Psychotherapy for the Soul
About Authentically well
Each person's authentic self emerges through the process of individuation and self realization.
When we heal our wounds and traumas we have the mobility to access who we truly are. We're able to experience enhanced love, freedom and reach our goals. Authentically Well aims to empower each person with a modern therapeutic approach that is integrated and focused on supporting individuals in accessing their inherent warmth and love in order to feel expanded and free as they navigate challenges and live a life that feels true to their unique essence.
What is Authentically Well?
Kerry Higgins
My own experience as a therapy client gave me a deep appreciation for psychotherapy and inspired me to create a space where people can heal, grow, and even discover joy in the process. I believe that when we connect the mind, body and soul, use curiosity and nervous system regulation to heal, the possibilities for joy, connection change and growth are endless.
My approach is holistic, individualized and trauma-informed, drawing from parts work, EMDR, CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling seen, hopeful, and empowered to navigate challenges with new tools and confidence.
I help my clients move beyond patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and self-sabotage to cultivate confidence, self-compassion, and deeper connections with themselves and the people they love. My work is especially focused on treating c-ptsd and moving from feeling self aware and stuck, to empowered and embodied.
- Master of Social Work, New York University
- Certified Integrative Holistic Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition
- Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist (Level 2), Feeling Good Institute
- The Gottman Institute, Level 1 Trained
- EMDR Basic Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Reiki Level 2, Maha Rose Center for Healing
Psychotherapist seeing clients virtually in NY and CT.
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked in partial hospitalization, outpatient programs, residential treatment centers, and private practice supporting individuals through addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and habit change.
*limited availability for clients seeking emdr treatment.
My aim is to support and guide as you break free from anything standing in between you and yourself
Meet the team
ALLIE
Allie is a body-positive, sex-positive, queer therapist based in NYC. With a warm, relational, and client-centered approach, she supports clients in healing old wounds, strengthening resilience, and embracing all parts of themselves. Drawing on modalities like CBT, DBT, IFS, and ACT, she affirms identity while guiding clients through challenges around eating disorders, self-esteem, trauma, and relationships.
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I’m a body-positive, sex-positive, queer NYC therapist. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered. I use evidence-based tools to support clients in moving toward goals, healing past wounds, unlocking resilience, and experiencing real shifts. As a queer therapist, I bring both personal insight and professional expertise to affirm identity and address challenges.
- Hunter College, MSW
- Bucknell University, BA in Psychology
Education & Background
How would you describe your approach?
Growing up queer and often feeling different led me to social work. Those experiences taught me the importance of being seen and understood, shaping how I show up with clients. My identity allows me to bring empathy, openness, and affirmation while holding space for others (regardless of demographics) as they navigate their identities and challenges.
My specialties include eating disorders, self-esteem, relational issues, transgender issues, trauma, and PTSD. I specialize in CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, IFS, and ACT. Together, clients and I explore past, present, and future so all facets of identity are incorporated as strengths.
What inspired you to become a therapist?
I’m eager to learn EMDR and other modalities to deepen my work with clients. I regularly attend workshops, seek supervision, and stay updated with the latest research and techniques.
What do you feel excited to keep learning about?
NYC has been home for over half a decade, and I still love its energy, culture, and endless opportunities. My French bulldog, Jinx, is my little prince—he keeps me laughing and often joins sessions. Outside work, you’ll find me at concerts with friends (ideally Taylor Swift, since I’m a proud Swiftie) or pulling tarot cards, as I’m all about the cosmos.
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IVY
Ivy is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who creates a collaborative space for growth and healing. Integrating EMDR, Parts Work, and Polyvagal Theory, she helps clients move through anxiety, self-doubt, and painful relationship patterns. Her work is grounded in honesty, curiosity, and deep care, supporting clients in uncovering their needs, building resilience, and cultivating a stronger sense of self.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I draw on EMDR, Parts Work, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment-based therapy to help clients better understand themselves and feel grounded. I’m a compassionate, honest, and interactive therapist. In sessions, I help clients uncover patterns that no longer serve them and work with the nervous system to build clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with people stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship patterns that are hard to shift. Despite being insightful and capable, many of my clients feel overwhelmed or disconnected from their needs. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling in relationships, or simply feeling “off,” I offer a supportive space to explore what’s happening and begin meaningful, lasting work.
- Eugene Lang College at The New School, BA in Psychology
- Fordham University, MSW
- 500 YTT
Education & Background
How would you describe your approach?
I was drawn to therapy because of the incredible therapists in my own life—people who helped me find clarity and hope when all I could see was darkness. I know firsthand how powerful therapeutic tools can be to shift your life, and I’m passionate about helping others access that same power. I believe we all deserve the right support.
What inspired you to become a therapist?
EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic approaches, attachment-based therapy, and couples work.
What do you feel excited to keep learning about?
I’m a born-and-raised Brooklynite who recently moved to Miami to live in the sunshine. I’m also a mom to twin boys and a little girl. When I’m not with my family, I love running, yoga, and enjoying good food and coffee. I’m a dedicated psychology nerd, always training in new modalities and finding ways to help clients. I believe in the freedom that comes from a holistic approach to therapy and in the power we all have to change our lives once we have the right tools.
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