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Heather Kunkel Lcsw

Therapist(She/Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

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I am dually licensed LCSW in CT & NY. I am a Fordham Alumni and currently, I am the Regional Program Manager for Emergency Mental Health for Westchester Medical Center, and operate a PT Private Practice.

I have experience in working with trauma, Mood Disorders, the LGBTQ community, high risk youth, early Intervention, mobile crisis, foster care, Post Partum & Geriatrics. I work with Adults, Couples & many college students!

I have a diverse resume that helps to be able to provide competent support in a therapeutic setting for my clients.

My approach to therapy

I am an attachment-based therapist. I see this experience as a journey that I am privileged to be on with you... We build from where you are, you define the goals and I provide unconditional regard along this pathway providing clinical guidance & validation. I'll challenge you when needed and also know when you may need only to be heard.. developing a safe rapport you can rely on.

What you can expect from me

I am really about real life solutions that will work in your day to day.. you can expect to feel acknowledged and validated consistently. I value our therapeutic relationship and will put in my all. With the understanding that in order to make change, you will have to meet me half way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
    Connecticut, New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English