Reconnecting Through Mindful Touch: The Power of Sensate Focus

Reconnecting Through Mindful Touch: The Power of Sensate Focus

Sensate Focus is a therapeutic practice designed to help individuals and couples reconnect with their bodies and deepen intimacy through mindful touch. It contains 5 gradual phases that promote sensuality rather than sexuality. Here’s how it works: No pressure or...
What Is Somatic Experiencing? A Body-Based Path to Healing Trauma

What Is Somatic Experiencing? A Body-Based Path to Healing Trauma

Trauma doesn’t just affect the mind—it lives in the body. Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a gentle, body-oriented therapy that helps release stored stress and restore a sense of safety and balance. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we integrate SE into our...
Therapist Spotlight: Chelsie Green, LMSW

Therapist Spotlight: Chelsie Green, LMSW

At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we are proud to feature Chelsie Green, LMSW, a compassionate and innovative therapist dedicated to helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves. Chelsie’s approach is both holistic and personalized, making her an excellent...
Healing Sexual Shame and Fear Through Psychotherapy

Healing Sexual Shame and Fear Through Psychotherapy

Sexuality is an integral part of who we are, yet for many, it is a source of shame, fear, or discomfort. These emotions can stem from cultural messages, religious upbringing, past trauma, or personal insecurities. When left unaddressed, they can create barriers to...
Intention Setting For Spring: Planting Seeds of Growth

Intention Setting For Spring: Planting Seeds of Growth

Spring is a season of renewal, a time when nature reminds us that growth is cyclical and ever-evolving. Just like the changing seasons, our personal growth unfolds in its own rhythm—sometimes in blossoming moments of joy, sometimes in shedding what no longer serves...