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Kristofer Isaksen

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Kristofer Isaksen is a board-certified licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Yaphank, NY, who works with adults and adolescents 14 years of age and older who struggle with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder, Gambling Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, and other traumas. Kristofer delivers a warm, empathetic, and solution focused approach, is approachable and quick to build rapport with clients.

My approach to therapy

Kristofer has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-Based, Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered therapeutic interventions and has been practicing clinical social work for six years. Kristofer has worked in hospital clinics, other mental health and substance use clinics and programs as well as private practice and EAP settings.

What you can expect from me

Kristofer has excelled in providing care to clients through a non-judgemental approach and assists clients with gaining insight into positive change to empower growth from solution-focused care. Clients will take away many possible solutions to their own life challenges after sessions with Kristofer, and will continue to preservere in a safe space. Through being their true self by healing and meeting themselves where they are at.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Energetic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Brief Dynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family, Psychoanalytic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English