Taemin Ahn, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Taemin Ahn

Focus areas

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

Gender Affirming Counseling

Transgender Care

Couples Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

EMDR Therapy

Relationship Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Emotionally Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Psychodynamic

Gottman Method

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Sexuality

Queer

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Korean

Getting to know Taemin Ahn

Welcome! You may be coming to therapy as you navigate a world that feels violent and marginalizing, despite all the self-care you've tried. Perhaps you're coping well, but unable to shake off feelings of vigilance and grief that feel frozen in time. Therapy can be a space to identify how patterns from your past and present shape your relationships, and to unpack some of those past memories to help you move forward. I am a queer, Korean, nonbinary therapist. In individual therapy, I blend trauma work (EMDR, IFS) with more traditional psychodynamic therapy. I also enjoy working with couples and families, and I have experience in working with relationship units of all shapes and sizes. I completed specialty training in queer- and gender-affirming therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and at Mount Sinai's Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. I have deep experience working through both social and medical transition, especially lower surgery. I also write letters of support for gender-affirming surgery.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Therapy is hard work! I blend a warm and caring regard for my clients with a direct, no-nonsense approach. You are taking the time and energy to show up week after week. In turn, I make a commitment to be fully engaged with you during session and to challenge you when there are topics that feel stuck, avoidant, or dissociated. I use body-focused techniques to help you rebuild your emotional connection to your body. Therapy can leave you feeling vulnerable or tender, so I will always take time at the end of session to ease you back into the rest of your day.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I usually meet with clients on a weekly basis. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out for a 15-minute consultation so that we can discuss whether I would be a good fit for your needs. The single most important part of therapy is a strong, trusting relationship between the client and the therapist, so my top priority is finding you that secure fit.

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In-network insurances

Taemin Ahn, LCSW has 200+ in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $100 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $200 for 60 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

More information on payments and coverage

I am in-network with Aetna and with Anthem/BCBS plans, so you will only pay your copay and not my full fee. Otherwise, I work with your out-of-network benefits to help you get reimbursed for your out-of-pocket costs.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Taemin Ahn LCSW PLLC

Education and training

University of California, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

Professional memberships

National Association of Social Workers

NPI number

1972114726

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Taemin Ahn?

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

Is Taemin Ahn accepting new patients?

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

Does Taemin Ahn accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Taemin Ahn online?

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What practice does Taemin Ahn work with?

Taemin Ahn works with Taemin Ahn LCSW PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Taemin Ahn?

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