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Peta-Gaye Sandiford

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy is most meaningful when we’re willing to look beneath the surface. I help clients explore the root causes of their struggles, not just manage symptoms, so we can better understand the patterns shaping their lives. tailor strategies to fit your specific needs and how you’re experiencing the issue. I welcome engaged clients who are ready to do the work, ask thoughtful questions and dive deeper. Therapy with me is a partnership as we work side by side to create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My style is open-minded, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals who bring unique experiences and perspectives into the room. You help determine what feels most important to focus on and together we create a plan that feels practical and actionable.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been feeling most challenging, and what you’re hoping might change. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Part of my role is helping you clarify what feels most important. You can expect a thoughtful and engaged conversation focused on practical next steps.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English