Anitra McFarland, LCSW, LICSW(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Connecticut
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health-Aging related concerns- Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Relationship issues-
Anitra McFarland
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Professional statement
Anitra is a clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting young adults, adults, and seniors through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Her clinical background includes working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also specializes in areas such as loss and bereavement, life transitions, and relationship issues. Her therapy style is individualized, drawing on different modalities such as CBT, DBT, Strength-based and more to meet each clients’ specific needs.
She is dedicated to providing a supportive, flexible, and client-centered therapeutic experience. Her goal is to ensure that every individual she works with feels heard, understood, and empowered as they address their unique needs together. Anitra strives to create a safe and collaborative environment where meaningful change and personal growth can occur.
Anitra works for a group practice based in New Haven, CT. All current sessions offered by Anitra are done virtually.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 8 years
Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, Clinical Social Work, 2018
Licensure
Connecticut: 58.012715Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Aging related concerns - Coping with memory loss, loss of independence, and other physical and/or mental impacts of aging. May include support for family or caregivers and resource planning for changes in living situation.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
- Cigna
- EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
- Evernorth
- HUSKY Health
- Magellan Health
- Medicaid CT
- Optum
- Tricare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
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