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Doreena Lesanics, PhD

Psychologist

New York, NY, 10025 (646) 652-8830

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About

Psychologist in New York, NY. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Coping Skills. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD

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.
  • 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.
  • Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
  • 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.
  • EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
  • Forensic PsychologyPsychology applied to legal matters, such as evaluations for courts, custody or criminal cases.
  • 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.
  • Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.

More details

Sessions
Online only
Accepting new clients
Yes
Specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Grief, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans
Insurance
Aetna, Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
Fees
Individual sessions $300, couple sessions $450; sliding scale available
Payment methods
Venmo, Zelle
Ages
Teen, Adults
Works with
Individuals
Languages
English
Gender
Female
Education
St John's University
Years in practice
22

Education & qualifications

PhD, St John's University