Christeena Varghese, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Christeena Varghese

Focus areas

Anxiety

Postpartum Anxiety

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Perinatal Mental Health

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Hindi

Getting to know Christeena Varghese

Christeena is a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. Christeena completed her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University and a second master’s degree in substance abuse counseling at Adelphi University. Christeena has two years of experience in treatment agencies working with younger and older adults on addiction recovery in the context of major mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. In prior experience, Christeena held a public health management role assisting with reducing impacts on health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christeena has focused her work applied mindfulness-based strategies to assist clients with stress, trauma, and adjustment, including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Christeena has a specialized focus on supporting women through perinatal stages as well as throughout motherhood. Christeena creates a warm, safe space for clients to explore their experiences and challenges and find ways to leverage their cognitive capacity to overcome barriers to goals. Christeena is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam. Christeena is known for reasoned observations, heartfelt affirmations, and grounded presence.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $250 for 53 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Blossoming Cherry Mental Health Counseling

Education and training

Long Island University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Adelphi University, Master's in Substance Abuse Counseling

NPI number

1669132734

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Christeena Varghese?

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Is Christeena Varghese accepting new patients?

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What practice does Christeena Varghese work with?

Christeena Varghese works with Blossoming Cherry Mental Health Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christeena Varghese?

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