THERAPY for anxiety, trauma & relationships IN NYC
You know exactly why you feel this way.
So why hasn't knowing been enough to change it?
Culturally-attuned therapy in New York City for adults who are ready to stop managing anxiety from the neck up and start releasing what the body has been storing, so the pattern can finally break.
Virtual therapy across New York and New Jersey
THERAPY IN NYC FOR ANXIETY, TRAUMA AND RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS THAT HELPS YOU…
Finally exhale, and find your way back to yourself.
On the outside, everything looks fine. You're keeping up, showing up, getting things done. But somewhere in all of that doing, you're going through the motions without really being present in your own life. The tension in your body has become so familiar you've stopped noticing it.
Therapy in NYC with me offers something different for those feeling stuck in anxiety, overthinking, or deeper patterns. It’s a space to slow down, tune back in, and release what your body has been carrying so you can start living a life that actually feels like yours.
If you’re looking for therapy in NYC for anxiety, overthinking, or deeper patterns, you might recognize yourself here:
You're doing everything you're "supposed" to, but on the inside, you still feel anxious, empty, or lost.
You're exhausted from carrying everyone else's needs and expectations, and you can't remember the last time someone really showed up for you.
You have extremely high standards for yourself, yet somehow it never feels like enough.
You want a therapist who actually understands the cultural context, including what it means to hold family loyalty and your own needs in the same hands, not one who just tells you to "set a boundary."
You've talked about it, reflected on it, maybe even done therapy before. You understand where it comes from. But insight alone hasn't been enough to make it stop.
Living only in your head has become the norm. You realize you're tense and your shoulders are all the way up to your ears only when someone points it out.
IF YOU’RE NODDING ALONG, YOU’RE NOT ALONE AND THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU.
These patterns make sense given everything you've been carrying in a world that rewards pushing through.
There's a way to feel more at home in yourself, more connected to your body and not just living in your head…and it doesn't require you to try harder.
And that’s exactly the kind of work we do here.
Hi, I’m Mandy,
your Anxiety Therapist in NYC
You might have found your way here because something isn't working anymore, even if you can't quite name what it is. You've been pushing through for so long that pushing through has just become who you are. And somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel numb and lost track of what you actually need.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and board-certified music therapist in New York City providing culturally attuned therapy in NYC for anxiety, trauma, and relational patterns across New York State and New Jersey. Whoever you are and wherever you're starting from, there's a place for you here.
I work with folks from all walks of life, and have a special place in my work for AAPI and immigrant adults navigating the weight of holding two worlds, including those who want to do that work in Cantonese, my native language, or conversational Mandarin.
WHO I WORK WITH
Most therapy stays in the head.
The body often speaks before the mind catches up. The tightness in your chest before a hard conversation. The stomach that drops when your phone rings and it's a family member. The jaw you clench without realizing until the end of the day. My work is rooted in that mind-body connection, paying attention to what your body is signaling and not just what your mind is saying.
WHAT MY APPROACH IS LIKE
Healing happens in relationship, in the small moments of feeling genuinely seen and understood, maybe for the first time in a long time. Therapy in NYC with me is a space where anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns can be understood at their root.
HOW IT WORKS
You want a life that feels well lived, not just managed.
When your mind is always running, there's no such thing as truly switching off.
That inability to rest?
It doesn't mean something is wrong with you.
Instead, this pattern often traces back to learning early on that love, belonging, and safety were conditional…and that your worth had to be proved.
Together, we’ll:
Calm your nervous system, without just trying to think your way out
Reconnect with what your body has been trying to tell you, and learn to actually hear it
Unlearn people-pleasing, starting with boundaries that don't feel like betrayal
Reclaim what you actually want, beneath the "shoulds" from family and culture
Rewrite the belief that your worth has to be earned
Therapy in NYC with me, is a place where you can finally exhale.
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Welcome to Mindful Roots Collective
〰️ Welcome to Mindful Roots Collective
THERAPY IN NYC FOR FOLKS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, INCLUDING:
AAPI, Third Culture Kids (TCK), & Immigrants
Navigating multiple cultures can bring unspoken expectations, intergenerational pressure, and questions about where you belong. Therapy with me allows for thoughtful exploration of identity, values, and cultural nuance - without having to simplify or explain your experience.
International Students and Young Working Professionals
Transitioning into new systems, whether it’s academic, professional, or cultural can feel isolating and overwhelming. Together, we make sense of these shifts, manage anxiety and pressure, and find steadiness during periods of change.
Empaths & Highly-Sensitive People (HSP)
You feel things deeply and notice what others miss. While this sensitivity is a strength, it can also lead to emotional overload and burnout. Here, you learn how to set better boundaries, trust your inner signals, and stay connected without losing yourself.
Overfunctioning/Overextended Adults & High-achieving Professionals
From the outside, it may look like you’re doing well - capable, reliable, accomplished. Inside, you might feel constantly “on,” anxious, or unable to rest. Over time, the work shifts from holding everything together to living in a way that feels more balanced and sustainable.
Specializations
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Therapy for Anxiety & Overthinking
You've built a life that looks great on paper, and yet the anxiety, the self-doubt, the exhaustion of being everything to everyone, hasn't gone away. I work with high-achievers and over-functioners who are looking for anxiety therapy in NYC, and are ready to understand what's really driving the pressure, not just manage it, and start living in a way that finally feels like theirs.
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Relationship Therapy
Whether you're caught in the same cycles, feeling distant from your partner, or trying to make sense of your patterns in dating, we get curious about what's really going on beneath the surface. Together, we explore how your past shaped the way you love, and practice new ways of showing up that feel more like you. -
Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
Becoming a parent brings profound joy and profound upheaval, and not every part of that gets to be spoken out loud.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space for new and expecting mothers navigating anxiety, depression, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity of this season, including the layered pressures that come with cultural expectations. -
Healing from Trauma and PTSD with EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a research-backed approach that helps your brain finally process what it's been holding, so your body can stop bracing for a threat that has already passed. We build safety first, then work gently through the memories and beliefs keeping you stuck, at a pace that always stays in your control.
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Therapy for AAPI & Immigrants
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with navigating spaces that weren't built with you in mind. I offer a warm, culturally attuned space where you don't have to explain yourself or earn your place. We work together to separate the expectations you grew up carrying from the life you actually want, and find an identity that genuinely feels like home.
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Music Therapy
Music therapy brings sound into the therapeutic process as a way to access, express, and process emotions that words can't always reach. No musical background needed: if music has ever made you feel something, you already have everything you need to begin.
What People Are Saying
This is all resonating, what’s next?
01. Book a free consultation call
Start with a free 15-20 minute call where you can ask any questions you have about the process and we can get a sense of whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment. You can reach out by clicking the button below or anywhere on the site.
02. We find a time that works
If it feels right, we'll sort out the logistics together, including finding a weekly time that fits your schedule. Consistency is important in this kind of work, and meeting weekly gives you the support and momentum to make real progress.
03. The work begins!
In our sessions we go beyond insight. Most change stays intellectual until the body catches up. We work with both: what your mind understands and what your body is still bracing for, using EMDR, parts work, and somatic awareness so that change is felt, not just understood.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My fee is $225 per 45-minute session. I work on a private pay basis, which means I don't bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients with PPO or POS plans receive 60-80% back. I'm happy to help you understand your benefits before we get started.
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I am an out-of-network provider in New York and New Jersey. Working outside of insurance allows us to keep your care fully confidential, set our own pace without session limits, and focus on what's actually useful for you rather than what a diagnosis requires. If you have out-of-network benefits, a superbill makes it straightforward to seek reimbursement.
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The first step is booking a free 15-minute consultation call. It's a chance to share what's bringing you in, ask any questions you have, and get a feel for whether we're a good fit. You can book directly by clicking any of the consultation buttons on the site.
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Sessions are 45 minutes and we meet weekly. Consistency matters in this kind of work, and meeting weekly gives you the continuity and momentum to make real progress rather than spending each session catching up.
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The first session is less about diving into the deep end and more about getting oriented together. We'll go over what brought you in, what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and start to get a sense of each other. There's no pressure to have it all figured out before you walk in.
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Yes, all sessions are virtual. I offer online therapy to adults throughout New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken, and Jersey City. Virtual sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and are available Monday through Friday.
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Serving Clients Across New York & New Jersey
You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else, and now there’s a space designed for you.
Mindful Roots Collective offers therapy in NYC for anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns and across New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westchester, as well as throughout New Jersey, including Bergen County, Hudson County (Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken), Essex County, and surrounding areas.
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