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Catherine Tumminello(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

New York

Anxiety -Body image- Couples counseling- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Sexual health & dysfunction-Dating-

See Catherine's Details for:

Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$50-$200

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

As a therapist, Catherine specializes in identity and self discovery. Many of her clients are on a journey of coming to terms with their sexuality, gender, body image, or other aspects of their identities that might have been hidden. Catherine uses mindfulness to connect clients with their bodies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to rewrite any thoughts, behaviors, or feelings holding them back from being fully authentic. Her goal is for clients to embrace all the parts of themselves, achieve self acceptance, and live fully in their power.

Catherine’s approach to therapy is rooted in analyzing her clients’ relationships, starting with what they looked like during childhood with parents, peers, and siblings. Our early experiences form our fundamental patterns, ideas, and behaviors in relationships. With Catherine, clients can break down some of those ideas so they can decide which ones to keep and which ones to change. Through this work, clients build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people around them.

Message to clients

We don’t heal in isolation. On the contrary, healing takes place when we form healthy, supportive connections with others. Therapy with me is rooted in building a safe, affirming relationship where you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, clarify your sense of identity, and feel confident and grounded in who you are.

Many of my clients are coming to terms with their gender or sexuality, body image, or other aspects of their identities. By digging into your thought patterns, analyzing relationships, and using mindfulness to process feelings, we’ll work together to heal your relationship with all the parts of yourself—and by extension, the people in your life.

Young people today are up against a wildly different world than the one our parents grew up in—including more access to social media than ever, growing global and economic instability, and a future that can appear uncertain. If you’re feeling a sense of hopelessness or existentialism, you’re not alone. In our work together, we’ll also create strategies for preserving your mental health and finding a sense of purpose in these times.

Work and Education

Resilience Lab, Therapist

New York University & University of Leeds, MSW, 2021

Licensure

New York: 114034

Languages

English

Specialties

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

Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

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

Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Parents

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

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna International
Aetna Student Health Insurance
All Savers Insurance Company
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna
Golden Rule Insurance Company
Harvard Pilgrim
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Meritain Health
New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
Nippon Life Benefits
Optum
Oxford Health Plans
Surest (formerly Bind)
Trustmark
Tufts Health Plan
UMR
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Shared Services
University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$200 (45min)
Sliding scale:$50 - $200