Room for Thoughts Mental Health Counseling — there's room for all of it

There's room
for all of it.

Therapy for teens, young adults, and women navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, and life's transitions.

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Serving clients throughout New York via in-person and telehealth therapy, as well as telehealth for Florida.

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Maybe you're overwhelmed. Maybe your thoughts won't slow down. Maybe you're carrying something from the past that still feels heavy. Maybe you're exhausted from trying to be everything for everyone. Maybe you simply know that something needs to change.

Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and begin moving forward. That's what Room for Thoughts is here for.

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Who I help

A space built for where you are right now.

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Teens

A safe, supportive space to navigate anxiety, friendships, school pressure, self-esteem, family changes, and the challenges of growing up.

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Young Adults

Support through college, relationships, career decisions, independence, identity, and the pressure to have life figured out.

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Women & Moms

A space for women who spend so much time caring for everyone else that they have lost sight of themselves.

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Parenting

Support for the pressures of parenting — navigating overwhelm, big feelings (yours and theirs), and figuring out who you are outside of the role.

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Trauma & EMDR

Evidence-based trauma therapy to help you process difficult experiences and move toward feeling more grounded and present.

Lauren Arnau, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Room for Thoughts Mental Health Counseling
ROOM FOR THOUGHTS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Meet your therapist

Hi, I'm Lauren.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor + EMDR Certified Therapist

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I don't believe therapy is about telling you what you should do. It's about creating a space where you can better understand yourself, process what you've been through, and develop the tools to move forward.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or working through past experiences, we'll work together to understand what's underneath the surface and find a path forward.

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A path forward

Sometimes understanding isn't enough.

You can understand why you feel anxious.
You can talk about what happened.
You can know that something wasn't your fault.
And still feel stuck.
EMDR can help.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that can help the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming in the present.

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In the room together

What therapy with me feels like.

Therapy should feel like a space where you can be yourself.

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Warm

You don't have to worry about being judged.

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Collaborative

We're working together — not me telling you what to do.

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Honest

We'll talk about what's really happening, even when it's uncomfortable.

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Evidence-Based

Your treatment will be grounded in approaches supported by research and tailored to your individual needs.

Services

How I can help.

Anxiety & Overthinking

Learn to manage racing thoughts, worry, perfectionism, and the physical effects of anxiety.

Trauma & EMDR

Process experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think, and respond today.

Life Transitions

Navigate changes in relationships, school, career, identity, motherhood, and other major life transitions.

Teen & Young Adult Therapy

A supportive space to work through anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, school, family dynamics, and growing independence.

Women's Mental Health

Support for women navigating burnout, overwhelm, identity, relationships, motherhood, and the pressure to do it all.

Getting started

Starting therapy can feel intimidating. It doesn't have to.

01 — Reach out

Complete the contact form or schedule a consultation.

02 — Let's talk

We'll have an initial conversation about what's bringing you to therapy and what you're looking for.

03 — Find your fit

We'll determine whether my approach feels like a good fit for your needs.

04 — Begin

We'll create a treatment plan together and begin working toward your goals.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Yes — I offer telehealth sessions to clients located anywhere in New York, as well as in-person sessions.

I'm out-of-network for insurance and operate on a private pay basis. I'm happy to help you learn more about your out-of-network benefits and how reimbursement may work for you.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming in the present.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like something needs to change, that's often enough of a reason to reach out. A consultation call can help you decide.

Yes — a brief consultation call is a great first step before booking a full session.

You don't have to figure it all out alone.

Taking the first step can feel difficult — but you don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out.

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