Effective Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Families & Teens
We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and emotional well-being.
Services We Offer
Empowering families and individuals through expert counseling with flexible online or in-person sessions for all professionals.
Restoring Hope, Inspiring Change, Supporting Lasting Emotional Wellness
Dr. Cynthia Gordon-Wellington
MD, LMHC, NCC
Board Certified Counselor
Founder’s Mission
“A silent cry, is heard throughout the land. A heart resigned, submissive, meek. Come quickly or, this life is vain. Yet underneath earth’s deepest sorrows, hope remains. And will I be, true to that call piercing my heart and filling me? There will I stand, true to that call. The Lord will carry me. Beyond the cry of illness, pain, we may in charity, bring sweeter rest. To those in need, lend helping hand. My aim, my vow, faith to my steps to render peace. And will I be, true to that call piercing my heart and filling me? There will I stand, true to that call. The Lord will carry me. This is my hope. To reach that cry. In strength, in unity.”
I wrote this song at the age of 21, with a classmate in medical school (Dr. Sasha Ho Farris Nyirabu) with whom I could often be found busking in the market square. We sat on the floor of her flat, heads together with a violin and a pencil until it was finished. We later performed the song at our White Coat Ceremony.
I had no idea where life would take me, but I have always known that serving humanity in the most basic ways, would be the heart of my work. What can be more basic than the understanding of self? I have always been interested in the stories that make us who we are, and people have always been interested in sharing their stories with me. I founded this practice to help you edit your story. To give you the confidence to change the ending.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, culturally competent mental health services, with a specific focus on addressing the disparities in access to mental health care faced by communities of color.
We strive to empower individuals by facilitating their healing and growth, helping them rediscover their inherent strengths, and supporting their journey toward holistic well-being. Our practice embraces a person-centered approach, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every individual we serve.
6+
Year of Experience
5K+
Session Completed
12+
Team Members
98%
Client Satisfaction
Meet Our Team Members
Essence Blake
Practice Manager | MA, MHC-LP
As the Practice Manager of Wellington Psychotherapy, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for both clients and clinicians.
Sabiha Arif
Therapist | MS, MHC-LP | Fluent in Hindi, Pas
My name is Sabiha and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to overcome patterns that may no longer serve you.
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Therapeutic Modalities We Utilize
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
Reality Therapy/Choice
Theory
Trauma-Informed
Therapy
Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive Therapy
Solution Focused
Therapy
Internal Family
Systems (IFS)
Gottman Method
Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT)
Brief Psychodynamic
Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
New York
Connecticut
Georgia
Maryland
New Jersey
Simple Steps to Start Feeling Better
At Wellington Psychotherapy, we specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, body dysmorphia, intra-/interpersonal distress, marital/relational distress, low self-worth, imposter syndrome, family systems dysfunction, unresolved grief/post-abortive grief, life transitions, and complex trauma (including war-related, racial, sexual, immigrant, childhood, and religious).
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Questions Answered
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Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, personal history, and goals. Together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that supports your emotional well-being and long-term growth.
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Sometimes, you just know. You may notice that the things that used to help you cope—talking with friends, staying busy, exercising, journaling, or simply “pushing through”—aren’t working the way they used to. You may find yourself thinking, “Should I talk to someone?” or “Maybe I need a little help with this.” If that thought keeps coming back, it may be worth listening to it. You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. Therapy can be a space to understand what’s happening, gain new tools, and grow into the version of yourself you want to be.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline for therapy. Your goals, needs, circumstances, and the concerns bringing you to therapy all play a role.
At Wellington Psychotherapy, most therapy sessions are approximately 45-50 minutes. Initial intake appointments and sessions involving more complex or emotionally intensive material may occasionally require additional time.
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Your privacy matters to us. What you share in therapy is generally confidential and is not released to others without your written authorization, except when disclosure is permitted or required by law.
For example, with your written consent, we may communicate with members of your treatment team, such as a prescribing provider, when doing so supports your care. There are also important legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, particularly when there is a serious and imminent safety concern, suspected abuse or neglect that must be reported, or another circumstance in which disclosure is required or permitted by law. Therapy should be a place where you can speak honestly, openly, and without judgment. We take that trust seriously.