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Sahntanyna Blackwell

Therapist(She/Her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, with over 20 years of experience providing effective clinical services to diverse populations. I work with individuals, Couples, and Families facing a wide range of concerns, including Dual Diagnosis, Substance Use Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, At-Risk Teens, Parent-Child Relationships, and Multi-Stressed Families.

In addition, I offer Marriage, Pre-Marital, and Couples Counseling, as well as Faith-Based and Psycho educational Counseling. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client

My approach to therapy

My treatment approach is a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral, Psycho dynamic, Family Systems Therapy, and Client-Centered. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

What you can expect from me

My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. I work with clients to improve relationship issues, communication skills, rebuilding trust, intimacy-related issues, family conflicts, forgiveness, motivation & self-esteem, and confidence. I am passionate about developing positive and productive relationships with clients to effectively serve their counseling needs and to encourage their total wellness. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Nyack Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Bachelor of Science at City University of New York Hunter College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Brief Dynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English