Martin Sussman(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
New York
Addiction-Anger management- Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Stress management-
Martin Sussman
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Professional statement
Martin Sussman has been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been passion to help those in need. Martin graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and is also a Certified Life Coach. Martin is also the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City'. In his private practice He has helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem. Martin takes an eclectic person-centered approach working with clients as partners. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Martin has dedicated his life to helping others and believes that emotional health and well being is a right for everyone. Martin looks at therapy as partnership and provides a safe space for everyone he works with.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 34 years
Self Employed, Therapist, 1991 - Present
CCBQ, Vice President, 2014 - Present
Federation Employment and Guidance Services, Vice President, 1991 - 2014
New York University, LCSW, 1991
Licensure
New York: R056059-01Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
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
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
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
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Martin Sussman is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Emblem Health
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $250
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:
Payment options
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"caring and nice on the phone"
- Zencare client • May 2023Book a Free Initial Consultation
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