Welcome to ARA Mental Health Counseling Services

Here your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are honored without judgment. Together, we’ll explore, heal, and grow, empowering you to (re)discover your inner strength and resilience.

Take a deep breath, you’re exactly where you need to be.

What was your path to becoming a therapist?

Starting in my young adult years, I knew that my calling was to become a therapist based on my own lived experiences with depression, anxiety, and complex family dynamics. My first experience working in the mental health sector was at an intensive outpatient program as a substance abuse counselor in Harlem, NY. This experience cultivated my ability to hold a nonjudgmental and grounding space for people as they manage current struggles and past traumas. I have hit the ground running since then with work in children and family services and I have leadership experience working on ACT teams, and in private practice. The variety in my work history and my own journey with healing has lit a strong passion in me to support adults who want to find their inner compass again (or maybe even for the first time).

What should someone know about working with you?

The first 1-2 sessions will involve gathering some of your history and information about what is happening in your life. After that, sessions are open and unstructured since my therapeutic focus is based on the present experience. Even if a past event is being processed in session, I will ask questions with the intention of increasing your present awareness of feelings, thoughts, sensations, or images that may come up. I believe in holistic treatment, which means that I take into account the many different parts of an individual and help people integrate whatever parts of themselves hold judgment or pain. I typically do not give homework; however, there may be times when I suggest considering certain parts of the work in between sessions. I’m an interactive therapist and I welcome and encourage feedback from my clients. I love working with people who are open to change, willing to be vulnerable, and dedicated to this process.

How do your core values shape your approach to therapy?

I fundamentally value honesty and listening deeply to my clients. If I feel confused about what someone is expressing, I will ask for clarification because I always want my clients to feel that they are being heard and understood. I value the importance of self-care, healthy boundaries, and self-expression, and I seek to empower my clients in finding theirs.

Education, Credentials, and Interests:

I obtained my B.A from St. Francis College and M.A at Brooklyn College. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have my Master’s Credential as an Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor who has been in the field for over 10 years. I enjoy keeping up with all the changes in the field, and often find myself in trainings and continuing education courses to deepen my therapy practice.

BADGES

  • Individual therapy is rendered via virtual or phone platform, this option provides a space for you to learn about yourself in a familiar and comfortable environment. We will work together to understand behaviors patterns, communication styles, and more. This knowledge can improve interpersonal relationships and daily functioning while reducing stress.

  • $200 per 60 minute session, (sliding scale offered- please contact for more information).

  • I am a out of network provider for the state of New York and I accept insurance in the state of CT, please check out my Headway profile for more details.

    • Do I have Out of Network Coverage?

    • Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

    • What is my deductible and has it been met?

    • How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

    • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    • Is approval required from my primary care physician?

    • What does it mean if I’m out-of-network?

      • For out-of-network billing, payments are due at the time of your service, and you will receive a super-bill as a receipt, which includes all the information needed for your insurance company to process your claim for reimbursement.

  • Credit Cards and Zelle Payments.

  • If you do not show up for the scheduled session, and you have not given at least a 24 hour notice, you will be required to pay half the session fee. This fee is not billable to your insurance company and is expected to be paid before your next session day/time.

  • If you would like to schedule a 15-minute consultation call, please email me at the address below or go to the "Contact" section on the website to fill out our form. This call is complimentary and will be an opportunity for you to ask questions, for me to find out what brings you to therapy, and for us to see whether it's a good fit before we schedule an intake.
    aramhcounseling@gmail.com

CONTACT

I'd love to hear from you. Please fill out the form below and I'll get back to you.

Alexis R. Acevedo, LMHC-D, LPC, CASAC-M

Phone: 917-267-9548

Email: alexis@aramhcounseling.com

HOURS

Monday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)

Tuesday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)

Wednesday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)

Thursday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)

Friday (10a.m. - 7p.m.)