Clear Summary of key information for Garden City Therapy PLLC, located in Garden City, NY and serving all of Long Island Queens, and NYC
What we do
We are a practice of licensed therapists (social workers, mental-health counselors, intern clinicians) providing psychotherapy/counseling for in Garden City, Long Island.
Our clinical focus
Anxiety, mood disorders (e.g., depression), stress/adjustment to life changes, grief, trauma/PTSD, relational issues, development of coping skills and wellness/growth.
We emphasize a therapeutic approach combining a strong relational/therapeutic alliance plus evidence-based techniques (psychodynamic orientation plus cognitive behavioural elements) so that change is meaningful and enduring.
Location & access
Address: 233 7th Street, Suite 200, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-828-2622.
We serve Garden City and nearby Long Island communities (Franklin Square, Floral Park, Mineola, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Uniondale, Westbury, Merrick, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Long Beach) and are located near the LIRR as well as Queens and NYC
We offer telehealth (online) services as well
Insurance, fees & affordability
We accept many commercial insurance plans (e.g., Cigna, Aetna, UHC/Optum, Empire BCBS, UMR, Oxford) and managed Medicaid/Medicaid-based plans (e.g., Fidelis, Healthfirst, Community Plan) for clients needing lower cost or no out of pocket cost under certain plans.
If you are paying out-of-pocket (no insurance coverage or choosing to), the rate is $80 per session which is more affordable than the industry standard.
We provide an informational page explaining how deductibles, copays and coinsurance work, to help clients understand what they might owe under their insurance plan deductibles and copays
Appointment Scheduling and Matching
After you complete our appointment request form we will reach out within one business day (though we try our best to reach out within a couple of hours or less).
All of our therapists treat the issues as described above and in their profiles and we offer appointments based on a combination of your generally preferred time of day as close as possible/available and additional information you may have put in the request form indicated what we think could be a good fit.
If you cannot do the time we offered just let us know and we will work with you to see if there is another time. You may also request a call back to schedule after you complete the form and receive an email from us.
If you put in your insurance information we get a quote of your benefits from your insurance. You will then receive a consent billing information for to complete and once complete you will get a confirmation email with directions for accessing your appointment.
Team and credentials
Our practice is owned/led by Michelle Ambalu, LCSW-R, Executive Director, with over 17 years’ experience.
We have a team of clinicians (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC etc) each with their education and experience listed.
Policies & resources
We have a privacy / HIPAA notice of practices and responsibilities: e.g., your right to access your records, ask for corrections, get a copy, etc.HIPAA and Rights
We provide a list of community mental-health resources in and around Garden City / Long Island (crisis hotlines, local services) for people needing additional or alternate support.Resources
Summary take-away
Garden City Therapy LCSW, PLLC is a high quality and affordable (insurance-friendly or low cost) counseling practice for those in Garden City, Long Island, Queens and NYC especially for anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues and life transitions. We emphasize both relational and evidence-based therapy, offer a large team of therapists, and provide clear information on services and insurance/fees and policies.
Summary of clinician-commonalities / what to expect:
Common treatment topics: anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, adjustment, self-esteem.Therapist Bios
Therapeutic approaches: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), trauma-focused CBT, psychodynamic, relational, solution-focused interventions.
Team meets weekly for supervision & review of care.Team Review
Services Offered
Areas we treat
Anxiety disorders & symptoms (e.g., excessive worry, phobias, GAD)
Depression / mood disorders
Grief & loss
Stress / adjustment to life changes (transitions, coping, wellness)
Trauma / PTSD
Relational issues: relationship difficulties, trust/abandonment, relational patterns.
Personal growth & wellness / self-actualization (beyond just symptom relief)
Coping with chronic health conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome) that impact quality of life.
Therapeutic approach & setting
We emphasise building a strong therapeutic alliance (“relational”) + evidence-based techniques.
Use of telehealth (online/video) sessions available.
Location: 233 7th Street, Suite 200, Garden City, NY 11530.
Accept many insurance plans (commercial + managed Medicaid) to make therapy more affordable.
Out-of-pocket session fee (if paying privately) is $80 per session.
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