LMFT

I believe in providing strong and positive support to help people to heal and grow. I believe that it is the client who does the healing and that I am a support, guide, and witness to their own process. It has been my honor to watch many people who have been suffering from the effects of trauma heal, flourish, and begin to live full and happy lives with good treatment.

My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend in large part on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. People usually enter therapy with mixed emotions of hope and doubt. I try to provide a warm, responsive space conducive to authentic communication. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.

At LBA Therapy, I believe that real change happens when you feel safe enough to be your full self—messy parts, worries, doubts, and all. My approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. I’m not here to sit silently while you talk; I’m here to be an active partner in your growth. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck—whether it’s people-pleasing, overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you can never do enough. These patterns often develop as a way to cope, but over time, they can leave you feeling disconnected from your true self. In our work, we’ll slow down and listen to what your mind and body are trying to tell you. I draw from evidence-based approaches while always tailoring sessions to your unique needs and life story. Sometimes that means practical tools for managing anxiety or burnout in the moment. At other times, it means digging deeper into past experiences and relationships that have shaped how you show up today. Through this process, you’ll begin to see yourself with more clarity and kindness, and with that comes the freedom to choose differently. I also bring my own lived experience as a mom, and a human, who knows how easy it is to lose sight of your own needs when life demands so much from you. That’s why I’m passionate about helping clients learn to set boundaries, reconnect with their values, and create space for what matters most. You don’t have to go through this alone, and you don’t have to have it all figured out before you start. Therapy is a place to pause, reflect, and gather the strength you need for whatever comes next. You’re not broken, behind, or “too much.” You’re exactly where you need to be to begin reclaiming your sense of self and stepping into the next chapter of your life—with more confidence, balance, and compassion for yourself.

I use a wellness focused, person-centered creative approach to therapy that is empowerment oriented and assists clients in identifying and resolving blocks and integrating resources at the level of mind/body/spirit. I enjoy helping clients to discover their own internal truths and to live their passions. My therapy is focused on present-day concerns and resolving negative patterns to free energy in order to realize life's fullest potentials. I employ writing, psychodrama, mind/body focusing, self-hypnosis, relaxation and emdr techniques.

Welcome! Have you found yourself searching for more meaning, or satisfaction in your life, career or relationships? Here at Mindful Matters Psychotherapy, PLLC we work to provide you with a caring and supportive space where you can both explore your emotions, while setting and achieving your goals. Abby Mullen, LCSW has been specializing in helping people navigate transitional periods on their lives for the last ten years. Through a conversational approach, Abby will use her skills in Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you allow for feelings of anxiety while continuing to meet and maintain your goals in your life. If you feel as though you are stuck, feeling anxious or depressed, or simply uncertain of your next move talking to a professional may help you find the tools you need to face your fears and reach your full potential.

I believe in the power of therapy to heal and to bring a shift in ones perceptions. My effort is to engage the other in a cooperative process and in doing so to open all kinds of other possibilities in one's life. I have worked as a therapist for quite a few years and feel that the initial coming to the office is a difficult first step, but one that in the end will enable you to have a better quality of life.

Does your life seem to be repeating a pattern that, despite how optimistic and certain you feel at the start of a relationship, ends up causing you to feel disappointed, frustrated, and even surprised that, again, things did not turn out as you had hoped? This pattern may be connected to a previous experience that extends back to young adulthood, adolescence, or even childhood. You may have ‘unfinished business’ that is held within your brain and your physical body as an emotional wound. You don’t even have to be conscious of it for the past experience to influence the choices you make in the present. I am a trauma-trained psychotherapist, certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is an approach that not only treats the symptoms of an emotional wound but enables you to heal it and to put the past experience where it belongs- in the past. The word 'trauma' may sound frightening andor confusing. It actually comes from the Greek term, trauma, and means 'wound.' Therefore, my training helps to treat and heal your emotional wounds. With help from a mental health professional, you can become more conscious of these wounds, and with consciousness comes power- the ability to make healthy choices that serve you in the best way. I don't tell you what you should or should not be doing in your life. I do offer a safe space free of judgement so that you can explore what you truly wantneed and break unhealthy patterns. As a psychotherapist in private practice, I work with you to tailor your treatment to meet your individual goals. Together, we will create new and healthier relationship patterns that bring joy and fulfillment as you move forward on your journey! "The only journey is the one within." - Rainer Maria Rilka

I provide a warm and safe yet dynamic environment in which clients share their innermost thoughts, heal wounds, gain insight and learn to live with more confidence, humor and joy. As a supervising Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of experience, I am able to quickly attune and put clients at ease. I am genuine, intentional and spontaneous in the room, which lends itself to a truly collaborative and growth-promoting experience. While treatment duration is need based, some positive change can be expected rapidly. My therapeutic approach is broadly psychodynamic yet integrative. I work closely with my clients to understand and transform their concerns within the context of their formative relationships while integrating techniques from diverse models to facilitate growth and healing. In addition to Psychodynamic-Relational Psychotherapy, I have advanced training in Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Intersubjective and Humanistic Psychotherapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, The Transtheoretical and Harm-Reduction Models of Behavior Change, higher education mental health, play therapy, consulting psychology, and suicide prevention. My life-long exploration into global, intuitive, and somatic therapies has further shaped me. I welcome any questions about getting started. ~ Jennifer Neuhof, PsyD

Working with me means you’ll have a therapist who is both straightforward and supportive. I’m not the type to just sit back and nod—I want you to leave our sessions with something useful you can actually apply to your everyday life. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m warm, approachable, and honest, but also that I bring a little humor and creativity into the process. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership. I’ll meet you where you are without judgment, and I’ll also challenge you when it’s needed, because growth happens outside of our comfort zone. Whether we’re working through grief, relationship struggles, or just the stress of daily life, I’ll help you find clarity, perspective, and practical ways to move forward. It’s also important to know that I value authenticity. I bring my full self into the room, and I encourage you to do the same. I want you to feel safe, understood, and also empowered to experiment, grow, and discover new possibilities for yourself.

*FREE ONE HALF HOUR EVALUATION SESSION *AWARD WINNING PRACTICE: "BEST OF 2018, PSYCHOTHERAPIST" *RESULTS THERAPY *LIFE COACH *BUILD A LIFE SKILLS TOOLBOX OF STRENGTHS. *PROCESS AND RESOLVE ISSUES. *WEBSITE: https:buffy-bernhardt-k52s.squarespace.com *5 Star Google Reviews ***RESULTS THERAPY: A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR LIFE. LEARN TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT THROW YOU OFF. WITH PROVEN TECHNIQUES TO HJELP SOLVE YOUR ISSUES, YOU WILL LEARN TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU ENVISION FOR YOURSELF. ***INDUSTRIES SERVED: BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS, SELF-EMPLOYED, EDUCATION, MEDICAL, HUMAN SERVICES, SPORTS, GOVERNMENT, LAW, ETC. We process issues together, then build a life skills toolbox. These tools will help you successfully resolve issues and empower your life. From a heart centered, holistic perspective, (body, mind, spirit). I will work with you as a psychotherapist-life coach in resolving life's challenges in order to develop direction, clarity and personal inner strength.....and create the life you want. I invite you to let me help you heal your life. THERAPIST ROLE: With a gentle, and compassionate approach I create a safe space in which we can explore your issues together. Sometimes we can find ourselves in state of "stuckness", negativity, confusion, fear, with limiting beliefs that can prevent us from moving forward. My role as a therapist is not only to guide you through challenges and transitions in an inclusive and nurturing way, but also to provide you with a deeper understanding of behaviors and stories that may be limiting your resolution and growth, in order to integrate the many parts of your self and manifest a life of fulfillment. PEOPLE SEE ME FOR: Marriage counseling, relationships, all stages of life transition, bereavement, emotional, behavioral challenges, birthpregnancy, personal coaching, personal and spiritual growth, etc. INNER STRENGTHS: Engaging in an inner process while learning to access your "wiser Self" is part of restoring your life to one of harmony, empowerment and well being. As you journey into this process, you will access your greater potential and creative gifts that will serve you in this transformation. TOOLS FOR GROWTH: Insight is only part of the process. It is also important to learn new tools that help change and heal your issues. As you develop deeper insights into your circumstances, you will want to implement new behaviors, healthy thought patterns, while enhancing your strengths. Together we will explore your history, unpack insights and create a tool box of life transforming techniques that will help you develop new and positive ways to grow and cope with life's challenges. SESSIONS MAY INCLUDE: Each session is tailor made according to my client's needs. Discussion, processing, goal and achievement setting, stress reduction, mindfulness practices, meditation and guided imagery, affirmations, personal coaching and other holistic techniques that promote personal awareness, healing and positive growth. BUFFY BERNHARDT, LMSW Director of Nyack Center for Counseling and Coaching, is a HarvardFordham trained New York State licensed social worker: 25 years of advanced training and experience as a psychotherapist and coach. She has developed the "AWAKENED HEART SYSTEM" (based on how to heal, grow, empower yourself), incorporating numerous therapeutichealing modalities, including traditional and body-mind transformative techniques.

As an integrative, multidisciplinary therapist, I offer a blend of evidence-supported and holistic approaches to help you achieve emotional and spiritual wellness. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, I provide personalized therapy with the aim to unearth barriers and foster a deeper connection to your true self. In our work together, we'll use holistic and integrative therapy to help you first "put out the fires" in your life and learn to keep them at bay so that you can connect with your inner self, align with your values, and find your purpose. Many people come to me for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes, looking for practical tools to "fix" their problems while working toward longer-term emotional balance, self-compassion, and a fulfilling life. I can help you navigate your emotions in the here and now, understand past challenges so they can stop plaguing you, build resilience, and ultimately move forward with intention. I understand the courage it takes to seek support and a desire to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we can navigate challenges, uncover your strengths, and work towards goals. Your journey to self-discovery and healing is unique, and I'm here to guide your every step. Let's embark on this transformative path together, moving from pain to celebrating empowerment.