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Vernell Lewis

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Family Issues

About Me

Vernell is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York. Vernell has experience working with all ages ranging from childhood to seniors, assisting clients through various walks of life. She has worked with clients dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, marital challenges, trauma, homelessness, racial challenges, and more. Vernell utilizes an eclectic approach while working with clients, as each client is different and unique, and is believed to benefit from an array of techniques and approaches to best fit the needs of that specific individual.


Vernell Uses compassion and operates from a strength-based, non-judgemental lens. Vernell works with clients to facilitate client self-efficacy and goal attainment. She brings a spirt of warmth, compassion, kindness, honesty, and curiosity to each session,


As a client you will be in the driver seat, as you are the best expert of your life. Vernell will meet you where you are at, and together you will build.


Vernell's style is

Affirming
Empowering
Warm

Insurance carriers Vernell accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

More about Vernell

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Nyack College
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)