About

Christy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has dedicated the past 9 years working with clients and their families to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings while developing healthy skills to navigate daily and life challenges. Christy has experience working with a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Pre and Postpartum, Child Development/Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Decision Making, ADHD/OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Concrete Functioning, Chronic Illness, Adjustment to End of Life and Relationship/Family Conflict. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University. Christy utilizes evidence-based practices and strength-based approach, helping her clients feel empowered and able to successfully reach their therapeutic goals.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Postpartum
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Adelphi University, Master's in Social Work
  • Pace University (Bachelor's)

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 095013 Verify NY

Practice Locations

17 W Merrick Rd

Valley Stream, NY 11580-5701

Phone Number: (516) 459-2920

Therapists Near Valley Stream, NY

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Cathy J. Robins

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Valley Stream, NY 11580
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Mary E. Dignam

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Valley Stream, NY 11580
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Darvina Morille

Social Worker

Valley Stream, NY 11580
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Yolene Toussaint-Gourgue

Mental Health Counselor

Valley Stream, NY 11580
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Alicia Boykin

Counselor

Valley Stream, NY 11581