Balance Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

"Getting started with Balance Mental Health was very easy. They were upfront with what I had to pay and let me know about how to get some sessions covered through my employer. Kayla was my therapist for several months and I truly enjoyed my sessions with her. She gave me exercises almost every week that helped with my anxiety, overthinking, and intrusive thoughts. I truly feel that I have improved over the last 4 months of 2023 thanks to Kayla and would recommend her!"

"My internship at Balance MHC has been a transformative and enriching experience. Tanairy and the team have been supportive and welcoming which has helped me feel like an essential part of the practice. I have gained valuable hands- on experience through attending workshops, counseling observations, weekly supervision, monthly group team meetings, and direct counseling, which has exceedingly enhanced my understanding of mental health treatment. Balance MHC is a practice that truly cares for their clients and ensuring that the treatment received is beneficial to enriching clients’ lives. My experience has helped me grow personally and professionally. I am proud to be a part of this practice."

"My journey with Balance Mental Health Counseling commenced during my internship under the guidance of Tanairy Fernandez, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C in 2017. This internship was a profoundly enriching experience. Tanairy masterfully crafted an atmosphere that offered me a glimpse into the life of a private practice counselor. Her supervision was exceptional, fostering an environment for honing my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy interventions. Working with Tanairy afforded me the privilege of engaging with a diverse caseload, encompassing individuals of various age groups who grappled with issues of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Furthermore, it presented me with opportunities to apply my skills within the community. I remained at Balance Mental Health Counseling while accruing my required licensing hours for the state of New York, eventually attaining full licensure as a mental health counselor. Tanairy consistently supported my professional growth by providing extensive training opportunities, enabling me to obtain certifications and licenses in areas of specialization that piqued my interest. During my tenure at Balance MHC, I successfully completed my training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the TFCBT Foundation, and I also achieved certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. Beyond my professional development, Tanairy played a pivotal role in guiding me to establish my own private practice in the field of mental health. Her unwavering support for my counseling career and the nurturing of my professional identity have been invaluable. It is evident that Tanairy's genuine concern for the well-being and growth of her employees and interns is at the heart of Balance Mental Health Counseling, creating an environment that is not only welcoming but also profoundly supportive and encouraging."

"A+, highly recommended. I gotta say, I was very depressed and felt hopeless for a long time until I started going here. There are days where I don’t want to go to therapy but when I do, it was all worth it. My issue is very unique but Tanairy has done a great job in listening, and pinpointing where my issues are and the steps to over come them. She’s honest and wants the best for you, even if it’s not at Balance…which is admirable. The help that I’m getting at Balance Health isn’t something I can read in a book or online either. I really don’t see myself going to any other therapist. The establishment is clean and cozy. Parking is good too. After leaving a session, I feel like I can finally breathe and think more clearly. Thanks again and appreciate the guidance you’ve given to help me through this rough time."

"Tanairy is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and insightful therapist. She has helped me process work and family related issues. I’m so grateful for the tools I now have to tackle challenges big and small. I highly recommend her and her practice (I have friends who I referred who sing the praises of all the therapists in this network)."