Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy

09/05/2026

Looking to expand your trauma treatment skills and add EMDR to your clinical toolkit?

Registration is now open for my upcoming online 6-day EMDRIA™ Approved EMDR Basic Training.

📅 Part 1: October 2–4, 2026
📅 Part 2: December 11–13, 2026
💻 Live, interactive virtual training
👥 Small-group format
💬 10 hours of EMDR consultation included
🎓 Optional 40 hours of continuing education credit available

The small-group format allows for individualized instruction, discussion, demonstration, and supported practicum experience throughout the training.

Learn more about eligibility, training details, and registration below.

This is the standard EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training. Tuition includes two 3-day training sessions and 10 consultation hours. Students who enroll in this course will be able to practice EMDR with clients after the first training.

08/22/2026

I’m incredibly proud to share that this week, several members of the Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy team will begin EMDR Basic Training right here within our practice! This is the first phase of a larger goal to expand EMDR training across our team and create opportunities for clinicians to continue developing into advanced EMDR roles over time.

One of the things that matters most to me as a practice owner is investing in the clinicians who have shown such dedication to our clients, our team, and Mindfulness Matters as a whole. They give a great deal to this practice, and I want them to have opportunities to grow within it. We have an exceptionally talented group of therapists, and I want them to have access to excellent training, continued professional development, and opportunities to advance professionally.

For some of our clinicians, this training may be just the beginning. As they gain experience, they’ll have opportunities to pursue EMDR certification, move toward consultation roles, and eventually participate in consultation and support for future EMDR trainees as our training program grows.

I love the idea of creating a practice where clinicians can build something - not only a caseload, but expertise, leadership roles, and a professional path that can evolve over time.

I’m very proud of this team and excited about what we’re building together.

07/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Jill Harmon, LCSW-R, CCTP-II has officially become an EMDRIA Approved Trainer™!

This milestone reflects Jill’s longstanding commitment to trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, clinical education, and supporting therapists in developing thoughtful, effective clinical practice.

Information about upcoming EMDR Basic Training opportunities will be coming soon.

06/29/2026

Foster parenting can be deeply meaningful — but it can also be exhausting, isolating, and emotionally complicated.

Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy is offering a virtual 6-week support group for foster parents.

Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Begins July 2, 2026
Remote

Register here:
https://forms.gle/qW9wQA17Ba4n8kAj7

06/23/2026

Foster parenting can be deeply meaningful - but it can also be exhausting, isolating, and emotionally complicated.

Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy is exploring interest in a virtual support group for foster parents and kinship caregivers throughout New York State.

The group would offer a supportive, confidential space to connect with others who understand the realities of foster care, including caregiver stress and burnout, trauma-related behaviors, attachment concerns, working with agencies and schools, reunification, grief, and the impact of fostering on the entire household.

The group would be facilitated by Kelsey Stoddard, LMSW, through a secure video platform.

Interested in learning more? Please complete the brief interest form here:

https://forms.gle/qW9wQA17Ba4n8kAj7

A group of therapists who provide insightful solution-focused psychotherapy. We assist members by providing care in a number of modalities.

06/15/2026

Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy is offering an 8-week Social Skills Group for children and teens ages 6–17 this summer at our Middletown office.

The group will be led by Melissa Donohue, LMSW, who brings a warm, engaging approach to helping children and teens build confidence and connection.

Participants will be placed in age-appropriate groups to ensure activities and discussions match their developmental level.

This interactive group helps children and adolescents build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop important social-emotional skills.

Topics include:

Identifying and expressing feelings
Managing anger and strong emotions
Building and maintaining friendships
Effective communication skills
Frustration tolerance
Problem-solving strategies
Understanding and responding to bullying

Groups begin Monday, July 6, 2026 and will meet on Monday evenings. Specific group time will depend on the child’s age group.

Insurance may be accepted depending on the participant’s plan. Private pay options are also available.

To request more information or be considered for the group, please complete the interest form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_kOT6DpSbArbaJjwafokMYNxJ61AoU18AOvvLo2OW7_8nCQ/viewform

Completing the form does not guarantee placement. Our office will follow up with next steps.

06/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Darragh Connolly, LMSW, to Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy!

Darragh is warm, thoughtful, and affirming, and she has a heart for working with children, teens, and families. We feel so lucky to have her join our team. Darragh will be seeing clients in the Middletown office and via telehealth.

To learn more about Darragh and meet the rest of our team, visit:
https://mindfulnessmattersny.com/our-team/

05/13/2026

NEW VIRTUAL THERAPY GROUP FOR ADULTS IN NEW YORK

Living with Balance: DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation

This structured, supportive therapy group is for adults who struggle with overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, impulsive reactions, anxiety and stress, boundaries, communication, or difficulty regulating emotions during conflict.

Participants will learn practical DBT-informed coping skills in a supportive telehealth group setting.

Tuesdays | 7:15–8:30 PM
Starting May 26, 2026
Open to adults located anywhere in New York State via Zoom.

Space is limited. Interested participants should contact us to inquire about whether the group may be a good fit.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (845) 292-4403

05/13/2026

Many people assume telehealth feels impersonal compared to in-person therapy - but that hasn’t been the experience for many clients.

Some people actually find it easier to open up from the comfort of home, whether they’re curled up in their favorite chair, wrapped in a blanket, or sitting with a pet nearby.

We took a look at some of the most common myths and facts about telehealth therapy.

Read below:

Many people assume virtual therapy is less personal or less effective than in-person counseling. In reality, telehealth has helped many people access meaningful, connected, and effective treatment.

04/17/2026

Anger gets a bad reputation, but it’s often not the real problem.

Anger is usually protecting something underneath it:
– hurt
– rejection
– fear
– feeling unseen or powerless

When anger is the only emotion that feels “allowed,” it steps in and does its job - loudly.

The work isn’t to get rid of anger.
It’s to understand what it’s trying to protect.

When we slow it down and get curious about what’s underneath, things start to shift.

If you find yourself reacting quickly or feeling like your emotions go from 0 to 100, there’s usually more to the story—and it’s worth exploring.