Kamala  Genece
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Kamala Genece

Psychologist, PhD Practice: Wholeview Wellness
New York Not Accepting Online
Murray Hill Not Accepting In-person

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Updated December 17, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Life transitions
  • Race and cultural identity
  • Relationships
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Dr. Kamala Genece is a Licensed Psychologist at Wholeview Wellness in Midtown, New York specializing in substance abuse and trauma. She has over a decade of experience working with individuals in all stages of recovery and has a deep understanding of the complexities of both addiction and trauma.

Using a combination of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dr. Genece focuses on helping her clients develop healthier coping strategies and gain a deeper understanding of their relationship with alcohol or substances. When working with clients who have experienced trauma, she helps them explore how their worldview has changed and what triggers negative feelings. She then uses a mix of mindfulness, grounding strategies, and relationship skills to help them reshape triggering thoughts.

Dr. Genece is highly sensitive and attuned to her clients are facing and helps them work through challenges at their pace. She focuses on giving them the tools they need to have a healthy and full life. Her office at Wholeview Wellness is located a short walk from Grand Central.


Message to clients

My practice focuses on helping individuals analyze maladaptive thinking and behaviors. We will work together to understand past patterns of behavior and emotional reactions to develop effective coping strategies and new ways of interacting.


Specialties

Addictions - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

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

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

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

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




Clientele

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

Insurance

Kamala Genece is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $350 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $250 - $350
  • Group sessions: $150

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing

Location(s)

Murray Hill practice
Wholeview Wellness, 369 Lexington Avenue, Suite 14A, New York, New York 10016
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 7:00am-10:00am & 6:00pm-7:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2007 - Present
Hospital administrator, 2008 - 2017

Boston University, PhD, 2004
University of Virginia (UVA), BA, 1996


Languages

English