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Mindful Care for Minds That Never Stop.

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy specializing in OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, and trauma.

WELCOME TO MINDFUL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Take the first step toward lasting change.

At Mindful Psychological Services, PLLC, we believe change begins with a single step. With offices in New York, NY, and Stamford, CT, we offer compassionate, in-person psychotherapy and are authorized to provide telehealth in 42 states through PSYPACT. Our team is here to walk alongside you; creating a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and lasting change.

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ABOUT US

You’re unique, so your therapy should be too.

Your experiences, challenges, and goals are unlike anyone else’s, which is why therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. We tailor evidence-based approaches to meet your individual needs, values, and pace. Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels authentic to you.

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Real Change Starts with Real Insight.​

Real change begins with mindful awareness of the patterns that keep you stuck, like worry, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, or the weight of past experiences. By bringing these cycles into focus, you can gain the insight needed to shift towards what is important to you - your values.

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Our Focuses:

  • Features intrusive thoughts, images, or bodily sensations that cause an uncomfortable emotion (e.g., anxiety, guilt, shame, etc.), leading one to engage in compulsive behavior (e.g., mental, behavioral) to alleviate that uncomfortable emotion. Learn More

  • Anxiety is part of being human. It appears when we’re anticipating uncertainty, preparing for danger, or pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. In small doses, it can help us stay alert and motivated. But when anxiety becomes persistent, intrusive, or tied to everyday situations, it can feel like your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. Learn More

  • Character trait associated with a strong need and excessive worries about living life the “right” way. Many people with perfectionism have a high moral compass, experience rigidity around rules, set unrealistic expectations, and are critical of themselves and others. Learn More

  • PTSD develops in some individuals who experience a traumatic event. Some symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of triggers, mood instability, hypervigilance, poor self-esteem, or interpersonal difficulties. Learn More

  • "Melissa is an incredibly attentive therapist that pays attention to the most important details. She'll both laugh with you and challenge you when you most need it.”

  • "Melissa was a lifesaver! I was suffering from terrible ocd, along with self-steem issues. I am not the same person after her."

  • "Dr. Melissa is a skillful OCD therapist-she is easy to talk to, and approaches treatment with a sweet balance of empathy and humor. I would totally recommend working with her."

  • “My daughter was a client of Dr. Jermann for two years. Dr. Jermann is a true miracle in our lives. She was able to connect with my daughter in a way no other provider had ever been able to do.”

  • “After the birth of my daughter, I had misdiagnosed OCD, and I was in a hole of terror I never thought I'd get out of. Working with Dr. Melissa changed everything for me.”

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When we carry trauma, the nervous system learns that hypervigilance equals protection. OCD latches onto this by convincing you that compulsions will shield you from harm. In reality, these patterns keep you stuck. This doesn’t mean your trauma
We often get caught in the trap of trying to figure out our emotions, asking: Why do I feel this way? What does it mean about me? How do I get rid of it? The problem is, this intellectualizing loop leads us to avoid feeling the emotion. It keeps you
OCD and anxiety often whisper convincing lies. Your brain isn’t trying to hurt you; it’s trying to protect you. It clings to familiar patterns, even when they’re unhelpful, because it confuses familiarity with safety. Healing begin
OCD is the greatest storyteller of all time because it uses our internal world and life experiences to make these stories feel so real! A helpful metaphor is to think about watching a horror movie. You can logically know that there is not a monster
I came across @embracethedoubt on Instagram and fell in love with the shirts so much that I reached out to Fabi to learn more about her company and its mission. Her brand was created as a reminder that we are all so much more than a mental health di
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Dr. Melissa’s Monthly Mail.

Helpful tips related to OCD, perfectionism, and trauma. Learn what it means to live a values-based life.

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