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Chamika Barrant

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that therapy is essential because it provides the safest space for us to be our most authentic self. Therapy allows us to speak our unapologetic truth without fear of judgement by family and friends.


Hope to hear from you soon!

Chamika Barrant

My approach to therapy

Many people misunderstand the importance of having a Therapist. A lot of people feel like they can deal with life's challenge's on their own. While self determination is great it does not allow for authentic revelations. Self determination in this sense is equivalent to cross examining yourself on the witness stand. Think about it...are we truly capable of asking ourselves the tough questions? Do we have the insight to go deep and connect past occurrences to current events?

What you can expect from me

Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy I will help you connect the dots. I will help you understand your emotional cycle (experiences, feelings, behaviors and consequences). I will help you identify your triggers and determine what peace of mind looks like for you.

Do you have on an emotional coat of armor or an emotion jacket? Together we can decide if it’s time to take it off!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
  • 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, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English