About Luminous Mental Health Counseling
Award-Winning Bronx Therapy Practice Focused on Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Care
Voted Best Psychotherapy Practice in the Bronx – Ponce Banks 2025
At Luminous Mental Health Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care — regardless of background, income, or insurance status. Based in the Bronx and founded by local clinicians, our practice is deeply rooted in the community we serve.
We specialize in trauma-informed therapy, with a strong focus on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and culturally competent counseling. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma recovery, we’re here to help you build resilience and reclaim your well-being.
Meet Our Dedicated Therapy Team
Our team includes licensed therapists, life coaches, and trauma specialists who are passionate about guiding clients toward emotional healing and personal transformation.
Zahedi Castillo
LMHC
Martha Gavilanes
LMHC
Amaranta
Henriquez
CEO LMHC
Naillely Diaz
MHC-LP
Sierra Nash
LMHC
Liany Jaquez
MHC-LP
Lauryn Gutierrez
LMHC
Marina Piavskaia
CRC MHC-LP
Nadav Jerson
Associate
Brigid Corcoran
MHC-LP
Lian Cenzano
MHC-LP
Tiffany Speller
MHC-LP
Lauren Familia
MHC-LP
Zixuan Yang
MHC-LP
Healing Trauma,
One Story at a Time
Our vision is to make affordable EMDR therapy accessible in the Bronx — helping individuals heal from trauma and emotional pain without the barrier of high costs. EMDR therapy is a scientifically supported approach to treating PTSD, anxiety, and traumatic memories, and we believe it should be available to everyone.
At Luminous, our therapists guide clients through their healing journey using personalized, compassionate care. We’ve witnessed countless transformations and are committed to helping every client move from surviving to thriving.
lluminating the Path
to Mental Wellness
We are on a mission to bridge the gap in access to therapy for underserved and marginalized populations. Our goal is to provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality mental health services to individuals and families across the Bronx.
We offer:
- Trauma-focused individual therapy for adults, teens, and children
- Couples counseling and family therapy
- Life coaching to support personal growth and goal-setting
- Multilingual therapy services to serve our diverse community
Our work is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and evidence-based care — because your mental health matters.
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Our Core Values
At the heart of everything
we do are the values that define
our practice:
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Accessibility: No one should be turned away from therapy due to cost or language.
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Diversity & Inclusion: We embrace cultural humility and celebrate diverse identities.
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Compassionate Care: We meet each client with empathy and unconditional support.
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Community Commitment: Our Bronx roots guide our mission to serve and uplift.
Meet Our Dedicated Therapy Team
Our team includes licensed therapists, life coaches, and trauma specialists who are passionate about guiding clients toward emotional healing and personal transformation.
Zahedi Castillo
LMHC
Martha Gavilanes
LMHC
Amaranta
Henriquez
CEO LMHC
Naillely Diaz
MHC-LP
Sierra Nash
LMHC
Liany Jaquez
MHC-LP
Lauryn Gutierrez
LMHC
Marina Piavskaia
CRC MHC-LP
Nadav Jerson
Associate
Brigid Corcoran
MHC-LP
Lian Cenzano
MHC-LP
Tiffany Speller
MHC-LP
Lauren Familia
MHC-LP
Zixuan Yang
MHC-LP
Because your mental well-being is our priority.
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