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Work With a Specialist
Who Truly Understands You
Trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults, tailored to your unique story
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. You might be wondering, Will they understand me? Will this actually help?
At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, our specialists are trained to look beyond symptoms and understand what you’ve been through. We offer compassionate, evidence-based care so you can feel safe, supported, and ready to heal at your own pace.
Our Specialists
Each clinician at PLMHC brings advanced training, deep empathy,
and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
Dana Carretta-Stein, LMHC
Founder & CEO | EMDRIA Approved Consultant | Business Coach
Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, parenting, complex trauma
Approach: Direct, attuned, and neuroscience-informed, combining EMDR with parts work and nervous system regulation
Best fit for: Adults who feel stuck despite therapy, high-functioning but overwhelmed individuals, and parents ready to break generational patterns
Dana is a trauma specialist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant who helps clients move beyond coping and experience real, lasting relief. Her work focuses on getting to the root of symptoms, not just managing them, using EMDR, ego state work, and attachment-based approaches.
Lauren Arnau, LMHC
Trauma-Informed Therapist | EMDR Certified Therapist
Specialties: Teens, young adults, anxiety, burnout, parenting support
Approach: Warm, structured, and trauma-informed with a focus on emotional regulation and insight
Best fit for: Teens, college students, young adults, and parents feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
Lauren specializes in helping clients who appear “fine” on the outside but feel anxious, stuck, or depleted internally. She integrates EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients build confidence, regulate emotions, and create
meaningful change.
Stephanie Polizzi, LMHC
Eating Disorder Therapist | EMDR Trained Therapist
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, children and teens
Approach: Supportive, structured, and focused on building safety while addressing underlying patterns
Best fit for: Children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, self-image, or disordered eating
Stephanie brings specialized experience in working with anxiety and eating disorders, helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves while processing deeper emotional experiences.
Annabella Lipson, LMHC
EMDR Certified | IFS Trained Therapist
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, grief, and loss
Approach: Compassionate, insight-oriented, and parts-informed
Best fit for: Individuals navigating grief, loss, or unresolved trauma
Annabella integrates EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients in processing painful experiences while building a deeper sense of internal safety and understanding.
Sean O’Connor, LMHC
Sports Psychology & Trauma Therapist
Specialties: Athletes, teens, men’s mental health, performance pressure
Approach: Practical, goal-oriented, and supportive
Best fit for: Athletes, teens, and men navigating stress, identity, or performance-related pressure
Sean helps clients manage both internal pressure and external expectations, creating space for emotional resilience, clarity, and confidence.
Frank Sarrapochiello, MHC - LP
Trauma Therapist | Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transition
Specialties: Anxiety, trauma-related patterns, relationship struggles, children, teens, and adults
Approach: Supportive, relational, and trauma-informed, helping you understand patterns that feel difficult to change
Best fit for: Clients experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or challenges in relationships
Frank is a trauma-informed therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and relationship challenges. He helps clients better understand and shift patterns that feel confusing or stuck, using a supportive and relational approach.
Steven Schilling, MHC-LP
Trauma Therapist | EMDR Trained Therapist
Specialties: Trauma, anxiety, burnout, addiction, shame, emotional disconnection, couples
Approach: Insight-oriented, trauma-informed, and relational, helping you understand patterns and create meaningful change
Best fit for: High-functioning individuals or couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
Steven provides trauma-informed therapy for teens, adults, and couples, both in Scarsdale, NY and virtually across New York. He helps clients move beyond cycles of anxiety, burnout, and coping patterns by understanding the deeper root of their experiences and building more intentional, aligned ways of living.
Jennifer Ludwig, LMHC
Trauma Therapist | Certified Grief/Loss Counselor | EMDR Trained Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, trauma, substance use
Approach: Trauma-informed and evidence-based, using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to support insight and lasting change
Best fit for: Children, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating grief, trauma, or challenges with food or substance use
Jennifer provides trauma-informed therapy for children (5+), adolescents, teens, and adults in Scarsdale, NY and virtually across New York. She helps clients understand the root of their experiences and build healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
Our Associates
Partnering with Local Therapists and Healers in Scarsdale for Your Wellness Journey
At Peaceful Living, we are proud to partner with a community of independent therapists, healers, and wellness professionals who share our commitment to compassionate, holistic care in Westchester. From EMDR therapy and mental health counseling to reiki, hypnotherapy, couples counseling, psychiatry, and mind-body healing approaches, these trusted associates offer a range of services to support your unique wellness journey. Together, we are creating a collaborative healing space for individuals, couples, and families throughout Scarsdale, Eastchester, and the greater Westchester area.