Carmen Lo
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Life transitions-Self-esteem-Race & cultural identity-Cultural adjustment-Loss and grief- Existential crisis & challenges-
Carmen Lo
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Professional statement
Carmen is a psychotherapist practicing in New York City. She has a Master's degree in clinical social work from New York University. She works with individuals on issues of anxiety and depression, and uses an insight-oriented approach to help uncover and explore contributing root causes including transitions, identity, trauma, and grief and loss.
Carmen has a warm, open, and interactive manner, and practices with culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lenses.
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Carmen had a 20-year career working for global advertising agencies, and as a consultant. She is also a parent, and has experienced working in the corporate world while raising young children, as well as being a stay-at-home mom.
Due to Covid-19, Carmen is currently only conducting video sessions.
Work and Education
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
East Side Community High School
New York University, MSW, 2020
University of Western Ontario, BA, 1994
Licensure
New York: 109991Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Limited in-person availability. Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Meritain Health
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- Tufts Health Plan
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (45min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly