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Sebastian Shaw

(he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Colorado and New York

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Depression, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

"We're all just walking each other home" -Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment that meets clients where they are at. I have a great deal of experience with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as those with substance use problems.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I utilize a strengths-based approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. I have extensive training in meditation and yoga, and bring elements of mindfulness and somatics into therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are at. Whether this is your first experience entering therapy, or you've tried several modalities already, we will work together to find an approach that feels safe, effective, and aids you to meet your goal

Sebastian's style is

Holistic
Inquisitive
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Sebastian accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Sebastian

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Lehman College of the City University of New York
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Colorado)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, Stress, Men's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Play, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt

Location

14-20 Astoria Park South
Astoria, NY 11102