Helping Children, Teens & Adults Heal Through Evidence-Based Care
Healing Begins with Compassion, Connection, and Care
Specializing in Trauma, OCD, Anxiety & Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health
Welcome to Simplistic Therapy
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Simplistic Therapy, we provide a safe, supportive space where children, teens, and adults can begin to heal and grow.
Our practice combines compassion with proven approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT. We specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, OCD, anxiety, and the challenges of the prenatal and postpartum journey.
With flexible telehealth sessions available in CT, NJ, and NY. In-person therapy available in our Pleasantville, NY office. We make it easier to access the care you need, wherever you are.
Our Specialties
Trauma Therapy
Heal from past experiences and restore a sense of safety with evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy, WET (Written Exposure Therapy) and TF-CBT.
OCD Treatment
Break free from cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through ERP (Exposure and Responsive Prevention) and CBT.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Reduce worry, panic, and tension with CBT, ACT, and DBT skills tailored to your needs.
Prenatal & Postpartum Support
Compassionate care for new and expecting parents. Yael is PMH-C in progress, providing therapy perinatal and postpartum emotional health.
Meet Yael Monselise, LCSW
Yael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma therapy, OCD treatment, anxiety counseling, and perinatal mental health. With seven years of experience, she combines evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT with a compassionate, client-centered style.
Her practice is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming, ensuring therapy is inclusive and supportive for every client.
Why Choose Simplistic Therapy?
Specialized Expertise - We focus on trauma, OCD, anxiety, and perinatal care. This allows us to provide highly tailored support instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Evidence-Based Treatment - Our work is grounded in proven methods, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT, and EX/RP, giving you tools backed by science to create real change.
Accessible Care - With telehealth sessions across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, plus in-person sessions coming soon, getting started is simple and flexible.
Compassionate Approach - Therapy is most effective when it’s built on trust. We are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodivergent-affirming, ensuring every client feels seen and valued.
Insurance & Payment
Simplistic Therapy accepts Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and more. Sliding scale options are available. Out-of-network clients can request superbills for reimbursement.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Healing doesn’t have to be complicated. Together, we’ll create a path forward that works for you.