Counseling Services for Hurt People in Survival Mode

Reflections Mental Health offers compassionate, personalized counseling services for individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, addiction, or other forms of emotional pain. As a solo provider, I create a safe and supportive space where you can begin healing and develop effective emotional pain management strategies. Together, we’ll work to understand your experiences, build resilience, and restore a sense of balance and hope. At Reflections Mental Health, your journey is honored, and your well-being is the focus throughout every phase of treatment.

Accepts Insurance, Flexible Self-Pay Rates

**Currently Accepting Clients as of July 1st 2025**

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Get Out of Survival Mode

Do you feel like every day is a crawl to the finish line? Perhaps you've been through something that forced you to push your own feelings aside to survive. Do you prioritize "functioning" over "feeling?" Life's challenges can be relentless at times. If it often seems like prioritizing yourself isn't an option, you may be stuck in survival mode. Some things just feel too big to process alone. Trauma, grief, divorce- these experiences rattle our beliefs and leave us questioning who we are. Do you want to regulate emotions rather than repressing? I'm here to make space for you, because you deserve it.

“We are healed of a suffering only by experiencing it to the full.”

-Marcel Proust

What Clients Do We Serve?

Anyone is welcome to reach out! The most important aspect of therapy is facilitating a strong, trusting relationship with your therapist. From there, we can evaluate your mental wellness, establish goals, and identify optimal treatment methods.

Here’s a list of common concerns I address with clients:

  1. Depression

  2. Generalized/Social Anxiety

  3. Life Transitions

  4. Interpersonal Conflict with Friends, Family, Coworkers/Setting Boundaries

  5. Executive Functioning (completing tasks, staying organized, following through)

  6. Emotional Regulation/Processing Uncomfortable Emotions/Coping Skills

  7. Self-Esteem

  8. Identity Discovery

  9. Career Counseling

  10. Anger Management

Specialties

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Trauma/PTSD

Interpersonal trauma can impact a person’s ability to build trust and maintain relationships. You can’t control what happened to you, but you can choose how you carry pain and build resilience.

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Grief & Loss

Death doesn’t only leave an absence in your life, it leads to a disconnect from your core self. Processing fear, memorializing your loved one, and reconnecting with joy can help us understand what “acceptance” means to you.

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Family Transitions

Marriage, divorce, or having a child are just some examples of transitions that cause disruption in a family system. Adjustment disorders are common, and can impact communication and mood regulation. If and adult or teen in your family is struggling to cope with a recent change, let’s talk about how to help.

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Substance Use

I am a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC). I’m here to help break stigma surrounding addiction and navigate sobriety.

Book a free consultation

Let’s chat! Booking a 15 minute consultation allows you to ask questions and see if I would be a good fit for your needs. I’ll explain my approach to treatment and guide you through the next steps toward your first session.

Why Choose Telehealth Therapy?

Telehealth therapy offers the same high-quality mental health care as traditional in-person sessions, with added convenience, privacy, and accessibility. Whether you’re in a bustling city or a quieter area, online therapy brings licensed, compassionate support right to you—no waiting rooms, no traffic, no barriers.

Reflections Mental Health Services serves adults and adolescents over the age of 12 in New York and Texas, including major cities like New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, and Yonkers—as well as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Fort Worth, and beyond. Our fully virtual services are ideal for busy professionals, parents, students, and anyone who prefers the flexibility and comfort of attending therapy from home.

With telehealth, you can:

    •    Schedule sessions that fit your life—daytime, evenings, or weekends

    •    Avoid long commutes or taking time off work

    •    Access therapy even in rural or underserved areas

    •    Maintain consistency when traveling or relocating

    •    Feel safe and supported from the privacy of your chosen space

No matter where you are in New York or Texas, healing is just a click away with Reflections Mental Health!

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