Holistic Psychotherapy

for Adults and Couples Mind Body Spirit

Our practice is licensed in NY, NJ & VA.
Sliding scale fees available.

Holistic Psychotherapy

for Adults and Couples Mind Body Spirit

Our practice is licensed in NY, NJ & VA.
Sliding scale fees available.

Becoming Who You Truly Long To Be!

As a holistic and depth oriented therapist, my role is to support my clients in finding wholeness — mind, body, and spirit — creating more joy, ease, and healthy relationships. I help my clients remember their empowered authentic voice and “tap back in” to their true self.

Melissa Thompson, LMFT

Somer Saleh, LMFT

Jessica Fountas, LMFT

Hazel Sherin, Limited Permit MFT Associate

Embracing Joy Offerings

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Curious about therapy?

Whether this is your first time reaching out for support or you have tried therapy before, learn more about our approach here…

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Our Approach

Through an intuitive, experiential, and collaborative approach, we help our clients cultivate a deepening of compassion for themselves and others.

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Resources, Links, Books

Looking for some supplemental support? Check out these resources, books and recommendations.

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Commonly Asked Questions

Here are some answers to common questions we get asked by clients about our psychotherapy services.

Testimonials

Blog Posts by Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT

How to Grieve Well: An Encouraging Guide to Navigating Loss and Finding Healing

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that is important to us. The process can be overwhelming, and our emotions can be intense and varied. However, understanding our feelings and taking care of ourselves as we grieve can help us heal and move forward.  1. Accepting Your Feelings and Understanding Grief A. Embrace Your Emotions Grieving is a highly individual experience, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. It's ...
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How Does Therapy Work?

Therapy is a widely recognized tool for improving mental health, but many people are still unsure about what happens during a therapy session. Media portrayals and misconceptions about therapy can contribute to this uncertainty, leading potential clients to feel apprehensive about seeking help. In this blog, we will explore the truth behind therapy, debunk common myths, and provide insight into how therapy works to improve mental health and well-being. Understanding the Therapy Process Therapy is ...
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Why creating a routine can be helpful during coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak is a global issue that is causing a lot of concerns for humans everywhere in the world. It is disrupting our lives, our economy, our finances, our social and family circles, as well as our physical and mental health. Our daily habits have changed, our life looks different, and everything happened so quickly, which is anxiety provoking. You might be working from home at this point, or waiting to go back to ...
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How vulnerability can help you enhance your relationship.

Being vulnerable in a romantic relationship. Throughout my experience working in France and now in the United States, I have observed partners going from regularly fighting and talking about breaking up to being close to one another and having a strong and secure attachment bond. So, what has helped them go from a stage of defensiveness and verbal attacks to a more peaceful lifestyle? I have noticed that couples that have learned and accepted to ...
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How to Grieve Well: An Encouraging Guide to Navigating Loss and Finding Healing

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that is important to us. The process can be overwhelming, and our emotions can be intense and varied. However, understanding our feelings and taking care of ourselves as we grieve can help us heal and move forward.  1. Accepting Your Feelings and Understanding Grief A. Embrace Your Emotions Grieving is a highly individual experience, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. It's ...
Read More

How Does Therapy Work?

Therapy is a widely recognized tool for improving mental health, but many people are still unsure about what happens during a therapy session. Media portrayals and misconceptions about therapy can contribute to this uncertainty, leading potential clients to feel apprehensive about seeking help. In this blog, we will explore the truth behind therapy, debunk common myths, and provide insight into how therapy works to improve mental health and well-being. Understanding the Therapy Process Therapy is ...
Read More

Why creating a routine can be helpful during coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak is a global issue that is causing a lot of concerns for humans everywhere in the world. It is disrupting our lives, our economy, our finances, our social and family circles, as well as our physical and mental health. Our daily habits have changed, our life looks different, and everything happened so quickly, which is anxiety provoking. You might be working from home at this point, or waiting to go back to ...
Read More

How vulnerability can help you enhance your relationship.

Being vulnerable in a romantic relationship. Throughout my experience working in France and now in the United States, I have observed partners going from regularly fighting and talking about breaking up to being close to one another and having a strong and secure attachment bond. So, what has helped them go from a stage of defensiveness and verbal attacks to a more peaceful lifestyle? I have noticed that couples that have learned and accepted to ...
Read More

Curious About Therapy?

If you are considering psychotherapy, please sign up online for a free 10-min phone consultation.

You can also reach us at (212) 330-6867.

Our practice is licensed in NY, NJ & VA.
Sliding scale fees available.