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Jennifer Bakal

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Taking the first step and attending the initial session can be scary. Understanding this feeling, I provide my clients with warmth, empathy and a safe place to share. I have been working in this field for over 20 years and hold a doctorate in psychology and a Masters in Social Work and psychology. I work with most aged groups and treat depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, substance abuse, bereavement issues, work/school related stress and relationship/family issues. We will work together to meet your goals.

My approach to therapy

My style is to start where the client is and use evidence based treatment that would best help. I provide my clients with a sense of safety and a feeling of being validated.

What you can expect from me

The first session is about getting to know you and your goals for therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University School of Medicine, MA (Master of Arts) at New School University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
    New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English