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Maria K. Caras, LMHC, PLLC
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
3930 Richmond Avenue, Lower Level Suite 105, Staten Island, NY 10312
Not accepting new clients
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In life, we all experience challenges. Sometimes, we just need extra support and someone to guide us through it all. If you are experiencing anxiety, fears, anger, depression, loss of a loved one, any life stressors, therapy can be the next step in your life to help you heal and grow.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am here to provide you with the empathy, guidance, and validation that you're seeking for. I allow you the freedom and safe space to have a "voice" to express your inner thoughts and feelings. I believe that you have the power and ability to create the positive choices and meaning that you want in your life.
Call or Email Maria K. Caras, LMHC, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 550-1846
Let's Connect (718) 550-1846
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- BCBS of Massachusetts
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire BCBS-out of network
- GHI-out of network
- MagnaCare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (718) 550-1846
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Maria K. Caras, LMHC, PLLC
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 008250 Maria Kathleen Conte
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from Seabrook Music Therapy: Music-Integrated Therapist 2023
- Certificate from The Grief Recovery Method: Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist 2019
- Attended Fordham University, MSED Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2015
Counselor: Maria Kathleen Conte
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social anxiety
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Grief Recovery Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Music-Integrated Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
3930 Richmond Avenue
Lower Level Suite 105
Staten Island, NY 10312
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Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (718) 550-1846
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Maria K. Caras, LMHC, PLLC
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC