Cara Cole, LCSW: Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C

Accepting clients Last Updated 10 days ago

Intimacy & Connection doesn't have to be out of reach...
Pleasure should be accessible to everyone. Specializing in treating mismatched libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, fear or anxiety associated with sex, dating coaching, communicating needs in a poly or ENM relationship, exploring kink in partnership and much, much more...

Cara Cole, LCSW, LCSW-C (New York, Texas & Maryland) is a kind and empathetic therapist who believes in supporting individuals & families during life's transitional periods. Cara specializes in individual & partner relationship therapy as folx transition through each phase of life and learn to navigate each new chapter of your life, journey within parenting, identity, or phase of your partner relationship. Cara also loves supporting people around their bodies post shift in identity focusing on reclaiming or beginning to claim the authentic self again. Cara also has a special place in her heart and a special understanding for military families as this has been part of her own personal identity story.

Specialties

Adoption related issues Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Divorce Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Infertility Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Stress

Insurance & Payment

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In-Network Insurance Plans

Cara Cole, LCSW: Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Empire NYSHIP Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Highmark Independent Health Optum Partners Oxford UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

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

NPI Number

1851528848

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	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	--
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday	--
Saturday	--
Sunday	--

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Family Systems Gottman Method Imago Motivational Interviewing Parent Coaching Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Supportive

Modalities

Couples Family 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: 14
License(s): MD-19582, NY-097154, TX-111411

More About Me

Languages Spoken: English
Race(s): White
Gender(s): Woman
Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
Religion(s): Agnostic

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