Despina Vougioukas- Tsekenis

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Despina Vougioukas  Tsekenis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in NY More info Licensed Mental Health Counselors, LMHCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in NY

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Despina!

My name is Despina Vougioukas, and I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of professional experience counseling individuals.

My approach

I work from a holistic approach and focus on creating a custom experience for you using a variety of modalities that are person-centered, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused.

My focus

I work with individuals dealing with addictions, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and mental health issues such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

My communication style

I have strong communication with keen perceptivity that allows me to develop possible solutions and suggestions to help you gain practical insight into your situation.

My goals for you

My approach to treatment begins with learning about you and gaining an understanding of your objectives and goals. Together we will move at a comfortable pace for you to work on achieving your goals.

My first session with you

Our work together begins with learning about you and gaining an understanding of your objectives and timelines for achieving these goals. By working together, we will pull from your strengths to develop strategies that empower you to reach your goals.

About Despina

Specialities

  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Substance Use

Methods

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Interpersonal

Practice

License

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) More info Licensed Mental Health Counselors, LMHCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Cigna, and Optum

Languages spoken

  • English and Other

Experience

  • 28 years of experience

Education

  • Master of Education (Ed.M) - Counseling Psychology at Columbia University Master of Art (M.A.) - Rehabilitation Counseling at Columbia University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology at C.U.N.Y

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Cigna, and Optum Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Rula.

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