Christine Colavito, LMHC, CASAC
Christine Colavito, LMHC, CASAC
Verified
Professions: Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LMHC - 004448
Telephone: 631-212-1575
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
- Beacon
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Cigna
- Emblem
- HealthFirst
Session Fees: I will accept self-pay as well as out of network benefits. I accept cash, checks and credit card payments.
Sliding Scale Available
Evening Availability
What's My Approach to Therapy?
I am committed to providing empathetic treatment that progresses at your pace. We will work together collaboratively to identify goals and make a plan to achieve them. It is important for me to provide you with a warm and genuine experience in therapy in order to feel comfortable and not judged. My passion as a therapist is to help facilitate your healing and personal growth.
My Practice & Services
I work with adults (ages 18 and over). My specialties are substance abuse and treatment of traumaPTSD. Please feel free to call me with any questions or to set up an appointment. I look forward to working with you, should I get the privileged.
What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist
Being a psychotherapist is a passion of mine and I am proud to say that I love what I do. It is not only a job for me, I would also consider it to be a "calling". Being able to provide help to those who are suffering gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment that I can not find elsewhere. It has enabled me to see the power of kindness and empathy and how having someone to talk to can make a world of difference.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
If you have had a negative experience in therapy in the past, that does not mean that you are not cut out for therapy. It may simply mean that you have not found the therapist whom is the right match for you. There are many different therapy styles and finding what works for you, will likely be your key to success in this experience. My style is warm, empathetic and judgement-free. This therapy style has been successful for me because it fosters the therapy relationship and builds trust.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- I specialize in working with survivors of sexualphysicalemotional abuse andor neglect, survivors of trauma, individuals with substance abuse problems.
Industries & Communities Served
- Union First
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Abandonment
- Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
- Addictions and Compulsions
- Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Breakup
- Caregiver Issues / Stress
- Chronic Illness / Disability
- Codependency / Dependency
- Communication Problems
- Control Issues
- Depression
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotional Overwhelm
- Emptiness
- Family of Origin Issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Helplessness / Victimhood
- Inadequacy
- Isolation
- LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
- Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
- Perfectionism
- Physical Abuse
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Self-Care
- Self-Compassion
- Self-Criticism
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Self-Love
- Sexual Assault / Abuse
- Social Anxiety / Phobia
- Stress
- Trust Issues
- Worry
- Worthlessness
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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