Counseling & Therapy Services

Counseling, Therapy, and Mental Health Services

Staten Island Speech & Counseling offers compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families, tailored to your unique needs. Our licensed therapists specialize in:

Marriage & Couples Counseling

Marriage therapy and couples counseling are designed to help partners strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.

Family Therapy

Family therapy aims to improve family dynamics by addressing conflicts, improving communication, and fostering stronger relationships within the family unit.

Parenting Support

Parenting support helps parents navigate the challenges of raising children at various stages of development. This support equips parents with tools to foster a nurturing and structured environment for their children.

(OCD) Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy OCD therapy often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP).

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression treatments focus on helping individuals manage their symptoms through therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression.

Panic Disorders

Therapy for panic disorders focuses on helping individuals manage and reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks. Our therapists use evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify the triggers and thought patterns that contribute to panic.

Behavioral Therapy for Children and Teens

Behavioral Therapy for Children and Teens Behavioral therapy for teens, especially those with oppositional defiant behaviors (ODD), focuses on identifying and modifying disruptive behaviors.

Academic, Social, & Emotional Concerns

Academic, Social, and Emotional Concerns Therapy for academic, social, and emotional concerns helps children and teens cope with challenges related to school performance, peer relationships, and emotional well-being.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Specialized counseling for children with (ASD) and their families can include social skills training, behavior modification strategies, and family therapy to better understand and support a child’s unique needs.

Grief Counseling

 

Grief counseling provides emotional support for individuals dealing with loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one or another type of significant loss (e.g., the end of a relationship or the loss of a job).

Self-Esteem

Therapy for low self-esteem focuses on helping individuals develop a more positive self-image and healthier sense of self-worth. Techniques often include cognitive restructuring, self-compassion practices, and goal-setting.

Stress Management

 

Stress management therapy focuses on identifying and reducing the sources of stress in your life while teaching you effective coping strategies. 

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Accepted Insurance Plans

We are currently accepting the following insurance plans:

  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (Non-medicaid Plans Only)
  • Fidelis
  • United Health Care, Value Options
  • GHI, Carelon, Emblem Health (Out-of-network)
  • Aetna (Certain Plans in Network, Others Out of Network)
  • 1199 (Out-of-network)

Note: We are actively working to expand our insurance panel participation. If we are not yet in-network with your provider, we are happy to submit claims on your behalf for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients receive partial or full reimbursement for services.

  • Common CPT Code Used 90834: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
  • Common CPT Code Used: 90837: Psychotherapy, 60 minutes
  • Common CPT Code Used: 90846: Family psychotherapy, without the patient present
  • Common CPT Code Used: 90847: Family psychotherapy, with the patient present
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Private Pay Rates

  • 45-minute session: $100 – $150
  • 60-minute session: $175

Sliding scale is available depending on availability and clinician

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Cancellation Policy

There will be a cancellation fee for all same-day cancellations or rescheduled appointments.

Counseling Resources

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Client Portal

Books

123 Majic by Thomas W. Phelan PhD

Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges by Pat Harvey & Britt H. Rathbone

The Insomnia Workbook:
A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need Kindle Edition by Stephanie Silberman

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison

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