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Despina Vougioukas

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Despina

I'm passionate about working with individuals who want to focus on self-care, vulnerability, and growth to live a more self-empowered and fulfilled life. In addition to my general practice, I have a deep specialization as a brain injury counselor. I help survivors and their families rebuild their lives after a life-altering event. Brain injuries don't just affect physical health—they reshape a person’s identity, emotions, relationships, and daily capabilities. Whether you are navigating this complex recovery process or facing other life transitions, I provide the specialized psychological support, emotional coping strategies, and practical cognitive tools needed to move forward.   My therapeutic approach is a collaborative combination of solution-focused, strength-based therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI). I believe in meeting every client exactly where they are and treating them with dignity, respect, and compassion. Let’s reclaim your life.

I'm passionate about working with individuals who would like to work on self-care, vulnerability, and growth to live a more self-empowered and fulfilled life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey and New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Volunteering with seniors.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#3627 • New York • LMHC

Education

MA - Rehabilitation Counseling, Teachers College Columbia University MEd - Counseling Psychology, Teachers College Columbia University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

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

Despina Vougioukas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Despina is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Despina’s New York license number is 3627, 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.

Despina Vougioukas has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Despina’s education and training include MA - Rehabilitation Counseling, Teachers College Columbia University; MEd - Counseling Psychology, Teachers College Columbia University. Over that time, Despina has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Despina is part of that group.

Despina Vougioukas works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Substance Use, among other areas. These are the areas where Despina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Despina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Despina Vougioukas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Despina’s style is action-oriented, casual, empowering, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Despina’s words: “I'm passionate about working with individuals who would like to work on self-care, vulnerability, and growth to live a more self-empowered and fulfilled life.”

Despina Vougioukas (she/her) offers therapy in English and Modern Greek. Despina identifies as Black, White, and Biracial/Multiracial.

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