Dominque  Caramagno

Dominque Caramagno

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Online Virtual Counselors
New York Accepting Online
Updated March 13, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance abuse

Professional statement

I have my Master of Social Work from Fordham University School of Social Service. In process of obtaining certification in Trauma-Informed Art Therapy from SUNY Albany.

• CBT, • DBT, • Motivational Interviewing, • Trauma-informed therapy, • Solution Focused Brief Therapy, • Mindfulness, • Couples and Families, • Adults and Adolescents

2 years of experience working as a counselor and group facilitator in a residential treatment program for people with co-occurring disorders including substance use disorder, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorders, and other mental health issues. I strive to connect with clients through non-judgment, empathy, and understanding.


Message to clients

I want to help people reach their full potential for health and happiness by empowering them through the use of the strengths perspective. My personal interests include yoga, hiking, pickleball, creating art, and traveling to unique and beautiful places. I love spending time with my family and my 2 cats. I am currently training for a half-ironman triathlon.


Specialties

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

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

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

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




Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $130 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $125 - $130
  • Initial session: $150 (60min)
  • Couples sessions: $150 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $150 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
Therapist's note

We are a "in-network provider' with BCBS, Horizon NJ, Cigna, Aetna, & Medicare. If your insurance is not listed, don't hesitate to reach out, we might be able to help.

Co-Pays range from $5-$50 per session (depending on the plan)

No Insurance? No Problem: Private Pay Clients - $120-$160 per session

We are happy to submit claims on your behalf directly to your insurance company, or we can provide you with a bill for you to submit.

Please note that The Virtual Counselors does not accept any form of Medicaid.

Since the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time specifically, for you, a minimum of 24 hours (1 day) notice is required for re-scheduling or canceling an appointment.

Unless we reach a different agreement, the fee of $100 will be charged for sessions missed without such notification. Most insurance companies do not reimburse for missed sessions.


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 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-9:00pm
  • Sat By appointment only
  • Sun By appointment only

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Private Practice , LMSW, 2021 - 2022

Fordham University, Degree, 2022


Licensure

New York: 118993-01


Languages

English