Carmela  Bennett

Carmela Bennett

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York Accepting Online
New York Accepting In-person

I am available full-time by virtual online therapy and am available to see clients in person in my offices in New York City and Westport, CT, on a case by case basis.

Updated February 16, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Substance abuse
  • Trauma
  • Stress management

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

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

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

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

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Insurance

Carmela Bennett 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: $225 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $175 - $225
  • Couples sessions: $275 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $275 (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
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Every other week

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 11:30 am-6:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00am-6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am-6:00 pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

New York practice
352 Seventh Ave, 12A, New York, New York 10001
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 8:30-6:00 pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 31 years

Carmela Bennett Psychotherapy, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, 1998 - Present
Caron Treatment Centers, Individual and Family Therapist, 2001 - 2004

Trauma Healing Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, 2021
Teachers College, Columbia University, EdD, 2005
University of Nevada, MS, Counseling and Educational Psychology, Marriage and Family, 1991


Licensure

New York: 010831-01


Languages

English