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Paola Cárdenas, MS

Paola Cárdenas, MS

Psychotherapist
NY
5.00
“Amazing listener, I felt safe right away. She was very professional and clear about how it all works. I look forward to meeting with her again. ”
April R.August 28, 2025
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Amazing listener, I felt safe right away. She was very professional and clear about how it all works. I look forward to meeting with her again. ”
April R.August 28, 2025Video visit

About Paola Cárdenas

Focus areas

Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Individuals
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Paola Cárdenas

Paola is a bilingual mental health therapist who provides compassionate, culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish. As an immigrant from Peru, she deeply values and understands the unique challenges faced by the Hispanic community, especially around navigating mental health stigma and access to care. Paola has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and work-related stress. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel heard, empowered, and guided toward meaningful change.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • SUNY Old Westbury, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1235929001

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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Amazing listener, I felt safe right away. She was very professional and clear about how it all works. I look forward to meeting with her again.
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Is Paola Cárdenas accepting new patients?

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

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What are common reasons for patients to see Paola Cárdenas?

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

What languages does Paola Cárdenas speak?

Paola Cárdenas speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Paola Cárdenas in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Paola Cárdenas. 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.

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