Jodi Merlino LCSW, GC-C, CCTP

Accepting Clients

Hello I am a LCSW and grief counseling ceritfied and CCTP. I offer virtual and in office session in NY, Georgia and Florida.

Clinical Social Worker in commack, NY

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Services

About My Clients

We all can struggle with anxiety, sudden loss, or unexpected changes in our lives. Sometimes we need support, understanding, and empathy to get through them. Why do it alone? Finding a therapist can allow you to share your thoughts and experience. I try to combine validation, and encouragement with a client centered focus and evidenced based practice to help you process your experience.

My Background and Approach

The focus of my practice is grief counseling and bereavement however loss and trauma come in many forms. I am a LCSW with 15 years as a medical social worker in critical care and hospice service alike. I have witnessed resilience of families and patients that has motivated me to work with people struggling with the sudden burden of trauma and anxiety. I try to create an individualized approach to therapy blended with clinical practices to reduce anxiety, foster personal growth, and remember your loved one comfortably. We address issues such as guilt, sadness, dissociation, irritability and emotional fatigue. The goal is to process what you have gone through and apply self compassion as we go through this journey together.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, GC-C, CCTP, State of New York · #085757
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
9 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • AARP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • MagnaCare
  • United Healthcare UMR
  • Evernorth
  • Northwell Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

350 veterans memorial hwy
commack, NY 11725
631-384-1504

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.8325487°, -73.2610306°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $80 - 150/session

Info

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350 veterans memorial hwy
commack, NY 11725
virtual
ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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