You don't have to carry everything by yourself.
You are the one everyone else leans on. You show up faithfully at work, at church, and for your family, even when your body hurts and your energy is depleted. But underneath it all, you're exhausted, and it feels like no one sees it. Managing chronic illness, keeping track of medical appointments, or silently grieving takes a toll that most people don't see.
At Cheerful Heart, we are dedicated to creating a space where you get to rest and allow yourself to be seen. Here, your pain is believed, your body is respected, and your faith is honored.
How We Work Together (What to Expect)
Weekly or bi-weekly therapy is a collaborative process where we work actively to help your body and mind heal. Sessions are tailored to your specific goals and built around your actual life. Some of the ways we work with individuals seeking therapy are:
- Trauma-Informed Care: Talk therapy only goes so far when trauma lives in the body. We integrate evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) to help calm your nervous system, process unresolved trauma, and reclaim the parts of your life that fear has made you avoid.
- Faith-Integrated Healing: At Cheerful Heart, we specialize in incorporating your faith into your therapy. We invite you to lament, process church hurt, and integrate your Christian faith with evidence-based mental health care.
- Chronic Illness & Medical Trauma Support: As an endo sister, Shakira brings lived understanding to the unique grief and burnout that comes with dealing with the medical system. We work through the emotional weight of conditions like Endometriosis, PMDD, cancer, and autoimmune disorders so you can reclaim your peace.
Let's help you find your way back to rest.
Available via telehealth across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Connecticut, and California. We also welcome clients for in-person sessions at our physical office in White Plains, NY.
