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Wendy Van Allen

Therapist(She, her, hers)
~1 year of experience
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

The first step towards mental wellness is finding hope that we can recover. I meet you as one human being to another; not as your diagnosis. As a licensed mental health counselor. my approach to treatment is holistic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and person-centered. As a trained spiritual counselor, I integrate your spirituality and practices to support growth and healing.

My approach to therapy

Modalities include a variety of evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Expressive Arts Therapy, I have full diagnostic privilege (DP) in the State of NY.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to help you help yourself towards optimal social and occupational functioning as well as strengthening your ability to thrive despite personal setbacks and challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at St. Bonaventure University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Rutgers State University of New Jersey
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English