EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): EMDR is a psychotherapy that helps individuals process traumatic memories. It involves focusing on distressing memories while experiencing bilateral stimulation, typically through eye movements. EMDR aims to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences, promoting healing and adaptive coping strategies for various mental health issues, including PTSD.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): DBT is a comprehensive therapy combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. It teaches skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT helps individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships across various mental health conditions.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): CBT is a goal-oriented psychotherapy focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is widely used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, by developing coping strategies and promoting more balanced thinking.
Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy is an innovative and rapidly evolving field that harnesses the power of immersive technology to address a wide range of mental health and medical conditions. By creating computer-generated environments that can be explored and interacted with in a seemingly real way, VR therapy offers unique opportunities for treatment that were previously difficult or impossible to implement.
KAP (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy): KAP combines the administration of ketamine with psychotherapy sessions. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, can induce altered states of consciousness, potentially enhancing therapeutic processes. KAP aims to treat treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions by facilitating emotional breakthroughs and new perspectives on life experiences.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): CBT is a goal-oriented psychotherapy focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is widely used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, by developing coping strategies and promoting more balanced thinking.
Mental health profession that uses the creative process of art-making to improve psychological well-being. It’s particularly effective with children, providing a non-verbal means of expression for emotions, experiences, and traumas. Through drawing, painting, or sculpting, individuals of all ages can explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, and foster self-awareness. Art therapists guide this process, interpreting symbolic and metaphoric messages in artwork.
A psychotherapeutic approach primarily used with children. It utilizes play as a natural form of communication to help children express feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Through various play activities, therapists can assess, understand, and address psychological and social issues. Play Therapy can be directive or non-directive, aiding in emotional healing, problem-solving, and developing healthy behaviors for children facing various challenges.
A cognitive-behavioral treatment primarily used for anxiety disorders. It involves systematically confronting feared objects, situations, or memories in a controlled, therapeutic context. Through repeated exposure, individuals learn that their fears are often unfounded or exaggerated. This approach helps reduce anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and enhances coping skills. It’s highly effective for phobias, PTSD, OCD, and other anxiety-related conditions.

Are you searching for a top-rated therapist in Brooklyn that accept Healthfirst insurance? Crown Counseling in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, offers exceptional mental health care covered by Healthfirst for all members across New York State. We provide accessible, effective therapy sessions both in-person at our convenient Brooklyn office and through secure telehealth appointments, ensuring you receive the support you need wherever you are.
Why Choose Crown Counseling for Healthfirst Therapy in Brooklyn?
At Crown Counseling, we are proud to be in-network Healthfirst therapists committed to delivering personalized, culturally competent care. Here’s what makes us the preferred choice for Healthfirst members seeking therapy in Brooklyn and beyond:
Convenient Crown Heights Location with Statewide Telehealth Access: Attend therapy sessions face-to-face in Brooklyn or connect with our expert therapists remotely via telehealth appointments, making mental health care accessible and flexible.
Experienced, Diverse Team: Our therapists specialize in a wide range of mental health treatments, including cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-informed care, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and more, tailored to meet your unique needs.
Seamless Healthfirst Coverage: We work directly with Healthfirst insurance to verify your benefits and manage billing, making the therapy process straightforward and affordable.
Flexible Scheduling: Offering daytime, evening, and weekend therapy sessions to fit your busy lifestyle.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Covered by Healthfirst
Our practice provides a broad spectrum of Healthfirst-covered psychotherapy options, including individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, group therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, substance abuse counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and more.
Easy Access to Quality Mental Health Care in Brooklyn and NY State
Visit our welcoming Crown Heights office, easily reachable by public transportation, or access our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform from anywhere in New York State. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual therapy sessions, Crown Counseling is here to support your mental health journey.
Healthfirst Plans and Copays
We accept various Healthfirst plans, including:
Healthfirst Essential Plan: $0-$15 copay
Healthfirst Medicaid Managed Care: $0 copay
Healthfirst Medicare Advantage: $0-$40 copay (varies by plan)
Healthfirst Commercial Plans: $15-$50 copay (varies by plan)
Copays depend on your specific Healthfirst coverage; we verify your exact copay during the insurance verification process.
Begin Your Therapy Journey with a Healthfirst Therapist in Brooklyn
Check Your Healthfirst Coverage: Review your plan for mental health benefits.
Contact Us: Schedule your initial consultation via phone or online.
Quick Verification: We confirm your Healthfirst coverage within 1 business day and explain any out-of-pocket costs.
Prompt Scheduling: Get your first therapy session within 2-6 days.
Choose Your Preferred Format: In-person therapy at our Brooklyn office or telehealth appointments.
Prioritize Your Mental Well-Being in Brooklyn and Beyond
In today’s fast-paced world, especially in diverse Brooklyn communities, prioritizing mental health is vital. Crown Counseling supports you through life’s challenges, helping you build resilience, improve relationships, and achieve overall well-being.
Maximize Your Healthfirst Benefits with Crown Counseling
We simplify your therapy experience by handling all billing directly with Healthfirst and providing transparent information about your coverage and potential expenses. Our dedicated team guides you to make the most of your Healthfirst mental health benefits.
Take the First Step Toward Healing and Wellness in Brooklyn
Don’t let insurance or location concerns prevent you from accessing quality mental health care. With Crown Counseling’s network of Healthfirst therapists in Brooklyn and telehealth services across New York State, professional support is within reach.
Our therapists are skilled in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including:
Our team consists of experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals. We understand that each individual is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Crown Counseling offers a welcoming and comfortable environment where you can feel at ease during your therapy sessions. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy life.
Navigating insurance coverage can be overwhelming, but Crown Counseling is here to help. We work closely with Healthfirst to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits available to you. Our administrative team will assist you in understanding your coverage and any potential out-of-pocket costs.
The cost of mental health care can vary based on insurance coverage, and we are in-network with several providers to make therapy more accessible including..
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