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Therapy services in New York City for children, teens, adults, couples, and parents experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, and life stressors. MindWell NYC offers evidence-based treatment in-person and online to help clients build practical skills, improve emotional wellness, and create meaningful change.

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Quick Facts About Therapy at MindWell NYC

• Who we help: Children, teens, adults, couples, and parents
• Conditions treated: Anxiety, OCD, phobias, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, sleep issues
• Therapy modalities: CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, exposure therapy, parent coaching
• Session options: Weekly therapy, short-term focused treatment, group therapy, and therapy intensives
• Format: In-person in NYC and virtual across approved locations
• Insurance: Out-of-network; reimbursement statements provided

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Prompt and Attentive Service

Receive prompt and attentive care, with evidence-based treatments designed to help you achieve your goals efficiently.

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Expert Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Benefit from our team of skilled diagnosticians who create personalized, effective treatment plans tailored to your needs.

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Collaborative Treatment Approach

Our therapists collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to your treatment.

Short-Term and Intensive Therapy Options Designed Around You

How do therapy intensives work?

Therapy intensives are focused, structured treatment experiences designed to help clients make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. These can include group therapy, skills-based programs, or individually tailored intensive sessions based on your needs. These approaches are designed to provide targeted, evidence-based care that fits your goals and your schedule.

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What types of therapy does MindWell NYC offer?

MindWell NYC specializes in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapies, and exposure-based treatments. Each treatment plan is personalized to help clients develop practical skills, improve emotional regulation, and build long-term resilience.

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How does therapy at MindWell NYC work?

 1. Consultation – Connect with our team to discuss your goals and needs

2. Intake & Assessment – Meet with a therapist to evaluate symptoms and identify treatment priorities

3. Personalized Treatment Plan – Build a therapy plan tailored to your challenges and goals

4. Skill Building & Treatment – Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to create change

5. Integration & Progress Tracking – Strengthen progress and adjust treatment as needed

Featured Therapists

Taedra Pedonti, LCSW

Taedra Pedonti, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker at MindWell NYC. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma or struggling to manage their emotions. She takes a holistic approach and uses a combination of her clinical expertise and developing a therapeutic relationship to ensure she is meeting each person’s unique needs. Ms. Pedonti provides individual therapy and group therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults at MindWell NYC.

Nicolette Makedon, LMHC

Nicolette Makedon is a licensed mental health counselor at MindWell NYC. She practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and holds a primary certification in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute. Ms. Makedon has a particular interest in treating diverse individuals aged 13+ with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, maladaptive thinking, and trauma. She has experience treating individuals, families, groups, and couples. Ms. Makedon provides online individual and group therapy via telehealth to adolescents and adults at MindWell NYC.

 

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Our Approach

It can be hard to manage on your own.  We will assist you in reaching your goals using the latest and most researched anxiety treatment tools available.

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is comprised of individual therapy, skills training class, phone coaching, and treatment by a team of clinicians. It was created by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. to teach you skills for managing emotions and destructive behaviors creating a great deal of stress in your life.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a collaborative and practical approach that can help you reach your goals. It is a time-limited and structured therapy that teaches you strategies to manage a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, problems with eating, general dissatisfaction, and life changes.

Mindfulness

We offer a variety of mindfulness-based treatments. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is designed to teach you how to relate to your thoughts differently and to live in the moment, helping to reduce and prevent depression and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) assists with letting go of what cannot be changed and taking steps toward creating the life you want to live. We also incorporate mindfulness skills and practice into our CBT sessions.

Virtual Reality

Our therapists sometimes enhance anxiety therapy using virtual reality. This involves wearing a headset and having the therapist guide you through different computer-generated scenes related to the thing you are afraid of. For example, if you have a fear of flying, the therapist will guide you through different flying-related scenarios like the airport and airplane. Virtual reality is used to help treat things like flight anxiety, test anxiety, needle phobia, fear of heights, fear of public speaking, and claustrophobia.

What issues can therapy help with?

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MindWell NYC is proud to announce that the folks over at Choosing Therapy have decided to include the book Feeling Better CBT Workbook for Teens by MindWell co-founder Dr. Rachel L Hutt, Ph.D., on their list of Best Anxiety Books for Teens 2022

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Drawing on their extensive experience as therapists and group practice owners, authors Elizabeth Burke and Jessica Renz will teach you how to apply your clinical skills to a business context, make tough decisions about marketing, hiring, and client satisfaction, and develop resilience in the face of unknowns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy at MindWell NYC is collaborative, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building coping tools, and creating meaningful change.

Yes. We offer virtual therapy for many clients in addition to in-person sessions at our New York City office.

The number of sessions depends on your goals, symptoms, and treatment plan. Some clients benefit from short-term focused work, while others engage in longer-term therapy.

We work with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, sleep concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties.

MindWell NYC is an out-of-network practice. We provide monthly statements for reimbursement based on your insurance plan.

Sources & Evidence

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is recognized as an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and related disorders by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has strong evidence supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and treatment of self-destructive behaviors according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the gold-standard treatment for OCD and phobias by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce stress and support emotional wellness according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).