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Pavla Berry

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Eating disorders, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

In my practice I believe in integration of mind and body to provide the healing strategies to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, mood lability, addiction, relationship with food and difficult life transitions. Sometimes people feel stuck in old patterns of behavior and weighed down by previous negative experiences. I focus on providing clinical support to clients who would like to achieve higher potential in their life, career, sports and overall life balance and well being.

I am able to provide psychological evaluations for bariatric surgeries and clinical support through the process of weight loss, changes in life style and relationship with food. I understand that every person is unique in their needs. I tailor my approach to each individual needs and focus on mind and body connection as well relationship with food and its effect on mood and energy.

As a former competitive athlete, I also assist athletes with providing them with mental tools to perform at their highest level or coming back from their sport-related injuries.

My approach to therapy

I work with clients as part of the larger system of their family, community and culture. I utilize DBT, CBT, Trauma competency and treatment, integrative medicine for mental health and solution focused approaches.

What you can expect from me

During initial session clients should expect a thorough evaluation of their background and presenting issues. I like to get to know client's individual needs and together create goals for treatment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York, Albany
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Eating disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
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