What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.65
Average wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.86
“Anna seems warm and welcoming on first impression. I am looking forward to working with her, as she provides a safe space. ”
TLLess than 1 month ago
“Anna is an amazing therapist. She is so knowledgable and really takes the time to listen. She is exerienced and her empathy is unsurpassed. I so completely recommend her for your mental health journey. Hard to find such a special one, like her.”
ACLess than 1 month ago
About Anna Simidian
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Stress Management
Anxiety
Life Transition
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Person-Centered
Culturally Sensitive
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Anna Simidian
Anna is a licensed mental health counselor who supports adults navigating anxiety, attachment patterns, depression, work stress, family distress, relationship challenges, and trauma. She also has experience working with individuals from immigrant and first-generation backgrounds as they navigate acculturation stress and balance cultural and societal expectations.
She is known for her kindness, empathy, and collaborative style. Anna helps clients clarify their goals, recognize their strengths, and move toward a more grounded sense of emotional and social well-being. Her approach encourages self-compassion while offering practical tools to support meaningful change.
Anna integrates person-centered work with mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. She completed her Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Victim Counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Taking the first steps in therapy can feel challenging or uncertain, and Anna works to create a transparent, supportive space where clients can openly share their thoughts, questions, and concerns. For those who have been in therapy before, she understands that transitioning to a new therapist can bring its own complexities. Anna focuses on building trust and nurturing a strong therapeutic relationship, ensuring clients feel grounded, understood, and supported from the very beginning.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Master's in Forensic Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1407556780
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.65
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.86
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Anna seems warm and welcoming on first impression. I am looking forward to working with her, as she provides a safe space.
Less than 1 month agoTL
Anna always showed care, patience, and understanding during our sessions. She made me feel even and and heard.
More than 1 year agoLQ
Anna encouraged me to work on my self-love and to find forgiveness in myself when I was self-doubting a lot.
More than 1 year agoJS
I was processing some of my childhood trauma with Anna and I felt safe and acknowledged.
More than 1 year agoSS
Anna is an amazing therapist. She is so knowledgable and really takes the time to listen. She is exerienced and her empathy is unsurpassed. I so completely recommend her for your mental health journey. Hard to find such a special one, like her.
Less than 1 month agoAC
It was only my first session with Anna but it went very well. Some people are naturally just a good fit for the industry they're in and Anna belongs where she is.
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Anna has been helping me recognize my discomforts and how to start speaking more assertively in my different relationships. I have been working on becoming more confident and improving my self-esteem, and I can really challenge myself more now.
More than 1 year agoLK
Anna is patient, knowledgeable, and our sessions have become one of the safest spaces in my life. She helps me pinpoint the parts of my life I want to improve and works with me to create a plan to get there. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I highly recommend working with her!
More than 1 year agoBM
My therapy sessions with Anna felt fulfilling, and I looked forward each week to meeting with her and discussing my daily stresses. She noticed patterns and helped me work towards reducing my stress. I found myself able to practice and use the tools and healthy coping skills she gave me.
More than 1 year agoCG
Anna always showed up to our sessions on time, and I really enjoyed working with her. I was nervous about trying therapy, but I'm glad I did.
More than 1 year agoEP
Anna helped me work through my relationship stress with my partner, and I feel like it has gotten stronger through self-awareness and mutual understanding.
More than 1 year agoNF
It took me some time to find a therapist that I connected with and who had cultural awareness. Anna made me feel like she cared about my culture and took the time to understand what my family dynamic is like. Coming from multiple backgrounds, this is not always the case and it was very refreshing.
More than 1 year agoSC
I learned a lot about myself and my relationships from my sessions with Anna. She helped me explore different aspects of myself through useful reflections.
More than 1 year agoPA
I was struggling with anxiety because of work and Anna helped me find coping tools that worked for me to get through busy times.
More than 1 year agoLT
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Is Anna Simidian accepting new patients?
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Does Anna Simidian accept my insurance?
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What practice does Anna Simidian work with?
Anna Simidian works with Greenpoint Psychotherapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Anna Simidian?
Anna Simidian frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Anna Simidian on their profile.
What languages does Anna Simidian speak?
Anna Simidian speaks English.
How do patients rate Anna Simidian in reviews?
34 patients have reviewed Anna Simidian. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.65/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.96/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.