Kaela Ason(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety -Communication issues- Depression- Life transitions- Relationship issues-
Kaela Ason
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Kaela works from a psychodynamic relational perspective, while also incorporating CBT and solution-focused therapy when needed. She believes much of the way we have internalized the world and our beliefs about ourselves stem from early childhood experiences, attachment patterns, as well as social and societal factors. Uncovering the past by understanding what is here and now and discussing cultural considerations, she believes therapy can be a catalyst for change. The relationship between therapist and client can be healing and transformative.
Kaela focuses on the individual needs of each client, highlighting and celebrating their individuality. She hopes to offer culturally-affirming therapy to all her clients while pursuing the values of humility, hospitality, acceptance, and curiosity.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Resilience Lab, Therapist
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Masters, 2023
Licensure
New York: P122467Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
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
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- 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:$150 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $150