Annabella Lipson, LMHC | EMDR Trauma & Grief Therapist Westchester NY

Annabella Lipson, M.S., LMHC

Complex PTSD, Anxiety, Grief, and EMDR Therapist

Scarsdale, NY | In-Person Therapy in Scarsdale
and Virtual Therapy for Residents of New York & New Jersey

You Deserve Peace With the Past and Calm in the Present

If you are searching for a Complex PTSD therapist in Scarsdale or an experienced EMDR therapist in Westchester, you may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unresolved grief, intrusive memories, or intense emotions that make it hard to fully enjoy daily life.

I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma, attachment wounds, or chronic stress. As a trauma therapist in Scarsdale, NY, I offer a safe, compassionate space where clients can process painful experiences, build emotional strength, and rediscover a sense of stability and ease.

Healing is not about asking what is wrong with you. It is about understanding what happened to you and how your nervous system learned to cope.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation

Who I Support

As an anxiety and trauma therapist in Westchester County, I work with adults navigating:

Complex PTSD and long-standing trauma

Anxiety that keeps you constantly on edge

Grief and loss that feels unresolved or persistent

Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or hypervigilance

Emotional overwhelm or shutdown

Depression or emotional heaviness that feels stuck

Difficulty regulating intense emotions

Relationship challenges rooted in past experiences

Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted internally. Therapy becomes a place where they no longer have to hold everything alone.

How I Work

I blend evidence-based trauma therapies with empathy and curiosity so healing feels supportive, effective, and tailored to you.

As an EMDR therapist in Scarsdale, NY, I specialize in helping clients reprocess distressing memories and long-standing negative beliefs that may still shape their present experience.

My work may include:

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)- A structured, research-supported approach that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. EMDR therapy is highly effective for complex PTSD, anxiety, and trauma recovery.
Internal Family Systems, IFS - A compassionate, parts-based therapy that helps you understand different aspects of yourself without judgment.
Polyvagal-Informed and Mindfulness Practices - To gently regulate the nervous system and increase your capacity for calm and connection.
CBT and DBT Tools - To strengthen coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and support emotional regulation.

As a complex trauma therapist in Westchester, my goal is not to push you into painful material before you are ready. We move at a pace that feels steady and collaborative.

What Clients Often Notice

Clients working with a trauma and EMDR therapist in Scarsdale often report:

Feeling more grounded and emotionally steady

Less reactive to triggers

Reduced anxiety and fewer intrusive memories

Increased clarity in relationships

Greater self-compassion and confidence

A deeper sense of control over their emotional world

Healing does not mean erasing the past. It means no longer feeling controlled by it.

Education, Licensure, and Advanced Training

Annabella Lipson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in New York State.

She earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College, where she developed a strong foundation in trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

She is an EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA, reflecting advanced training in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, and complex PTSD. Certification includes completion of EMDRIA-approved Levels 1 and 2 Basic Training, extensive clinical EMDR experience, and ongoing consultation to ensure clients receive safe, effective, and ethical trauma treatment.

Annabella is also Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems, IFS, through the IFS Institute. She integrates IFS into her trauma therapy work to support deeper emotional healing and lasting change, and continues consultation to maintain best practices.

Get Started

I offer flexible morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, both virtually and in the Scarsdale office. I welcome clients to explore what has been weighing on them and begin moving forward with greater peace and stability.

If you are looking for a Complex PTSD therapist in Scarsdale, grief counseling in Westchester, or an experienced EMDR therapist in Westchester County, I invite you to take the next step.

You do not have to navigate this alone.