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Carpe Diem Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My name is Farydah El-Barkachi, I am a licensed mental health counselor in the states of Florida and New York, with 11 years of experience as a psychotherapist and 8 years in leadership roles, I currently serve as the clinical director of a department with approximately 150 employees, supporting over 1,800 participants.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Life can resemble a journey filled with straight paths, unexpected curves, and occasional detours. There are moments when we might feel lost, encounter dead ends, or navigate through uncertainty. During these times, having a supportive co-pilot can be invaluable in helping us stay focused on our goals.

I work with clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. Rather than dwelling on what is wrong, we will emphasize your unique potential and strengths. You will take an active part in your treatment, while I serve as a supportive and knowledgeable guide. I have considerable experience working with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

What you can expect from our first session

I invite you to embrace the transformative benefits of therapy. Psychotherapy offers a collaborative opportunity to work together towards your personal destination. My approach is tailored and comprehensive, with a strong emphasis on psychoeducation to empower you on your journey.

I frequently employ an integrative approach in my practice. I've observed that Schema Therapy and Humanistic methods enhance our capacity to discover meaning and true fulfillment in life by helping us understand the origins of our current symptoms and transforming unhealthy, self-defeating behaviors. Let's take this journey together!


Carpe Diem's style is

Warm
Energetic
Humorous

Insurance carriers Carpe Diem accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Carpe Diem

MA (Master of Arts) at The City College of New York
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York, Florida)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Hispanic
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Behavior Modification, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)