What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Stefan is a fantastic therapist - I got so much out of our work together. He has helped me so much. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a new therapist. ”
RCMore than 1 year ago
“Stefan helped me work through my feelings regarding complicated family dynamics in a way that made me feel very comforted. He is smart and intuitive and I felt we were always going at the right pace. ”
IRMore than 1 year ago
About Stefan Allen-Hickey
Focus areas
Anxiety
Men's Mental Health Issues
Existential Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Loneliness
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Existential
Eclectic
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Stefan Allen-Hickey
Please note that I am an out-of-network provider with all insurances. I can provide you with a superbill to help you obtain reimbursement from your insurance company and am happy to walk you through the reimbursement process so that our sessions are covered by your insurance.
I became a therapist because I was curious about the unfulfilled hopes people have for their lives. I hold a Master's in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and have spent years studying various approaches dedicated to helping adults unlearn the negative ideas that govern their thoughts and impede personal growth.
I practice a style of therapy that emphasizes healing and empowerment, and I have found that my strength lies in working with people to explore the fears that cause them to stagnate in relationships. The work I do is trauma-informed and takes into account the paradoxical notion that while many traumas originate in hurtful contact with other people, it is also through connection with others that these same traumas can begin to heal.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I practice a relational form of psychodynamic therapy, with attention paid to your embodied experience of various emotions. I am personable and friendly, but will (gently) challenge you to disrupt and change unwanted thought patterns and behaviors.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
At the outset of therapy we will establish treatment goals together, meaning the things you would like to have change in your life over the course of our work. A typical session focuses on one of these goals, working slowly together to better understand, metabolize and move past the impediments standing in the way of you achieving the goal.
More information on payments and coverage
I do not accept insurance, but will provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for out of network benefits reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider to inquire as to whether you have out of network benefits for therapy.
Office location
Stefan Allen-Hickey, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Smith College School for Social Work, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1407341613
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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12 reviews
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Stefan is wonderful. He is super thoughtful and clearly very smart. I highly recommend him!
More than 1 year agoAH
Stefan is a very skilled and insightful therapist. I strongly recommend him!
More than 1 year agoAN
Sessions with Stefan are very soothing. I feel calmed, seen and reassured!
More than 1 year agoLM
Stefan is a fantastic therapist - I got so much out of our work together. He has helped me so much. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a new therapist.
More than 1 year agoRC
Stefan helped me work through my feelings regarding complicated family dynamics in a way that made me feel very comforted. He is smart and intuitive and I felt we were always going at the right pace.
More than 1 year agoIR
Working with Stefan helped me identify & change some patterns of behavior in my relationship that were not helping me grow closer to my partner. I am very grateful for his patience, insight and sense of humor!
More than 1 year agoGK
Stefan is very warm in his demeanor, I quickly felt calm and comfortable with him. He is an attuned listener and helped me understand some important things about myself in our first few sessions. I know he will be able to help me.
Also, it was very easy to schedule with Stefan and I dd not have to wait very long to get an appointment.
More than 1 year agoPW
Stefan is an attentive therapist with a calming presence. I've struggled in the past with feeling comfortable opening up in therapy; this wasn't the case with Stefan!
More than 1 year agoFK
Stefan has a calming presence that immediately put me at ease. He is very kind, non-judgemental, and insightful. I felt very cared for in the way he not only listened to me, but kept track of what I was feeling and what was happening in my body. Working with him has been an incredibly healing experience.
More than 1 year agoJP
Stefan is a great therapist. Our work together really helped me through a difficult period in my life. He is engaging, insightful and also challenged me in a way that felt safe. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoTL
Stefan brings a deep wisdom, and an insightful, and warm presence to every interaction. His professionalism is clear and thoughtfulness and passion for this field. Through work together, I've been able to reach previously stuck places at a natural rhythm. I can't recommend working with him enough.
More than 1 year agoSA
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Is Stefan Allen-Hickey accepting new patients?
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What practice does Stefan Allen-Hickey work with?
Stefan Allen-Hickey works with Downtown Somatic Therapy.
Where is Stefan Allen-Hickey's office located?
Stefan Allen-Hickey has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Stefan Allen-Hickey's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Stefan Allen-Hickey?
Stefan Allen-Hickey frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Stefan Allen-Hickey on their profile.
What languages does Stefan Allen-Hickey speak?
Stefan Allen-Hickey speaks English.
How do patients rate Stefan Allen-Hickey in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Stefan Allen-Hickey. 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.