Gretchen Witt - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Gretchen Witt(she/her)

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, Depression, and Women's Issues

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I have been practicing clinical social work since graduating from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in 2012. I have worked in both rural (NY's Hudson Valley; Western North Carolina) and urban (NYC) environments; I firmly understand the impact of culture on psychological development, identity, and personal fulfillment. I treat Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar disorders, anxiety, panic, phobias, personality disorders, eating disorders, alcohol & substance abuse problems, and more.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach is down-to-earth, encouraging, and guided foremost by the client. The #1 adage leading my practice is “start where the client is”. I listen carefully, reflect for clarity, and help clients to articulate deeper understanding of themselves.

Individuals questioning their sexual identity, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients will be supported and affirmed. Creative types are welcomed: use of creativity is an unlimited source of healing potential.

"Begin. The rest is easy." - George Jenkins

What you can expect from our first session

Every individual deserves to find a meaningful sense of purpose, direction, and belonging. After our first session together, I hope for you to feel seen, understood, and supported upon a path of increasing possibility; my hope is that you will feel more capable in the moment of managing what life has waiting for you next.

Gretchen's style is

Creative

Open-minded

Humorous

Insurance carriers Gretchen accepts

Aetna

Anthem

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

UnitedHealthcare

More about Gretchen

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University in the City of New York / School of Social Work

License type: LCSW

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English

Works with: Adults and Seniors

More specialties: Trauma, Stress, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, and Substance Use / Addiction

Modalities: Art Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Transpersonal, Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Brief Dynamic, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Experiential Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)