Santo Psychotherapy
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Santo Psychotherapy

Affirmative Therapy Practice
New York Accepting Online
Chelsea Accepting In-person
Updated May 18, 2023

Santo Psychotherapy offers therapy to individuals and couples in New York City. Their specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, issues related to identity, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.

The providers at Santo Psychotherapy work from an affirmative and values-driven lens, with the aim of empowering clients to enact positive change in their lives.

Dr. Nicholas   Santo
Dr. Nicholas Santo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist/Supervisor

Michael  Corning
Michael Corning

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Psychotherapist


About

What services does your practice offer?

Santo Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC offers psychotherapy services in the Chelsea area of Manhattan. We offer individual and couples therapy to diverse populations to address a variety of needs.

What are your practice's specialties?

The therapists at Santo Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC specialize in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. We have a particular interest in working with the LGBTQ community.

Why should I choose your practice?

Santo Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC therapists believe engaging with our clients through an intersectional and relational lens. Appreciating and understanding each individuals unique identity can deepen the treatment process, and allow for greater personal growth.

How does payment work at your practice?

We accept Venmo, cash, and checks.


Specialties

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

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

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

Identity - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values

Self-expression - Supportive exploration and expression of one's own ideas, beliefs, and passions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Santo Psychotherapy is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $175 - $250
  • Initial session: $275 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $300 (50min)
  • Couples sessions with Nicholas Santo: $300 (50min)

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
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

We also offer out of network benefits checks. We can provide you with an estimation of your out of network benefits prior to your first appointment, often within minutes!


Location(s)

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-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Chelsea practice
80 8th Avenue, New York, New York 10011
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 7pm
  • Tue 9am - 7pm
  • Wed 9am - 7pm
  • Thu 9am - 7pm
  • Fri 9am - 5pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Head of Practice's Licensure

New York: 080057


Languages

English