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Ardita Avdiu(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Anxiety - Depression-Self harm-Suicidal ideation-Mood disorders-

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Professional statement

Ms. Avdiu obtained a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the City University of New York and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has extensive experience in both behavioral health and addiction treatment, and has completed specialized training in suicide prevention within the context of substance use disorders.

Ms. Avdiu sees individuals ages 18 and older with a range of mental health needs, focusing on anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She sees new patients in our crisis program and helps run our virtual IOP program. At Willow Health, she offers virtual only services for individuals who are located in the state of NY. Office hours are 11a ET – 7p ET Monday through Friday with after hours nursing call access.

Ms. Avdiu's therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques to help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and lasting change. She prioritizes creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered.


Message to clients

My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques to help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and lasting change. I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered.

If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years


The City University of New York, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2021
The City University of New York, Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, 2019

Licensure

New York: 014320

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Self harm - Building skills and supports to cope with emotional pain, suffering, and numbness; increasing positive meaningful life experiences

Suicidal ideation - Support living with intense pain, distress, and feelings of persistent hopelessness; strengthening meaningful relationships and experiences in one’s life

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Fidelis Care
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$122 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$42 - $122
  • Initial session:$300 (90min)
  • Group sessions:$50 (60min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions:$252 (75min)
  • Medication management sessions:$130 (30min)

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