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Alicia Bedward

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Alicia

My approach to therapy is collaborative and systemic. I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be. I am trained as an LMFT, and I have been practicing for the last 4 years. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experienced a myriad of presenting problems. I am here to challenge you to grow while holding your hand through the scary parts. I utilize an eclectic approach because I believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to therapy. I believe that all clients should feel comfortable knowing that their therapist is working to fit their needs.

I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Casual
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love to sing and travel.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#1897 • New York • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Hofstra University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Alicia Bedward accepts Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oscar, Prime Health, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Alicia Bedward is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Alicia is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Alicia’s New York license number is 1897, 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.

Alicia Bedward has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Alicia’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Hofstra University. Over that time, Alicia has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Students.

Alicia Bedward works with BIPOC, Black community, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Alicia spends most of their clinical time. Alicia also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alicia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alicia Bedward draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alicia’s style is authentic, calming, casual, engaging, and open-minded. In Alicia’s words: “I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be.”

Alicia Bedward (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Alicia Bedward offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Alicia is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Alicia Bedward is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alicia 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 Alicia’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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