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Anastasia Polar(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Anger management- Anxiety -Communication issues- Depression- Relationship issues-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Message to clients

Anastasia Polar is a mental health counselor in Woodbury, NY. She works with individuals ages 18+. Many of Anastasia’s clients come in to address anxiety, depression, anger management, life transitions. Anastasia is particularly passionate about serving college students. She also have advanced training in the area of anxiety, depression.

Anastasia is trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused, in which we examine thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, understand what is or isn't working, and shift them to healthier habits. In session, Anastasia focuses on emotional regulation skills to aid in improved mood and interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships. This approach supports clients to feel more relaxed and present and are able to make decisions that are more aligned with their values.

Anastasia's style is non-judgmental, engaging, goal-oriented. When clients first start therapy, will work to understand the client's past history and set goals together and will establish a strong relationships and comfortable environment where they feel safe and heard.

Anastasia received their M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. She has worked at private practices across Long Island, where she worked with children, teens, adults and families. Outside of private practice, she enjoys taking walks outside and watching home renovation shows. offers both in person and remote sessions.


Licensure

New York: 013014-01

Languages

English

Specialties

Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets

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

Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others

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




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • GEHA
  • Lyra Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$180 (45min)