Break Free from Anxiety and Overthinking
Hi, I’m Dr. Juan. I provide therapy for thoughtful adults who are seeking:
✓ Lasting Relief from Anxiety
✓ Freedom from Overthinking
✓ Greater Peace, Balance, and Confidence in their lives
Break Free from Anxiety and Overthinking
Hi, I’m Dr. Juan. I provide therapy for thoughtful adults who are seeking:
✓ Lasting Relief from Anxiety
✓ Freedom from Overthinking
✓ Greater Peace, Balance, and Confidence in their lives
Start Your Healing Journey
Online therapy open to clients in New York, and Florida
In-network with most Optum NY plans including: UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and UMR.
Find out if your insurance is covered: Contact Us
Do You Recognize Yourself in These Moments?
There are days when it feels like I’m just treading water—trying to keep up with work, family, and everything else. I don’t want to let anyone down, but it feels impossible to juggle it all.
Sometimes, I’m physically present with loved ones, but mentally I’m miles away—thinking about responsibilities, tasks, and deadlines. Then I feel guilty for not truly being there.
I feel stuck in cycles of anxiety and overthinking. There’s always something pulling me back, no matter how hard I try.
Even when people tell me I’m doing well, internally I’m still filled with self-doubt. It’s exhausting to keep battling these thoughts.
If you’re nodding along, know you’re not alone—and more importantly, know that real change is possible.
Connecting with the Right Therapist Can Be a Game Changer
As an experienced therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, the Gottman method and other techniques – I use an integrative, personalized approach to quickly help you find relief and create lasting emotional change.
Every session is personalized for your needs, providing simple strategies you can immediately use. We’ll move at your pace, ensuring you always feel supported and empowered.
Quiet Your Anxious Mind
Using Mindfulness and CBT, you’ll learn simple yet powerful tools to manage anxiety and reduce overthinking—so you can finally experience calm and clarity.
Create Healthier Relationships
Drawing on the Gottman Method, Whole Brain Living, and culturally responsive techniques, you’ll learn proven communication strategies to strengthen your connections and navigate relationship challenges effectively.
Build True Inner Confidence
With Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing, we’ll untangle patterns of self-doubt, fear, and perfectionism—helping you confidently trust your decisions and inner voice.
Balance Work, Family, and You
Together, we’ll identify culturally responsive strategies and practical tools to successfully balance professional expectations and family responsibilities—without sacrificing your personal well-being.
WORKING WITH ME
The Cultivating Favorable Conditions Process
Step 1:
Book Your Free 45-Minute Consultation
We’ll explore your goals, answer your questions, and clarify the best next steps.
Step 2:
Personalized Therapy Plan
Together, we’ll create a clear, customized plan that immediately addresses your most pressing challenges.
Step 3:
Consistent Support and Real Results
Weekly sessions that provide practical tools, measurable progress, and emotional clarity every step of the way including:
Feeling more peaceful, in control, and confident Building emotional awareness and stronger relationships that don’t drain you Sustaining transformational habits—not just temporary changes
About Dr. Juan
I get what it’s like to feel pulled in a hundred directions—because I’ve been there.
Growing up in a working-class immigrant family while navigating high-pressure spaces where few people looked like me taught me how to succeed under pressure—but it also left me battling anxiety, overthinking, and the constant urge to “hold it all together.”
Now, I help thoughtful, driven adults—like new parents, first-generation professionals, and ambitious leaders—find calm, set boundaries, and create balance without losing their edge.
My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Whole Brain Living, mindfulness, and culturally responsive care into practical strategies you can use right away.
If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling calm, clear, and confident—let’s talk.
My Mission: Healing isn’t just personal – it’s transformative.
When we reconnect with our true selves and break free from past wounds, we become a force for good, influencing those around us in ways that create lasting change. Each person who heals helps to heal others, creating a ripple effect that strengthens relationships, families, communities, and even the world in ways we cannot even imagine.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Here are the most common things new clients ask before starting therapy.
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If using insurance:
Most clients pay between $0–$60 per session, depending on their plan and whether they’ve met their deductible.
I’m in network with most Optum Plans including:
UnitedHealthcare
Oscar
Oxford
UMR
Without insurance:
My out-of-pocket rate is $120 per 45-minute session.
I offer high-quality care with exceptional value—and I keep my rate modest because I don’t want finances to be a barrier for the clients I serve.
Whether you’re using insurance or paying out of pocket, my goal is to make therapy accessible while still offering the structure, tools, and support that lead to real, lasting change.
That’s why I: Accept insurance Ensure transparent pricing Keep my self-pay rate modest
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I see clients Monday through Friday, between 9:15 AM and 6:45 PM, depending on availability.
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No, I provide online therapy only for clients in New York and Florida.
This means you can access therapy from the comfort of home—without the hassle of travel.
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Each session is 45 minutes long and tailored to what you need.
We’ll check in on your progress and keep therapy aligned with your long-term goals We’ll prioritize what’s most pressing based on what’s happening in your life You’ll gain practical tools to help you break free from negative thinking, self-defeating habits, and relationship struggles Sessions take place in a judgment-free, supportive space where real healing happens
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Not all therapy is the same. The right fit makes all the difference.
I specialize in helping POC, bicultural individuals, and those who have experienced adversity heal, grow, and break free from dysfunctional patterns—because I’ve been there.
My style is structured, supportive, and action-oriented We’ll take time in your free consultation to ensure it feels like a good fit before moving forward
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Step 1: Book a free 45-minute consultation. Step 2: We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and what you’re looking for in therapy. Step 3: If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session and start the journey toward change.
Therapy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The hardest part is taking the first step. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward, I’d love to help.
Are you ready for tranformational healing?
See what former clients say:
I've worked with therapists before, but no one has ever understood me quite like Dr. Juan. He gave me practical strategies that genuinely reduced my anxiety and helped me move forward in life feeling clear and confident.
As a first-gen Afro-Latina navigating work stress and family pressures, Dr. Juan helped me set healthy boundaries, manage my anxiety, and build lasting confidence. Therapy truly made me stronger.
Even when things were rough, therapy with Dr. Juan helped me find real balance between my career and family. I learned how to truly be present and manage stress with confidence.
Working with Dr. Juan has allowed me to grow emotionally and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Therapy has given me tools to truly understand myself and communicate confidently in my relationships and at work.
Dr. Juan B Pena, PhD, LCSW
Offering Virtual Therapy to clients in New York, and Florida
Still Have Questions? I’m Happy to help: juan@drjuanbpena.com
Crisis Notice: If you’re in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. This practice does not provide emergency services.