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Shantae Boyd

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

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

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Have you ever struggled with depression, been gripped by anxiety, or overcome by grief? Let’s talk about it! Welcome! I am Shantae, a licensed Therapist in NYS. I am an African American woman born and raised in Harlem, NY. I currently offer therapy to individuals and families. My background includes many years of working with the underserved populations, helping to create change and strengthen our communities.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Most of my clients have experienced symptoms of depression/ anxiety and are searching for ways to cope. Modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person- Centered Therapy were utilized to help them overcome their issues and meet their treatment goals. Together, we will identify triggers, discuss life stressors, and develop coping strategies to assist you with dealing with difficult times in life. overall wellbeing.

What you can expect from our first session

Sessions with me allow clients to feel supported and respected for who they are. I create safe and non-judgmental space where client’s feel free to discuss their difficulties and process their feelings. Experience has taught me that safe spaces help to foster healing and allow clients to be open. In therapy sessions, you will be assisted in creating healthy boundaries in which you can love others but also love yourself and keep yourself safe emotionally.


Shantae's style is

Warm
Empowering
Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Shantae accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Shantae

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)