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Cara DiTaranto
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety and Depression

About Me

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing services to children, adolescents and adults struggling with varying conditions including depression, anxiety, substance related disorders, mood disorders and personality disorders. Utilizing a patient centered approach, I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance and building a respectful, genuine professional relationship with all clients.


With experience in working both in inpatient and outpatient settings, I treat each client based on their individual needs and goals. I find passion in working collaboratively with clients and utilizing a broad range of evidence based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Stemming from an strengths perspective approach, I aim to aid each client foster the necessary tools to develop and reach therapeutic goals with compassion, empathy and respect.


Cara's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Cara accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Cara

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Seniors
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Stress, Women's Issues, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Family Issues
Modalities: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)