Lily Dumas, MA, MHC-LP

Mental Health Counselor | In Person in NYC | (She/Her)

Lily Dumas, MA, MHC-LP, is a Psychotherapist in New York dedicated to helping individuals navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and identity development. She creates an active, warm, and supportive space where clients—especially high achievers and athletes—can reconnect with a sense of purpose and build lives that are authentically their own.

She works with clients struggling with body image, disordered eating, burnout, and the unique pressure to perform. Drawing from her background in neuroscience, Lily’s approach is collaborative, relational, and holistic, helping clients understand the mind-body connection, break free from unhelpful patterns, and foster deeper self-esteem.

Lily holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University. Grounded in evidence-based care, she integrates neuroscience-informed strategies to help clients cultivate lasting resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful personal growth.

Whether someone is navigating major life transitions, overcoming burnout, or exploring their identity, Lily provides a compassionate environment to support healing and self-discovery.

Highlights:

  • Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor in New York

  • Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College

  • Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University

  • Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Former Division I Track & Field athlete (Pentathlon & Heptathlon) at Brown University

  • Experienced in care coordination for substance use treatment and recovery resources

Specialties:

  • Anxiety & Self-Esteem

  • Identity Development & Meaning Making

  • Social Media Addiction

Fun Fact:

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In college, Lily competed as a heptathlete on the Women’s Track and Field team! She's now tackling cycling, crafting, and the (surprisingly humbling) world of homemade pastries and sourdough bread.

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