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Deb Berman(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
New York
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Relationship issues-Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Work and Education


HUC-JIR, Doctorate in Counseling & Clinical Education, 2019
One Spirit Learning Alliance, Interfaith Minister (spiritual but not religious), 2018
Columbia University, Masters in Social Work, 2007

Licensure

New York: 078625

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)

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

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

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

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

Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$135 - $200