Welcome to Heartful Mental Health

I’m proud to introduce a new chapter in my journey: Heartful Mental Health PLLC.
This marks the evolution and growth of my practice, and a renewed commitment to meeting the expanding needs of our community and addressing the mental health challenges we face today.

Eight years in the making, this milestone represents both reflection and forward movement, and I’m truly honored to share it with you.

What is Heartful?

Approaching the naming of this new chapter, I tried to imagine a name that captures what this work means to me. I could have chosen something more clinical or geographical, but Heartful felt right. I drew inspiration from the word mindful, a word that has always resonated deeply with me. I’m a big believer that so much of life is about learning to live in the present moment and finding meaning in the mundane. Meditation and mindfulness are a central part of both my life and my practice.

Now, with Heartful, we are in a new stage of growth and expansion. We have two therapists working alongside me, and we are running several DBT groups for both teens and adults. Our goal is to serve the community in a meaningful, holistic and practical way—offering real-life tools, skills, and support that help people navigate the challenges of daily life. 

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Every part of us matters: the mind, the body, and the soul. Over the past 14 years of practicing CBT, DBT and experiential therapies such a somatic, sensorimotor psychotherapy and emdr, I've arrived at one simple conclusion: healing is not linear, and every approach has its place.

Here are some beliefs and aspirations that I hope our new name encapsulates:

Heartful believes in approaching mental health holistically .

Heartful believes healing happens heart to heart. 

Heartful believes in therapy that’s grounded in science but guided by the heart.

Heartful believes that healthy mental health is a lifestyle.  

Rikki, Chavie and I, strive to offer a heartful  approach to every session. 

Heartful is born on the belief that change is possible for everyone. We’re here to help you move forward, one small step at a time, toward a life that feels meaningful and whole. I’m deeply grateful to continue this journey and to build a community rooted in healing, hope, and heart.

The Heartful logo forms by bringing together an “h,” a heart, and a human figure, reflecting care, compassion, and people at the center.