Eddie  Bravo
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Eddie Bravo

He/Him/His

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Master of Social Work, MSW
New York Accepting Online
Updated May 9, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Race & cultural identity
  • Spirituality & religion
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Has therapy been traumatizing for you because:

- Your therapist made you feel "crazy" for practicing indigenous spirituality, ancestral worship or communicating with spirit guides?

- You felt like your therapist was more focused on assessment / surveillance rather than support and genuine human connection?

- Your therapist had no anti racist ideological framework to process race based trauma & settler colonial violence?

Re-indigenized therapy may be for you.

Eddie Bravo is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Holistic Psychotherapist, Medicine Man and Activist based in New York City. He specializes in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, race based trauma & Spiritually Infused Psychotherapy. His foundation is anti racist, sex positive, pro LGBTQ2S+, pro women, pro immigrant, pro sex work and anti oppression. By centering indigenous philosophies and seeing clients as humans first, Eddie curates a sacred space for clients to prioritize healing. Not fear getting a diagnosis or being policed. Together you will create your healing formula to get to the root of the problem, not just treat symptoms.

Eddie uses eclectic psychotherapy approaches to help clients identify, navigate & transform limiting thoughts, un-serving behavior patterns & reclaim one's true essence. He welcomes all Indigenous spiritualities & infuses them into your clinical work. You can expect journaling prompts & shadow work activities throughout your journey together.


Message to clients

Healing is a journey & healing hurts. I wish I could tell you that life gets easier after traumatic experiences, it doesn't; you get stronger. Many of us have been conditioned to limit our power through guilt, shame & fear; all while showing the world a "highlight reel" of our life. I want to remind you that your best is enough & the brave space we will hold is yours to heal first, authentically, however that looks.

The ideal client is ready to embark on their journey to accountability with kindness, radical self acceptance & self love. As an Indigenous person, the following philosophies guide my healing praxis:

- It is my job to ensure you don't need me anymore. We work with intention.

- A co-dependant theraputic relationship is not the goal, thus not all medicine is sweet or nice. We will confront your shadow self radically every session, without rushing your healing journey.

- Healing is not about guilt, blame or shame. It is about responsibility, relationships, respect, & reciprocity.

If you think we may be a good fit, I am humbled to support you in re-discovering your true essence.

The Maya temples weren't built in a day. I see a temple within you, so let's build it, together.


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

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

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

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




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (45min)

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 12:30pm - 7pm
  • Tue 12pm - 7pm
  • Wed 10am - 3pm
  • Thu 11am - 6pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Mind and Body Counseling Services, PLLC, Therapist, 2022 - Present
Roots & Bones Holistic Healing, LLC, Holistic Therapist, 2021 - Present
Lehman College: Dept. of Social Work, Anti racism Consultant / Trainer, 2020 - Present
Project Achieve, Clinical Recruitment Specialist, 2015 - 2021
The Bronx Defenders, Social Work Intern, 2020 - 2021
Bronx Care Hospital, HIV Pediatric Care Social Work Intern, 2019 - 2020

Lehman College, Master of Social Work, 2021
Lehman College, Bachelor of Social Work, 2020


Licensure

New York: 115491


Languages

English