Individuals/Couples Counseling Seniors in Transition Counseling Sacred Ceremonies Officiant

“The nature of life is the continuing process of finding the courage to live in

fullness and truth especially during life’s constant changes.”

Seena Russell Axel, Ph.D.

My global private psychotherapy practice is rooted in the body-breath-mind-soul connection and focuses on working with adults, couples, and, more recently, seniors in transition. People often describe my work (and my life) as “Love Made Visible.” My body-mind approach to counseling is designed to enhance self-esteem, increase awareness, expand the boundaries of consciousness, and turn challenges into manageable experiences. Below are the various services that I offer.

Services

New York State Licensed
Mental Health Counselor
Certified Somatic Practitioner
(Body Worker)
Clinical Psychotherapist
Trauma Specialist
Organizational Consultant
Certified Yoga Teacher
Ordained Healer

Professional counseling can mediate these difficult times of transition and help make life’s inevitable changes easier. As a senior professional in the field for many years, I am professionally trained to help individuals manage and heal from stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma through body-mind-spirit techniques. My methods focus on the connection between the mind and body, such as breathwork, somatic (body-based) therapies as well as spirituality. I am also an ordained healer and ceremonial officiant. Please see my services outlined below.

Professional counseling can mediate these difficult times of transition and help make life’s inevitable changes easier. As a senior professional in the field for many years, I am professionally trained to help individuals manage and heal from stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma through body-mind-spirit techniques. My methods focus on the connection between the mind and body, such as breathwork, somatic (body-based) therapies as well as spirituality. I am also an ordained healer and ceremonial officiant. Please see my services outlined below.

Sacred Ceremonies

Body-Mind Modalities (Hands-On Healing)

Seniors in Transition

Reiki Healing

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are capable of being happy and healthy.

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, through a combination of classical yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology, encourages a deeper connection with self. A Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session is a one-on-one hands-on healing process.

Other Services

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that was developed to resolve symptoms resulting from disturbing and unresolved life experiences.

Clients are Raving - See Why!

“As a Naturopathic Physician with a busy family practice it is a top priority for me to have a strong referral network with other practitioners. Since my focus is on the powerful connection between the mind and the body having a competent Psychologist is a must. As I deal with the body via natural remedies it is crucial to have someone addressing the emotional/spiritual components that are contributing to the illness. Having Dr. Seena as my go-to referral for all my patients has been a blessing. It is with confidence that I can refer patients to Dr. Seena knowing not only that they will absolutely love her (as I do) but that they will also have resolution of the issues they are confronting. I thank the universe often for connecting me with Dr. Seena, together we contribute to our patients' well-being on their journeys!״

- Dr. Sharon S.
Naturopathic Physician

"I love my life - I love my friends and family and after time spend with Dr. Seena Axel I love myself! I have been in therapy through the years, having both traditional therapy in the doctor office and sessions on the telephone. I was told about Dr. Axel by friends who raved about her. What really made me interested and curious was the fact that she offered something unique, she would come to her clients' homes for sessions! Contact was made and I began a relationship with Seena that has truly enhanced my life. I found it easy to talk with her and bond was established. Having her in my home added so much to our time together. She could see how I lived. She could see the pictures of the people I talked about. You could say that I blossomed in my own surroundings. These sessions have been successful and rewarding for me. I have a new confidence and respect for myself and I bless the day that Seena and I met."

- Judie V.

"It was strictly by accident that I found Seena and am so happy that I did. Since my husband is disabled and finds it difficult to leave the house, the fact that Seena comes to us is a blessing. She is extremely compassionate, understanding, insightful and a pleasure to speak with. She understands our issues from both sides and always comes up with wonderful suggestions and ideas."

- Carole & Richard S.

"Dr. Seena Axel is one of those rare gems; sensitive, expertly effective and competent, uniquely gifted psychotherapist and educator. Her knowledge and expertise is only exceeded by her warmth, genuineness, and perceptiveness."

- Dr. Steven K.

"Dr. Seena Axel is the person to whom I would send a precious relative or dear friend. She seamlessly embodies decades of training, intellectual brilliance, and a nurturing heart – all in support of the healing and evolution of her patients. Simply put, she is the best therapist I know."

- Kathryn J.

"I find Seena to be a trustworthy, honorable, extremely intelligent, caring, loving, special person. Seena was my therapist for ten years and my life is in a new, positive direction thanks to her guidance. I am blessed to know someone as fine as Seena."

- ALG

"My work with Seena can be summed up this way… The first time I called her, I was in a very dark place and told her, “I feel my pilot light went out.” Her reply was, “I have matches.”

- Karen G.

"Life has its way of adding events to our lives that we never could have foreseen. We think we can plan, and therefore control what our future will look like. We work hard at this, and then, WHAM!, out of blue comes the surprises, the tragedies, the disappointments, that we never even imagined possible!" My life became totally stuck in a quagmire of the most unimaginable events, and I was sinking fast. Somehow, there was a lifeline thrown to me, and her name is Seena Axel Our paths crossed, I asked for help, and I received more than I could have hoped for. She helped me learn how to truly love and respect myself for who I am, while giving me the tools to move forward into the life I had always dreamed of but had never believed possible."

- Kathleen M.

"Seena is a kind compassionate therapist. But really, she’s been more than a therapist, she’s been more of a guide to a deeper understanding of my life."

- Joseph T.

"Life’s challenges are born better, easier and stronger with the objective wisdom by a mindful, soulful and loving professional. I’ve been privileged to have Seena Axel guide me through mine for more than 20 years. Always adapting to the changes in my life’s challenges. Always available. And always with the goal of assuring I could learn and grow from what I was experiencing. She told me that a friend once told her…everyone needs a Seena in their life. I agree. I know I do."

- Randi Z.

"Dr. Sena Axel is a seasoned therapist who is extremely thoughtful and dedicated professional. She is very intuitive and brings compassion and intelligence to her work with me. I appreciate the words of wisdom she has bestowed on me."

- Anonymous

Whether new to the area or living with changes due to health, job status or loss, everyone can use counseling

during these stressful times of transition.