About us

Soulistic Healers

Soulistic Healers is a private counseling and wellness practice founded by Amina Mbodj (she/her/they), your local TheraWitch, supporting healing through individual, relational and community care.

Licensed in New York & New Jersey
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Out-of-network · superbills provided
Sliding scale available

Our team

Meet the team

Amina Mbodj

Founder & Clinical Director / Supervisor

MA, LMHC, LPC, NTP · Your Local TheraWitch

Amina is an NYU alumna and the founder of Soulistic Healers, where she brings together mental health counseling, holistic wellness and community-based healing. As a TheraWitch, she embraces the intersection of mental health, spirituality and holistic healing. Her clinical interests center on relational-cultural therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma, and the ways interpersonal relationships shape our mental health. As Clinical Supervisor, she is passionate about cultivating the next generation of therapists and creating diverse pathways to healing that honor the whole person.

Languages: English

Emily Porto

Psychotherapist in Training

NYU Graduate Intern

Emily is an NYU graduate student in Mental Health Counseling with a special interest in attachment, relational trauma, and the impact of childhood experiences on our relationships. She is passionate about addressing loneliness and social disconnection through holistic, community-centered care. As the daughter of Brazilian immigrants and a fluent Portuguese speaker, Emily values cultural inclusion and advocating for marginalized communities.

Languages: English, Portuguese

Dillon Hillis

Psychotherapist in Training

NYU Graduate Intern

Dillon is an NYU graduate student in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, a former competitive swimmer and motivational speaker. Drawing from his personal experiences navigating significant health challenges and athletic achievement, he is passionate about mindfulness, authenticity, purpose, and helping others recognize their own resilience. His approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that therapy should honor each person’s individuality.

Languages: English

Our story

Amina is a 2022 NYU Steinhardt alumna with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness, licensed in both New Jersey and New York.

As a relational therapist, she deeply believes that relationships impact mental health and shape how we move through the world.

Created on the core values of accessible services, community care and authentic expression, the practice blends diverse, holistic healing modalities. We work with those who view healing as both a privilege and a right, and are willing to embark on the journey toward alignment.

Licensed in: New York (LMHC #016890) and New Jersey (LPC #37PC01242500)
Languages: English (all clinicians) · Portuguese (Emily Porto)
Hours: Mon & Tue 9am–7pm (ET)

Our power is in what we believe and choose to do. Choosing and believing in healing is powerful magic that can transform our lives and create the reality we wish to live.

Our values

What guides our work

Accessible services
Care that’s within reach, with a sliding scale and out-of-network support.
Community care
Healing happens in connection, with each other and with community.
Authentic expression
Come as you are. Every part of you is welcome here.

Approach

Methods we draw on

Every person is different, so we combine approaches to fit you.

Relational
Emotion-Focused
Somatic
Narrative Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Spiritual & Holistic Integrative

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