Kyla Shine, LMSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Kyla Shine

Focus areas

Academic Stress

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Adult Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Motivational Interviewing

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Kyla Shine

As an LMSW with a Master’s in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo, I see patients at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy, a community-focused, sliding scale psychotherapy practice in New York State. We offer online remote psychotherapy. Our mission is simple: providing affirming psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative, we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Let’s take the next step together.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I'm an experienced practitioner working with a range of folks for a number of issues. I have developed expertise working with folks who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, BIPOC and LGBT issues, and harm reduction. 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

BlueCross BlueShield

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

200+ more in-network plans

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $125 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $125 for 45 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

We only work with folks for weekly therapy. At our practice our out of pocket fee is $125. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, OPTUM, United HealthCare, Humana, and WellFleet student insurance.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

Education and training

State University of New York, Buffalo, Master's in Social Work
State University of New York, Buffalo (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1962147272

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kyla Shine?

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

Is Kyla Shine accepting new patients?

Kyla Shine generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kyla Shine's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kyla Shine accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kyla Shine online?

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

What practice does Kyla Shine work with?

Kyla Shine works with NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kyla Shine?

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