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Therapy Services in New York & New Jersey

Cultural Identity  Therapy

Address cultural identity issues

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Culturally Conscious

Culturally competent therapists are essential for thoroughly effective cultural identity therapy, especially for culturally centered issues. You may be seeking therapy because you sometimes feel like you don’t belong, but you will always feel safe, heard and appreciated in our therapy sessions.

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Identity Exploration

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Culturally Competent Therapists

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Non-POC & POC Therapists

Address Identity Issues

Our identities can give us great pride and power to move about the world, but when our identities are under attack or unclear it can be a source of great stress. Some identities can feel like the equivalent of having a target on your back, especially ones that are easy for strangers to recognize.

Leaving Cultural Issues Unaddressed Can Result In:

  • Disconnection between who we are and who we want to be
  • Difficulty maintaining honest and healthy relationships
  • Inability to work, go to school, or engage in self-care
  • Increased risk of anxiety
  • Increased risk of depression
  • Increased risk of suicide

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Virtual Mental Health Therapy Tailored For Your Comfort

Contact us to start therapy conducted through technological means for your convenience.

Video Call Therapy

Online therapy conducted via Zoom. Video meetings allow you to see your therapist from the comfort of your preferred location.

Phone Call Therapy

Full service therapy conducted via a phone call. Have full conversation with your therapist without the need to be seen.

Concierge Therapy

Personal appointments can be tailored to special locations through a prior approved agreement with Dr. Avena.

Insurance Accepted for Your Convenience

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Getting Ready For Change

After your scheduled consultation has been completed, you will be emailed onboarding documents needed for officially starting therapy. Completing these documents with accurate information is the first step to getting ready for change.

Some people feel more nervous about scheduling a consultation than others. In order to feel more confident, there are things you can do to get your mind psychologically prepped for your consultation. Whether or not you come to the consultation with prepped notes, your therapist will ask you questions to ascertain your goals for therapy. If you would like a tool to bring for more consultation confidence, consider bringing notes on the bullet points below.

In order to prepare for this consultation, here are a few things you can do (this is optional):

  • Ask yourself why you are seeking therapy. Write some bullet points down, about 2 to 4, to be briefly discussed during your consultation.
  • Name about 2 to 4 feelings you are struggling with.
  • Write 2 to 4 things you are wanting to accomplish from therapy.
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