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Joan Avedisian

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

22 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Joan

I am an NYU-trained therapist and have extensive experience working in a range of clinical settings, helping people achieve desirable results . I have advanced training in anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse, LGBTQ+ and immigration issues. I base my therapy practice on the fact that best outcomes are achieved when the client and therapist collaborate in building a personalized plan of action. This allows us to implement the most effective treatment modalities. My experience has shown that collaboration leads to a supportive, successful mental health journey.

My experience has shown that collaboration leads to a supportive, successful mental health journey.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Geriatric clients
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey and New York residents

680 West End Ave
Suite 1-A, New York, New York 10025

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Cooking, dining out, reading, movie-going, and socializing

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#53431 • New York • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, New York University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Joan Avedisian accepts Oscar, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Joan Avedisian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Joan is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Joan’s New York license number is 53431, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Joan Avedisian has been practicing therapy for 22 years. Joan’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, New York University. Over that time, Joan has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Joan is part of that group.

Joan Avedisian works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Joan spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Joan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Joan Avedisian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Joan’s style is authentic, calming, exploratory, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Joan’s words: “My experience has shown that collaboration leads to a supportive, successful mental health journey.”

Joan Avedisian (she/her) offers therapy in English. Joan provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Joan Avedisian offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 680 West End Ave in New York. Joan is licensed in New Jersey and New York, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Joan Avedisian is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Joan will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Joan’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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