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Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or
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Lateefah Kamara

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Yonkers, NY 10701
Let's Connect (914) 877-2814
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If you are reading this, you've already overcome one of the biggest hurdles in getting help - acceptance. You may have been struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk or something else for a long time, but we all deserve to feel good and walk in our purpose. Unfortunately, when life starts to life, we tend to move farther and farther away from intention. I am here to offer a safe space for you to peel back your layers and share your innermost you.
Together, we will focus less on diagnoses and focus more on your challenges exploring how your thoughts affect your behavior and allowing you to gain a better understanding of yourself. I work with clients who are experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, trauma and many more.
In partnership, we will work through your current struggles allowing you to maintain mental health and emotional well-being.
Take the first step to help. Call or Lateefah Kamara now - (914) 877-2814

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Yonkers, NY 10701

(914) 877-2814

New York, NY 10013

My website
I offer video sessions via Carepatron, a safe and secure telehealth platform. I am available evenings during the weekday.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (914) 877-2814
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Yonkers, NY 10701

(914) 877-2814

New York, NY 10013

My website
I offer video sessions via Carepatron, a safe and secure telehealth platform. I am available evenings during the weekday.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in network for Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross, Optum amongst others providers, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions. I am more than happy to discuss affordable options with you.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814
"
I am in network for Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross, Optum amongst others providers, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions. I am more than happy to discuss affordable options with you.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013813 Lateefah Kamara
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended University at Buffalo, CAS Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs 37PC01137600 / 2025
  • Degree/Diploma from Herbert Lehman College MSEd School Counseling / 2008
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I am a National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor and a member of the New York Mental Health Counselor Association, the New York State School Counselor Association and the American School Counselor Association.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814
"
I am a National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor and a member of the New York Mental Health Counselor Association, the New York State School Counselor Association and the American School Counselor Association.
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Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I have been a counselor for 20 years primarily working in a school setting. I regularly seek continuing education and professional development opportunities to ensure I am using current evidence-based practices to help my clients.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814
"
I have been a counselor for 20 years primarily working in a school setting. I regularly seek continuing education and professional development opportunities to ensure I am using current evidence-based practices to help my clients.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814

Endorsement

Nakia Perkinson
Nakia Perkinson
CounselorLMHC-DLPCNCC
Lateefah is a highly skilled professional, who is committed to the profession

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I lean towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exploring how your thoughts affect your actions and emotions. Our work will involve me helping you to recognize the thoughts that negatively affect your emotions and change them for ones that help you to feel emotionally regulated.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814
"
I lean towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exploring how your thoughts affect your actions and emotions. Our work will involve me helping you to recognize the thoughts that negatively affect your emotions and change them for ones that help you to feel emotionally regulated.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
or call with questions - (914) 877-2814

Location

Primary Location

Yonkers, NY 10701

(914) 877-2814

Additional Location

New York, NY 10013

(914) 877-2814
"
I offer video sessions via Carepatron, a safe and secure telehealth platform. I am available evenings during the weekday.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 877-2814
"
I offer video sessions via Carepatron, a safe and secure telehealth platform. I am available evenings during the weekday.
Photo of Lateefah Kamara, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Lateefah Kamara
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MSEd
Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 877-2814