Alexa Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (646) 718-6444
Available both in-person and online
315 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017
Hi there! Have you been struggling to manage your emotions? Do you wonder what might be causing you to have difficulty completing tasks? Are you questioning why life doesn't feel as fulfilling as you hoped? It can be challenging to navigate life's obstacles, but you are not alone! It is my mission to foster a space of empathy, respect, and cultural understanding, so you feel truly heard and supported. My clients are often those working through stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, or overcoming traumatic events.
I have immediate openings for individuals of all backgrounds at any stage in their healing journey!
The therapy environment I create is relaxed, casual, and non-judgemental. My expertise includes working with adults who struggle with anxiety and depression using Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, as well as EMDR. I am here to empower you to take control and become the author of your own story!
You posses the power to initiate change and reach your goals! In working together, we can get you to where you deserve to be!
I offer 15 minute complimentary phone consultations to see if this is the right fit for you!
Call or Email Alexa Ferst now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 718-6444
Let's Connect (646) 718-6444
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Affinity Health Plan
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Dayforce
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fidelis
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health Net
- Health New England (HNE)
- HealthFirst
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- MagnaCare
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MetroPlus Health Plan
- Military OneSource
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- New Directions | Lucet
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sagamore
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Univera
- WellCare
- Wellfleet
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Zelis Healthcare
Alexa Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 718-6444
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P133904 Supervised by Rebecca Heller (New York / 014401) Alexa Ferst
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended The City University of New York, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Alexa Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 718-6444
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Alexa Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 718-6444
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Alexa Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 718-6444