Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC (she, her)
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Let's Connect (718) 260-6594

Available both in-person and online
63-17 Metropolitan Ave. Suite B Middle Village, NY 11379
English
| Español ¡Nosotros hablamos español! Haga clic arriba en "Español" para leer nuestra información en español. At Discovery Mental Health Counseling, we prioritize our client's progress above all else. Our team of compassionate counselors is dedicated to ensuring you feel supported and at home with us. We are sensitive to the unique needs of various communities, including spiritual, multicultural, and LGBTQ communities.
Tele-mental health services include psychosocial evaluations for immigration support, and individual and group counseling for kids, teens, and adults. Our community-based approach emphasizes decolonization and connection to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspect of each client.
Reach out to us! We believe that once you get to know us, you'll feel confident you've found the right place to heal, grow, and love yourself. At Discovery MHC, we're here to support you on your journey toward self-discovery and self-care.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health now - (718) 260-6594
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Fidelis
- HealthFirst
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MetroPlus Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Email us or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 004173 Denise Varela
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended AGSC, Master in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2006
Counselor: Denise Varela
Education and Years In Practice
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Email us or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Immigrant Stress and Trauma
- Immigration Evaluations
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (718) 260-6594
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Email us or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
Location
Additional Location
Orlando, FL 32824
(718) 260-6594Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (718) 260-6594