About Me

About My Practice

Hi, I’m Tilly. I’m passionate about supporting adults who are navigating complex trauma, chronic anxiety, low self-worth, and difficult relationship patterns. Whether you’re healing from childhood abuse or emotional neglect, or simply trying to understand why certain patterns keep repeating in your life, I provide a warm, collaborative space where you can feel seen, safe, and supported.

My approach is eclectic and trauma-informed, drawing from evidence-based methods like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as well as Dr. Lindsay Gibson’s model for treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIP). Additionally, I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II), specializing in relational, chronic, and developmental trauma.

For Polish-speaking clients, I offer therapy in Polish, allowing you to process your experiences in the language that feels most comforting and natural to you.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that genuine connection—feeling truly heard and understood—is the foundation for meaningful healing. If you’re ready to explore, process, and grow, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Specialties

I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, ongoing stress, and the emotional wounds that often stem from childhood or emotionally immature family systems. Many of my clients come to me struggling with:

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Chronic anxiety and self-doubt
Difficulty setting boundaries
Habitually sacrificing your own well-being to avoid conflict or rejection
Family or relationship trauma, including narcissistic abuse
Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
Emotional burnout, especially in women and highly sensitive people
Life transitions and identity exploration

I offer a deeply validating space for those who are ready to move beyond just coping and start feeling empowered and whole again.

How I Work

Therapy is a creative and collaborative process. I often compare it to Kintsugi—the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding cracks, this practice highlights them, turning imperfections into sources of beauty and strength. In our sessions, you’ll choose the pieces you wish to mend and reconnect, and I’ll provide compassionate guidance and effective tools as you reshape your experiences into something meaningful, resilient, and uniquely yours.

I draw from evidence-based modalities such as:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Trauma Focused ACT (TF-ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindful Self-Compassion and Self-Regulation Techniques
Dr. Lindsay Gibson’s model for treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIP).

Getting Started

I generally like to have a brief (complementary) introductory 20 min phone consultation before scheduling an initial appointment in order to answer any initial questions you might have, and to get a sense of what is bringing you to see me.
At our first session I will ask you about what is bringing you to therapy, your history, what you hope to gain from therapy, and how we might best work together. As I understand meeting a therapist for the first time may not be easy, I make every effort to create a comfortable and supportive space.

A Bit About Me

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes strongly in seeing each person holistically. My training at Columbia University’s intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) program equipped me with practical, hands-on skills that I actively use in my work with clients. I’m also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), specializing in supporting individuals with complex trauma backgrounds.

As a trauma survivor and first-generation immigrant myself, I feel deeply connected to the struggles and experiences many of my clients face. My personal journey fuels my passion for helping others navigate similar challenges, heal from past wounds, and most importantly, believe that they too can live fulfilling lives—thriving rather than simply surviving.

Practice Information

Location: 100% virtual in New York and Florida
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM, with some weekend availability
Insurance Accepted: 1199, Aetna, Cigna, Optum plans (United HealthCare, Oxford, UMR), and Northwell Direct
Payment Methods: Credit/debit cards, HSA/FSA, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Pay, checks
Languages: English and Polish

Let’s Connect

Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to feel unsure or hesitant about reaching out. Just remember, you don’t have to face it alone—I’m here to support you.

📞 Call me: (516) 415-2071
🖥️ Book Online: Free 20-minute Consultation
📩 Email me: tilly.counseling@protonmail.com
📍 Virtual therapy available throughout New York and Florida

(516) 415-2071

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