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Jay Pulitano, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Our world can so often be judgmental and alienating, especially to those whose identities fall outside of the social norm. In my practice, I take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach with the aim of creating a warm environment where clients feel seen and heard. My approach is a collaborative, interactive process, as I view clients as the experts of their own lives.

I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with issues of shame, self-esteem, interpersonal boundaries, relationships and intimacy, oppression, gender and other identity transitions, and trauma. I practice from an anti-racist/-transphobic/-ableist/-oppressive, Health At Every Size (HAES), and poly- and kink-affirming perspective.

I’m in network with commercial plans (not Medicaid/Medicare) for Aetna, Anthem/Highmark BCBS, and Quest Behavioral Health and will soon also be taking Optum (United Healthcare, Oscar, and Oxford). I’m currently exclusively working with Telehealth clients residing in NY.


Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Pain Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Gender Identity Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Jay Pulitano, LCSW is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Empire BlueCross Quest Behavioral Health

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1053905810

Rates

First session $200
Ongoing sessions $200
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Body positivity Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Feminist Health at Every Size Meditation Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 5
  • License(s): NY-099882

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Man, Transgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer