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Anika Merchants
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I am so happy you found your way here. It was not an accident. I want you to know despite what you are going through you don't have to feel this way anymore! My name is Anika and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with women as well as adolescents with mental health and addiction issues.

A bit about my approach to therapy

As I have evolved as a therapist, I began fusing more spiritual aspects and mindfulness with traditional psychotherapy. I believe the holistic approach can help clients realize the mind, body, and soul, connection and how they can work in harmony to support healing.

What you can expect from our first session

My goal is to help you work through anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, and life transitions. The work we do together will be deep. We will laugh, we will cry, and together we will heal. Our unique relationship will guide you on your journey to self-discovery, freedom, and happiness


Anika's style is

Empowering
Holistic
Warm

Insurance carriers Anika accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Anika

MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Interpersonal, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

233 7th Street Ste 200
Garden City, NY 11530