Nishani Jayawardena

(She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Priority Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

Within the art of therapy, there exists multiple modalities. I believe in utilizing an eclectic range of tools that are tailored to your needs. I specialize in working with individuals (14 and up)who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance misuse, PTSD, and complex trauma. In my youth I attended Fairleigh Dickinson University to earn a bachelor's degree, when I discovered my love for mental health. This passion drove me to complete a master's degree at Florida International University.

A bit about my approach to therapy

The approach I take to therapy is centered around supporting the needs of clients and guiding them towards self-actualization. By creating a safe space, an individual can explore their deepest and most authentic self. This personalized environment brings together multiculturalism, inclusivity, and perspectives that embrace diversity with open arms. If nothing else, I guarantee honesty; I stand true to the roots of therapy with a focus on authenticity.

What you can expect from our first session

I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and EMDR. Yoga, meditation, and movement therapy will also be incorporated for those clientele that seek to embody the mind and body connection.

Nishani's style is

Empowering

Holistic

Open-minded

Insurance carriers Nishani accepts

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Oscar

Oxford

Priority Health

United Healthcare

More about Nishani

MS (Master of Science) at Florida International University

License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Asian and South Asian

Languages: English

Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

More specialties: Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)