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Catherine Carballeira

Therapist(she,her,hers)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker, chemical dependency counselor and trauma specialist with training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I use a variety of modalities-whatever works best for my clients, EMDR, including DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Mindfulness, & Solution Focused Therapy, I grew up in a Spanish family as the eldest girl and know what it is like to be passed over! I am bilingual. There is nothing you can tell me that I have not heard before!

My approach to therapy

I use a variety of approaches and will work with my clients to choose the best approach, and you will lead the way!

What you can expect from me

Clients will feel empowered, confident and know that they are not alone. Clients will learn specific skills and techniques to use then they are stressed, overwhelmed or frightened. They can practice these skills during the week, so that they will be meeting their goals-the ones the client sets-even when we are not meeting. I offer empathy and unconditional positive regard, a concept that Carl Rogers made famous in his person centered therapy approach.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Stony Brook University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University
  • 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, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish, Italian
  • Location
    25 Chelsea Drive
    Smithtown, NY 11787