Ready To Begin Your Healing Journey?

Yes, at this time, I am accepting new clients. Waves of Wellness MHC offers individual, 1:1 counseling only, for clients aged 14+. I do not offer couples or family therapy at this time.

No, Waves of Wellness MHC does not offer counseling services to anyone under the age of 14. I also do not provide couples of family therapy, to ensure that we are providing YOU with the attention and space you need to heal.

No, all free consultations and counseling sessions are conducted by appointment only.

Waves of Wellness MHC offers both in-person and virtual counseling sessions!

The office is located in Staten Island, NY but I am able to offer virtual counseling sessions to anyone located throughout the state of New York! For virtual therapy, all you need is reliable internet connection, a private space to talk, and a readiness to show up.

I understand that life gets hectic and busy, so I am also able to accommodate any in-person clients with virtual sessions, if necessary.

No, Waves of Wellness MHC is not in-network with any insurances. I choose not to take insurance to ensure that every decision made about psychotherapy treatment (such as length of treatment, frequency and duration of sessions, therapy modalities, etc.) is between the client and myself - not up to the discretion of a third-party payer. The only way to ensure the highest quality of care and best possible outcomes is to take insurance out of the equation.

If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement. I am happy to provide you with monthly SuperBills, an itemized statement that you can submit for reimbursement.

Our current rate ranges between $120 - $150 per session.

My treatment approach combines components of the listed therapeutic modalities to best assist your needs. I place a strong emphasis on understanding the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, to better understand your experiences. I encompass mindfulness into my sessions to help you feel grounded and find tranquility during moments or feelings of distress.

Treatment modalities used in session, include but aren’t limited to:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Art Therapy

• Attachment-Based

• Feminist Therapy

• Internal Family Systems

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Sand Tray Therapy

• Strengths-Based

• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Therapy sessions are approximately 45 minutes long. Weekly sessions are required when starting therapy to build rapport between the counselor and the client, and to ensure that it is a good fit.

Everyone’s therapy journey looks different and the answer is dependent on the current severity of your symptoms, your goals, and your readiness to implement change outside of the therapeutic space. I do not offer brief/ short-term therapy at this time.

• I will review the limits to confidentiality throughout your first session. This is to ensure you feel comfortable disclosing personal information.

• I will ask pertinent questions about your presenting problems and symptoms. I do this to get a clearer picture of what’s going on, as well as your history, strengths, and goals.

• It is my goal to make you feel safe, supported, and validated. I will begin to work on developing rapport and getting to know one another.

• I will ask what your intended goals are for therapy to ensure that your therapy is tailored to your individual needs.

• Lastly, I’ll set an intention together for what you'd like to take from our intake session and put into practice until our next meeting.

I understand that not every therapist is meant to be a good fit for every client.

Waves of Wellness MHC, offers a 3-session trial period before you commit to working with your therapist long-term. If after 3 sessions, you still feel that it is not a good fit, I’d be happy to provide you with referrals to other clinicians.

For the most part!

What you share in your therapy sessions is confidential and private. Unless there are serious concerns for yours or someone’s safety, everything is private and protected.