Stephanie Maldonado
Stephanie Maldonado
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Stephanie Maldonado(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
Anxiety - Depression-Domestic violence-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Panic attacks / panic disorder-Burnout-
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$175

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Professional statement

Having faced depression herself, Stephanie Maldonado is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist who brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal understanding to her practice. She’s passionate about guiding others through their challenges, turning experiences into opportunities for growth and healing.

Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Stephanie empowers clients to rewrite their stories, break free from negative patterns, and embrace a future of mental well-being. Her approach is not just therapeutic but transformative, offering hope and resilience to those navigating their toughest moments.

With Stephanie, you find more than a therapist—you find a genuine partner in your journey toward well-being. Committed to helping you kick depression, anxiety, and PTSD to the curb, she is dedicated to guiding you on your path to healing and helping you thrive.

Message to clients

Hi, I’m Stephanie. I bring both professional training and personal understanding into my work, allowing me to connect deeply with clients navigating depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I believe that challenges can become opportunities for growth when explored in a supportive and compassionate space.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, helping clients identify unhelpful patterns, rewrite internal narratives, and break free from cycles that no longer serve them. My approach is structured yet flexible, focused on empowerment, resilience, and practical skill-building to support lasting change.

I see therapy as a partnership rooted in trust and collaboration. My goal is to help you feel supported while gaining the tools and insight needed to move forward with confidence. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self as you navigate life’s challenges.

Licensure

New York: 013874

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

Domestic violence - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for those surviving a partner’s abusive attempts to control one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

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

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Tricare
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Univera Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Fidelis Plans:

  • Fidelis Medicaid and Essential Plan

Tricare Plans:

  • Tricare Select

Healthfirst Plans:

  • Healthfirst Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Healthfirst Medicare
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