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Kezzia Quintyne-Hilaire(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Trauma-Women’s issues-Anxiety-
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Professional statement

Kezzia Quintyne-Hilaire is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. She is the owner of KQH Mental Health Counseling where they focus on helping women of color keep their crowns on straight. KQH works with adults and couples of all ages and specializes in trauma, women's issues, and anxiety. She also enjoys working with women of color and strives to provide culturally appropriate therapy.

Kezzia utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She meets her clients where they are and helps them develop attainable goals. She helps her clients better understand how their thoughts influence emotions before introducing new coping strategies to manage their symptoms and change thought patterns. She will also give homework if a client is open to it.

Kezzia’s goal is to help her clients better understand themselves and feel more confident taking on life’s challenges. She is there to guide them every step of the way by offering a safe and culturally appropriate environment.


Message to clients

Collaborating with me involves actively engaging in the healing process. Think of therapy as a workout for your mind; I empower my clients to set at least one goal for each session. My aim is for clients to leave with a deeper understanding than when they started, and I often assign homework for those who find it beneficial.

For those seeking trauma healing, we only begin treatment when you feel comfortable and have mastered grounding techniques for triggering moments. We proceed at your pace, recognizing the potency of therapy, particularly for women of color—an aspect I take pride in.

Let's embark on a journey together to discover new perspectives, nurture resilience, and foster happiness. Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Should you not receive a response within 48 hours, kindly check your spam folder or reach out directly through our company website.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 16 years

Private Practice
Consultant
Create Inc.
Start
Catholic Charities


Licensure

New York: 008648

Languages

English

Specialties

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

Women’s issues - Finding one's voice as a woman; letting go of shame; self-care and healing

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




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Lyra Health

Kezzia Quintyne-Hilaire is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$270 (55min)
  • Group sessions:$65 (60min)

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
  • Courtesy billing
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
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Every woman is different. You may need therapy for just a few weeks or a few months. You may need consecutive therapy sessions or just to check-in. This level of flexibility makes our sessions affordable for many.


Client testimonials

"Kezzia was patient, kind, and very attentive to the few questions I wanted to go over."
- Zencare client September 2019
"We had an authentic conversation!"
- Zencare client August 2019
"Kezzia communicated well and was accepting and relatable."
- Zencare client August 2019

Publications