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Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
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Lydia Kernan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

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Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
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Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I appreciate you taking time to find the right therapist for your needs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been practicing since 2010 providing individual and group therapy. I have a background in substance abuse counseling as well as working in several university counseling services (RPI, Vassar and Boston College). I have worked with my clients on issues such as adjustment, depression, anxiety and trauma. I currently only offer virtual sessions and book all sessions through Headway (Headway.co). Also note that I am currently offering weekend hours!
My approach involves CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help clients understand and cope with symptoms. By challenging thoughts, feelings and behaviors, clients learn to take new perspectives that leave the door open for healthy, positive changes. I also have a strong background in motivation enhancement and Internal family systems.
My hope is that clients will find a safe and protected space to be curious about their internal emotional experience. I aim to validate and affirm as well as provide new perspectives, so that clients feel able to make meaningful change.
Call or Lydia Kernan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (845) 442-6193

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

(845) 442-6193

Newton, MA 02467

My website
I currently offer weekend hours for those unable to book during the week due to busy work schedules! Also, I only offer virtual sessions.
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (845) 442-6193
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

(845) 442-6193

Newton, MA 02467

My website
I currently offer weekend hours for those unable to book during the week due to busy work schedules! Also, I only offer virtual sessions.
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueShield of Northeastern New York
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • Highmark BCBS of Western New York
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I book all sessions through the Headway platform. They make it easy to submit your insurance information and schedule appointments.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193
"
I book all sessions through the Headway platform. They make it easy to submit your insurance information and schedule appointments.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 077410 Lydia Kernan

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended SUNY Albany, MSW, Graduated 2006

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health LICSW1121175 / 2024
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I have 30 hours of training in Internal Family Systems work. I am also currently training to be a psychoanalyst having recently completed a Masters in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193
"
I have 30 hours of training in Internal Family Systems work. I am also currently training to be a psychoanalyst having recently completed a Masters in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Anxiety is one of the most common issues that clients seek therapy for. This is challenging and important work for us all. While we can't get rid of anxiety, we can change our relationship to it.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193
"
Anxiety is one of the most common issues that clients seek therapy for. This is challenging and important work for us all. While we can't get rid of anxiety, we can change our relationship to it.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Strength-Based
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While I often rely on CBT as a foundation for my practice, I am also informed by psychoanalytic perspectives which encourage reflection on generational issues and helping clients discover their unconscious knowledge. This is accomplished through exploring family narratives as well as things like dream work.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193
"
While I often rely on CBT as a foundation for my practice, I am also informed by psychoanalytic perspectives which encourage reflection on generational issues and helping clients discover their unconscious knowledge. This is accomplished through exploring family narratives as well as things like dream work.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (845) 442-6193

Location

Primary Location

Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

(845) 442-6193

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Additional Location

Newton, MA 02467

(845) 442-6193

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I currently offer weekend hours for those unable to book during the week due to busy work schedules! Also, I only offer virtual sessions.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (845) 442-6193
"
I currently offer weekend hours for those unable to book during the week due to busy work schedules! Also, I only offer virtual sessions.
Photo of Lydia Kernan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Lydia Kernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (845) 442-6193