Justena Kavanagh, Psychotherapist in New York, 10011

Justena Kavanagh, LMSW

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LCSW - 076894

My Approach to Helping

Beginning therapy can be daunting but immensely rewarding. If you're feeling anxious or depressed, struggling in your relationships, or finding that your life, which appears to be okay from the outside, has left you unfulfilled, know that you can move past the pain, frustration, lack of direction, self-doubt, disappointment, or mediocrity. There is enormous opportunity to improve your life by understanding how the past has affected your current perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and actions. The best way to choose the right therapist is to trust your instinct, which is why I encourage you to come in for a consultation. I have an eclectic, relational, psychodynamic approach informed by a variety of theoretical orientations, which allows me to use the specific techniques that work best for each client or couple and are in sync with the client's preferences. I speak Spanish, French and German. I have a BA in Psychology from Dartmouth College, Phi Beta Kappa. I was a professor of psychology at a university in Madrid, where I had a private practice. I am constantly deepening my clinical skills through on-going training to be the most effective & beneficial therapist to my clients.

More Info About My Practice

My fee is $275-300. I do not participate with any insurance panels, however, several of my clients receive out-of-network reimbursement for their sessions with me. Out-of-network, mental health benefits vary greatly by insurance company and plan. If finances are an issue, I encourage you to call your insurance plan and find out what your out-of-network, mental health benefits are for CPT code 90806 in zip code 10011. If there is financial need and you can come during the day, I can sometimes work out a sliding scale fee.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

Teens
Adults
Elders

Languages I Speak

English
French
German
Spanish

Groups I Work With

Many of the people I work with are educated, accomplished high-functioning individuals whose lives are ostensibly very successful but they are internally struggling with: relationship issues, interpersonal issues, low self-esteem, substance use and abuse, body issues, career choices, fulfillment, depression, anxiety, and creativity. It can be very hard for people who have been taught that through hard work and intelligence they can solve any problem to seek help. However, when it comes to emotions and deep-seeded patterns, all of the rational, logical, and conscious thought often cannot solve the "problem." I also work with and very much welcome people whose lives are not so overtly on track.