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Jennifer Cristiano

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, thanks for selecting my page. My name is Jen and I believe all individuals deserve to be heard and validated in a safe, welcoming environment. Based on your personal needs, my role is to assist you in a collaborative approach through the process of self-discovery and help you gain the necessary strategies and insight to achieve your desired changes and outcomes. I look forward to speaking with you and guiding you along this journey!

My approach to therapy

I am currently licensed as a LCSW working in clinical practice for a major hospital system in New York. In addition to my current clinical work, I have over 10 years experience specializing in substance misuse. I work in a collaborative effort with my clients and utilize a holistic approach in addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, stress management, problem solving techniques, interpersonal relations work and more to meet your individual needs.

What you can expect from me

Based on your personal needs and preferences, clients can expect to take away feeling empowered, seen heard and understood, in a judgement free environment.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University
  • 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, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Codependency Behavioral, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Relational, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English