Our Mission

At Sugar Loaf Mental Wellness, our mission is to promote mental wellness, emotional clarity, and psychological health using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused therapy techniques. Grounded in interpersonal neuroscience, our treatment strategies are designed to support healing, resilience, and long-term well-being for individuals and families.

We are also committed to normalizing infant sleep as a foundation for healthy brain development, secure attachment, and lifelong mental wellness—starting at birth.

Through gentle, respectful parenting guidance, we help new parents develop strong emotional bonds with their children, fostering attunement, empathy, and secure attachment during early developmental years.

Our Values

We believe that compassionate, ethical, and inclusive care is essential to healing. Our core values guide every aspect of our mental health practice:

• Kindness and Respect: Every individual is treated with dignity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

• Professional Integrity: We maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, privacy, and confidentiality.

• Evidence-Based Care: We use proven, research-supported therapy modalities to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Safe and Supportive Environment: Our space is calm, clean, and welcoming to promote emotional safety and comfort.

• Ongoing Education: We pursue continuous professional development through certifications and postgraduate training to remain at the forefront of modern psychotherapy.

• Collaborative Care: We maintain strong professional relationships with community healthcare providers and educators to offer integrated support and referrals when needed.

Specialties

At Sugar Loaf Mental Wellness, we offer a wide range of specialized therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and children. Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive, and inclusive methods of care.

Our specialties include:

• Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment
  – Experienced in working with individuals and families who have experienced small and large-scale traumas
  – Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and sleep problems

• Trauma-Informed Therapy Modalities
  – Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support recovery

• LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy
  – Culturally competent and affirming treatment for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families

• Perinatal Mental Health
  – Specialized support for pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and birth-related trauma

• Infant & Parental Sleep Counseling
  – Expert guidance for infant sleep concerns that support healthy parent-child attachment and mental well-being

• Clinical Supervision for LMSWs
  – Professional supervision for LMSWs working toward their LCSW licensure, with trauma-informed, ethical mentorship

• Training and Consultation for Organizations

• Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy)

Getting Started: Free Consultation

We understand that choosing a therapist is a personal decision. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you explore whether our practice is the right fit.

📞 Call 518-461-5772 or 📧 email slwellness4@gmail.com to schedule your free consultation. During this call, we’ll discuss your concerns, goals, and recommend personalized treatment options based on your needs. Our therapy plans are always collaborative and tailored to support your healing journey.

Session Fees & Insurance Information

We are out-of-network with most insurance providers. However, our team will assist you by checking your deductible and reimbursement eligibility, and will clearly outline all costs before beginning treatment.

Current Session Rates:

• Individual Therapy (45 minutes, in-person or virtual): $150

• Couples Therapy (45 minutes): $190

• Family Therapy (45 minutes): $190

We are committed to transparent pricing and supporting clients in accessing care that meets both clinical and financial needs.