Sandra Villa, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York, NY. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Divorce. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• 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.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• 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.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Regulation, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, Cigna and Evernorth, Meritain Health, Nippon Life Benefits, Trustmark Benefits

Fees

Individual sessions $100; sliding scale available

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Queer Allied, Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Education

New York University

Years in practice

21

Education & qualifications