Andrea Kost

LMHC, C-DBT
Accepting Clients

I am an LMHC who hopes to create a warm and collaborative space, and a consistent and safe therapeutic relationship.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Sometimes being a human can just suck. The clients I see often have experienced trauma which affects their daily lives or sits in the back of their minds. They may struggle with abandonment issues, anxiety, or depression, and are hoping for someone to hear them without bias or limitation, or without saying "why don't you just be positive" or "look on the bright side". Being truly heard and seen is valuable, and I hope to offer that space.

My Background and Approach

I am a compassionate therapist who strives to provide a warm, safe space for growth. I have a strong base of skills in crisis counseling, DBT, trauma informed therapy, and enjoy working with teenagers and adults, clients struggling with traumatic experiences, and those affected by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other mental health struggles.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value showing up- being consistent and wholly present for my clients as a solid figure in your life, when you may not have many others. I truly enjoy crisis work, as it is a privilege to be there for someone in the hardest moments of their lives, and to help turn a low into an opportunity to grow and change. I am deeply passionate about helping those with the emotional scars from abandonment to understand and re-process the events which led to that pain. I am also very fond of and have experience with working with healthcare providers and therapists.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Processing Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Sexual Abuse or Assault
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 125/session

Reach out to Andrea