Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in New York

I want you to feel comfortable and empowered in our work together, so here’s what might be helpful to know about me:

My Approach: I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, abolitionist, decolonized, narrative, and CBT lens, tailored to your unique goals. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll collaborate to find what works for you.

My Role: I’m not here to give advice or judge. My job is to help you uncover insights, build skills, and navigate challenges with compassion, while you remain the expert on your own life.

My Boundaries: I don’t share personal details beyond what’s clinically helpful to protect our therapeutic relationship. This keeps the focus on you.

My Commitment: I prioritize cultural humility, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and social justice. Your identities and values will always be respected here.

My Limits: If your needs fall outside my expertise, I’ll help you find a better-fit provider. Your safety and progress come first.

I have over 8 years clinical experience working with a variety of populations in a variety of community mental health settings. My have a person-centered approach to treatment and provide warmth, empathy, empowerment and support to my clients as they work to overcome their challenges and improve their life.

Ms. Elsa I. Arce is a Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) LMHC, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, Abundance Coach and a Shamanic Reiki Master. Trained as a traditional clinical psychotherapist, she provides therapy for children, young adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention-deficit, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, and family relational stress. In addition, she practices non-traditional Energy Psychology therapies that are also evidenced based. Elsa has a private practice in Westchester NY.

Ms. Arce uses energy healing methods called Emotional Freedom Techniques. While tapping on specific meridian points on the body, and talking about the specific problem, it effectively release fears, overwhelming emotions, and negative thought patterns. It calms the nervous system allowing the body and mind to return to their natural healing state.

If you have any questions about the services I provide and you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to call me. See my website for more information: www.releaseoverwhelm.com. Thank you.