Helping Children, Teens & Adults Heal Through Evidence-Based Care

Healing Begins with Compassion, Connection, and Care

Specializing in Trauma, OCD, Anxiety & Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health

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Welcome to Simplistic Therapy

Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Simplistic Therapy, we provide a safe, supportive space where children, teens, and adults can begin to heal and grow.

Our practice combines compassion with proven approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT. We specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, OCD, anxiety, and the challenges of the prenatal and postpartum journey.

With flexible telehealth sessions available in CT, NJ, and NY. In-person therapy available in our Pleasantville, NY office. We make it easier to access the care you need, wherever you are.

Our Specialties

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Trauma Therapy

Heal from past experiences and restore a sense of safety with evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy, WET (Written Exposure Therapy) and TF-CBT.

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OCD Treatment

Break free from cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through ERP (Exposure and Responsive Prevention) and CBT.

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Anxiety & Stress Management

Reduce worry, panic, and tension with CBT, ACT, and DBT skills tailored to your needs.

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Prenatal & Postpartum Support

Compassionate care for new and expecting parents. Yael is PMH-C in progress, providing therapy perinatal and postpartum emotional health.

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Meet Yael Monselise, LCSW

Yael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma therapy, OCD treatment, anxiety counseling, and perinatal mental health. With seven years of experience, she combines evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT with a compassionate, client-centered style.

Her practice is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming, ensuring therapy is inclusive and supportive for every client.

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Why Choose Simplistic Therapy?

Specialized Expertise - We focus on trauma, OCD, anxiety, and perinatal care. This allows us to provide highly tailored support instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Evidence-Based Treatment - Our work is grounded in proven methods, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT, and EX/RP, giving you tools backed by science to create real change.

Accessible Care - With telehealth sessions across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, plus in-person sessions coming soon, getting started is simple and flexible.

Compassionate Approach - Therapy is most effective when it’s built on trust. We are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming, ensuring every client feels seen and valued.

Insurance & Payment

Simplistic Therapy accepts Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and more. Sliding scale options are available. Out-of-network clients can request superbills for reimbursement.

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Healing doesn’t have to be complicated. Together, we’ll create a path forward that works for you.

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