What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“The visits are always extremely helpful. Everyone at Inspiring Wellness is very professional and kind, and I would highly recommend this office to anyone.”
ASMore than 1 year ago
“Cara was an integral part of Nico's helaing after losing his brother to suicide. She is kind, empathetic, & nurturing. Nico looked forward to his appointments w/Cara so much that he didn't want to stop going. Knowing she will be there if he needs her has helped ease the transition. I don't know where we'd be today if it werent for Cara.”
DCMore than 1 year ago
About Cara Ann Acquavita
Focus areas
Anxiety
EMDR Therapy
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Cara Ann Acquavita
Cara Ann Acquavita is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified EMDR Therapist at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and brings a strong foundation in both individual and family therapy. With years of clinical experience, Cara specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach proven to help individuals heal from trauma, emotional distress, and painful life experiences.
Cara has extensive experience working with college students, young adults, and adults navigating a range of emotional challenges—including anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and stress management. She is passionate about supporting clients as they reclaim their inner strength, process difficult emotions, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques. Cara creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change. Her work focuses on fostering resilience, improving self-awareness, and helping clients develop practical tools for coping and growth.
Empathetic, approachable, and goal-oriented, Cara is deeply committed to helping individuals build balanced, fulfilling lives. She believes in meeting each client where they are and walking alongside them on their journey toward healing.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Inspiring Wellness provides a safe, nurturing environment for those seeking a way to reduce stress through therapy. We have therapists on staff including Clinical Social Workers, EMDR Therapists and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who can help you meet your personal wellness goals. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction are incorporated into all sessions with our clients. Our therapists specialize in Individual and Family Therapy and use psycho-education designed to improve coping skills and interpersonal skills in order to help better manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and mood liability.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Inspiring Wellness provides counseling and mindfulness therapy services to assist with the emotional wellness of children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families.
When appropriate, mindfulness and meditation practices are merged with counseling strategies to help assist the client.
Mindfulness therapy brings an awareness to the thoughts circulating in our mind and helps us to connect those thoughts to our behaviors, feelings and actions. Our mind and body are connected, in order to heal one we must also tend to and treat the other. Inspiring Wellness values a whole body holistic approach to counseling.
Counseling services can help a child and their family through a variety of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, OCD, self-confidence/esteem issues, anger management, ADHD, communication struggles and much more.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $115 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $115-185 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Cara Ann Acquavita provides EMDR Therapy. We provide out of network coverage only for this therapy.
We charge $185 per 1 hour EMDR session and provide you with a superbill at the end of every month for you to submit to your insurance company.
Your insurance company will reimburse you directly depending on your out of network coverage by mailing you a check.
In addition, Cara provides psychotherapy and accepts MEDICARE, AETNA and NORTHWELL HEALTH!
Popular visit reasons
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- State University of New York, Stony Brook, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1609383587
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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My visits with Cara exceed my expectations at all times.
More than 1 year agoSK
The visits are always extremely helpful. Everyone at Inspiring Wellness is very professional and kind, and I would highly recommend this office to anyone.
More than 1 year agoAS
Cara is the best therapist!
More than 1 year agoOG
Cara was an integral part of Nico's helaing after losing his brother to suicide. She is kind, empathetic, & nurturing. Nico looked forward to his appointments w/Cara so much that he didn't want to stop going. Knowing she will be there if he needs her has helped ease the transition. I don't know where we'd be today if it werent for Cara.
More than 1 year agoDC
I really enjoyed having therepy and it deffenetly helped me core with my feelings. Cara was really nice and she deffenetly helped me with my feelings.
More than 1 year agoNC
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What practice does Cara Ann Acquavita work with?
Cara Ann Acquavita works with Inspiring Wellness.
Where is Cara Ann Acquavita's office located?
Cara Ann Acquavita's office is located at 186 W Main St, Sayville, NY 11782.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cara Ann Acquavita?
Cara Ann Acquavita frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cara Ann Acquavita on their profile.
What languages does Cara Ann Acquavita speak?
Cara Ann Acquavita speaks English.
How do patients rate Cara Ann Acquavita in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Cara Ann Acquavita. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.