Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10034
Let's Connect (845) 244-5436
Are you having trouble showing up as your most authentic self? Are you often worried of being revealed as an imposter? As your therapist, I would like to support you in your journey to wellness. You deserve to heal. You deserve to show up as your most honest and vibrant self in all spheres of your life. I specialize in working with college students, the LGBTQ+ community, couples navigating relationship issues, women and individuals navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and adults processing their trauma histories.
I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach to accommodate your unique needs. I recognize that shame is often the biggest roadblock to therapy. My core goal as your therapist is to help us build an honest and accepting therapeutic relationship so that you can get the most out of your mental health journey.
I hope that our first session is one where you feel safe, unjudged, heard and empowered to be yourself, so that you can heal, learn and grow. I’m also a firm believer in always ensuring that you leave our first session, and every session after, with a skill or a tool that you can hone in your daily life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Danushi Fernando now - (845) 244-5436
Let's Connect (845) 244-5436
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (845) 244-5436
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 012754-01 Danushi Fernando
- Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, Graduated 2015
- Licensed by State of New York / 012754-01
- Certificate from State Board of New York P103292 / 2019
- Certificate from State Board of New Jersey 37AC00322100 / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (845) 244-5436
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Identity issues
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (845) 244-5436
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Sinhalese
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Sinhalese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (845) 244-5436