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Keann Pender

Therapist
3 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I am Keann Pender. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor, more specifically I am someone who helps facilitate change in people's lives and relationships. I started my career over 16 years ago counseling grieving families through many end of life decisions. Upon graduating NYU, I have worked helping individuals and couples who feel that no matter what they do it eventually leads to stress and frustration.

My approach to therapy

Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? You do not have to go through this alone. Imagine living a healthy lifestyle, beginning each day ready to take on the world, loving yourself and feeling loved by others! My goal is to help you create this life in a judgment free atmosphere. Through the use of therapy I teach individuals and couples skills to help them grow. My success is based on providing clients with the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

What you can expect from me

My method is structured and research-oriented with an emphasis on understanding patterns and monitoring progress. I use Solution-Focused and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you learn practical skills to cope with anxiety, depression or any of life's stresses. Together we will work on strategies to make positive changes. I know from my many years of experience that you have the ability to make positive changes in your life if you're willing to let me guide you through the process.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at New York University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family, Biofeedback, Brief Dynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Play, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English