Therapists in Elmhurst, NY

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, personal growth, self esteem, and relationships. I also specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is very important to me that my clients feel safe, understood, and heard, thus the modality of the sessions will be based on what the client is struggling with. I try to incorporate holistic therapy into the sessions as mind, body, and soul work together to gain proper balance in all aspects of life.

We provide evaluation, complete assessment, diagnostics and signed authorizations for Emotional Support Animals and Psychiatric Support Animals. Authorizations are valid for NY state residents only and cover housing and airlines. Assessment is often covered by insurance. If approved, authorization letters are at additional fee. The entire process, if granted authorization, is at $250 offset by insurance for initial assessment.

Do you often find the voice of your inner critic to be louder than your own? Are you feeling disconnected from the person you "once" were? As we go through life, our self worth and sense of direction is frequently challenged, leaving us feeling anxious, stressed and lost. The pressure to live up to expectations of being the perfect partner, parent, child, friend or employee, often causes us to lose sight of our strengths and holds us back. Through our therapeutic work, I aim to help each person rediscover themselves, and grow a sense of self compassion to create long lasting changes!

Welcome to Wise Mind Mental Health Counseling. We are so glad you’re here and we would love to support you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. We are a collaborative group of therapists providing individualized, holistic, and expert care to all clients.

A highly intelligent, sensitive and responsive psychotherapist, Julia Pema will help you decipher the meaning of life and being, figure out how to realize your dreams, overcome challenges, and heal your wounds, and will sit with you in moments of despair and indescribable grief. Whether you want to grow better and deeper or survive and just function, she will uphold your safe space.