- Strengths focused
- Caregiver aware
- Goal oriented
About Mindy
She has worked in community and clinical settings, including outpatient and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Her background includes roles as a case manager and supervisor, which shapes a practical approach to care. Mindy is culturally aware and considers how faith, race, and ethnicity affect beliefs and behavior.
Mindy favors supportive counseling that focuses on a person's strengths. She helps clients build specific coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. The work often involves setting clear, manageable goals and tracking small changes over time.
Her therapeutic ideas draw on psychodynamic theory, ego psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. She adapts the mix of techniques to what each person needs. Sessions move at the client's pace and emphasize trust and openness.
Mindy understands the stresses of caring for others, including caring for elderly relatives and raising children with special needs, from both professional and personal perspectives. She aims to make therapy a steady, realistic part of coping and recovery, helping people take practical steps toward better balance and self-respect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and remote care
Evidence-based therapy can look different depending on the issue. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, using practical exercises and step-by-step goal setting. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship strain and caregiver overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to see what methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts techniques as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and letting people join from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when a quieter setup is needed. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working toward clearer goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mindy focus on?
Mindy works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver issues, chronic illness or disability concerns, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a strengths-based, supportive counseling style and adapts techniques to each person. She draws from psychodynamic ideas, ego psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
How long has she practiced?
Mindy has 30 years of professional experience in community and clinical settings, including outpatient and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.