BIOGRAPHY
A little about
who I am.
I'
m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, the founder of Insight & Action Therapy, and an LGBTQ+-affirming psychotherapist
based in New York City. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and the kinds of life transitions that can leave us feeling unmoored.
Before I came to this work, I spent years in film and television production. It might sound like a leap, but that world is where my fascination with identity, storytelling, and the human capacity for change really took root. I was drawn to the question of how people become who they are, and how they find their way to something different. I eventually brought that curiosity into the therapy room, and it still shapes how I sit with my clients every day.
What I care about most is helping the people I work with understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors shape the way they see themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I believe that real self-understanding is the foundation of meaningful, lasting change, and that the trust we build together is what makes that kind of understanding possible.
MY APPROACH
Insight, then action.
Understanding what's happening is part of the work — but it isn't the end of it. Here's what working together actually looks like.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means I build each treatment plan around the person in front of me, around your goals, your needs, and the life you've actually lived. My work draws primarily from two evidence-based modalities. The first is Psychodynamic Therapy, which helps us explore the deeper origins of your thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. The second is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, or REBT, which is closely related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and focuses on identifying and shifting the core beliefs that keep us stuck and make it harder to move through difficult moments or work toward lasting change.
This integrative framework lets me tailor how I work to each client I see. What I offer is a warm, non-judgmental space where you can safely look at root causes, develop healthier ways of thinking, and build practical coping strategies that actually hold up in everyday life. I bring my whole, authentic self to every session, because I firmly believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the real engine of meaningful, lasting change.
"I can count on her both for comfort and a challenge. She keeps track of the various relationships and threads I bring each week."
- M., CLIENT OF 7 YEARS
"I felt comfortable with Mia right away. She listens closely and seems to be genuinely interested in what I say. Her comments are kind and helpful and I can tell she understands me."
- J., CLIENT OF 4 YEARS
Education & training
Licensure, schools, and continued training.
2024
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism & ADHD Clients
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE
2024
Grief Counseling and Treatment Certification
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE
2022
Professional Counselor (PC), Pennsylvania State
LICENSE #PC014735
2017
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York State
LICENSE #007670
2015
Master of Arts: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
NYU STEINHARDT
2014
Advanced Clinical Internship
IHI THERAPY CENTER
2006
B.A., American Studies, concentration in Cinema and Media Studies
CARLETON COLLAGE
Specialities & who I work with
Areas I've trained in and worked with most.
Populations I see most
O Adults
O College and graduate students
O LGBTQIA+
O First-generation Asian Americans & immigrants
O Professionals in tech, media, etc.
O Parents or those who seek to be parents
O People in or considering a major life transition
BOOK A SESSION
When works for you?
Pick a time below and we'll confirm within one business day. First sessions are 55-60 minutes; regular sessions are 45-50 minutes.