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Feruze Zeko, LMHC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Communication issues- Relationship issues-Anxiety-Depression-Worry- Life transitions-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Feruze is a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, specializing in guiding individuals through life's most challenging chapters — whether that’s navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, building stronger relationships, or simply finding a deeper sense of self.

Feruze's style is active, compassionate, and refreshingly real and clients should expect meaningful dialogue, tailored strategies, and a safe space where all parts of them are welcome.

With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Feruze customize's each journey to fit her client's needs, goals, and pace. Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is her approach.

Feruze believes that every symptom is a message, not a malfunction and her work is about helping clients decode those messages, find their own resilience, and move toward a life that feels more connected, authentic, and free.


Message to clients

Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and I honor the courage it takes to begin. My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and compassion as we explore whatever is asking for your attention — whether it’s anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or a quiet sense that something’s not quite right.

I offer a calm, steady presence and a space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll work at your pace, gently uncovering patterns, stories, or wounds that may be getting in the way of the life you want to live.

I draw from trauma-informed, relational, and mindfulness-based approaches, and I tailor each session to support your unique needs and strengths. My goal is not to “fix” you — it’s to help you feel more at home within yourself, with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.

I believe healing happens in the context of a safe, attuned relationship. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome — even the ones that feel messy, scared, or uncertain.

If you’re longing for space to breathe, reflect, and heal, I’d be honored to hold that space with you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 18 years

Feruze Zeko Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, 2012 - Present


Licensure

New York: 005115

Languages

English

Specialties

Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

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

Worry - Learning how worry shows up in one’s life and exploring how worry impacts daily life, relationships, and wellbeing; developing coping skills to mitigate the impacts of worry

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Feruze Zeko

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
  • Initial session:$200 (45min)

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:

  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Client testimonials

"Quick response and already have first session scheduled"
- Zencare client October 2021
"She responded quickly And we will be meeting next week."
- Zencare client April 2022

Publications

  • Feruze
    Therapy with Feruze Zeko

    We interviewed Feruze Zeko and asked about their work with clients and guiding philosophies on therapy.

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