Michael Kariyev(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
LGBTQIA and sexuality topics-Relationship counseling-Trauma-Anxiety-Depression-Communication issues-
Michael Kariyev
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Professional statement
Michael Kariyev is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is the founder and owner of a group practice in Midtown called Therapy Insights Practice. Michael works with adults and couples and uses a blend of treatment approaches to provide his clients with trauma-focused/skill based care. Michael also supports clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, LGBTQ and relationship issues.
Michael draws from a wide range of modalities to engage his clients in appropriate therapy. His modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) among other skills to ground clients and talk through their interests and experiences and often combines approaches as needed.
Michael received his Masters in Social Work from Long Island University in 2013 and has been in practice since. His new office is located right across the Empire State Building on 34/5! He Provides a combo of in-person and virtual sessions.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
Therapy Insights Practice , Founder and Head clinician
Interborough Consultation Center, LCSW
Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Part 1 & 2 SFBT training , 2021
Parnell institute , EMDR Part 1, 2 &3 , 2018
Ackerman institute , Emotionally Focused couples Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Sue Johnson, 2018
EFT Universe (trained by Dr. Dawson Church PHD), Emotional Freedom Techniques (Part 1, 2 & 3), 2016
Long Island University, Master’s in Social Work , 2013
Licensure
New York: 084678Languages
EnglishSpecialties
LGBTQIA and sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Relationship counseling - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brighton Health Plans / Magnacare
- Cigna
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Evernorth
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Meritain Health
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$125 - $175
- Couples 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
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Client testimonials
"Michael was clear, informative, and concise."
- Zencare client • January 2021"Michael is a great listener and incredibly knowledgeable about his subject matter. He made me feel very at-ease and ready to talk more."
- Zencare client • November 2020"Michael was very helpful!"
- Zencare client • July 2020