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Yana Postel-Kotlyar

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

17 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Yana

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to see a change in their life. I’ve worked in a myriad of settings, ranging from satellite clinics based on early educational settings to social adult daycares (and everything else in between, including hospitals and intensive day treatment). I believe that starting from the client's needs is the key to successful treatment. In order to explore the possible foundation of the problem, I like to get a general overview of the concerns and the person's current living environment, support system, background, and upbringing. Homework is assigned only if warranted; depending on the mode of treatment utilized and individual preferences, it may or may not be necessary.

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to see a change in their life.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Energetic
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, trying new cuisines, discovering new cultures and listening to music.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#79996 • New York • LCSW

Education

BA - Psychology, Brooklyn College BA - Communication Studies, Brooklyn College MSW - Social Work, New York School of Social Work

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Yana Postel-Kotlyar accepts Oscar, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Aetna. 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.

Yana Postel-Kotlyar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Yana is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Yana’s New York license number is 79996, 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.

Yana Postel-Kotlyar has been practicing therapy for 17 years. Yana’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Brooklyn College; BA - Communication Studies, Brooklyn College; MSW - Social Work, New York School of Social Work. Over that time, Yana has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Yana is part of that group.

Yana Postel-Kotlyar works with Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, and Panic, among other areas. These are the areas where Yana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Yana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Yana Postel-Kotlyar draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Yana’s style is affirming, empowering, energetic, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Yana’s words: “I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to see a change in their life.”

Yana Postel-Kotlyar (she/her) offers therapy in English and Russian. Yana identifies as White. Yana provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Yana Postel-Kotlyar offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Yana 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 Yana Postel-Kotlyar is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Yana 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 Yana’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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