Debra Villar
Debra Villar
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Debra Villar(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York•New Jersey
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Life transitions- Stress management-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$200

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Message to clients

Hi my name is Debra Villar and I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and have found that connecting with people has been one of the most rewarding opportunities for me…

In thinking about my career, my areas of expertise focus on relationships, effective communication, building intimacy and creating meaningful connections. I work with many individuals that are struggling with life transitions and stressors that manifest in high levels of anxiety and depression.

Many of my patients are faced with barriers on how to nurture and maintain healthy relationships, this can include setting appropriate boundaries for self-care as well as engaging in effective communication that fosters a safe environment to be both assertive and also to be heard.

Every interaction with a patient is unique so my approach is meeting the patient where they are at by developing trust and building rapport…I think it’s equally important that a patient remains open to the process with an understanding that change requires effort & my goal is to support them through it all…

When I think about a practice philosophy I truly believe that all people deserve a safe place to share, to be heard and to find acceptance. With compassion as a foundation, healing is possible…..

I would be honored to share this journey with you.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 25 years


NovaSoutheastern University, Masters Mental Health Counseling, 2000

Licensure

New York: 001443 - New Jersey: 37PC01085400

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

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

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

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

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

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in NY, NJ)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NY, NJ)
  • Carelon (in-network in NY, NJ)
  • Cigna (in-network in NY, NJ)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NY)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in NY)
  • Oxford Health Plans (in-network in NY)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in NY)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (55min)