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Charmaine Fanara

Therapist(She/Her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I would describe my approach to therapy to be collaborative, authentic, and I aim to instill hope for a more positive future for my clients in a safe and non-judgmental space. I not only take time to understand why you are deciding to begin therapy, but I make an effort to understand your strengths that we can utilize during our work together to help us reach your goals.

My approach to therapy

I approach my work with clients in a holistic way, paying attention to the mind, body, and soul. I believe these elements are integrated and transactional, so I take the time to teach relevant skills and explore how we can enhance your life by addressing these different areas and bringing balance in thoughts, behavior, and how you handle emotions.

What you can expect from me

Therapy is a place to grow, learn, and to feel confidentially supported through life's challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York At Buffalo, Other at State University of New York At Buffalo
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Relational, Jungian, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Codependency Behavioral, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Multi-Systemic (MST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Assamese