Julia Massay-Donato, LMFT, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Julia Massay-Donato

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Stress Management

Childhood Trauma

Low Self Esteem

Therapy for Communication Issues

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Perinatal Mental Health

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Bisexual

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Julia Massay-Donato

Hello, my name is Julia Massay-Donato. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for almost 10 years. I live in upstate New York and love spending time outside with my daughter, husband, and puppy. I come from an Italian background with a large extended family living around me. I have traveled to many different countries and studied in Queens, Nebraska, and Colorado. I earned my Master's in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and my Bachelor's from the State University of New York, New Paltz. I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of the life they have. I work to build very strong relationships with my clients to ensure they are receiving the best care they need. I have a lot of experience with many types of populations and can utilize many theories depending on need. I am dedicated and motivated to help you and will work as hard or as long as needed to ensure you feel your best.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I work primarily from two therapeutic approaches, including attachment based theory and Cognitive behavioral therapy. I use attachment theory to better understand you, including your childhood, family relations and support. I utilize many interventions from CBT, to help actually create change. I do have experience working fro a trauma focused perspective as well, and will use different techniques as needed from this theory. In regards to my communication style, I work to always remain friendly and receptive. I want my clients to feel encouraged, invited to therapy and never judged. I am direct in my communication as well as overt, in order to clarify or identify any necessary dynamics happening. I do love joking around as well, and have quite the sense of sarcasm!

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Usually in my first sessions, we will have a lot of conversation around your history, treatment needs and therapeutic goals. I am very good at asking questions and can either take the led in this first session, or allow you to direct the session with your preferred communication topics. Our first session feels very important to me, and I want to start building a strong relationship with all my clients. My therapeutic goals for all my clients are to identify what they need to feel confident and happy in their life, and then help them achieve that. I want clients to work towards the goals they identify, and i believe everyone deserves to feel the best they can.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $115 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $115 for 55 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

Insurances covered: Atena, UnitedHealth Care, Cigna

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Couples Therapy

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Couples Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

Julia Massay-Donato LMFT

Education and training

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Master's in Child, Youth and Family Studies
State University of New York, New Paltz (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1205339322

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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Frequently asked questions

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Is Julia Massay-Donato accepting new patients?

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What practice does Julia Massay-Donato work with?

Julia Massay-Donato works with Julia Massay-Donato LMFT.

What are common reasons for patients to see Julia Massay-Donato?

Julia Massay-Donato frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Julia Massay-Donato on their profile.

What languages does Julia Massay-Donato speak?

Julia Massay-Donato speaks English.

How do patients rate Julia Massay-Donato in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Julia Massay-Donato. 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.