Who we are.
We met early in our clinical training and quickly discovered a shared passion for helping people navigate the challenges of addiction and mental health. Working together in the field, we found that our combined experience, perspectives, and approaches created something greater than the sum of its parts, allowing us to provide even stronger support for our clients. Inspired by this, we built our practice to create a space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and guided on their journey toward healing, clarity, and growth, meeting them where they are at. We are here when you are ready. We look forward to connecting with you.
All the best,
Jennifer & Lisa
Lisa Siclari, LMHC-D, CCTP
Co-Owner, Co-Founder. Psychotherapist-
Lisa a works with individuals, families, and groups impacted by addiction—including both substance and process addictions—as well as co-occurring disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and OCD. She also has experience supporting individuals with ADHD, alcohol use disorder, and intellectual disabilities.
Her approach integrates EMDR, client-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed methods to support healing, resilience, and long-term change. Lisa has extensive experience working with union members and first responders, supporting their mental health and overall well-being.
In addition to her LMHC-D, Lisa is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC Level 1), reflecting advanced training in trauma and addiction treatment. In addition to New York, Lisa provides virtual therapy for clients in Florida and Vermont.
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M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy University
B.S. in Health Services Management from Berkeley College
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New York State: #D-011138
Diagnostic Privilege (New York State)
Telehealth License: FL & VT
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Jennifer Batelic, LMHC-D, CASAC-2 (G)
Co-Owner, Co-Founder. Psychotherapist-
Jennifer works with individuals, couples, and groups navigating trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders, including those with co-occurring challenges. She utilizes EMDR, person-centered, and trauma-focused approaches to support healing, increase self-awareness, and foster lasting change.
With extensive experience in both substance use and mental health treatment, Jennifer is dedicated to helping clients build a more stable, fulfilling life. In addition to her LMHC-D, she holds a CASAC-2 (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, Level 2) in New York and has specialized certification in gambling treatment through the New York Council on Problem Gambling.
In addition to New York, Jennifer is licensed in Connecticut and provides virtual therapy for clients located in Florida and Vermont.
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B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta
M.S. in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University
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New York State: #D-014378
Diagnostic Privilege (New York State)
CT# 46.007434
Telehealth License: FL & VT
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Rachel Blau, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist-
Rachel works with young adults, college-aged individuals, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, body image concerns, disordered eating, interpersonal challenges, and co-occurring conditions such as ADHD.
Her approach is client-centered, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on understanding how early experiences may influence present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parts work, inner child work, mindfulness, and somatic-based techniques, she works alongside clients to cultivate greater self-compassion, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
She values meeting clients where they are and creating a therapeutic space grounded in authenticity, humanity, and humor. Her goal is to support clients in building lives that feel more peaceful, joyful, and aligned with their values.
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B.S. in Secondary English Education and Special Education from the University of Vermont
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University
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New York State Limited Permit: P128408
Supervisor: Lisa Siclari
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Lila Deuschle, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist-
Lila works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the many emotional challenges that can arise when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or simply difficult to manage alone.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed. She believes that meaningful change often begins with having a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely understood, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying. Lila brings together evidence-based therapeutic practices with compassion, curiosity, and an understanding that no two people experience the world in exactly the same way.
In her work, Lila helps clients explore difficult emotions and experiences while developing a deeper understanding of the patterns, relationships, and past experiences that may be influencing how they feel today. Therapy with Lila is both reflective and practical. Alongside gaining insight, clients can develop tools for managing stress, regulating emotions, communicating more effectively, setting healthier boundaries, and navigating relationships and life changes with greater clarity and confidence.
Above all, Lila strives to create a space that feels steady, welcoming, and genuinely human—a place where clients do not have to have everything figured out before they walk through the door. She wants clients to feel comfortable being honest, vulnerable, curious, and fully themselves.
Lila views therapy as more than a place to address symptoms or work through difficult experiences. It can also be an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been lost or overlooked, recognize your strengths, and become more intentional about the life you want to create.
Her goal is to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they build greater self-awareness, resilience, emotional confidence, and a stronger sense of connection to themselves and the people who matter most.
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M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology with a minor in Social Work, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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New York State Limited Permit: 18-P132852-02
Supervisor: Lisa Siclari
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Kimberly Peña
Mental Health Counseling Intern-
As a graduate counseling intern, Kimberly is learning to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while helping clients navigate life's challenges and work toward meaningful change. She strives to create an environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, building insight, and developing practical tools for growth. Through her clinical training, Kimberly is developing the skills necessary to support clients with empathy, professionalism, and a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Kimberly brings extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of disabilities in educational settings. This experience has strengthened her ability to foster meaningful connections, support diverse needs, and approach each individual with patience, understanding, and respect.
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M.S. in Mental Health Counseling – Mercy University (Anticipated May 2027)
B.A. in Childhood Education – Boricua College (May 2016)
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Kimberly is completing her clinical training under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals at New York Mind and is fulfilling her internship requirements in accordance with New York State guidelines.
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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships
Beyond Credentials.
While training and experience are important, we believe the most meaningful work happens when expertise is paired with authenticity, compassion, and genuine human connection.
The theories, techniques, and training matter, but what often matters most is the relationship itself—one person sitting with another, offering understanding, support, and a space to grow.