Business Details
19 Years
experience
Personalized Therapy for Lasting Positive Change
At Mindful Matters, we have been providing compassionate psychotherapy services since 2007, serving clients in New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut. Our practice is built on the foundation that meaningful change occurs through personalized, evidence-based care that addresses each individual's unique challenges. With expertise in anxiety management, parenting support, career transitions, and mindfulness-based therapies, we create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their concerns. Our approach combines solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help clients develop practical tools for lasting growth. We understand that life's transitions - whether in relationships, health, or professional pursuits - often bring uncertainty, and we specialize in guiding clients through these complex periods.Our commitment to privacy and client autonomy is reflected in our private pay model, which maintains confidentiality while fostering therapeutic progress. Through both in-person and virtual sessions, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and cultivate more fulfilling lives. Our practice emphasizes the importance of therapeutic alliance, recognizing that trust and collaboration are essential to successful outcomes. With over 15 years of clinical experience, our founder has developed specialized expertise in addressing anxiety disorders, life transitions, and stress management. We continually refine our practice through ongoing professional development and integration of emerging therapeutic approaches while maintaining a steadfast focus on client-centered care.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Parenting Support
Career Counseling
Mindfulness Therapy
Life Transitions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in anxiety management and life transitions since 2007
- Personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Confidential private pay model maintaining client privacy
- Experienced therapist with advanced training in multiple modalities
- Flexible session options including virtual and in-person appointments
What people say
Safe and supportive environment
Noticeable personal progress
Personalized treatment approach
Confidential and private sessions
Effective anxiety management
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders using evidence-based approaches including CBT and mindfulness techniques. We help clients develop practical coping strategies to manage racing thoughts, decision-making difficulties, and physical symptoms of anxiety. Our approach focuses on creating personalized tools that enable clients to regain control over their lives while maintaining confidentiality and privacy throughout the therapeutic process.
Parenting Support
Comprehensive support for parents navigating child-rearing challenges, from early parenting decisions to adolescent transitions. Our therapy addresses stress related to children's behavioral issues, special needs diagnoses, and social development. We help parents find their authentic voice while balancing external advice with personal values, creating a supportive environment for both parents and children through confidential sessions.
Career Counseling
Guidance for career-related decisions and work-life balance challenges. Using solution-focused techniques, we help clients explore career satisfaction, navigate workplace transitions, and address anxiety associated with professional choices. Our approach emphasizes developing confidence in decision-making while maintaining therapeutic confidentiality, allowing clients to explore options without external pressures or judgments.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrative therapy combining mindfulness practices with evidence-based approaches like ACT. We teach clients to stay present while addressing life's challenges, reducing stress through mindful awareness techniques. This approach helps clients develop greater emotional regulation and acceptance, creating space for positive change while maintaining the privacy and autonomy of their therapeutic journey.
Life Transitions
Specialized support for navigating significant life changes including relationships, health diagnoses, and social adjustments. Our therapy helps clients process these transitions constructively, developing resilience and adaptive coping strategies. We focus on creating personalized approaches to manage uncertainty and stress while maintaining therapeutic confidentiality, allowing clients to explore changes at their own pace.
People
Abigail Mullen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Abigail Mullen, LCSW, has provided psychotherapy services since 2007. She earned her Master's in Social Work from Columbia University and completed clinical training at NYU Langone Medical Center. With expertise in anxiety disorders, life transitions, and mindfulness-based therapies, she creates personalized treatment plans combining CBT, solution-focused, and ACT approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider, offering private pay options to maintain confidentiality. We provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement through out-of-network mental health benefits.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45 minutes, with extended session options available when needed to accommodate specific therapeutic requirements and client needs.
Can therapy help with career decisions?
Yes, we specialize in career counseling using solution-focused techniques to address work-life balance, career satisfaction, and professional transitions while maintaining therapeutic confidentiality.
What about cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour advance notice for cancellations. Sessions canceled within 24 hours of the appointment time will incur the full session fee to maintain scheduling integrity.
How does therapy differ from coaching?
As a licensed clinical social worker, we address underlying emotional factors affecting progress, combining therapeutic expertise with goal-oriented approaches to create lasting, meaningful change beyond surface-level coaching.
