Risa Mandell, LCSW

Risa Mandell, LCSW

Psychotherapist
PA
Hello and welcome to my practice. I work exclusively with people in their 20s and 30s. Please disregard the platform, which is programmed for Age Groups 18 - 64. This stage of life can bring many questions about identity, purpose, relationships, and direction. My work focuses on helping you better understand your experience and how you want to show up in the world. You might be feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we'll take time to explore what's getting in the way of the life you want to live. Therapy is a space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to see yourself and your experiences more clearly. Our conversations will focus on how you relate to your thoughts, feelings, body, the people around you, and the broader world. By bringing awareness to these experiences, we can begin to uncover new possibilities and directions. My goal is to support you as you gain greater freedom to choose how you respond to life and how you move forward.
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.50

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.00

About Risa Mandell

Focus areas

Anxiety
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Play Therapy
Relational

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Risa Mandell

Hello and welcome to my practice. I work exclusively with people in their 20s and 30s. Please disregard the platform, which is programmed for Age Groups 18 - 64. This stage of life can bring many questions about identity, purpose, relationships, and direction. My work focuses on helping you better understand your experience and how you want to show up in the world. You might be feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we'll take time to explore what's getting in the way of the life you want to live. Therapy is a space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to see yourself and your experiences more clearly. Our conversations will focus on how you relate to your thoughts, feelings, body, the people around you, and the broader world. By bringing awareness to these experiences, we can begin to uncover new possibilities and directions. My goal is to support you as you gain greater freedom to choose how you respond to life and how you move forward.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I like to call sessions, conversations because that’s what they are. Conversations between two people - each of us in our designated roles - we're listening with gentle curiosity and without judgment to whatever arises in you. Please let me know if you're not feeling listened to or understood. My experience working in primary care has resulted in my ability to readily integrate sleep, nutrition, movement, self-care and stress management into our conversation. The mind is distributed throughout the body. We can integrate this orientation into our work should you so desire.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962494096

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Risa Mandell?

Risa Mandell frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Risa Mandell on their profile.

What languages does Risa Mandell speak?

Risa Mandell speaks English.

How do patients rate Risa Mandell in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Risa Mandell. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 4/5 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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