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Accepting New Clients! Finding a therapist and starting your journey towards a more fulfilling life can be a daunting task. The first question I ask all of my clients is "How can I help?" I believe that authentic therapy is the best therapy so I create the space for truth and transparency to shine. I assist individuals navigating an array of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, men's issues, career issues, burnout, entrepreneurssmall business owners, cultivating and sustaining healthier relationships, and offering additional non-judgmental support at any juncture in life. As an eclectic therapist, I draw inspiration from a diverse toolkit to address your unique needs. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Career Counseling, and considerations for diet and exercise, fostering holistic well-being. I offer individual therapy sessions for both adults and teens. I invite you to reach out and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am excited at the prospect of working with you. I am accepting new clients on weekdays, weekends, as well as evening hours. Don't let the time or cost deter you from treatment.

Finding balance in life is not always easy, especially when you are carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or overwhelming transitions. If you feel stuck or unsure of how to move forward, you are not alone. My role is to offer a supportive, steady space where you can explore what is going on beneath the surface and begin to make meaningful change. I work with children, teens, and adults, tailoring therapy to each person’s needs, goals, and strengths. Whether we are working on building healthier coping strategies, improving communication, or learning to set boundaries, I believe that therapy should feel collaborative and compassionate. You bring your story, and I bring my training and experience. Together, we figure out what works for you. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and shaped by a deep respect for each person’s capacity for growth. I also understand how hard it can be to feel truly seen, especially for those navigating identity development, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma. Therapy can be a space to reconnect with your values, rediscover your voice, and build a life that feels more grounded and authentic.

My goal is to empower children with tools needed to continue experiencing success without therapy. I accept Insurance. I focus on therapy for children and young adults. My goal is to empower clients with education and tools needed to continue experiencing success without therapy. I have experience providing therapy to children, teens and families in community-based, school and outpatient settings. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing yoga, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

As warm and compassionate therapists, we are committed to understanding your needs, life experiences, and strengths that have shaped you into the unique person you are today. We have expertise working with individuals of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. Collaboratively, we will develop healthy coping strategies that will allow you to effectively manage your life stressors and process your past that have left you feeling stuck, so you can move forward with intention & purpose. We specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic illness, and relational issues. We strongly believe in empowerment to improve your insight that leads to personal growth & healing by utilizing an integrative, client-centered approach. We will create a safe space for you to reach your full potential, where you feel motivated and heard throughout the therapeutic process. We will walk beside you to develop an optimistic mindset to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. YOU have the courage to begin this journey of self-discovery to pursue your own happiness!

I support clients in building effective skills to regulate their emotions and overcome obstacles, and draw on my training as a therapist, behavioral scientist, mindfulness teacher and coach in supporting clients to make meaningful change. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and mindfulness practices. I help people live out their values, improve their health and functioning, cultivate resilience and deepen their sense of meaning, purpose and wellbeing. My background includes training as a coach, psychotherapist, psychoeducator and behavioral scientist. I have training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for weight management, amongst other approaches. I teach mindfulness-based courses including Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Mindful self compassion (MSC), Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP).

Paul Ammendola, LCSW - PresidentCEO The Well is my private practice as well as future counseling center and resource center. I am a dedicated, caring counselor with over 13 years experience in mental health counseling, spiritual counseling, recovery and working with the formerly incarcerated. I am passionate about seeing people go from walking in the dark to walking in the light. Changing from consistent negative thinking patterns to positive truth based thinking. There is nothing greater for me than seeing the broken and lost walking with God in harmony. I love to help, how can I help you? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have learned the art of integrating multiple psychotherapy models with Christian principles. I am also the Substance Abuse Director at HealthCare Choices and former Executive Director and Co-Builder of Bridges of New York. I have been a leader in New York raising the bar on counseling and recovery, bringing it to a new respected standard since 2003. I am also a member of the Nassau, Orange Queens and Kings County Reentry taskforces and have worked closely with Nassau County and the Department of Corrections at the State and County levels. I have been a business owner in multiple arenas from counseling to music. I continue to seek innovative ways to help people live free and productive lives in an intensely challenging world filled with so many different, confusing paths to choose from. Having a business background, and business education combined with finance and counseling makes for the successful driving force behind the vision of a brand new model of help at The Well. I am also a seasoned singer, musician, and songwriter, leading worship all throughout New York with the band Red Words. Our band's music continues to evolve but has a central theme that focusses mostly on honesty, transparency, hope, and healing. It is very easy to see that our message travels along very clear lines that explore many different issues coming from personal experience as well as years of helping others with counseling, spirituality, and discipleship. I will not only be there for help on your journey but continued encouragement for years to come.

In a safe, accepting and non-judgmental environment, I can teach you how to live a more relaxed, happier and successful life. I use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I can help you identify how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors fuel mental health problems. It's an empirically driven, highly effective modality for treating a broad range of mental health problems. I am a dedicated psychologist that provides a healthy, caring, and positive environment. My aim is to teach each client the skills they need to overcome the limitations they are facing in their life, so they can go on to live a happier more productive life.

Welcome! I’m Bridget (sheher). I am a licensed psychotherapist and nationally certified counselor licensed in Pennsylvania and Colorado. I specialize in working in perinatal health and wellness. This means I am certified and trained in working with those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, in vitro fertilization (IVF), pregnancy, and the postpartum period. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families during the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. My mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to those navigating the challenges and joys of the perinatal period and beyond. In addition to my focus on maternal mental health and women’s emotional wellness, I bring extensive training in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and neurodivergence. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), psychodynamic therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of the client. My work is grounded in a strengths-based, compassionate approach that honors both the complexity and resilience of the individuals I work with.

“We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think.  Speech is part of thought.” — Oliver Sacks. Oliver Sacks understood something that I have come to deeply respect—that connecting with others and talking out loud are meaningful practices that can change lives. At many points in our lives we simply need someone to listen. Be it a longstanding mental illness or a life change that creates mixed up thoughts and feelings, sometimes we simply need an educated ear. I have a unique background, having worked in addictions, inpatient and outpatient counseling, and school social work. I have a considerable amount of experience helping parents better connect with their children, working with schools to reach every student, and helping people understand how social environments can both hold them back and facilitate success. Throughout my career, moreover, I have maintained a sharp focus on the complexities and consequences of trauma. As a clinician practicing in these increasingly uncertain and stressful times, I am committed to partnering with you, and will work with you toward achieving the desired relief and growth that will help you pursue the life you want. I am trained in CBT, aspects of DBT, Parent Behavior Training, psychological first aid, social emotional learning, family systems, psychodynamic theory, feminist theory, and humanistic theory.  I take a strengths-based and holistic approach to working with each client, preferring to tailor my treatment style to meet individual needs.  With a casual sense of humor and creative nature, I aim to help you feel heard and understood, to empower you to make meaningful change.

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.