Monique Zellars(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York•Florida
Anxiety -Bipolar disorder-Borderline personality disorder- Couples counseling- Depression- Life transitions-
Monique Zellars
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and African American Studies from The University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Before joining Rivia, I worked in private practice, university settings and intensive outpatient programs.
I use a nonjudgemental approach to helping you assess behaviors and develop goals for your life. By coupling building tangible skills with introspection, I help you develop a complete view of your diagnosis without being stifled by ineffective shame or guilt.
I am skilled in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, behavioral dysregulation, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors.
I enjoy working with adults through major life transitions, and throughout my professional career, I have prioritized creating safe mental health spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Rivia Mind, Therapist
Tulane University, Master of Social Work, 2020
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts in History and African American Studies, 2013
Licensure
New York: 114995 - Florida: TPIC134Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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
Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
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
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- AllWays Health Partners (formerly Neighborhood Health)
- AvMed
- Cigna
- First Health
- Mass General Brigham
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$325 (55min)
- Initial session:$325 (45min)
- Couples sessions:$325 (55min)
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
- 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