combines advanced training from institutions like Columbia University with empathetic, client-centered care. We are committed to helping clients heal, build resilience, and find joy through evidence-based practices.Our services include in-person and secure video therapy sessions, ensuring accessibility for all clients. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma, with a focus on creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for healing. Our team's expertise extends to relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and grief counseling. We prioritize transparency, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support to foster long-term mental wellness. With offices in New York and Miami, we serve diverse communities through flexible appointment options.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Depression Treatment
Grief Counseling
OCD Treatment
Psychotherapy
Relationship Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in trauma and grief counseling
- Our therapists use evidence-based methods like CBT and EMDR
- We provide both in-person and secure video therapy sessions
- Our team includes nationally certified counselors with advanced degrees
- We create personalized treatment plans for complex mental health challenges
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective strategies
Transformative journey
Safe space for healing
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy addresses generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and phobias through evidence-based approaches. We combine cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients manage symptoms like racing thoughts and physical tension. Our therapists create personalized plans to reduce avoidance behaviors and restore daily functioning.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment utilizes EMDR, somatic therapy, and cognitive restructuring to process traumatic memories. We help clients manage flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional dysregulation while rebuilding trust in relationships. Our approach emphasizes safety and gradual exposure to promote healing from childhood trauma or recent incidents.
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy targets negative thought patterns in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. We teach practical skills to challenge distorted thinking and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on present challenges while building long-term emotional resilience through structured exercises and behavioral experiments.
Grief Counseling
Our grief specialists help clients navigate loss through compassionate, non-judgmental support. We address complicated grief patterns and disenfranchised mourning while honoring individual healing timelines. Treatment incorporates memorialization techniques and meaning-making strategies to facilitate adjustment to life after loss.
Relationship Therapy
Couples therapy improves communication patterns and conflict resolution skills using emotionally focused and behavioral approaches. We address trust issues, attachment wounds, and recurring arguments while fostering emotional intimacy. Sessions create safe spaces for vulnerable conversations and rebuilding relational connection.
People
Michael Arnold
Licensed Psychotherapist
Michael Arnold has 20+ years of experience treating trauma, grief, and mental health disorders. He specializes in complicated grief therapy at Columbia University and holds advanced degrees from Marquette and Fordham. His compassionate approach combines clinical expertise with personal understanding of loss.
Sandra Elder
Mental Health Counselor
Sandra Elder provides client-centered therapy for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She creates safe spaces for clients to explore challenges while building emotional resilience. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and self-discovery through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Karla Suarez
Licensed Counselor
Karla Suarez brings nine years of mental health experience to individual and family therapy. As a National Certified Counselor, she specializes in trauma-informed care and cultural competence. Her practice focuses on holistic healing and community-based support systems.
Lori-Ann Brown
Therapist
Lori-Ann Brown creates supportive environments for clients exploring emotional challenges. She emphasizes non-judgmental listening and gradual skill-building to address anxiety and relationship issues. Her practice prioritizes client autonomy and personal growth.
Lexie Montalvo
Mental Health Counselor
Lexie Montalvo uses trauma-focused CBT and mindfulness techniques to build client confidence. She specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety and self-esteem issues through structured therapeutic interventions. Her approach combines clinical rigor with compassionate support.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, and specialized grief counseling for individual and couples therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept major insurance plans and provide detailed invoices for out-of-network reimbursement options.
Are online therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure video appointments for clients preferring remote therapy sessions with the same quality care.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (212)-696-4717 or use our online booking system to schedule initial consultations at your convenience.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, and complicated grief with evidence-based treatments.
Is crisis support available?
Emergency mental health support connects clients with appropriate resources for urgent psychological distress situations.
Reviews (2)
Michael Doria
Dec 16, 2020
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As a patient suffering from extreme anxiety / depression and the loss of my parents, Mr. Michael Arnold was really one of the best clinicians that I have had. He is truly compassionate and unique as he developed a tailor-made treatment plan to my individual need, providing a comprehensive clinical psychotherapy approach to my therapeutic goals. I would HIGHLY Recommend Mr. Arnold to my family and friends or anyone seeking help, as he has helped me during my darkest time in my life.
Janice B.
Jul 02, 2020
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In the early months of 2019, I went through some trying times that drove me into a deep state of depression. I needed help finding my way back to healthy living - mentally and physically. Though the intervention of my dearest friend and a close relative, I started therapy with Counselor Michael Arnold. The experience was nothing short of a life saver! When my therapy was completed I was able to return to daily life with renewed strength and a new outlook on life in general. I felt safe and secure bearing my deepest emotions to Mr. Arnold, he is an excellent therapist! I will recommend him any day
