Anne Sandefur, JD, EdM, LMHC
I am a licensed mental health counselor in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida (telehealth). A former professional ballet dancer, I have shifted my passion and dedication to the field of mental health counseling. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Duke University, a J.D. from Charleston School of Law, and an M.A. and Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. It was during my time mediating civil conflicts that I decided to move into the field of mental health counseling to garner a stronger and longer-term relationship with my clients.
I seek to create a collaborative, warm, and engaging therapeutic environment as a means of providing a safe space to explore and bring about meaningful change in my clients' lives. My approach is proactive, goal-oriented, and eclectic, pulling from cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, multiculturally competent, and strength-based methods as a means of tailoring treatment to your needs. I am certified in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and as a Clinical Trauma Professional.
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I have experience working with clients navigating a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-worth, relationship issues, health/fertility concerns, identity development, sex/intimacy concerns, and career/life transitions.
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I have also led mental health workshops at ballet schools and dance training programs.
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My Offerings
I am offering individual in-person and telehealth psychotherapy sessions for adults in New York, New Jersey and Florida (telehealth only).
Sessions will focus on individual growth, symptom reduction, and moving you towards reaching your personal goals.
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Session Length: 45 minutes
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Price: $250
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Location: 113 University Place, New York, NY 10003
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I offer a sliding scale.
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I am an out-of-network provider but can provide monthly superbills that you can submit to insurance for insurance for reimbursement.
Specializations
Anxiety / Stress
Anxiety and stress come along with being a human. However, when does anxiety stop being helpful and begin to interfere with your wellbeing and health? I can help you develop coping skills and a path towards understanding and editing the aspects of your life that contribute to anxiety.
Depression
Hopeless, sad, low motivation, disengaged, and a fear of never feeling better. These are all symptoms of depression. I seek to help you get to the root cause of your depression as well as provide support and skills to have you feeling better in your day-to-day.
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Trauma
Experiencing a traumatic incident, series of events, or any painful learning experience can incite life altering symptoms. It can be scary, overwhelming, and exhausting to navigate the world through the lens of trauma. It can get better.
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Family / Relationships
Our relationships are an important part of who we are and how we experience the world. They can also be fraught with issues. I can help you make sense of experiences and navigate in a manner that is better aligned with your goals, values, and wellbeing.
Career / Life Transitions
Life and career transitions are inevitable yet often come with uncertainty and uneasiness. Together we can explore goals, make meaning out of change, find coping skills to make the process more tolerable, and move you closer to where you want to be.
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Let's Get Started
Taking this first step towards change can be overwhelming. I am here to help.
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you!
