Alicia  Almonte-Cintron
Vetted

Alicia Almonte-Cintron

She/Her/They

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York, Ohio Waitlist Online
Valley Stream Not Accepting In-person
Updated March 26, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Substance abuse
  • Work stress

Professional statement

Alicia Almonte-Cintron is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York. She specializes in a variety of topics, including addiction, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.

Alicia's practice, AAC Counseling, is fully virtual, allowing you the flexibility to meet anywhere in New York State. Alicia’s therapy approach combines CBT and DBT. CBT works to address thinking patterns and behavior, while DBT is used to manage emotions and address how one relates to themselves and the world around them. She received her Masters’ Degree from SUNY at Albany in December 2019. She has worked in community mental health before pivoting to private practice and focusing on individual and couple's therapy.

Alicia is available Sunday- Friday, generally from 9am-7pm. Please inquire about specific days and times.


Message to clients

I like to treat a person as a whole- the sum of your different characteristics make you unique. Each person is radically different and part of the journey is uncovering who you are at your core. My approach utilizes CBT to explore your thoughts and their origins to uncover unhealthy behaviors. We'll then use DBT to make sense of how you're experiencing your emotions and help with emotion regulation.

We, unfortunately, don't get 'how-to' manuals when we become adults, and without the proper support, that can leave us feeling frustrated and isolated. But that's where therapy comes in. We'll go over skills you might not have learned and help get you to the person you want to be.


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

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

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in NY, OH)
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in NY)
  • All Savers Insurance Company (in-network in NY)
  • Allied Benefit Systems (in-network in NY)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NY)
  • Cigna (in-network in NY, OH)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NY)
  • GEHA (in-network in NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in NY)
  • Health Plans Inc. (in-network in NY)
  • Meritain Health (in-network in NY)
  • Nippon Life Benefits (in-network in NY)
  • Optum (in-network in NY)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in NY)
  • Oxford Health Plans (in-network in NY)
  • Surest (formerly Bind) (in-network in NY)
  • UMR (in-network in NY)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in NY)
  • United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in NY)
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in NY)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (60min)

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
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I am credentialed with specific insurances in both New York and Ohio.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun 8:30am-2:30pm

Valley Stream 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 Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Ohio)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-6pm
  • Tue 9am-7pm
  • Wed 9am-7pm
  • Thu 9am-7pm
  • Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years

AAC Counseling, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2022 - Present
Whitney M Young Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, 2020 - 2021


Licensure

New York: 011898

Ohio: E.2404163


Languages

English