Van
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
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Sometimes there’s a moment where things stop lining up the way they used to and you can feel it, even if you can’t fully explain it yet. You might not have a clear name for it, or you might know exactly what it is but not know how to move forward. Either way, something isn’t sitting right; and it matters. I’ve worked with this kind of moment before, and it tends to become clearer once we slow it down and look at it directly. I tend to work with people in those moments. I help you see what’s actually going on so you can move forward in a way that fits, rather than forcing something that doesn’t.
This can show up as anxiety, burnout, trouble sleeping, or a broader shift around identity, work, or how you’re living. My approach is to slow things down enough to see the patterns underneath. We focus on the present; past experiences tend to show up on their own. I’m not here to give answers, but to help you gain the clarity to decide what fits.
I often work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients and welcome a wide range of perspectives; you don’t need to filter yourself here. We start where you are and move at your pace as the work unfolds. I work directly with adults, and it’s most effective when the person reaching out is the one engaging in the process. Please book on Headway to get started.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Van Wells now - (929) 269-4949
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
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- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
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Van Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
Email me or call with questions - (929) 269-4949
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 088173 Van Wells
- In Practice for 24 years
- Attended University of California at Berkeley, Masters Social Work, Graduated 2013
- Degree/Diploma from University of San Francisco Masters in Counseling Psychology / 2002
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Van Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
Email me or call with questions - (929) 269-4949
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- ADHD
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Drug Abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Van Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
Email me or call with questions - (929) 269-4949
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Harm Reduction Modality
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Van Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
Email me or call with questions - (929) 269-4949
Location
Additional Location
New York, NY 10019
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Van Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (929) 269-4949