About the Practice
Where compassion meets clinical excellence, and healing honors the whole person.
Our Story
The Joy In Living, LCSW, PLLC was founded by Claudia Christina Soddano with a clear mission: to create a warm, culturally responsive space where individuals and families can find healing, hope, and growth — in any language they call home.
As a minority woman-owned practice, we understand the unique challenges many face when seeking mental health support — from cultural barriers to language differences to the stigma that still surrounds therapy in many communities. We are here to break down those barriers.
Located in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, New York, we serve children, teens, adults, and families throughout Westchester County and across New York State via telehealth.
Our Philosophy
"We believe that true healing happens when we honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit."
Our integrative approach combines the rigor of evidence-based psychotherapy with the wisdom of holistic wellness practices, creating a uniquely powerful healing experience for every client.
Our Approach
🧠 Psychotherapy
- ✓ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- ✓ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- ✓ Psychodynamic Therapy
- ✓ Motivational Interviewing
- ✓ Mindfulness-Based Interventions
🌿 Wellness Integration
- ✓ Breathwork & Pranayama
- ✓ Trauma-Informed Yoga
- ✓ Guided Meditation
- ✓ Mindfulness Practices
- ✓ Reflective Journaling