
Mikaela Center
VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate
9 years of experience
Meet Mikaela
I have been working as a mental health therapist for more than 5 years, treating adults through bouts of depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorces, times of grief and uncertainty. I truly value the therapeutic space and strive for you to feel welcomed and comforted within each session. Therapy is something not everyone knows they need nor do they always think they want it, but let me tell you. It is something that will help you to navigate those difficult days and improve your ability to navigate life in a healthier way. What is holding you back from following through and targeting your own needs? Let me help you to understand what drives you, what holds you back and what it is you are longing for. Let’s make deeper connections to understand your worries, your barriers, and your strengths. Therapy is not always comfortable, but my goal is to always help you to understand how you can better manage those moments of distress as we work toward improving your quality of life and engaging your mind to better navigate stressful situations. Let’s work together to find some balance for you, to nurture your mind and help to explore your full potential, one day at a time.
I truly value the therapeutic space and strive for you to feel welcomed and comforted within each session.
Communication Style
- Action-oriented
- Mindful
- Empowering
- Direct
Specialties & Approaches
Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Family Conflict (1 adult in session)
- Grief
- Individual Therapy
- Life Transitions
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harm
- Sleep
- Stress
Experienced with
- Geriatric clients
- Parents
- First responders
Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licensed In
Locations
Virtual appointments available for New York residents
Good to know
Additional
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, pets, and friends, and I enjoy being near the water and taking time to refill my cup.
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth
- Prime Health
- Oscar
- Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare)
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- None, I’m paying out of pocket
Credentials & Verification
License number
#93750 • New York • LCSW
Education
BA - Psychology, Siena College MSW - Social Work, State University of New York Albany
Calculate Cost & Insurance
$28
/ session on average with insurance
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