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I am licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping my patients cope with life challenges. I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach while utilizing behavioral techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.
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Alessia Russello
Therapist(she/her)
8 years of experience
- Virtual
- Anxiety, OCD, Grief or loss, Trauma
- Individual therapy
My approach to therapy
The therapeutic alliance is very important and crucial to healing. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build positive coping skills over time. This is a safe and confidential environment for you to process painful emotions and work toward your goals.
What you can expect from me
The path toward healing is not always linear however as we process emotions and work toward understanding what lies behind our feelings, we can better cope with life stressors and trauma.
About me
- I identify asCaucasian, Cisgender Woman
- My style isAffirming, Warm, Empowering
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience8 years of experience
- TrainingMSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
- License typeLCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, OCD, Grief or loss, Trauma
- More specialtiesBipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
- Therapy methodsCognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic
- Care typesIndividual therapy
- Ages servedAdults, Seniors
- LanguagesEnglish