
My Local Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105
Let's Connect (929) 305-1961

With over two decades of experience, Nneka Symister is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker renowned for her commitment to empowering individuals, families, and communities. Her expertise spans a wide array of populations, couples, men , the LGBTQIA+ community, and women and couples navigating the complexities of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, miscarriage, and loss.
Ms. Symister’s therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, and mindfulness.
Call or Email My Local Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (929) 305-1961
Let's Connect (929) 305-1961

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

My Local Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 305-1961
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 088315 Nneka Symister
- In Practice for 12 years
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Nneka Symister
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Marital and Premarital
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

My Local Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (929) 305-1961