Stephen Kochenash (he/him)

LMHC-D
Accepting Clients

Humanistic, flexible, non-judgmental, progressive, and strengths-based Counselor.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY

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About My Clients

Let me help you better understand how you operate, develop effective skills, and reach incremental goals. You'll learn how to reduce fear, let go of control, and rewire your brain. Sessions with me are dynamic and depend on the moment but can be both quiet/reflective and affirming/challenging.

My Background and Approach

Do you struggle navigating daily life and wish you had more tools to help? The good news is therapy can help you gain control over your life, find your purpose, and pursue your dreams. Even in dark times, you can be happy, but there are many tools that we need to reach our full potential. Low self-esteem, unhealthy beliefs, negative thoughts, and lack of self-awareness are some barriers that can prevent you from getting “unstuck.” As a Queer provider, I empathize with these struggles and when I reflect on where I started, I can see how 'doing in the work' has changed my own life in unimaginable ways. Counseling empowers you to make healthier decisions, feel more connected, be in the present, and heal trauma. If you are looking for a genuine and authentic connection, click on “my website” on the right for a phone consultation. Fees depend on insurance benefits and coverage.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe each person has the ability to make the best decision for themself, and I take the approach of helping you explore all possible perspectives that will inform that decision. I take a non-judgmental stance and practice radical acceptance and unconditional positive regard. That means I welcome Clients from all walks of life and I am deeply passionate about my work.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español, 한국어

Qualifications

License
LMHC-D, State of New York · #015120-01
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
5 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare UMR
  • Northwell Health Insurance
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

1270 Avenue of Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10020
9179921036

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.7602474°, -73.9799102°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español, 한국어
  • Rate: $250 - 350/session

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1270 Avenue of Americas
8th Fl
New York, NY 10020

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