Niva Correa

Skills:

• Asking open ended questions

• Building rapport

• Challenging maladaptive behavioral coping skills

• Effective listening

• Supporting client needs

Approach:

I strive to meet the clients where they are at emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I encourage exposure therapy to challenge fears and areas of concern to build strength. I take a non-judgmental approach to face challenges and implement appropriate, effective, and supportive treatment.

About me:

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, traveling, singing and dancing. I also like to listen to music, relax, meditate, and laugh.

Specialties:

• Addiction

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Bipolar

• Chronic illness

• Codependency

• Coping skills

• Depression

• Domestic Violence

• Divorce/relationship issues

• Family conflict

• Grief

• Self esteem

• Self-harm

• Sexuality/LGBTQ+

• School issues

• Suicidal ideations

• Trauma/PTSD

• Womens' issues

Treatment Modalities Include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Mindfulness Based Therapy

• Person Centered Therapy

• Psychodynamic

• Trauma Focused Therapy

Education:

Long Island University- Brentwood- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Experience:

I have experience as a trauma crisis counselor, bilingual rape and sexual assault/domestic violence specialist and being part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team with CPS/Special Victim Unit.