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Ernest P Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSWR
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Ridge Hill Mall, 73 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 376, Yonkers, NY 10710
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People seek psychotherapy for different reasons. Sometimes they want to solve a specific problem produced by difficult circumstances; sometimes they want relief from feelings of general unhappiness and anxiety; other times they want to make a change, to feel less stuck, less depressed and more hopeful. Asking for help is the first important step. It gives substance to our desire for change and makes concrete our wish to feel better. This very act of asking says that we feel entitled to support and serious consideration.
I am a compassionate listener who identifies hidden barriers to effective communication, personal growth and genuine trust. I tailor this approach to the needs, interests and concerns of each patient. The techniques used in this process include psychoanalytic, psycho-dynamic and CBT approaches. I have extensive experience with young adults and couples.
I respect your autonomy and intelligence When you know your personal resources, you can make informed decisions about therapy If you decide to on a consultation, I much prefer a telephone call to an email. Voice communication signals a readiness to begin. Note, I am available for in person sessions in my Yonkers office, as well as virtually via Zoom.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $115
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Carelon Behavioral Health IPA
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Ernest P Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSWR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R017305 Ernest P Smith
- In Practice for 44 Years
- Certificate from National Psychological Assn. For Psychoanaysis Psychoanalyst / 1992
- Attended Columbia University School of Social Work, Graduated 1975
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Personality Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Location
Primary Location
Ridge Hill Mall, 73 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Suite 376
Yonkers, NY 10710
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Ernest P Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSWR