What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.67
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.67
“Zarina is excellent. Very attentive and helpful. She understands the concerns and makes sure that you feel at ease. ”
Boris Y.November 23, 2024Video visit
“Zarina was extremely sweet and empathetic and I appreciate her attention to detail and her genuine interest in my health. She offered me an appointment time that works for me. ”
Jessica C.August 27, 2024Video visit
About Zarina Yangibayeva
Focus areas
Anxiety
Burnout
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Boundary Issues
Family Issues
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Brainspotting
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerFaith
MuslimEthnicity
Middle Eastern
Languages spoken
English, Turkish
Getting to know Zarina Yangibayeva
Zarina creates a welcoming, approachable, and accepting environment for her clients. She believes in helping clients name and claim their own experiences. As a queer Muslim immigrant herself, Zarina has extensive experience supporting those grappling with anxiety, depression, queer and LGBTQ+ identities, immigrant challenges, religious trauma, grief and loss, and boundary-setting within family and relationship dynamics. Zarina holds a Master's in Social Work from Stony Brook University, which has further equipped her to tailor therapeutic methods to meet each client's unique needs. She ensures clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our work together, you are at the center, recognizing that you are the expert in your own life. You’ll set the pace of our sessions, and I will meet you exactly where you are, with empathy, warmth, and respect for your unique experiences. My role is to support you with compassion while also gently holding you accountable to your goals and the intentions you bring to therapy. I use thoughtful, reflective questions to challenge limiting beliefs, encourage new perspectives, and help you gain deeper insight into yourself. We’ll build a collaborative space fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In our initial sessions, I focus on getting to know you—your story, strengths, challenges, and what you hope to gain from therapy. From there, we collaboratively set goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.
As we continue, I tailor our sessions to your needs, using evidence-based approaches and reflective questions to help you explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools. I check in regularly about what’s working, what isn’t, and adjust our approach as needed. Throughout the process, I aim to balance support with accountability, helping you move toward the changes you want to see at your own pace.
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In-network insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Stony Brook University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1770327751
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.67
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Zarina is excellent. Very attentive and helpful. She understands the concerns and makes sure that you feel at ease.
November 23, 2024Boris Y.Verified patientVideo visit
Amazing clinician! Culturally competent, empathetic listener, and asks all the right questions.
More than 1 year agoMS
She was very attentive and personable. She made me feel very comfortable and seen.
More than 1 year agoAA
Zarina was an amazing support and helped me tremendously!
More than 1 year agoSW
Very unprofessional. I do not recommend her AT ALL. She lied and said I missed an appointment that I attended and charged me $150
More than 1 year agoCharlotte T.Verified patientVideo visit
Zarina was extremely sweet and empathetic and I appreciate her attention to detail and her genuine interest in my health. She offered me an appointment time that works for me.
August 27, 2024Jessica C.Verified patientVideo visit
Zarina has been such a good therapist for me. She has helped me through personal challenges and provided tools for me to get through everyday struggles. She is caring, thoughtful, realistic, and I truly feel like she listens to me and understands me. I’m so glad I’ve found such a helpful therapist that’s part of the LGBTQ+ community.
More than 1 year agoSD
I am very grateful for the incredible support and guidance I’ve received from Zarina. From the very first session, her warmth, empathy, and professionalism have made a significant impact on my life. Zarina possesses a unique ability to create a safe and welcoming space where I feel truly heard and understood. Her insightful questions and compassionate approach have not only helped me navigate my challenges but also empowered me to grow and thrive.
Every session with Zarina feels like a step forward in my personal journey. She is incredibly adept at tailoring her approach to meet my specific needs, and her dedication to my well-being is evident in every interaction. Thanks to her expertise and unwavering support, I’ve gained invaluable tools and perspectives that continue to enrich my daily life. I am happy to say I have learned how to give myself grace in growth.
More than 1 year agoSG
“Zarina was so kind and a sweet human being I am so glad to have as a therapist. I really felt she listened to what I had to say, giving me time to express myself and provided really insightful reflections and conversations in return. I felt she was especially able to help me have some strong self realization moments which has led to an incredible growth in my personal and mental health well being. As someone who is also part of the LGBTQ+ community, I felt she was especially understanding and compassionate; I felt able to be fully vulnerable and felt I could trust her fully. I would definitely recommend her to anyone both part of the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, you will definitely feel seen, respected and find yourself growing in such positive ways!
More than 1 year agoNS
Zarina is unwaveringly kind and competent in her practice. I cannot thank her enough for being a non judgmental ear in my time of uncertainty in my life.
More than 1 year agoKF
Zarina is unwaveringly kind and competent. I cannot thank her enough for being so non judgmental in my time of need. There is no one I’d trust more with my vulnerability.
More than 1 year agoKF
Highly recommend Zarina as a therapist. As a child of immigrants who hold multiple identities across the spectrum, Zarina was able to provide the insights needed to unpack and work through these lived experiences with the right tools and mindsets to be successful. She’s helped me learn much of myself in ways I never consider, and anyone with similar needs would be lucky to have her as a therapist. More so than helping with recognition and acknowledgement of an issue, she was able to keep me accountable to resolve things I’ve always run away from.
More than 1 year agoAC
I cannot recommend Zarina enough. From the very first session, she created a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. Thanks to Zarina I have gained invaluable insights and tools that have made a significant difference in my life. If you’re seeking a therapist who is highly skilled and deeply compassionate, Zarina is the perfect fit.
More than 1 year agoNC
Zarina is an incredibly empathetic, kind, and intelligent therapist. She cares deeply about the people she works with, and made me feel like she really cared about the things I shared. She is able to connect and call out things I never would’ve put together that have helped me grow immensely. As a queer woman, I was thrilled with Zarina’s care and expertise in aiding those of us that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and she was incredibly effective in helping me. I can’t recommend her enough!!
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What practice does Zarina Yangibayeva work with?
Zarina Yangibayeva works with Greenpoint Psychotherapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Zarina Yangibayeva?
Zarina Yangibayeva frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Zarina Yangibayeva on their profile.
What languages does Zarina Yangibayeva speak?
Zarina Yangibayeva speaks English and Turkish.
How do patients rate Zarina Yangibayeva in reviews?
18 patients have reviewed Zarina Yangibayeva. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.