Well+Being Holistic Mental Health
Emotional Health & Wellness Tips From The Therapy Couch And Other Places
Kimberly Seelbrede, LCSW, is a New York State licensed psychotherapist and women’s emotional health expert whose work weaves together the science of the mind, the biology of the brain, and the art of holistic integrative wellness. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, she helps women in midlife navigate the profound emotional, hormonal, and identity transitions that often surface during perimenopause and menopause. In addition, she works with couples to improve communication, strengthen emotional intimacy, and navigate changes in sexual health, relationship dynamics, and shared life stressors. She works with men who are experiencing personal and professional crises, life transitions, stress, mood changes, or relationship challenges. Her approach blends evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic mind-body interventions, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing® techniques, mindfulness, and lifestyle medicine — to address the full spectrum of emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Disclaimer: I am a licensed and fully credentialed mental health provider, but I am not a medical doctor. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related concerns, including perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, or other chronic medical conditions. Reliance on the content on this site is solely at your own risk.
How to Find the Right Psychotherapist or Psychologist in NYC: A Comprehensive Guide
You’ve been to therapy before. You gained insight, built coping skills, and found stability. But life evolves—and sometimes, so do your mental health needs. Whether you’re revisiting familiar challenges, navigating a new loss or trauma, or facing relationship stress, it’s completely normal to return to therapy.
Deciding whether to reconnect with a former therapist or start fresh with someone new can feel like a big decision. In a city as vast and fast-moving as New York, the process of finding the right psychologist or licensed psychotherapist can feel overwhelming. With so many providers, specialties, and therapeutic approaches, how do you know where to begin?
Whether you’re looking for individual therapy for anxiety or depression, trauma resolution, or couples therapy in NYC, this guide will help you make an informed, empowered choice.
Why New York City Is a Hub for Skilled Therapists & Psychologists and Therapists
New York City is home to one of the most diverse and highly credentialed mental health communities in the world. You’ll find therapists trained in evidence-based approaches, somatic modalities, mindfulness, and cutting-edge trauma therapies. The city's rich cultural fabric also means more opportunities to find clinicians who understand and honor your identity, lifestyle, and lived experience.

