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Michelle Ambalu
Therapist
15 years of experience
31 patients on Headway
- Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
- Individual therapy
My approach to therapy
We believe that the combination of a solid therapeutic alliance, discovery, understanding, and practical advice leads to the most beneficial outcome and helps in both the short and long term.
What you can expect from me
Within the context of a trusting, confidential relationship between client and therapist there is an opportunity to share and explore your thoughts and feelings and have them accepted by another. This process is reparative and makes change and growth possible, allowing for a more satisfying and fuller
About me
- I identify asOther Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
- My style isWarm, Participatory, Open Minded
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience15 years of experience
- TrainingMSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at East Carolina University College of Human Ecology
- License typeLCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
- More specialtiesStress management, Identity issues, PTSD
- Therapy methodsRelational, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Care typesIndividual therapy
- Ages servedAdults
- LanguagesEnglish