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Ernestine Garvin

Therapist(Ms.)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, my name is Ms. Garvin. I have 20 yrs. of experience as a LCSW and a NYS Psychotherapist. I have a great respect for all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. My primary goal is to treat anxiety, depression, anger etc. to improve client’s daily function. I am extremely open-minded, a great listener and solution oriented. My greatest strength is to “help clients look beyond the surface and look within to find a greater sense of inner peace.”

My approach to therapy

As a provider, I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach combining Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic and CBT. These approaches help achieve disorder remission and relapse prevention. I also utilize developmental framework to help clients understand how life events and experiences shape core beliefs to promote a positive change.

What you can expect from me

Clients should expect to enter a welcoming, respectful and nonjudgemental environment. They should expect a forum in which to openly and safely vent and/or communicate all areas of concern. Clients should expect to learn techniques to restore happiness and improve overall social, emotional and mental function and well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work), LCSW
  • 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, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Codependency Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English