Stephanie Varela, LMSW, LSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Stephanie Varela

Focus areas

Academic Stress

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

Transgender Care

Adult Psychotherapy

Depression

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Stephanie Varela

As an LMSW (NY) and LSW (NJ) with a Master's in Social Work from New York University, 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?

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.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

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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, Humana, and WellFleet student insurance.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

Education and training

New York University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1164267852

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Stephanie Varela?

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

Is Stephanie Varela accepting new patients?

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

Does Stephanie Varela accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Stephanie Varela online?

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

What practice does Stephanie Varela work with?

Stephanie Varela works with NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Stephanie Varela?

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