/ Anxiety Therapy Based in New York and New Jersey
Regulate your nervous system, cultivate confidence in your ability to cope, and live the life you want to.
Combat Anxiety with Mindfulness
Therapists Based in NYC + NJ
We put mindfulness at the center of our treatment.
Through a hands-on and collaborative approach, we use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) depending on your individualized needs and treatment goals.
We also incorporate mindfulness with all clients — enabling you to become more mindful of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Mindful Therapy Solutions for New Yorkers and New Jersey Residents
Mindful therapy helps eternally busy New Yorkers and New Jersey residents slow down and manage their minds.
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware in the present moment with judgment-free curiosity, openness and self-compassion. When practiced as a means to help manage anxiety, mindfulness can:
- Regulate your nervous system
- Help combat worry about the future
- Enable you to separate yourself from your thoughts (and just observe them)
- Reduce rumination
- Improve your ability to manage stress
Meet Our Founder
/ Gianna LaLota, LMHC, LPC
Gianna LaLota, LMHC, LPC, is the founder of Mindful Mental Health Counseling, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. She is also the author of Think, Act, and Feel Better with CBT, a practical guide designed to help individuals build effective coping skills and better understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Gianna holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston College. She is a licensed therapist in both New York and New Jersey, and her clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. She specializes in helping clients reduce anxiety, break unhelpful patterns, and build confidence in their ability to manage emotional challenges.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, integrating evidence-based techniques with mindfulness to support clients in feeling more grounded and in control of their lives.
/ Credentials, Education, and Certifications
Education:
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New York University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston College
NYS Mental Health Counselor License #013388
NJ Professional Counselor License #37PC01075700
Licenses & Certifications:
Beck Institute CBT for Depression Certificate
Beck Institute CBT for Anxiety Certificate
Beck Institute CBT and Mindfulness Certificate
C-DBT Training
Licensed Yoga Instructor (RYT 500)
EFT & Meridian Energy Tapping Practitioner- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals
Reiki Level II Certified
Meet Madison
/ Madison Barrack, BA, Clinical Fellow
Madison is a clinical fellow at Mindful Mental Health Counseling, where she works with adolescents and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or pressure to “have it all together.” Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy in a way that feels practical, collaborative, and tailored to each individual.
Prior to joining Mindful Mental Health Counseling, Madison earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Drexel University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Alongside her studies, she has gained experience working with The Incredible Years program, supporting school-based mental health interventions for children with limited access to resources, and with the Pediatric and Adolescent Psychology Lab at Drexel University, where she contributed to research focused on trauma, resilience, and behavioral health. She also currently works within a neuropsychological practice, supporting client intake and care coordination.
Above all, Madison strives to create a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves.
Our Principles at Mindful Mental Health Counseling
collaborative care
We’re the experts in mental health, but you are the expert on ourself. We will work together to help you reach your goals.
Evidence-Based Treatment
We provide evidence-based care that’s backed by research and proven to be effective. We stay up-to-date on the latest research.
Holistic Approach
We take a holistic approach to mental health. We work on integrating all parts of you in mind, body, & spirit to address all levels of wellness.
Individualized Care in NY + NJ
No two people are exactly alike. We craft individualized treatment plans that are unique to you and your history, background, and goals.