Pura Vida Wellness LCSW, PLLC

We didn't come this far, to stay STUCK HERE

My work is tailored for individuals navigating elite spaces with invisible burdens. Together, we can recalibrate your inner world to match the life you are building.
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We listen, act, and transform

Are YOU tired of just surviving? Exhausted from not finding a solid footing while having many of the things you worked hard for? I support high-achievers in high-pressure work/school settings that juggle success with silent struggles—anxious thoughts, burnout, self-doubt, or trauma they’ve learned to hide well. They crave clarity and meaningful success. They are tired of "powering through." They want tools that work, not just talk therapy. In our work together, we focus on developing emotional agility, creating sustainable strategies, and releasing what is no longer theirs to carry. My practice specializes in helping high achievers overcome anxiety, trauma, and burnout using EMDR, and goal-driven modalities. My clients are ambitious but exhausted—ready for real change, not just talk therapy. I offer weekly online sessions, and in-person EMDR intensives for deep, accelerated healing that leads to clarity, calm, and alignment. You’ve been carrying a quiet weight—balancing ambition with anxiety, success with self-doubt. From the outside, everything looks polished. But inside, you're craving clarity and ease. My work is tailored for individuals navigating elite spaces with invisible burdens. Together, we can recalibrate your inner world to match the life you are building. Reach out
Dr. Kay De Simone
DSW LCSW

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • Oscar
  • United Healthcare
  • Oxford

Fees

  • Psychotherapy 55 mins: $200
  • EMDR Intensive - Full day: $1,500

Location

EMDR Telehealth Support for High Achievers in NY, CT, DC, NC, FL and SC

A street map for office location at New York, NY 10021-4632

Pura Vida Wellness Centers

New York, NY 10021-4632

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