Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
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64 Old Riverhead Rd., Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Let's Connect (631) 336-9990

Welcome! Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, grief, family conflict, and LGBTQ+ concerns, including gender-affirming care. As Clinical Director at New Hope Rising, Joan provides trauma-informed supervision and is passionate about supporting fellow clinicians. She creates a warm, collaborative therapeutic space where participants feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful growth.
Joan draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. Her work is rooted in a strengths-based, person-centered philosophy that empowers clients to create lasting change.
Her clinical work emphasizes development of communication skills, successful navigation of life transitions and personal/professional development. No matter the age or circumstance of her clients, Joan creates space for an authentic therapeutic connection. She feels truly privileged to witness her clients in their journey of self discovery.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Affinity Health Plan
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fidelis
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- HealthFirst
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 089656 Joan Stong
- Attended Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
- Certificate from CASAC/OASAS 27746 / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (631) 336-9990
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Family Conflict
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (631) 336-9990
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (631) 336-9990
Location
Primary Location
New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center
64 Old Riverhead Rd.
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 336-9990Email me
Nearby Areas
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (631) 336-9990