Bright Minds Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC06103100 Michael Avila
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended CUNY Lehman College, MSW, Graduated 2014
- Degree/Diploma from CUNY Lehman College English Literature / 2011
- Degree/Diploma from Lehman College Masters of Social Work / 2014
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Michael Avila
Education and Years In Practice
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Chess Group Therapy
Chess has been known to increase symptoms of ADHD, as well as teach critical thinking skills such as patient and strategy. Our group therapy club for teens also focuses on Social Skills, which are critical amongst the age group. We our groups are all inclusive, fun and vibrant. We assure that each individual is respected, heard and seen and has a voice in their treatment. This group will meet twice a month and may increase depending on group participants. Please feel free to call or text for more information.
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Location
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Teen Boxing
We have teams up with Different Breed Boxing & Fitness Club to tackle mental health through fitness. This is a 1hr all Youth Boxing & Fitness class. It’s fun, inclusive with all genders involved & super supportive environment. We have witnessed our Teens decrease anxiety & increase their confidence & are excited to combine this support in their treatment. Please feel free to call with any questions.
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Location
401 Water Street
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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