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Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
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Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Verified by Psychology Today
25 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
Let's Connect (203) 988-6900
As the founder and clinical director of Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, I am here to provide you with the support you deserve. We have a talented and compassionate team of clinical psychotherapists that have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. The majority of individuals we help are working on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Meridian Psychotherapy Associates strives to provide a compassionate, safe and judgement-free space to talk and heal. Whether it is relationship difficulty or the stressors of day to day life, your lived experience should and will be heard.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and EMDR therapist with over 25 years of experience. I utilize an eclectic Therapeutic Approach which embodies a collection of ideas, disciplines, and techniques based on client's presenting issues and challenges. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities, which include CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Our ultimate mission is to assist with fostering positive change around the presenting issues and individual narratives of our clients.
Take the first step to help. Call or Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates now - (203) 988-6900

My Practice at a Glance

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

25 Church Hill Road

Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 988-6900

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

101 Arch Street FL 8

Boston, MA 02110


Available both in-person and online
Teletherapy and In office visits available in accordance with CDC guide lines and protocol.

I specialize in Depression, Trauma-PTSD / EMDR + Intensive EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
$275 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and couples
Let's Connect (203) 988-6900

My Practice at a Glance

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

25 Church Hill Road

Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 988-6900

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

101 Arch Street FL 8

Boston, MA 02110


Available both in-person and online
Teletherapy and In office visits available in accordance with CDC guide lines and protocol.

I specialize in Depression, Trauma-PTSD / EMDR + Intensive EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
$275 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $275
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AllWays Health Partners | MGBHP
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Beacon Health Options | Carelon
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Husky | CT BHP
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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OOP treatments not-covered by insurance: EMDR 1 hour session ($225) - Intensive EMDR 2 hour session ($600) - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 6x 1 hour session ($4200) - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 8x 1 hour session ($5,600)
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
"
OOP treatments not-covered by insurance: EMDR 1 hour session ($225) - Intensive EMDR 2 hour session ($600) - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 6x 1 hour session ($4200) - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 8x 1 hour session ($5,600)
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 10869
  • In Practice for 26 Years
  • Attended Fordham University Graduate School of Clinical Social Work, MSW, Graduated 1997
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LCSW/LICSW and EMDR therapist treating adults w/ depression, anxiety , trauma and loss. Various treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, EFT and IFS. Additional certification in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for clinical depression, anxiety and trauma.
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
"
LCSW/LICSW and EMDR therapist treating adults w/ depression, anxiety , trauma and loss. Various treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, EFT and IFS. Additional certification in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for clinical depression, anxiety and trauma.
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Trauma-PTSD / EMDR + Intensive EMDR
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
or call with questions - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

25 Church Hill Road

Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 988-6900

Additional Location

Meridian Psychotherapy Associates

101 Arch Street FL 8

Boston, MA 02110

(203) 988-6900
"
Teletherapy and In office visits available in accordance with CDC guide lines and protocol.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
"
Teletherapy and In office visits available in accordance with CDC guide lines and protocol.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (203) 988-6900
Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Last Modified: 7 Sep 2023