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Nalini Persaud

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Stress and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My expertise particularly lies in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I offer both short-term solution-focused therapy to address immediate challenges and longer-term depth work for those seeking deeper personal growth. I utilize a integrative approach that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with person-centered techniques.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Therapy is what you make it! I often say, you only get out, the work you put in. While stress is an inevitable part of life's journey, it also presents an opportunity for profound personal growth. Often, the harder we try to suppress our emotions, the more they manifest in unexpected ways throughout our lives. Together, we will explore and process your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to identify patterns that are influencing your emotions and impacting your daily life.

What you can expect from our first session

My approach recognizes that each person's path is unique, yet we share a common thread - the desire to understand ourselves better and live with ease. Together, we'll work on developing the tools and insights you need to not just cope with life's challenges, but to thrive and become the best version of yourself.


Nalini's style is

Warm
Energetic
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Nalini accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Nalini

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: South Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, PTSD, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)