Avena Psychological Services
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At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand that the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisfying therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the
client. Our practice supports individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds in gaining self-awareness, identifying the roots of emotional challenges, and fostering deeper relational connections. We are dedicated to assisting clients as they navigate life’s various complexities.
At Avena Psychological Services, our approach to is highly individualized, and we strive to provide interventions based on the unique needs of each client. Our diverse staff are genuine, culturally-sensitive, non-judgmental, and well-versed in a variety of treatment methods so that we can offer something of value to anyone in need of our services.
Call or Email Avena Psychological Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 760-5874
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Avena Psychological Services
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 022044-1 Laila Elashaal
Psychologist: Laila Elashaal
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy,D
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 760-5874
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy,D
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 760-5874
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Trauma Focused
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy,D
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 760-5874