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Expert Trauma & Anxiety Therapy for Kids, Teens & Adults in Westchester, NY & Online
Specialized EMDR, IFS, & Trauma Therapy – In-Person in Scarsdale
Virtual in NY, NJ, CT & FL.
Struggling with anxiety, intense behaviors, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts is exhausting. You constantly wonder, "is this normal?" and "Should life really be this hard?" You stay up late scouring the internet trying to find answers. You know something needs to change but you don't know what to do or where to start.
You've tried to find a therapist near you, but when you start to look, you get overwhelmed by all the choices and shut down.
We get it. We're here to help and make things easier.
We match you with the right therapist for your needs and lifestyle—so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
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All of our therapists at Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling are experts in trauma informed care, meaning that we focus on what happened to you--not what's "wrong" with you. Talk therapy helps manage symptoms, but our targeted approach creates lasting relief—so you won’t be in therapy forever."
This means you won't be in therapy forever. Instead, we’ll help you get real relief, so you can finally feel better and start living the fulfilling, thriving life you deserve.​
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Let’s make it easy—get matched with a therapist today.
Why work with our therapists?
Highly Specialized and Experienced Mental Health Therapists: Our team of licensed clinicians have undergone extensive additional trainings in a variety of specializations, including chronic pain, eating disorders, ADHD, EMDR Therapy, and more.
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Personalized Care: We understand that each person's experience is unique. We love working with special populations such as First Responders, the LGBTQIA+ community, parents, and more. That's why we create customized treatment plans that address your specific needs and goals.
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Comprehensive Services: From individual therapy to parenting support and EMDR consultation for therapists, we offer a wide range of highly specialized services to support your growth.
Accessible Support: With both in-person and virtual sessions available, we are here to support you no matter where you are in New York, Florida, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
Specializing in EMDR Therapy
Looking for an EMDR therapist near you to help you get unstuck and start healing?
Our expert EMDR therapists in Scarsdale, NY, are ready to guide you through the transformative process of EMDR therapy. EMDR is much more than talk therapy and helps a wide range of symptoms, including anxiety, headaches, panic attacks, PTSD and much more.
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Our extensive trainings go far beyond graduate school so we are up to date on the most effective mental health treatments for trauma.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, or relational trauma, we are here to help you reclaim your life using the power of EMDR therapy.
Our Expert EMDR Therapists in Westchester, NY
LAUREN ARNAU, LMHC
Clinical Director
Child Therapist
Behaviors, Anxiety, Parenting
EMDR Certified Therapist & Consultant-in-Training
Anxiety, Trauma, Family & Relationships
EMDR Trained Therapist
Kids, Teens and Adults
Virtual Only
Trauma, Body Image, Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Child & Teen Therapist
EMDR Trained Therapist
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