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Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
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Richard A Scala

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 504-0693
Let's Connect (718) 504-0693
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At times, life is hard. The life we always envisioned is not matching up to our reality. Life has thrown us a curve ball and we don't know what to do. Sometimes, we wake up with feelings of sadness, fear or anger, which could stick with us throughout the day. These feelings can sometimes affect us from completing our everyday tasks or even our relationships with others. The things we are trying are not working. We want things to change; but don’t know how or where to start. Therapy might be that the place to begin.
Change can be scary, but therapy does not have to be. You might be wondering if therapy is right for you. Through therapy, we will work together in challenging any negative thoughts that may be in the way from achieving the overall happiness that you deserve. We will also work to change behaviors that prevent you from living your best life.
Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or relationship issues, together, we can get you to the place you have been wanting to be. Call or email me for a free telephone consultation to see if therapy is the right fit for you.
Call or Richard A Scala now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 504-0693

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 504-0693

Lakewood, NJ 08701

I offer in person and virtual appointments in New York. I offer virtual appointments in New Jersey. I am available weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in First Responders, Anxiety and Depression 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (718) 504-0693
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 504-0693

Lakewood, NJ 08701

I offer in person and virtual appointments in New York. I offer virtual appointments in New Jersey. I am available weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in First Responders, Anxiety and Depression 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
  • MagnaCare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (718) 504-0693
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (718) 504-0693

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013962 Richard A Scala

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of New York / 013962
  • License: New Jersey 37PCO1081100 / 2024
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (718) 504-0693
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (718) 504-0693

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • First Responders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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I mainly treat anxiety and depression with a special focus on the needs of first responders. We will focus on how thoughts and emotions about the situations a person is experiencing impact the way a person responds to the situation. You will learn new and more useful ways to respond to the situations in order to reduce your psychological suffering.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 504-0693
"
I mainly treat anxiety and depression with a special focus on the needs of first responders. We will focus on how thoughts and emotions about the situations a person is experiencing impact the way a person responds to the situation. You will learn new and more useful ways to respond to the situations in order to reduce your psychological suffering.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 504-0693

2 Endorsements

Prof. Demi Kostouros
Prof. Demi Kostouros
Counselor, Lcoach, Couples, Affair, Repair, ADHD
Richard is a well-trained clinician who works with integrity, sincerity and professionalism. He has a very good reputation and is appreciated in the Staten Island mental health community for his work. Our shared patients always benefit from him.
Michael Portelli
Michael Portelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Rich is an expert in ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. His excitement about ACT is contagious. Very interpersonal, warm, engaged, direct, down to earth, good sense of humor. He leans in and breaks a sweat. I respect him. A good guy, good therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Informed
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I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitments Therapy (ACT) based interventions. While both modalities are based on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all influencing each other, CBT focuses more on challenging thoughts while ACT focuses more on changing the behaviors to reducing psychological suffering.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 504-0693
"
I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitments Therapy (ACT) based interventions. While both modalities are based on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all influencing each other, CBT focuses more on challenging thoughts while ACT focuses more on changing the behaviors to reducing psychological suffering.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 504-0693

Location

Primary Location

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 504-0693

Email me

Additional Location

Lakewood, NJ 08701

(718) 504-0693

Nearby Areas

Cities

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Zips

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I offer in person and virtual appointments in New York. I offer virtual appointments in New Jersey. I am available weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (718) 504-0693
"
I offer in person and virtual appointments in New York. I offer virtual appointments in New Jersey. I am available weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Richard A Scala, Counselor, LMHC
Richard A Scala
Counselor, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (718) 504-0693