Anxiety and Depression
I tend toward a mixed modality approach that focuses on transitions, support, increased awareness, guided meditation, homework assignments, and cognitive restructuring.
Infertility
A subject people struggle to discuss! I run groups and work with individuals to explore the man struggles (financial, marital, emotional) that are associated with the sometimes difficult process to grow a family.
Couples work
In couples work I focus on the importance of communication, trust, and sexual awareness. Whether a couple is exploring furthering its relationship, or questioning the future of the relationship, I can assist clients in increased awareness and positive communication with one another.
Post partum
Being a parent is a gift like none other, but it brings with it a host of stresses and hardships. I run groups and work with couples and individuals to focus on exploring and normalizing this.
UNDERGRADUATE:
New York University, 2001 (Degree: Psychology, History)
MASTERS:
Columbia University School Of Social Work, 2004 (Masters in Social Work)
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:
Gestalt Association for Psychotherapy (3 years)
Level 1 training, The Beck institute (1 year)
NY: 078976
CT:008742
After completing my degree at Columbia University I entered the work force as a social worker, working with the homeless and children in foster care. I moved into the clinical sphere over a decade ago providing therapy to lower income children and adults in Brooklyn and NYC before starting my own private practice.
I have studied both Gestalt work and Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) in a post graduate capacity, and implement a mixed modality approach to treatment.
I cherish my job and my clients, and believe in the work my clients do in treatment and the possibility for increased growth and self awareness. With licenses in both CT and NY I am thankful to see clients in two locations.
Contact me:
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis based on need and availability. Please call to explore options.
$225 per 50-minute individual session.
$275 per 60- minute couples session.
$60 per group session
Phone consultations are available free of charge.
Cash/Chech/Venmo/Paypal/Charge
I am not currently “in-network”.
I will provide you with a form that includes all necessary information for you to submit to your insurance company for out of network reimbursement. Many Insurance compaines will provide a portion of reimbursement after meeting a deductible.
If you have not notified me at least 48 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. I fully understand how hard it can be to keep a fixed schedule, therefore, I will try and offer you another session time during the same week. My goal is not for cancellation to be a punishment but rather that a focus on continuity and mutual respect be enforced throughout the treatment process.
afriedmanlcsw@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions. If I am not the therapist for you I will do my very best to assist you in finding a better fit.
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