“I find that most of the time the struggle is not from what we are feeling, but rather how we feel about those feelings.”

Telehealth Sessions

Telehealth conveniently allows me to meet with clients virtually all throughout NY and FL in the comfort of their own homes! I have clients all throughout the state, in major cities such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, and more.

In-Person Sessions

For clients who would like in-person sessions, or a combination of both, my cozy, comfortable office is in the village of New Paltz- just walking distance from SUNY New Paltz.

Therapy Services

  • Individual, Family & Couples Therapy

    Whether you’re looking for individual support, need help navigating through the complicated family dynamics, or seeking premarital counseling, I’m happy to tailor my approach to accommodate your needs.

  • Parent Counseling

    Using a family systems approach, I am happy to support parents and when appropriate, offer family counseling to help work through the complicated dynamics within families. Additionally, with a background in schools , a certificate in School Social Work, and experience working in special education, I am also knowledgeable about the challenges that may arise within the school system.

  • Christian Counseling

    As a Christian, I recognize how important faith can be to one’s identity, and how it can feel crucial to work with a clinician who understands these values. When requested by clients, I will incorporate faith-based principles into our sessions and provide professional mental health counseling within a Christian framework.

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

    Let’s be real- motherhood is HARD. Whether you are navigating a challenging pregnancy, anxiously expecting your first child, or a mom of four, there are many challenges that come with the perinatal and postpartum experience. I would be honored to provide mental health support and walk alongside you in this journey.

Specialties/Clinical Issues

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Grief & Loss

  • Women’s Mental Health, including pregnancy & postpartum pregnancy & postpartum

  • Relationship Issues

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Body Dysmorphia & Disordered Eating

  • Life Transitions

Populations I Work With

  • College & Graduate Students

  • Young Professionals

  • Adults

  • New Moms and New Parents

  • Adolescents

Clinical Approaches

As a Trauma-Informed therapist, I draw from several different Evidence Based Practice models and theories, particularly:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

Treatment Philosophies

Although I utilize a wide variety of techniques and approaches in my work with clients, there are a few set of therapeutic philosophies that I universally take with me in the therapy room.

  1. The client-therapist relationship is the foundation of a rich, deep therapeutic experience.

  2. My extensive personal experience in therapy is used as a driving force in my professional practice.

  3. Self disclosure can be used as a powerful therapeutic tool.

  4. I don’t believe in cliché questions like “How does that make you feel,” and I stray away from using them as much as I can.

  5. My job is not to give advice, so I very rarely give it.

  6. I do not “heal” or “fix” anyone. I’m just a resource to help with that process.

  7. If you aren’t willing to be uncomfortable, therapy won’t be successful.

  8. All feelings are valid. Not all thoughts, however, are rational.

  9. Accountability is important.

  10. Humor is required.

    Hanna Brinnier Perrault, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker