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meet anna hindell, lcsw

I’m a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in New York City, with over two decades of experience helping adults who feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected find greater ease and clarity in their lives.

My path began in my twenties, when I entered therapy with a Gestalt therapist who helped me see myself with honesty and compassion. That experience changed everything — it deepened my self-understanding, built confidence, and inspired me to become a therapist.

While earning my Master’s in Social Work at NYU, I began studying Iyengar yoga, which deepened my appreciation for the mind-body connection. I later became a certified teacher and still draw from that training — not through physical postures, but through awareness, grounding, and presence.

Today, my work integrates Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mind-body awareness to help clients reconnect with themselves and move through life with greater authenticity and balance.

It’s an honor to do this work — to witness people growing in self-trust, awareness, and courage as they learn to listen inwardly and make meaningful change.

I write regularly about my work on my Substack. Follow along to stay in touch!

The Four Foundations

Therapy with me is active and experiential — not just talking about your life but exploring what’s happening in the moment. I help clients slow down, tune into what’s happening in their bodies, and notice the thoughts, sensations, and emotions that shape their experience. These Four Foundations shape every aspect of my work. Together, they create a therapeutic process that’s grounded, experiential, and transformative.

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  1. Integrative Therapy

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I draw from both Gestalt and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you connect with your thoughts, emotions, and body in the present moment — deepening self-awareness and understanding

2. mind-body awareness

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As a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, I bring an embodied perspective to therapy. Through gentle attention to breath, sensation, and the body, we cultivate grounded awareness that supports lasting emotional regulation.

3. collaborative exploration

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Therapy is a partnership. We explore your patterns and experiences together — building trust, curiosity, and compassion as you develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.

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4. sustained growth

Our work extends into your daily life. I help you develop tools that support clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of self-trust over time.

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You can find me on Substack where I write essays about the inner life — what grief looks like when you stay with it, why anxiety doesn't always need to be fixed, and what it means to feel genuinely known by another person.

Twice a month, free to read.

Explore my substack

FAQs

  • Yes! I offer both in-person and oline sessions for my clients based in New York State.

    I also offer coaching sessions for my clients based out of state.

  • I do not accept insurance directly. However, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I can provide the necessary documentation (a superbill) for insurance submission.

    For more information on how this might look, head over to my insurance page.

  • My session fees are $325 per hour for individuals and $375 per hour for couples.

    If that doesn’t make sense for you and you’d like to work together, please contact me. I always set aside a certain percentage of appointments for clients on a sliding fee scale.

  • This is a great question! Having a great fit with your therapist is critical in getting the most out of our work together.

    I find the best way to discover this is through a brief consultation. This gives us a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, my approach, and what working together might look like — with no pressure to commit.

    If you’re interested in getting started, please fill out my contact form and I’ll be in touch.

  • I ask that cancellations are made within 48 hours of scheduled appointments or the session must be paid in full. I understand that life happens, and I’m happy to make exceptions for my clients when possible.

  • I’m based in New York City.

    My office is in Midtown South, just three blocks away from the Empire State Building. Penn Station, Grand Central, Port Authority, and the PATH train are all nearby.

  • Yes — if you live out of state, we can work together through coaching.

    Coaching offers a supportive, collaborative space where you can explore what’s feeling challenging, strengthen what’s already working, and move toward the changes you want to make.

    Drawing on my clinical background, I help you clarify your goals, understand the patterns that may be getting in the way, and build a practical, meaningful path forward. Together, we explore what’s arising in your life, make sense of it, and identify new possibilities for growth and choice.

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Therapy is a powerful investment in your well-being — one that can help you live with more clarity, connection, and confidence.

If this approach resonates with you, I’d love to connect and explore how we might work together.

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