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Allison Kagay

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My desire and passion for helping others has been evident throughout my life span and this passion includes helping children grow and thrive. I believe people are unique, creative, capable, and responsible and I love having the opportunity to see transformation and change and be a part of it!

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor through the State of NY and working towards Certification through the Association of Play Therapy. I hold a Child Centered Play Therapy Certificate through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE).

I work with children ages 3-10 who may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or relational disorders. The initial pre-screening process will be a time to discuss the symptoms and desired goals for treatment to assess if this approach is the best fit for your child and family. Please note, parent or caregiver involvement is encouraged.

What you can expect from our first session

As a Play Therapist, my ability to meet each child where they are is where growth and change can take place. Children desire to be seen, heard, understood, and cared for and through this work, I have the privilege of doing just that. My favorite aspect in working with children is to provide a safe and supportive environment where the kiddos can express themselves, explore their feelings, and develop strategies to cope with behavioral and emotional struggles.

Please book intro call (approx 30 minutes) to ensure this approach is a good fit for you and your family. Telehealth times are available.


Allison's style is

Creative
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Allison accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Allison

MA (Master of Arts) at Messiah University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, and Adults
Modalities: Attachment Based, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Play

Location

21 Redwood Lane
Smithtown, NY 11787