EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Perfectionism + People Pleasing in NY
Therapy that addresses the root,
not just the symptoms.
On the outside you have it all together
Your mind is constantly scanning for signs that you’ve upset someone. You replay conversations and important meetings, wondering if you said the wrong thing. Relaxing feels difficult, you’re always on, always anticipating. You say “yes” even when your body is clearly signaling “no.” And despite doing all the “right” things to manage anxiety or stress, you still feel burnt out, depleted, and stuck.
As an EMDR Therapist in New York, I help women gently process what their system has been carrying so they can feel calmer, grounded and more connected to themselves.
+ on the inside you are falling apart
You’ve tried so much and you’re still not where you want to be.
You’re ready to stop waiting for relief and start feeling more grounded in your life
I can help you reconnect to yourself again
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with advanced training in EMDR. I work with adults, who function well outwardly however feel unsettled, stuck and overwhelmed. With a decade of clinical experience, I help my clients make sense of their inner world and move towards change in a way that feels steady and realistic. My work is grounded in whole body awareness, acceptance and respect.
At the heart of my work is the belief that your responses make sense in the context of what you’ve lived through. I don’t view your patterns or behaviors as flaws, rather signs of a system that has been doing its best to keep you safe.
Outside of my clinical work, I value slowing down, being present with my family and creating space for reflection. These values shape how I show up in therapy: grounded, attuned and a deep regard for your process.
Hi, I’m Lisa
Who I work with
Therapy for women who look like they’re holding it all together while feeling overwhelmed inside
I work with women who are thoughtful, capable, and deeply self-aware , yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients have done personal growth work or therapy before, but still find themselves stuck in patterns that don’t shift through insight alone.
This work is for women who are ready for change that feels embodied, grounded, and lasting, not forced.
Specialities
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Anxiety Therapy
You look calm and capable on the outside but internally your mind rarely stops scanning, planning, or second-guessing. Anxiety therapy for high-functioning women whose nervous systems are stuck in overdrive, even when life appears “fine.” Together we work beneath the surface of symptoms to help your body learn safety, not just your mind understand it.
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Highly Attuned Women
You feel everything deeply, your own emotions and everyone else’s. As a highly sensitive or empathic woman, you may absorb stress, overextend yourself, or struggle with boundaries while appearing strong and self-aware. Our work focuses on helping your nervous system differentiate what’s yours, build emotional boundaries, and transform sensitivity into strength rather than overwhelm.
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Motherhood & Postpartum
Becoming a mother is profound, beautiful and often disorienting. Whether you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, intrusive thoughts, or the invisible pressure to “handle it all,” therapy offers a grounded space to recalibrate. I support mothers in processing the intensity of this transition so they can feel more stable, connected, and emotionally resourced.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps your nervous system process experiences that continue to drive anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt. Instead of only talking about patterns, we work directly with the emotional memories and body-based responses that keep them in place. This approach creates deeper, more lasting shifts, especially for high-achieving women who feel stuck despite insight.
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EMDR Intensives
EMDR intensives offer a focused, accelerated approach to healing. Rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions, we dedicate extended time to process specific themes or core wounds in a structured, supportive format. Intensives are ideal for women who are motivated, ready for depth, and seeking meaningful change in a shorter timeframe.
You don’t have to hold it all together here
Sometimes clarity begins with a conversation
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You can reach out through my contact page to schedule an initial consultation or click any button on this site that says “book a consultation”. A consultation is where we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out before reaching out.
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It’s completely normal to feel unsure. Many people come to therapy after managing on their own for a long time or after previous therapy experiences that didn’t lead to lasting change. If you’re functioning well externally but feel overwhelmed internally, therapy can help you move from surviving to feeling more steady and supported.
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I provide anxiety therapy and EMDR therapy for women who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or stuck despite doing “all the right things.” My work blends EMDR with talk therapy to support both insight and nervous system regulation, helping you feel more grounded and less reactive over time.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidenced based approach that helps the brain process experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Rather than focusing only on talking through symptoms, EMDR works with how experiences are stored in your body so they feel less intense and easier to integrate over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The length of therapy varies depending on your goals, history, and what you’re navigating. Some clients use therapy for focused anxiety or EMDR work, while others choose longer-term support. We regularly check in to make sure therapy feels useful, intentional, and aligned with your needs.
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The first session is a chance to slow things down and get oriented. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, your goals for therapy, and what support has or hasn’t helped in the past. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance, we move at a pace that feels comfortable and collaborative.
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My practice is intentionally focused on depth, safety, and individualized care. I integrate EMDR therapy with nervous system informed anxiety therapy, moving at a pace that respects your capacity and lived experience. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, but helping you feel more steady, connected, and less alone in what you’re carrying.
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While talk therapy focuses on insight and understanding, EMDR helps the brain and body reprocess experiences that may still feel unresolved (when you say yes but your body is saying no). Many clients find EMDR helpful when they understand their patterns intelluctually however continue to feel stuck emotionally or physically.