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Dr. Phara Gladden

Therapist(She/Her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome to A Fresh Start! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the Behavioral Health field for the past 20 years. My clinical experience includes working with Individuals, families, and couples.

I believe that we can overcome challenges and adversities, which may interfere with one's personal growth. Our early experiences and culture shape who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is to provide a person-centered, non-judgmental environment where you feel safe, supported, and able to navigate through challenging and unpleasant feelings. My treatment modalities include Trauma -Informed Counseling (TIC). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

What you can expect from me

Taking the first step toward self-improvement is never easy, yet you have chosen this journey to explore your uniqueness and release negative beliefs that may interfere with your true self.

As your therapist, I will help you to identify your triggers, explore past experiences in your life, and develop coping skills to alleviate any emotional, physical, and psychological distress.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Doctorate at New York University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English