About Balanced Mind Psychotherapy NYC - EMDR & CBT Therapy
Balanced Mind Psychotherapy NYC is a woman-owned group practice offering EMDR and Schema Therapy through in-person and telehealth sessions. With a combined 25 years of experience, the practice is in-network with major insurance providers like Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth, Oxford, and Oscar, and also offers sliding scale and out-of-network benefits. The clinicians are highly compassionate, empathetic, and skilled at creating a safe, trusting environment where clients feel heard and understood. One clinician is praised for taking the time to listen and tailoring her approach to support healing, while another is recognized for her deep connection, genuine care, and ability to empower clients. Clients appreciate the warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters both acceptance and challenge, helping individuals discover their healed selves. The practice is dedicated to providing personalized care that promotes meaningful progress. Patients have noted that the therapists combine warmth with a wide range of skills, including EMDR, Schema Therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, offering an impressive variety of approaches to help clients heal. The therapists are attentive and serious about their work, remembering details and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Many clients find the environment helpful for overcoming anxiety and emotional challenges, often seeing significant growth in a short time. Booking a free consultation is encouraged to start a journey toward mental wellness with experienced therapists committed to understanding and supporting each individual’s unique needs.
My Therapist Christine Charneco has given me a reason to feel hopeful that I can get back to where my life existed before the death of my husband, her patients and understanding all of my problems have been relentless. Christine has made herself available 24 hours in case I need her, when I finish with our session each week, I feel so free of any anxiety that I might have had that day. She’s the best of the best!!!! I recommend her to all who are in need of counseling.
I worked with Grace during some of the most difficult moments of my life. At every step, she met me where I was at with empathy and kindness. She was extremely thoughtful in applying her specific training (especially in schema therapy) to my specific case. With her guidance, I was able to build a framework for understanding my own thoughts that allowed me to grow away from issues that plagued me for years. In moments when I felt my progress begin to plateau, she continued to offer new insights and approaches. I truly could not recommend her more!
I can personally vouch for Grace Higa and her team as experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema and EMDR therapy. I have consulted Ms. Higa on a number of occasions on various psychology and mental health related matters.
Ms. Higa routinely reviews the latest medical literature and attends regular training to stay current in her field. She is always knowledgeable, well-informed and compassionate. I can tell how deeply she cares about providing the best care for her clients.
If you are looking for a therapist specializing in CBT, EMDR and/or Schema therapy, Grace and Balanced Mind are the right people, and I can't recommend them enough.