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Chasing Serenity Psychotherapy·Binah Malka Stinnett-Bloemhof
BMBinah Malka Stinnett-Bloemhof, PhD, MSSW, LMSW
Life transitions · Telehealth in New York

Therapy for life transitions with Binah

Even good change can knock you sideways. A move, a new job, a graduation, a breakup, becoming a parent, the ground shifts and you’re not quite who you were yet. Binah works with adults in New York navigating the in-between, where the old map no longer fits and the new one isn’t drawn.

What it can feel like

You might recognize some of this

  • Feeling unmoored or "behind" after a big change
  • Quietly grieving the life, or the version of yourself, you left
  • Stuck on a decision, replaying every option
  • Excited and terrified at once, with no one to say it to
How Binah works with this

Why people choose Binah

Binah treats transitions as their own kind of work, not a weakness for struggling with them. Together you name what’s actually changing, what you want to carry forward, and what you’re ready to set down. Using Motivational Interviewing, Person-centered, Strengths-based, Culturally responsive care, the focus stays on your next real step, at a pace that fits the size of the change.

Approaches:Motivational InterviewingPerson-centeredStrengths-basedCulturally responsive care
Questions people ask

Before you book

My change is "positive", is it okay to still feel bad?

Completely. Binah hears this often: the good changes can be the most disorienting, precisely because you feel you shouldn’t be struggling.

How long will I need?

Many people come for a defined stretch around a specific transition, then check back in as needed. There’s no obligation to stay longer than it helps.

Can therapy help me make a decision?

Binah won’t make the call for you, but will help you hear your own reasoning clearly enough to make it yourself.

Get started

Ready when you are

Booking happens in Chasing Serenity Psychotherapy's secure client portal, pick a time, share what you'd like Binah to know, and verify your insurance, all in one private place.

Confidential · No charge to inquire · Not for emergencies, if you're in crisis, call or text 988.