Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner in Queens, NY
Services
I provide individual psychotherapy sessions for adults residing in the New York City area, with a focus on providing support to activists, immigrants, LGBTQ+ and trans folks. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, feminist and LGBTQ+ affirming values.
I take an integrative approach to treatment, drawing from psychodynamic and relational therapy as well as EMDR. In my practice, I bring strong attention to the impact of social injustices on people’s lives and well-being. While I work with clients experiencing a wide range of issues, I have extensive experience in providing support to people who have endured abuse and violence; I believe that most traumatic experiences happen in the context of a relationship and healing can happen within a safe therapeutic relationship as well.
Areas of Focus and Specialties
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. EMDR therapy has been proven to be highly effective for those who have experienced trauma. EMDR can also be used to alleviate symptoms to related to anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, somatic symptoms and more. EMDR allows for distressing memories to be reprocessed and integrated leading to dramatic changes to one’s physical and emotional well being. I practice EMDR from an Attachment-Focused perspective prioritizing a safe therapeutic relationship and supporting you along the process.
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I am trained in Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy as well as parts work. I provide psychotherapy to LGBTQ+, trans, activists and immigrant survivors that is trauma-informed and rooted in the principle that a safe therapeutic relationship can open a door to healing and growth.
Background
I took an interest in psychotherapy early on, which led me to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. My interest in social and cultural forces on human behavior led me to complete a master’s degree in social and cultural psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In Greece and the United States, I worked in hospitals as well as community settings with immigrants, refugees, and people experiencing serious mental illness.
Being a witness to the effects of trauma on my clients led me to pursue a career as a psychotherapist and I completed a master’s degree in social work at Fordham University. In my role as a psychotherapist, I have provided trauma-informed treatment to adults, adolescents, and families in school settings as well as outpatient clinics throughout the city.
Fees and insurance
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I accept Aetna insurance through Alma.
I am also an out-of network provider. If you have an insurance provider you may want to contact them to determine if you have out of network reimbursement.
My rate is $150 for a 45 min session. EMDR sessions are $175 per hour. If finances are a barrier to you I invite you to reach out for sliding scale availability.
