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Chardonnay Badchkam(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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

Anger Management, Substance Use / Addiction, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Char. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have chosen to dedicate my life to helping others find the path they are meant to be on. I am passionate about helping all who seek counseling. My goal is to help you to be in the driver's seat to your emotions, guiding you towards your true potential, and helping you build true connections with healthy fulfilling relationships. I want to help you to understand the wisdom that comes from working with your feelings.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I use a Psychoanalytic approach. Psychoanalysis basically means a kind of talk therapy that explores things you may be doing unconsciously, which may have a significant impact on the way you feel and behave. Some of these unconscious things may have led you to seek help, as you are aware of a problem, but not quite sure how you got to that point. I work more with listening to your feelings rather than thoughts. Feelings are important, and can guide you to where you're supposed to go.

What you can expect from our first session

The goal is to seek mindfulness by bringing processes that you are unaware of to the surface, then help you get into the driver's seat to your emotions rather than you letting your emotions drive you out of control. This is what competent quality therapy is, and the staple of my approach to helping you on your journey towards mental wellness. This process takes time and patience. In our work together I build an honest, non-critical, warm, and consistent environment to help you reach your goal.


Chardonnay's style is

Holistic
Empowering
Direct

Insurance carriers Chardonnay accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Chardonnay

MS (Master of Science)
License type: LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Jungian