Mirielle Ranade, LMHC, PMH-C
She/Her
Senior Psychotherapist
Mirielle is a senior psychotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy who works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, sex and intimacy concerns, grief and loss, and the many transitions that shape our lives. She has a particular passion for supporting mothers, birthing people, parents, and caregivers through the complex and often deeply personal experience of becoming and being a parent.
Mirielle works with couples at all stages of their relationships, helping them improve communication, deepen connection, navigate conflict, and cultivate greater emotional and physical intimacy.
With specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health, Mirielle also works with clients experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and pregnancy or infant loss. She supports individuals and couples as they navigate the shifts in identity, relationships and sexuality that can accompany parenthood. Her academic work explored the intersection of motherhood, identity, and sexuality, deepening her understanding of the ways these experiences can impact how we see ourselves and connect with others.
Mirielle approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and compassion. She believes that meaningful therapy begins with creating a space where clients can feel understood without judgment and can explore the parts of their lives that may feel complicated, painful, or difficult to put into words.
As a clinician of color, Mirielle values working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and is attentive to the ways culture, identity and relationships intersect.
Whether you are moving through a major life transition, struggling in a relationship, adjusting to parenthood, or simply feeling unlike yourself, Mirielle offers a thoughtful and supportive space to slow down, make sense of your experience, and reconnect with yourself again.
Mirielle currently sees clients for virtual therapy across New York state and for in-person therapy in Larchmont, NY.
Education and Credentials
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Mirielle earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University’s Family Institute. Prior to Northwestern, she studied Humanistic and Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Centre in London, England, and has additional experience in grief work as a former volunteer with The Dinner Party, a grief community. Mirielle received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and spent more than 15 years as a corporate communications and public policy professional based in the US, Asia and Europe before transitioning to a second career in counseling.
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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mood Disorders - Components of Care, Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mental Health Advanced Psychotherapy Training, Postpartum Support International
Paternal Mental Health, The Motherhood Center
Caring for Pregnancy Loss: Supporting Families Through Grief, The Motherhood Center
Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Reproductive Trauma, PESI
Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, NYCEFT
Core Skills, Advanced Training Program in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, NYCEFT (current candidate)
"Sex as a Safe Adventure" - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Regulation Focused Psychotherapy for Children - Level 1 Training
PESI UK: Women, Trauma and Mental Health
British Psychological Society: Racism in Psychological Therapies
Get to Know Me
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SELF-CARE TIP/WAY TO WRAP UP THE END OF A LONG DAY?
At the end of a long day, I like to snuggle with my puppy, Albus, and either read a good book (my favorite genre is historical fiction) or watch a funny TV show (Parks and Rec always makes me laugh).
A QUOTE THAT HAS REALLY STUCK WITH YOU:
You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who doesn’t like peaches” - Dita Von Teese.
I have been repeating this quote to myself and to friends for years – it’s helped me on my own journey of people-pleasing and seeking validation through others. It’s a good reminder to focus on what feels good to you and how you want to live your life instead of looking to others for approval.
“Are you sure?” - Thich Nat Hahn. This is a simple prompt that I’ve often asked myself if I’m caught up in worry or anxiety about the future. This question leads me to pause, gently challenge automatic thoughts, and access a more curious and expansive mindset toward my concerns.

