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Hannah Blustein(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Depression- Life transitions- Work stress-Dating-
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Professional statement

Hannah works with young adults who are navigating concerns including anxiety, burnout, depression, academic or professional stress, and relationships. Young adulthood is a turbulent time with frequent changes, life transitions, and uncertainty. She helps her clients bring more balance and stability into their lives.

In session, Hannah teaches clients to challenge their thoughts, reframe self-defeating ways of thinking, and develop a positive perspective. She knows how much juggling young adults have to do to manage the expectations of family, friends, romantic partners, supervisors, and others. Her goal is to provide these clients with a welcoming space to be heard and process their reactions to personal and professional situations. By asking thought-provoking questions, Hannah prompts clients to explore new perspectives, self-identity, and values. As a result, clients build confidence, manage stress, and effectively communicate with important people in their lives.


Message to clients

Many of us are used to juggling a lot: responsibilities, expectations, relationships, and pressure to hold it all together. On the outside, life may look stable and successful. Internally, it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or unsustainable. Life after college and the transition into your 30s often involve demanding careers or academic paths, changing friendships, dating or romantic relationships, family dynamics, wedding planning, and decisions about parenthood. Anxiety, burnout, frustration, and self-doubt can arise even when you’re doing everything “right.”

Therapy offers a thoughtful, collaborative space to slow things down and explore the feelings beneath the surface. Together, we’ll examine assumptions, self-talk, and patterns that keep you stuck, while focusing on practical changes that align with your values, relationships, and real-world demands.

I work with people who are accustomed to managing a lot and often feel pressure to achieve or meet others’ expectations. Together, we can build clarity, balance, and effective communication skills so your life feels more manageable and intentional.

Hannah Blustein has a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. Hannah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW #101773 at Cerebral.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Cerebral, Therapy Associate, 2022 - Present

Columbia University, MSW, 2022

Licensure

New York: 101773

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)

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.

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

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

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I am unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Marketplace plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Meritain Health
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (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:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing

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