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Aquaya Perry

Therapist(She, Her, They)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am dedicated to helping individuals who have a vision of transforming their lives and deepening their relationships—with themselves and others. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, designed to bring your unique goals to life.

My approach to therapy

My approach involves guiding clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves—their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns—so they can gain clarity and insight into their inner experiences. By increasing self-awareness, clients become better equipped to recognize triggers, habits, and areas for growth.

I also work on building resilience—strengthening clients’ ability to adapt and recover from stress, setbacks, and challenges. This enables them to face life's difficulties with a more robust and confident mindset.

Overall, my approach aims to improve clients' overall life satisfaction by promoting a balanced, authentic, and empowered sense of self, leading to a more fulfilling and resilient life.

What you can expect from me

I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment that nurtures your autonomy and fosters a strong, positive therapeutic relationship through self - disclosure and honest communication. My goal is to help you build lasting tools for managing emotions, enhancing well-being, and fostering a sense of safety and happiness so you can lead a more fulfilling life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Empowering, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Walden University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, 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, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English