NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy
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NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

BIPOC & LGBTQ / Sliding-Scale Community-Focused Psychotherapy
Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Accepting Online
Midtown Not Accepting In-person
Updated December 20, 2023

We are a remote only community focused sliding scale mental health practice in NYC providing treatment to adults and couples ages 18+. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. We have a special commitment to serving queer communities of color.

Jaivonne  Seary
Jaivonne Seary

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Aaron  Skinner-Spain
Aaron Skinner-Spain

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

Stephanie  Del Cid
Stephanie Del Cid

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Tristan  Vizconde
Tristan Vizconde

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW


About

What services do you offer?

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy offers sliding scale individual, couples, group, and online psychotherapy. We also have therapists on staff that speak languages other than English. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information about language options.

What are your specialties?

We specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, college mental health, LGBTQIA, queer communities of color, racism, systemic oppression, intergenerational trauma, healing justice work, grief, and addiction.

Why should I choose NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy?

Simply put: because we believe that healing, your healing and our collective healing cannot occur alone. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles.

We recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and xenophobia impact our mental health.

You are not alone. Lets take the next step together.


Specialties

LGBTQIA topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

College mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $70 - $175
  • Couples sessions: $175 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Midtown practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Languages

English