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Libby Kessman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York

Libby Kessman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Office

125 West 72nd Street
Suite 6R
New York, New York 10023
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Contact Information

phone: (212) 595-8373

“I want to help you empower yourself with love and self-acceptance. I approach psychotherapy in an interactive manner, and I view the process as one of helping create new options. To this end, I integrate spontaneity and creativity in my work. I serve diverse populations, believing that "we are all more human than otherwise."

We often need to mourn the past before moving ahead; I specialize in working with people who have lost a parent early in life. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience, I work with individuals and couples. I also teach and supervise other clinicians.

I've presented and taught on money issues, stress management, and hope. I believe one's capacity to grow and change is open-ended, so I see treatment as a way of creating hope for those who have become bogged down on their path.”

Libby Kessman offers a free phone consultation

GENERAL
  • Gender: Female
  • Years in Practice: 20+ Years
  • Avg Cost (per session): $120 - $150
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards: No
  • Accepted Insurance Plans:
    • Aetna
    • Any out-of-network insurance
    • Oxford
    • Self payment
  • Please ask about your health
    insurance coverage when you
    arrange your first visit.
CLIENT FOCUS
  • Ethnicity: Any
  • Gender: All
  • Religious Orientation: Any
  • Gay/Lesbian Expertise: Yes
  • Age: Adults, Elders
QUALIFICATIONS
  • School: New York University
  • Year Graduated: 1979
  • License No. and State: 022918 New York
SPECIALTIES
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  • Depression
  • Anxiety or Fears
  • Addiction or Substance Abuse
  • Relationship Issues
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gay Lesbian Issues
  • Loss or Grief
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Creative and performing artists
TREATMENT PREFERENCES
  • Orientation:
    Eclectic
    Psychodynamic
  • Modality:
  • Individuals
  • Couples
EASY ACCESS
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2009