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About Me: 

Ana María Paniagua, LCSW

Founder of The Healing Office

"REAL CONNECTION IS WHERE THE WORK BEGINS."

 

I created The Healing Office with the belief that therapy should feel human. Not rushed. Not clinical. Just real people in a room, doing honest work. My approach is rooted in evidence-based care, but what matters most to me is connection—therapy that feels grounding, relational, and intentional.

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I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and have lived in New York for the past 10 years. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and bring a culturally affirming, trauma-informed lens to the work I do. Healing looks different for everyone, and I honor the complexity that comes with identity, family history, and lived experience.

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I work with adults, teens, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, burnout, and relationship stress. My style is warm, collaborative, and to the point. We move at your pace—but we move.

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A Few Things About Me

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  • I’m bilingual—born in Puerto Rico, now based in New York

  • I used to run a wellness blog called Cosechando Vida, focused on reflection and slow living

  • I love hiking, weightlifting, painting, and a good 1,000-piece puzzle on a rainy day

  • I’m drawn to work that feels intentional, relational, and real

  • I believe healing should feel like it fits your life—not like one more thing to perform

Education & Training

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  • MSW from Syracuse University

  • EMDR – foundational training completed in 2022

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR – completed in 2025

  • R-TEP & G-TEP EMDR Protocols – completed in 2023

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – foundational training in 2021

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – foundational training in 2024

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – through graduate education and clinical practice

  • Ongoing continuing education in trauma recovery, relational work, and somatic-based approaches

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My work blends structure and intuition, science and compassion. I’ll meet you where you are and support you in building the life, relationships, and self-connection you want.

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Contact

Let’s connect and see how I can support you. Reach out by phone or email, and I’ll get back to you soon!

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