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Shifra Tepper

(she, her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

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

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

I’m deeply committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to understand your unique story. I’m here to support them in their journey, offering not just expertise, but also encouragement and a sense of partnership. My practice is all about empowering you to take charge of your life, equipping you with the tools and confidence to navigate whatever challenges come your way.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is centered on fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth, with a focus on building your confidence and sense of empowerment. I take a holistic and personalized approach, utilizing various therapeutic modalities based on what you need at the time. Through our work together, you’ll learn new strategies that you can apply outside of sessions to improve your quality of life, ensuring that the progress you make is both meaningful and lasting.

What you can expect from our first session

In our sessions, you can expect to walk away feeling empowered with a greater sense of confidence. Together, we’ll work on equipping you with the skills and tools necessary to navigate life’s stressors independently. We’ll focus on identifying and replacing unhealthy coping strategies that no longer serve you with healthier approaches, helping to alleviate your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.


Shifra's style is

Affirming
Participatory
Warm

Insurance carriers Shifra accepts

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

More about Shifra

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wurzweiler School of Social Work
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Trauma Focused CBT