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Maria Westgate

Therapist(she/her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have seen a variety of clients from different backgrounds and with presenting problems. I am also a trauma specialist and work most with individuals with inter-generational trauma. I am also multi-culturally competent and a LGBT+ ally. I will do my best to tailor a treatment plan to your needs and personality.

My approach to therapy

My therapy approach includes a general humanistic approach of empathy and compassion. Depending on what you're dealing with, we can use a variety of techniques including Solution-Focused therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Motivational Interviewing to approach them.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to have to learn skills to cope with their distress and also learn more about why they are experiencing what they are going through. We will explore in sessions how different life experiences have shaped them into who they are today.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University at Buffalo State University of New York
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Mandarin, Cantonese