Therapist in Yorktown Heights, New York Peggy Gorel, Therapist

Peggy Gorel helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across New York navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges through compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy at LifeStance Health. She creates a supportive and structured space where clients can build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Peggy specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and supports clients experiencing a wide range of additional concerns. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help individuals better understand their thoughts, manage difficult emotions, and develop healthier patterns. Peggy has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and first responders, and she approaches each person’s care with cultural awareness and respect for their unique experiences. Peggy is particularly dedicated to helping children and adolescents, including those facing school avoidance, behavioral challenges, and family-related stressors. She also works with teens navigating identity development and emotional regulation, as well as adults managing life transitions, relationship concerns, and reproductive or postpartum mental health challenges. Her passion lies in empowering clients with practical tools they can use in everyday life while fostering resilience and confidence. With a warm, authentic, and collaborative style, Peggy focuses on meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to their individual goals. She also offers support for couples and families, as well as individuals coping with grief, trauma, and caregiving stress related to dementia or cognitive decline. Outside of her clinical work, Peggy enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, watching Law & Order: SVU and shows in the Below Deck series, and relaxing with her dog, French Fry. She also makes time for the outdoors and staying active.