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Sandra Vilar-Ferreira

Therapist(she/her)
26 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I have worked with the child welfare system and in Residential treatment for over 20 years. I specialize in family and individual work and have done group work as well. I have several certificates in trauma training and a Certificate in Complex Trauma training, received in January of 2020. I believe in treating clients with respect and dignity and seeking their internal strength and drive in the face of adversity.

My approach to therapy

I have training in several models, but utilize components of these models to treat each individual. I do a comprehensive assessment of needs before developing a treatment plan with a client. All clients are involved in the development of their own treatment plan, regardless of age.

What you can expect from me

They will feel heard and validated and will leave with a sense of direction and hope. I am strengths based in my approach.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    26 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Manhattanville College, 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, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Brief Dynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese
  • Location
    269 Claremont Avenue
    Mount Vernon, NY 10552