Discover the Benefits of EMDR Therapy and how this evidence-based approach helps the brain heal from trauma. Learn how EMDR reduces distress, builds emotional resilience, and promotes lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, and painful memories—so you can move forward with more peace, confidence, and control over your healing journey.

Many LGBTQIA+ professionals struggle with imposter syndrome — the belief that success isn’t deserved. In this blog, Frank Sarrapochiello explores how identity, perfectionism, and survival strategies create chronic self-doubt, and shares trauma-informed tools to help you rebuild confidence, authenticity, and self-worth.

Restructuring and layoffs can shake your sense of security and stability. In this blog, Frank Sarrapochiello explores how company restructuring impacts mental health — from nervous system responses to practical tools for grounding, regulation, and resilience during uncertainty and professional change.

Therapy looks different for everyone. As you grow, your session frequency may change—whether you need more support, less, or a new rhythm for your healing journey.

Finance professionals often struggle to switch off after work — trapped in stress cycles and sleepless nights. Learn how EMDR Therapy for Financial Professionals supports nervous system regulation, restores rest, and helps you find calm beyond the numbers.

Going back to school marks a fresh start filled with opportunities—and a little preparation can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll share essential back to school success tips to help you stay organized, set achievable goals, and build healthy routines. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, these strategies will set you up for a productive, balanced, and fulfilling school year.

Starting EMDR therapy is a powerful step, but timing matters—especially when it comes to reprocessing. In this article, we’ll break down what EMDR reprocessing is, signs that you’re ready to begin, and why choosing the right moment can make all the difference for safe and effective healing. Whether you’re new to EMDR or considering moving deeper into the process, these insights will help you feel more confident about your journey.

Suicidal thoughts are not random intrusions but symbolic expressions of pain, rooted in our biology, history, and search for meaning. Drawing on over a decade of trauma-informed counseling, Sean O’Connor, LMHC, explores why these thoughts arise, how they can be misunderstood, and what truly helps when someone shares their struggle.

This year, Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling celebrates 10 years of providing compassionate, trauma therapy in Westchester. Over the past decade, we’ve learned powerful lessons about healing, resilience, and what it really takes to create lasting change. From owning your triggers to embracing rest, these 10 lessons in 10 years reflect the heart of our work—and the hope we carry for the next decade of Peaceful Living.

Sending your teen off to college is exciting—and terrifying. 🎓 In this post, we share practical ways to support your college-bound kid without smothering them (or losing your mind in the process). Learn how to set healthy boundaries, keep communication open, and navigate this big transition with less stress for both of you.

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