Heart-Centered
Evidence-Driven

A modern therapy practice helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with grounded, evidence-based care.

Healing is both deep and practical, and we bring a direct, down-to-earth approach to every session.

We specialize in supporting individuals who feel stuck, whether in their emotions, relationships, or life path, and are ready to create meaningful change.

We blend heartfelt connection, direct guidance, and holistic practices to help you build resilience and live a more meaningful, heart-centered life, one intentional step at a time.

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We serve clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Aliza Tropper, LMHC, LPC

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Aliza Tropper LMHC

I work with adults, young adults, and teens who feel stuck, whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions like dating, college, or career decisions. My ideal clients are ready to create a more meaningful life but feel unsure how to move forward. Using CBT, EMDR, DBT, parts work, sensorimotor (somatic) and experiential therapies, I help them break free from limiting patterns and find new ways of living and relating that feel more authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with who they are.

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    Rikki Kagan

    LMHC

    Rikki Kagan has always been drawn to helping others, and her passion for mental health led her to this field. She has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and has worked in mental health for nearly eight years.

    She specializes in working with adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation challenges, as well as children struggling with anxiety. She also runs DBT groups for adolescents and adults. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT, she tailors her approach to foster growth and facilitate meaningful change. She believes real healing happens through connection and strives to create a trusting, supportive space where clients feel seen and validated.

    Outside of work, she loves painting, music, and traveling; anything that sparks creativity and new experiences. She’s also passionate about personal growth, both for herself and her clients.

    And if you peek at her desk, you’ll find her laptop, a well-worn DBT book, and probably a stash of chocolate because sometimes a little sweetness makes all the difference.

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    Adina Kramer

    MSW

    Adina Kramer is a passionate and dedicated MSW intern at Heartful Mental Health. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies with a focus on sociology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in with and is currently completing her Master’s in Social Work at Daemen University.

    Adina brings a warm, compassionate presence to her work, with experience supporting teenagers and young adults through mentoring programs and helping geriatric populations access critical social services through her work in a law office. She is deeply committed to advocacy, mindfulness, and personal growth, and is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.

    On her desk, you’ll often find fresh fruit, a cup of coffee, a stack of books, and carefully organized schedules — a reflection of her balanced, thoughtful approach to both life and work.

    In her free time, Adina enjoys running, hiking, yoga, and spending time in nature.