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Mary McCluskey

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Mary C. McCluskey, DSW, LCSW received her master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and her doctorate in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Mary is the owner of The Empowerment Opportunity LCSW PLLC, a group practice in New York City. Mary has a certificate in psychodynamic therapy from The American Institute. of Psychoanalysis. Mary is a professor of social work at New York University. Here is a link to my introduction video-

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate and collaborative. I am a deep listener and my approach is direct but not pushy. I believe change and growth happen when you are ready for it. I help create a space where change can happen safely and on your own terms.

What you can expect from me

A better understanding of yourself and your patterns as well as some new options and ways of looking at things. Here is a link to my introductory video: https://zencare.co/practice/the-empowerment-opportunity

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Creative, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, MS (Master of Science) at Columbia University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
    New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Relational, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    341 East 79th Street
    New York, NY 10075

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