Anne Sikora
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Anxiety-Bipolar disorder-Couples counseling-Parenting-Life transitions-Transgender topics-
Anne Sikora
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Professional statement
Dr. Anne Sikora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a PsyD in psychoanalysis with an office in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. She sees clients navigating a wide range of challenges including anxiety, mood disorders, grief, parenting, and life transitions. She is uniquely qualified to see clients with bipolar disorder, and she is dedicated to equipping clients with the skills and strategies to live a fulfilled life beyond the label of their diagnosis. Dr. Sikora also offers couples counseling, helping partners improve communication, rekindle intimacy, and decide next steps in their relationship.
Drawing from training at two psychoanalytic institutes and over two decades of experience, Dr. Sikora is a skilled clinician, highly attuned to her clients’ emotional needs. She offers psychoanalytic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy, and enjoys helping clients reshape the narrative of their lives in new and empowering ways.
Dr. Sikora is dedicated to building an LGBTQ-affirming practice for clients to openly speak their minds. As a former writer, she has unique insight into the challenges facing creative professionals, and enjoys working with them to overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of realizing their full creative potential. Her office is located a short walk from Bergen Street and Borough Hall subway stations.
Work and Education
Private Practice, 1999 - Present
Long Island College Hospital, 1993 - 1997
New York University, MSW, 1993
Queens University, BA, 1987
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Transgender topics - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Anne Sikora is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$150
- Initial session:$200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Therapist's note
Lower fee sessions are only available for daytime appointments.