Integrating modern hypnosis, clinical research &
evidence-based therapy to foster meaningful change.

DR. KIMBERLY FISHBACH, PsyD

kim@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Fishbach specializes in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, executive stress, motivation, and navigating intense emotions. Drawing on her expertise in hypnosis, CBT, and DBT, she helps clients assess their goals, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful change. Dr. Fishbach’s comprehensive approach empowers individuals to improve their overall well-being and achieve lasting results.

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Dr. Karolina Pekala, PsyD

karolina@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Pekala specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating, including binge eating, restriction, and body image distress, as well as anxiety, self-confidence, and adolescent concerns. Drawing on her expertise in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and hypnosis, she helps clients interrupt unhelpful patterns, reduce food-related distress, and rebuild trust in themselves and their bodies. Dr. Pekala’s integrative approach supports meaningful recovery and lasting emotional well-being.

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Dr. Laura Faiwiszewski, PsyD

laura@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Faiwiszewski, specializes in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. She integrates mindfulness, hypnosis, EMDR, ACT, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address emotional challenges and promote healing. Through her holistic approach, Dr. Faiwiszewski helps clients achieve balance and fulfillment.

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Dr. Laura Bowles, PsyD

laurab@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Bowles specializes in trauma, identity issues, IBS, body image challenges, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Using a holistic approach, Dr. Bowles integrates psychodynamic, relational, and person-centered modalities, along with expertise in hypnotherapy and mindfulness. Committed to fostering meaningful change, Dr. Bowles helps clients heal from trauma, rebuild their sense of self, and address the emotional challenges tied to chronic conditions like IBS, ultimately promoting lasting transformation and an improved quality of life.

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Dr. Deborah Teng,
PsyD

debbie@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Teng specializes in social anxiety, general anxiety, ADHD, and performance-related challenges, including public speaking. She helps clients feel more confident and at ease in social, academic, and professional settings, while also supporting them in changing habits that impact their daily lives. Using hypnosis and mindfulness-based, evidence-informed techniques, she helps clients manage anxiety, improve focus, and build practical skills for real-life situations.

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Dr. Micah Zylstra,
PhD

micah@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr.  Zylstra specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and complex emotional struggles. He works with individuals navigating everything from persistent self-doubt and relational strain to more severe, isolating depression.Known for his steadiness and depth, Dr. Zylstra integrates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, humanistic psychology, and clinical hypnosis to help clients understand the patterns shaping their emotional lives and build the clarity and resilience needed for lasting change.

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Dr. Sera Lavelle,
PhD

sera@nyhealthhypnosis.com

Dr. Lavelle is the Founder of NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy, Soho Integrative EMDR, and the former Founder and CEO of Bea Better Eating. A clinical psychologist by training, she is known for her work at the intersection of psychology, technology, and habit change — particularly where high-functioning individuals experience breakdowns in emotional regulation and self-trust.

She no longer sees patients and now focuses on leadership, systems design, and translating deep psychological insight into practical, ethical, and sustainable change across modern care settings.

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