In-Office
The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and resurrect. -Peter A. Levine
Miriam Schiller, LCSW's style
💙 Warm 🥇 Empowering 🤝 CollaborativeWhy Miriam Schiller, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession
I have always felt drawn to helping others. In high school, I volunteered with young children, supporting them in their homes and learning from each interaction. During the summers, I worked at a camp for unaffiliated Jewish children, an experience that left me deeply humbled. I was fortunate to support these children through a variety of resources while maintaining close, meaningful connections.
Mental health has long fascinated me, and I am committed to staying informed about the latest research and approaches through ongoing trainings and learning opportunities. I believe that learning is not only essential for personal growth but can also enrich the lives of those we serve. Knowledge has the power to transform, and I am passionate about sharing insights that guide others along their own paths of self-discovery.
I am continually humbled by the human capacity for resilience. I wanted to do work that matters—work that sits at the intersection of pain and hope. Being a therapist allows me to witness transformation firsthand, and I feel honored to accompany people on their journeys toward healing and growth.
Miriam Schiller, LCSW's approach
As the practice owner of Mind & Heart Psychotherapy, my main focus is providing clients with compassion, healing, and empowerment. I am committed to creating a space where each person feels supported and understood while working toward meaningful change.
At Mind & Heart Psychotherapy, we take an integrative approach that honors both the mind and the body. Our work draws from a variety of modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, IFS, DBT, CBT, EMDR, and attachment-based therapy. By combining somatic awareness with resilience-focused strategies and practical coping tools, we create a safe and effective environment for growth. Above all, my approach emphasizes the therapeutic alliance, ensuring our work is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused.
What you can expect from sessions with Miriam Schiller, LCSW
At Mind & Heart Psychotherapy, we believe in collaborative and compassionate care where clients feel safe, understood, and respected. Our approach blends practical support with deep emotional healing, combining a grounded, body-aware perspective with resiliency-focused strategies. We provide practical tools alongside deep therapeutic work, always keeping cultural sensitivity at the forefront.
Sessions are thoughtful, paced, and attuned to your unique needs. Together, we build resilience, expand emotional capacity, and help you reconnect with parts of yourself, fostering lasting growth, self-understanding, and meaningful transformation.
Miriam Schiller, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community
I have extensive experience working in the Jewish community, supporting children, individuals, and groups across a variety of settings. I have facilitated therapeutic groups that foster trust, connection, and emotional safety, always prioritizing cultural sensitivity and respect. Through this work, I have seen how meaningful relationships and a supportive environment can empower growth, resilience, and self-discovery. I understand the importance of recognizing the unique aspects of each client’s life, and I dedicate careful attention to ensuring my approach is both compassionate and informed.
My work is deeply shaped by the specific needs of the communities I serve. I strive to approach every client with awareness, respect, and an openness to learn from their experiences. By honoring each person’s background, values, and cultural context, I aim to create a therapeutic space where they can explore, heal, and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful and transformative way.
Miriam Schiller, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone
- Body Keeps The Score
Somatic Healing - Parenting from the Inside Out
Inner Child Work - The Gift of Therapy
Resiliency
Approaches
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Concerns
Languages spoken
EnglishAges
Adolescents (13-18) AdultsPeople I work with
Women IndividualsPersonal religious affiliations
Frum open mindedJewish community experience
ExtensiveLicensed to work in
Florida, New Jersey, New YorkNearby areas within a short commute to my in person office
Cedarhurst, Lawrence8 years in practice
Licenses
Degrees
- LCSW 2017
Certificates
- DBT Intensive by Behavioral Tech 2020
- Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy program by William Alanson White Institute 2022
Trainings
- Suicide Prevention & Risk 2018
- Imago Relationship Therapy by Imago Institute 2019
Affiliations
- Nefesh 2018
Average costs per session
$200 - $250
Payment Methods
- Free consultation
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Zelle Quick Pay
What people have to say about working with me:
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"When I was working with Miriam, I felt grounded & attuned to myself. She provided tools for me to work practically that I could use right away. I felt understood not just intellectually- but emotionally as well."
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"I took my daughter to see Miriam. She helped her gain skills of emotional regulation & interpersonal skills to feel more confidence & become more self aware. Our relationship improved tremendously and my daughter is much happier overall."
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Miriam Schiller worked for me for a number of years and I still supervise her every few weeks. She is a serious clinician and takes her role seriously. She cares about her patients and really tries to help them and meet them where they are. She responds well to feedback and wants to grow and learn.
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