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Elizabeth Madonia-Papalia

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

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

Specializes in

Anxiety and Depression

Great to meet you!

Hi, my name is Lizz. It is so hard to take the first step in therapy. Feeling vulneralbe ,discussing some really hard topics with a person you don't know. I know first hand the anxiety that comes with having to talk about anxiety. It is my first hand experience that will make you feel truly understood, because I do! I am a LMHC, Licensed school counselor and a mother of a teenage daughter.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My counseling style is a combination of person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I take a hands on approach with my clients, believing that we are in this together. It is important that you feel that I am available especially on the days when life is extra challenging.

What you can expect from our first session

After our sessions, you will feel heard and understood. I do not promise to know all the answers but I do promise that together we will work on coping strategies in an environment where you feel safe and supported.


Elizabeth's style is

Affirming
Warm
Humorous

Insurance carriers Elizabeth accepts

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

More about Elizabeth

MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Alfred University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Biofeedback

Location

356 Husson Street
Staten Island, NY 10306