Maria Tsavaris, LMSW, Westbury, NY

About Maria Tsavaris

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Seniors (65+)

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Maria Tsavaris

Maria C. Tsavaris, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker with an interdisciplinary background spanning behavioral health, medical social work, crisis response, psychoeducation, and healthcare leadership. She brings experience supporting patients across oncology, inpatient psychiatry, and community-based care settings, with a clinical style grounded in trauma-informed care, compassion, and practical skills-building. Maria earned her Master of Social Work from Adelphi University, where she concentrated in mental health, substance abuse, and trauma in context, and later completed an MBA in Strategic Healthcare Management at Hofstra University. Her resume describes a CBT-oriented and strengths-based approach that emphasizes helping patients better understand their challenges, build on personal resilience, and move toward meaningful emotional and mental wellness goals. Clinically, Maria has provided social work assessments, care planning, psychoeducation, referral coordination, support groups, safety planning, and discharge planning in both medical and psychiatric settings. Her oncology experience at Northwell Cancer Institute included supporting patients receiving treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease, and anemia, while her inpatient psychiatry training included intakes, treatment plans, family meetings, collateral contacts, and coordination with psychiatry around medication management and ECT treatment. Maria also brings substantial emergency response and educator experience through roles in hospital education, EMS, trauma prevention, and crisis support. She is an LMSW in New York and also holds EMT-Paramedic and rape crisis counselor credentials, which reflect her calm, service-oriented, and highly collaborative approach to care. Patients and colleagues can expect a thoughtful clinician who values clear communication, advocacy, and whole-person support.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Initial sessions focus on building rapport, understanding the client’s history, clarifying current stressors and strengths, and identifying practical goals for treatment.[cite:25] Ongoing sessions emphasize psychoeducation, coping skills, emotional processing, and collaborative problem-solving, while also connecting clients with internal and external resources that support stability and long-term progress.[cite:25] When appropriate, care is coordinated with psychiatry, medical teams, and other providers to support an integrated, whole-person plan.[cite:25][cite:23]

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Maria Tsavaris, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients

Community Minds

1400 Old Country Rd, Ste 103, Westbury, NY 11590

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Education and background

Practice names

Community Minds

Education and training

Adelphi University, Master's in Social Work
Hofstra University, Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management

NPI number

1275467151

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Tsavaris?

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Is Maria Tsavaris accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Maria Tsavaris online?

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What practice does Maria Tsavaris work with?

Maria Tsavaris works with Community Minds.

Where is Maria Tsavaris's office located?

Maria Tsavaris has 2 office locations in Westbury, view full addresses on Maria Tsavaris's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Tsavaris?

Maria Tsavaris frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Tsavaris on their profile.