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Carlos Malave

Therapist(He/Him)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I’m a licensed social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. My multidisciplinary background in Social Work, Child Welfare and Family Services, Public Administration, and Criminal Justice empowers me to provide comprehensive mental health services to a diverse range of individuals. I strive to facilitate positive change by helping you identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.

My approach to therapy

Therapy is a unique journey for everyone, with each session being different. My goal is to help you boost self-awareness and develop coping strategies for life’s challenges. I aim to help you see your inner strength to overcome obstacles and grow stronger. I balance challenging clients with a supportive environment, blending humor, openness, and creativity with honesty and directness.

What you can expect from me

I’m interested in learning about your mental health concerns and informing you about how I can help. I’ll be asking different types of questions to better understand you, and we may go through some assessment tools, if needed. You’ll also have the chance to ask me anything you’re curious about regarding the therapy process. We can then develop the treatment plan that is right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Lehman College of the City University of New York, Master of Arts at CUNY - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
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