Michelle G. Bascetta, MSW, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York, NY. Works with EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma and PTSD and Animal- Assisted Psychotherapy. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• 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.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Ego- State Therapy
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Experiential TherapyUses activities such as role-play, movement, art or guided imagery to work through feelings in the moment, not only to talk about them.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• Flash Technique (EMDR technique)
• 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.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• 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

EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma and PTSD, Animal- Assisted Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Bisexual, Body Image, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Education and Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Transgender, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and Evernorth, Medicaid, out of network provider, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Springfield College

Years in practice

13

Other offices

Northford, 06472

Education & qualifications