Healthfirst Therapist in Brooklyn, NY

Crown Counseling is an in-network Healthfirst provider offering affordable mental health therapy in Brooklyn. Many Healthfirst members qualify for $0 copay sessions, especially those with Medicaid.

Does Healthfirst cover therapy?

Yes — Healthfirst covers outpatient mental health therapy at Crown Counseling. We are an in-network Healthfirst provider offering individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, CBT, and telehealth. Medicaid members with Healthfirst receive $0 copay therapy sessions. Commercial plan members average a $21 copay, with 35% paying $0.

What Healthfirst covers at Crown Counseling

EMDR Therapy

Healthfirst covers EMDR therapy at Crown Counseling. EMDR is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. Medicaid members with Healthfirst pay $0 for EMDR sessions. Our trained therapists offer both in-person and telehealth EMDR.

About EMDR Therapy

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Healthfirst covers CBT at Crown Counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treats anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Medicaid members pay $0 copay for CBT sessions.

About CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Family Therapy

Healthfirst covers family therapy sessions at Crown Counseling. Medicaid families receive $0 copay for family therapy, including parent-child sessions, adolescent behavioral support, and family communication improvement.

About Family Therapy

Services covered

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health.

  • Family Therapy

    Therapy for the whole family to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

  • Child & Teen Therapy

    Specialized therapy for children and adolescents using play therapy, CBT, and more.

  • Couples Counseling

    Relationship counseling to strengthen bonds and resolve conflict.

  • CBT & DBT

    Evidence-based modalities for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

  • Telehealth

    Secure video therapy sessions from the comfort of your home.

Coverage details

In-network

Crown Counseling is in-network with Healthfirst. Medicaid members receive $0 copay. Commercial plan members average $21 copay with 35% paying $0.

Out-of-network

Healthfirst plans typically require in-network providers. Contact us to verify your specific plan.

How to verify your benefits

  1. 1

    Call Healthfirst member services at the number on your card

  2. 2

    Ask about outpatient behavioral health benefits

  3. 3

    Confirm if you have a Medicaid or commercial plan

  4. 4

    Call Crown Counseling at (718) 208-4780 for assistance

Why Crown Counseling

  • ✓In-network Healthfirst provider — low or $0 copays
  • ✓Medicaid members receive $0 copay therapy
  • ✓Experienced therapists for all ages and concerns
  • ✓Bilingual therapists available
  • ✓Flexible scheduling with in-person and telehealth options

Getting started

Step 1

1. Contact Us

Call (718) 208-4780 or fill out our intake form.

Step 2

2. Verify Benefits

We'll confirm your Healthfirst coverage and copay.

Step 3

3. Get Matched

We'll connect you with the right therapist.

Step 4

4. Begin Sessions

Start therapy in Brooklyn or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy free with Healthfirst Medicaid?⌄

Yes. If you have a Healthfirst Medicaid plan, your copay for therapy at Crown Counseling is $0.

What is the average Healthfirst copay?⌄

The average copay is $21 per session, with 35% of Healthfirst members paying $0.

Does Healthfirst cover family therapy?⌄

Yes, most Healthfirst plans cover family therapy sessions. Medicaid members pay $0.

Can I use Healthfirst for telehealth?⌄

Yes, Healthfirst covers telehealth therapy at the same rate as in-person sessions.

Does Healthfirst cover EMDR?⌄

Yes, Healthfirst covers EMDR therapy at Crown Counseling. Medicaid members pay $0 for EMDR sessions.

Ready to start?

Send us your Healthfirst details and we will confirm what you actually owe before your first session, then match you with a therapist. No one is asked to guess at a copay.

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The team you would be joining

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Chaya Feldman headshotChaya FeldmanLicensed Clinical Social WorkerShulim Goldring headshotShulim GoldringDoctor of PsychologyBassya Pinson headshotBassya PinsonDoctor of PsychologyDr. Elka Jacobs-Pinson headshotDr. Elka Jacobs-PinsonDoctor of PsychologySimcha Yafeh headshotSimcha YafehLicensed Master Social WorkerJonathan Newman headshotJonathan NewmanLicensed Master Social WorkerCara Goldsmith headshotCara GoldsmithLicensed Mental Health CounselorEsther Aronow headshotEsther AronowPatient Care CoordinatorMoshe Delerb headshotMoshe DelerbLicensed Master Social WorkerSarie Korf headshotSarie KorfLicensed Master Social WorkerChaya Mermerstein headshotChaya MermersteinLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLea Zajac-Osdoba headshotLea Zajac-OsdobaMental Health Counselor-Limited PermitEfrat Shoshan headshotEfrat ShoshanLicensed Master Social WorkerGavriel Velenski headshotGavriel VelenskiMental Health Counselor-Limited PermitShmuel Kesselman headshotShmuel KesselmanOperations Coordinator & Mental Health CounselorRacheli Solomon headshotRacheli SolomonLicensed Master Social WorkerJudy Leventhal headshotJudy LeventhalLicensed Master Social WorkerHannah Kraus headshotHannah KrausLicensed Master Social WorkerFaye Wilbur headshotFaye WilburLicensed Clinical Social WorkerChanah Faygen headshotChanah FaygenLicensed Master Social WorkerBen Shannon headshotBen ShannonLicensed Clinical Social WorkerRikal Kahanov headshotRikal KahanovLicensed Master Social WorkerJacqueline Mizrachi headshotJacqueline MizrachiLicensed Master Social WorkerJennifer Aghavian headshotJennifer AghavianLicensed Master Social WorkerChani Engel headshotChani EngelOffice ManagerAlexa Goldfeder headshotAlexa GoldfederLicensed Master Social WorkerJonathan Green headshotJonathan GreenLicensed Mental Health CounselorRikal Mangel headshotRikal MangelLicensed Master Social WorkerAliza Sklar headshotAliza SklarLicensed Master Social WorkerYekuciel Jacobs headshotYekuciel JacobsLicensed Creative Arts TherapistYehuda Sher headshotYehuda SherPsyD Doctorate StudentFraidy Steinberg headshotFraidy SteinbergLicensed Master Social WorkerSara Blum headshotSara BlumLicensed Master Social WorkerEsther Geisinsky headshotEsther GeisinskyLicensed Master Social WorkerRebecca Saleman headshotRebecca SalemanLicensed Master Social WorkerRachel Peles headshotRachel PelesLicensed Clinical Social WorkerAngela Griff Agawin headshotAngela Griff AgawinClient Services Coordinator

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