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Dr. Faith Otobo, LCSW, DSW(c)

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

New York, NY, 10035 (518) 760-0125

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About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York, NY. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills and Self Esteem. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Coping Skills
  • Self Esteem
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress Management

Types of therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
  • Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
  • Christian CounselingCounseling that brings Christian faith, scripture or prayer into therapy, for people who want their beliefs to be part of the work.
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
  • CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
  • Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
  • Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
  • Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
  • Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
  • PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
  • Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
  • Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions
Online only
Accepting new clients
Yes
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Career Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Medication Management, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Testing and Evaluation, Veterans, Women's Issues
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark BCBS of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield Norther NY, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health, TRICARE, United Healthcare Medicare Adv, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
Fees
Individual sessions $225, couple sessions $295
Payment methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Ages
Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
Works with
Individuals, Couples, Group
Communities
Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Languages
English
Gender
Female
Education
University of Southern California (USC)
Years in practice
12
Other offices
Albany, 12207

Education & qualifications

LCSW, DSW(c), University of Southern California (USC)

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