Micayla Santa Cruz LMHC

Accepting Clients

I work with humans to bring awareness to their most authentic selves by providing a transparent, empowering space.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New York

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Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

As humans, we are all motivated by a need to seek belonging and connectedness. Whether it's day-to-day worries, feelings of shame, or imposter syndrome, you don’t have to go through that alone. I have several years of experience working with children, teens, college students, and young adults in areas such as trauma, depression, neurodiversity, and anxiety. I connect with clients through their own beliefs about themselves and help uncover the unknown to bring awareness to their own lives.

My Background and Approach

I work through collaboration and transparency to provide a space that's full of empowerment and free of judgment to create the curiosity and awareness needed to find your most authentic self. I often utilize skills and techniques from an attachment based lens and strengths based approach. With over five years of experience in trauma-focused therapy, I may also bring techniques and skills from a trauma-focused lens. In this space, you are the expert in your life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Therapy can be scary and change can be even more frightening. I believe everyone that is wanting to make a change and grow has the capacity to do so, and it is okay to ask for help along the way. Humans are full of patterns in their lives and recognizing these patterns allows us to grow.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Attachment

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMHC, State of New York · #012458
Years in practice
8 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $140/session

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