Mind Embody Psychotherapy provides virtual trauma-informed therapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges and life transitions throughout New York.
You are deserving of a supportive and collaborative healing space that blends clinical wisdom with genuine care and authenticity. Our online therapy focuses on your personal goals and support you toward lasting healing, mental wellness, and the meaningful growth you seek to achieve...at your pace.
healing the mind | honoring the body | empowering your life
Mind Embody Psychotherapy provides virtual trauma-informed therapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges and life transitions throughout New York.
An Inclusive, Human-First Philosophy
Mind Embody Psychotherapy, founded by Justine Brathwaite, LMHC-D, rooted in the belief that therapy is most transformative when it honors your whole self: mind, body, values, goals, and experiences. Our person-centered, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach places your unique lived experience at the core of our work together. We explore and gently unearth the roots of your life to understand how the past has either aligned or collided with your present through patterns, repeated cycles, and choices.
By nurturing a space of deep empathy, compassion, and respect, online therapy at Mind Embody Psychotherapy focuses on healing and treating anxiety, depression, and trauma while nurturing your resilience, cultivating connection with yourself and others, and supporting future growth. We see your inherent strengths, and we work collaboratively to empower you to navigate life's complexities with a renewed sense of agency, purpose, and meaning.
At Mind Embody Psychotherapy, safety is our priority. Our trauma-informed therapy is rooted in creating a deep therapeutic alliance to create a safe space for self-expression to motivate change; drive connection with your self and others; and deepen your confidence to take on life's challenges and embrace your triumphs. Our human-first approach nurtures your innate resilience and fosters a profound, authentic connection to your whole self. We value inclusivity and provide culturally sensitive treatment to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and are deeply committed to your empowerment.
How We Can Help
Mind Embody Psychotherapy provides online therapy to adults across New York who need support navigating life's challenges and healing from a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Healing begins when you feel seen, understood, respected, and supported in a safe, authentic environment. Through personalized, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care, we empower clients to develop healthier coping strategies, deepen self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our mission is to help you reconnect with yourself, cultivate emotional well-being, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with your values.
Mind Embody Psychotherapy is dedicated to providing quality mental health treatment to the community; however, please be advised that we are not a crisis center, nor do we provide crisis services.
Your mental health is essential. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in immediate danger, please contact 911 or go to your local hospital for assistance. Additional resources may be found below:
Local Mobile Crisis: Text or call 988
National Crisis TextLine: Text "HOME" to 741741
National Hotline for Domestic Violence: Text "SAFE" to 88788
The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Complex trauma often develops after repeated or long-term experiences of relational, emotional, psychological, physical, developmental or sexual trauma and can have an immense impact on our sense of worth, our identity, and how we connect with others, ourselves, and the world.
We go at a slow pace, prioritizing safety and security at every step, and bridging the once fragmented connection between your mind and body.
Depression can impact mood, energy, motivation, relationships, and daily functioning, making it difficult to feel like yourself.
We help clients understand the underlying factors contributing to depression, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with a greater sense of purpose, hope, and well-being. Our goal is to support lasting healing by caring for both the mind and body.
Welcome to parenthood! But why do I feel this way?
Navigating the emotional, physical, and relational changes that can accompany pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood can be challenging and destabilizing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, grief, identity shifts, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of this new chapter, therapy provides a safe space to process your experiences without judgment.
We're dedicated to helping clients build coping skills, strengthen self-compassion, and navigate the perinatal and postpartum journey with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Anxiety can show up as intense worry, racing thoughts, panic, difficulty relaxing, or feeling constantly overwhelmed, affecting your daily life and relationships. It can be all-consuming and exhausting.
We help clients understand the root causes of their anxiety, develop effective coping strategies, and build confidence in managing life's challenges. Our goal is to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and empowered to live with greater peace and balance.
Early life experiences, past relationships, and unresolved trauma can influence how we trust, communicate, set boundaries, and experience intimacy with others
We support clients in understanding these patterns, strengthening secure relationships, improving communication, and fostering deeper self-awareness. Our goal is to help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections with yourself and the people who matter most..
We support individuals who struggle with low self-esteem, perfectionism, and people-pleasing patterns that can leave them feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of their own needs. These patterns often develop in response to past experiences, relationships, or trauma and can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries, trust yourself, and cultivate self-worth.
We help clients build self-compassion, strengthen their sense of identity, develop healthier boundaries, and create more authentic, balanced relationships. Our goal is to empower you to live in alignment with your values while honoring your own needs with confidence and compassion.
Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or another significant loss, therapy provides a safe space to process your emotions at your own pace. Grief can bring feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or uncertainty, and there is no "right" way to grieve.
We help clients honor their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and find meaning while adjusting to life after loss. Our goal is to support healing with compassion, resilience, and hope while honoring the unique nature of your grief.
We provide affirming, compassionate care for individuals exploring or navigating gender identity, sexual orientation, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. Whether you are questioning your identity, coming out, navigating relationships, coping with minority stress, or seeking a space where you can be fully yourself, therapy offers a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for exploration and growth.
We recognize that culture, race, ethnicity, and lived experiences play an integral role in shaping identity, relationships, and mental health. We provide a supportive, inclusive, culturally responsive space to explore racial identity, experiences of discrimination, intergenerational and cultural influences, belonging, and the emotional impact of systemic oppression and racism.
We help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen self-understanding, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and sense of self. Our goal is to foster healing in an environment where your experiences are honored, your identity is respected, and every part of who you are is welcomed with compassion, dignity, and care.
Therapy Services
Empowering Your Journey to Healing
Initial Consultation
Is this your first time seeking therapy? Do you want to know if we're a good fit for therapy? Booking an initial 15-minute consultation allows us to briefly explore what you're looking for in therapy and whether we are a good fit for therapy. From there, we will schedule our next appointment to complete an intake assessment where we discuss your presenting. concerns
Individual Therapy
Using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for convenience and flexibility, our online individual therapy offers a private, empathetic space to navigate personal challenges and alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, feelings of shame, self-doubt, insecurity; and unprocessed trauma that feel heavy and stuck in your mind and your body.
Supervision & Clinical Consultation
Supervision is at the helm of providing ongoing compassionate, supportive, ethical, human-centered clinical therapeutic services to our community. Whether you're looking to accumulate hours for licensure in NYS or are a licensed therapist looking to consult with me, support is here.
Start Your Healing Journey
Are you ready?
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Schedule a consultation call with Justine using the contact form or schedule a telehealth session here.
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We'll meet for an intake session where you can ask questions, begin reflecting on your goals, share what challenges you're experiencing and get to know your therapist.
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From there, we go at your pace to nurture your healing and shift you from surviving to thriving.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to blossom".
- Anaïs Nin