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Therapist in Yorktown Heights, New York Gwendolyn A Sullivan, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Gwendolyn A Sullivan, Therapist

Gwendolyn A Sullivan, MS.Ed, LMHC

Specializes In:

Intellectual challenges: generally independent
Sexual trauma
Trauma & PTSD
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Gwendolyn Blackett-Sullivan is a New York State licensed mental health counselor. She has experience treating children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. She has expertise in the areas of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as working with couples utilizing the John and Julie Gottman’s curriculum. Ms. Blackett-Sullivan specializes in substance abuse, grief, sexual assault, PTSD, domestic violence and works with diverse mental health populations. She has supported families dealing with crisis intervention, dealing with disabilities and trauma. She utilizes various evidenced based and client centered approaches with the aim of facilitating growth, healing, change and teaches coping skills. Gwen graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York with a Master’s degree in forensic psychology and from Herbert H. Lehman College of The City of New York with a Master’s degree in special education. Gwen is certified in the state of New York as a teacher of both elementary and special education. She is also certified as an educational administrator on both the school and district levels. Gwen completed a post Master’s advanced certification in clinical mental health counseling from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York and completed a post Master’s educational administration licensure program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • The City University of New York - Herbert H. Lehman College

FAQs

Please call us at 914-245-0437 to schedule an appointment with Gwendolyn A Sullivan.

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See what our patients are saying about Gwendolyn Sullivan

Gwen was my therapist for over a year, and thanks to her wonderful help, I've made tremendous progress in dealing with issues of grief, anger, and anxiety. Gwen always made me feel comfortable and accepted. She's extremely knowledgeable in her field and emits a fun-loving energy, not to mention that she has a great sense of humor. Probably what I enjoyed most about working with Gwen was that there were never any awkward silences, something I didn't like about the therapists I had worked with previously. When I met with Gwen, it always felt like I was chatting with a wise friend, not being psychoanalyzed under a microscope. The only reason I discontinued my sessions was because I switched insurances. Otherwise, I would still have the lovely Gwen as my go-to therapist!
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Tiffany N S.

Tiffany N S.

Mar 15, 2023
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I could write an essay on how wonderful Gwen is! She has helped me through the toughest time and being so young. The relationship I have built with Gwen will always be very special to me. She always makes me feel better even with I’m struggling with grief. She makes me feel like I’ll always be okay. I have been with Gwen for 8 years and I don’t know what I would do without her. Her voice alone is soothing. If you’re having a bad day Gwen will always cheer you up! She is very understanding, she listens, and she is always there for me. Overall she provides great therapy. I don’t know what I would do without her!💗
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AJ M.

AJ M.

Jan 28, 2026
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Gwen is so amazing! She helped us get through a difficult time and my daughter adores her. There came a time where ending my daughter’s therapy was suggested as she did so well, but my daughter did not want to stop seeing Gwen. Gwen is a part of our family. She’s so kind and gentle and I would definitely recommend her!!
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Juannetta L.

Juannetta L.

Dec 31, 2022
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I recommend Life Stance . I do think the process of logging to the session could be made easier, but what I love the most is the therapist . Dr Gwendolyn Sullivan is so amazing her happiness is contagious !
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Agaphe

Agaphe

Mar 24, 2022
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She was very nice and very understanding. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease, as I was nervous because it was my first therapy appointment.
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Carmen R.

Carmen R.

Feb 07, 2023
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Excellent experience
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Nyomi W.

Nyomi W.

Mar 01, 2023
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