Lynn Cukaj, MA, NY | Psychotherapist

About Lynn Cukaj

Focus areas

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Play Therapy

Art Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Therapy

Asperger's Syndrome

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Expressive Arts

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lynn Cukaj

Lynn specializes in helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, stress, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She works with children, adolescents, and adults, using a solution-focused and person-centered approach. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment is key to Lynn’s approach. She recognizes that unspoken emotions often lie beneath a client’s struggles, and she encourages clients to find their voice and engage with their feelings in meaningful ways. Her warm, empathetic presence makes clients feel secure, while her ability to gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns promotes self-reflection and positive change. Lynn empowers her clients to establish personalized treatment goals that reflect their unique values and experiences, ensuring they remain active participants in their healing journey. Lynn’s therapeutic approach is based on self-compassion, which she believes is essential to mental health and personal growth. Acknowledging that anxiety, fear, and emotional pain can impede development, she collaborates with clients to nurture self-kindness and diminish self-criticism. By creating tools and coping strategies rooted in self-compassion, clients can more effectively navigate life’s challenges and enhance their emotional resilience. Lynn’s extensive background in mental health counseling, art therapy, and education enables her to offer a compassionate and multi-dimensional approach to therapy. When appropriate, Lynn may introduce creative expression into sessions as a powerful tool to help her clients process emotions and convey experiences that might be challenging to express verbally. This method has shown to be particularly effective for children with ADHD who are looking to enhance their social skills, as well as for any individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 45 minutes

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

More information on payments and coverage

We are an out-of-network provider for most insurance plans. As a courtesy, our office submits out-of-network claims on your behalf and will bill you only for the remaining balance after your insurance processes the claim. We’re happy to verify your out-of-network benefits in advance—

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Northeast Psychological Wellness

Education and training

Pace University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1871244004

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lynn Cukaj?

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

Is Lynn Cukaj accepting new patients?

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

Does Lynn Cukaj accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Lynn Cukaj online?

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What practice does Lynn Cukaj work with?

Lynn Cukaj works with Northeast Psychological Wellness.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lynn Cukaj?

Lynn Cukaj frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lynn Cukaj on their profile.