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Myriam Ayala(Ella/She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Through therapy, Myriam seeks to encourage, guide, and support her clients. She likes to facilitate client's growth by challenging their thoughts in a conversation to creating supportive environments that encourage insight and new perspectives. She specializes in working with unique people that want to live life to the fullest by tapping into their internal strenghts.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Myriam has a relatable approach to therapy and believes that healing comes in many different forms.

She has an Eclectic approach to therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to guide and inform her clinical work. She integrates complimentary alternative medicine like meditation, breathing exercises and expressive arts as part of her clinical interventions.

What you can expect from our first session

As a therapist Myriam likes to build rapport and create a safe space where you can share and communicate how you feel.

Sessions aim to explore your feelings, address issues that are interfering with your life and identify your strengths. Expect to have time for introspection and to stretch your brain muscles through Mindfulness and contemplation.

You can expect to be provided with support, guidance, and the tools that will have a positive impact in your mental health.


Myriam's style is

Inquisitive
Holistic
Empowering

Insurance carriers Myriam accepts

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Myriam

MSW (Master of Social Work) at HUNTER COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Hispanic and Latinx
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Stress, Depression, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Interpersonal