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Lidia Nascimento, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Depression- Anxiety -Adolescent mental health- Couples counseling- Life transitions-Race & cultural identity-
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Professional statement

Lidia Nascimento, LCSW, specializes in working with young adults, couples, and teenagers navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the complexities of living between cultures. She has a particular passion for supporting bilingual and bicultural individuals — including those from Brazilian, Latino, and immigrant communities — who are seeking a therapist who truly understands their lived experience. Lidia offers therapy in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, providing a space where clients never have to translate their emotions or explain their cultural background.

Lidia's approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method, always integrating a multicultural and trauma-informed lens. Rather than simply reducing symptoms, she helps clients build lasting skills, deepen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful growth. Clients consistently describe her as warm, practical, and genuinely relatable.

For couples, Lidia helps partners from diverse backgrounds strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and navigate life transitions together. For young adults and teenagers, she offers a supportive space to work through anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, and the pressures of building a life — particularly for those managing cultural identity and intergenerational family expectations.

Lidia holds a Master of Social Work from New York University (NYU) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. She sees clients exclusively via telehealth, with flexible afternoon and evening availability. She currently accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and several additional insurance plans.


Message to clients

If you've been carrying the weight of anxiety, relationship stress, or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life between two cultures, I want you to know — you don't have to figure it out alone. I work with young adults, couples, and teenagers who are ready to be truly understood, not just heard. Whether you come to me in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, this is a space where your full story is welcome.

My style is warm and collaborative. I'll work with you to understand what's getting in the way and build real, practical tools to help you move forward — not just cope, but genuinely thrive. Sessions are typically 45 minutes weekly, though we can always discuss what works best for your schedule and needs.

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make, and I don't take that lightly. I offer a free phone consultation so we can get a sense of whether we're a good fit before you commit. Feel free to reach out with any questions — I'd love to hear from you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Family Counseling Group of NY, Psychotherapist , 2015 - Present
Comprehensive Counseling, Psychotherapist , 2018 - 2020

New York University , Master of Social Work, 2015

Licensure

New York: 089705

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Specialties

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

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

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

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

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $175
  • Initial session:$175 (45min)
  • Couples sessions:$175 (45min)
  • Family sessions:$175 (45min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Client testimonials

"She’s awesome!"
- Zencare client September 2022

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