Dr. Aaron Skinner, LCSW-R, DSW, NY

About Dr. Aaron Skinner

Focus areas

Academic Stress

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

Adult Psychotherapy

Depression

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

EMDR

Strength-Based

Psychoanalytic

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Gay

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Aaron Skinner

Welcome - My name is Dr. Aaron Skinner-Spain, LCSW-R, DSW. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and certified psychoanalyst in the state of New York with over 15 years of experience in the field. I am the Founder & Executive Director at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy: a community-focused, sliding scale, group psychotherapy practice and the Co-Director of the Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice Certificate Program at New York University. As an Ivy league graduate I completed my BA at Cornell University, my MSW at New York University, and my DSW at Simmons University. My master’s level education at New York University included clinical internships in adolescent and young adult mental health. Since that time I have trained at the Training Institute for Mental Health in their four year program in Psychoanalysis and at New York University Counseling and Wellness Services where I worked on both their Gender and Trauma Teams. I have extensive experience working with young adults and adults in the areas of college mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, LGBTQ affirmative therapy, racial trauma, and entrepreneur and executive stress. I also provide both clinical supervision and private and group practice consultation. For my work I won the Emerging Leadership Award by the National Association of Social Workers - NYC Chapter and continue to work with organizations to make clinical services more accessible to a wider range of New Yorkers.

What should a new client know about working with you?

By booking an appointment with me you are agreeing to the specific day and time each week. Please note, I don't work with folks at a different frequency example: bi-weekly or once per month.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Once you book an appointment with me, my office will reach out to you for some additional information. If you provided your insurance information they will check your benefits before your first session. When your appointment is confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to our first video appointment. You will also need to complete some intake paperwork before our session, which will tell me a little bit about yourself and go over all of our policies. Please note, I only work with folks on a weekly basis.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $300 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $300 for 45 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

I only work with folks for weekly therapy. My out of pocket fee is $300. I'm in-network with Aetna, WellFleet student insurance, Humana, and Optum.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

Education and training

Simmons University, Doctor of Social Work
Cornell University (Bachelor's)
New York University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1669745220

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron Skinner?

Generally, Dr. Aaron Skinner has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Skinner's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Aaron Skinner accepting new patients?

Dr. Aaron Skinner generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Skinner's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Aaron Skinner accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron Skinner online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Skinner using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Aaron Skinner work with?

Dr. Aaron Skinner works with NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aaron Skinner?

Dr. Aaron Skinner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aaron Skinner on their profile.