A safe place to admit you’re human
New York & New Jersey licensed adult psychotherapist
All imperfect people are welcome here
Before we think about what it means to make change for the better, we must remember one simple fact: life happens to us. Negative symptoms or issues we face are just the result of being human. Not only are they normal, but they deserve a non-judgemental space to share them in.
Hi, I’m Sarah Strumeier
Founder of Be Kind Counseling and licensed psychotherapist serving the residents of New York & New Jersey
Let me be the first to say, thank you for choosing to be here, at this very moment.
It takes a great amount of courage to seek this kind of support. And for that, I commend you.
Rather than giving you what you don’t need (unwarranted advice or “quick” cures) Be Kind Counseling focuses on giving you practical tools for everyday life.
We always begin our process by earning your trust and getting to know the real you. Only then can we move forward to address harmful patterns or behaviors, replace them with new ones, and rediscover the “you” that’s been there all along.
Channel your positive thoughts, behaviors, and emotions while reversing the harmful ones
Through years of psychotherapy and individual practice, our team has helped clients who’ve struggled with:
Learn more about our process and approach.
DISCOVER THE PROCESS ⟶
☾ Grief and loss
☾ Life transitions
☾ Anxiety
☾ Depression
☾ Low Self-Esteem
☾ Perinatal / Postpartum Mood Disorders
☾ Pregnancy Loss
☾ Infertility
☾ And more
“Sarah was so kind and personable. She also makes an atmosphere where you can feel vulnerable and open up — which is important.”
- PREVIOUS CLIENT
We all go through challenges — big and small. Here, you have permission to share your story.
But sometimes, you need practical, grounding tools to get you through right now
Read the blog to implement simple and straightforward approaches to boosting everyday mental health.
How would it feel to create a sustainable path for positive living?
Together, let’s outline your goals, so every session feels like a soft place to land and a safe place to grow.