Call 518 620 0993 or text 833-375-1088 for scheduling
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Get in-person counseling now with no waitlist
Get in-person counseling now with no waitlist
I believe in accessible mental health treatment for all ages. I have worked with insurances that take Medicaid, Medicare, child health plus, and more accessible. Most clients and families can schedule their first appointment or consultation within 1-2 business days.
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Click below for insurances covered on Headway. I accommodate your schedule by working until 8pm weekdays and I have Saturday appointments available.
Mossel Counseling: Your Partner in Mental Health
Who can benefit?
Mental Health counseling serves those who want to manage anxiety and depression. Working on mental health issues earlier can reduce the likelihood of returning to unhealthy and stressful patterns in relationships, work, and other important areas of life.
What are my hours and office location for in-person?
My office is located on the second floor of: 4 Palisades Drive suite #205 Albany, NY 12205
Look for Upstate Behavioral Health Consultants
My office hours:
Monday: 11am to 8pm In-person and virtual
Tuesday: 11am to 6pm virtual only
Wednesday: 11am to 12pm, 2pm to 8pm virtual only
Thursday: 11am to 6pm In-person and virtual
Friday: 11am to 8pm virtual only
Saturday:10am to 5pm In-person and virtual
On Saturdays, the building locks in the afternoon.
Text 833-375-1088 to be let in.
Complete List of Accepted Insurances
Yes!
I take the following insurance:
For CDPHP, MVP Healthcare, and Fedelis Care please call 518-620-0993 or text 833-375-1088 to schedule your appointment with me. Please bring your insurance card or an image of your card to your first appointment. Please note grow therapy and headway websites I partner with do not work with these insurances.
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
A: Medicaid and Medicare (Medicare advantage) B: Child Health Plus C: Healthy NY
D: The Essential Plan (Government Income) E: PPO F: Self-Funded PPO G: HMO
MVP Healthcare
A: Medicaid and Medicare (Medicare advantage) B: Child Health Plus C: Healthy NY
D: The Essential Plan (Government Income) E: PPO F: Self-Funded PPO G: HMO
Fedelis Care
A: Medicaid B: Private insurance plans C: Child health plus
Please click the Headway button below to schedule the following private insurances:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health (Private plans only, no state plans such as empire plan, NYSHIP, etc).
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health
Medicaid and more private insurances
Please click on the Grow Therapy button below schedule on this link for the following Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances:
Aetna
Aetna- Medicare
Humana- Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicaid and Medicare
All Savers
AvMed
Cigna
Cigna/ Tufts health
EAP: Cigna
EAP: Evernorth
EAP: UnitedHealthcare UHC
Harvard Pilgrim/ UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Evernorth
Life Insurance
United Healthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
Golden rule
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum Health Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar Health
Oxford
Sunrest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources (UMR)
Your Healing Process
In a society that is quick to recommend quick fixes and miracle cures, I understand how difficult it can be hard to try something as intimidating at counseling. I feel that counseling speeds up your natural healing process rather than assumes that you are broken and need to be fixed. Whether you want to get unstuck from unhelpful patterns of thought, or are adjusting a stressful phase of life, my methods will help you recover.
Substance Use Counseling
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also be challenging when substance use creates problems. My support through building skills to manage triggers and stress will help you find a life worth living. You deserve a strong therapeutic relationship that will help you build motivation to face the source of your substance-use. I am currently training to become a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
Stress Management
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Our stress management services are designed to help you learn practical strategies to manage stress and improve your overall well-being.
Trauma Counseling
If you've experienced trauma, it's important to seek help from a qualified therapist. At Aloe Counseling, we offer therapies that successful is helping people recover from significant trauma even after you graduate from counseling. Cognitive processing therapy for Post- traumatic stress disorder is a therapy that involves recognizing how beliefs about the traumatic event and avoidance maintain anxiety. This 12-15 session therapy involves practice in between sessions and improvements can be seen by the 4th session.
Types of Counseling Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety counseling services are designed to help you overcome fear, stress, and anxiety. Our licensed therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your anxiety.
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling services can help you overcome feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Our experienced therapists can provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your depression.
Trauma Counseling
Our trauma counseling services can help you overcome the effects of traumatic events. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you heal from the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies to move forward.
Grief Counseling
Our grief counseling services can help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our licensed therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your behavior, and develop strategies to manage your grief and move forward.
Anger Management Counseling
Our anger management counseling services can help you manage and control your anger in healthy ways. Our experienced therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify the root causes of your anger, develop coping skills, and improve your relationships with others.
Growing together with Mossel Counseling
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a core value of my counseling practice. I practice and teach mindfulness as a daily practice as it helps in the best and worst moments. You will find my practice involves recognizing your strengths such as imagination, humor, and resilience during life changes.
Emotional Regulation for autism spectrum disorder
I have worked in four different autism programs such as La Salle Autism and Developmental Disabilities Education Resources (LADDER), Ramapo for children, CREATE at child guidance resource center, and at the ARC of New York State. I was the main male therapist for referrals for adults and children with autism while working at the family counseling center of Fulton County.
https://www.lasalle.edu/ladder-center/
https://ramapoforchildren.org/
https://cgrc.org/services/8/create-
https://thearcny.org/position-statements/autism-spectrum-disorder/
Specialization in AD/HD
I have worked with families for 5 years in helping children and their parents identify and manage stress in helpful ways. I have experience working in special education counseling children at school as well as in the summer camp environment with the teen leadership program. I have many fond memories of seeing teens with AD/HD push beyond their comfort zone and participate in confidence building activities such as the camp talent show.
https://cgrc.org/services/10/elementary-school
https://ramapoforchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ramapo-times-fall-2014.pdf
Relationship Counseling
Couple's sessions involve regular grounding skills to allow both parties to discuss meaningful topics while maintaining stress. You will learn how to communicate your needs and boundaries effectively. I provide conflict mediation by being a neutral third party. The family court of Fulton County has referred to me directly for complex family cases involving mediation.
Validation and coping skills training
Dialectical behavior therapy skills can help you develop a healthier sense of self-worth and confidence. I will help you identify negative self-talk, develop self-regulation skills, and improve your relationships with others. Read my article on DBT skills below.
Contact information
Fax (838)217-6856 (please call my direct line after you send a fax)
My direct line: Call 518-620-0993
(please note that it will say Amsterdam NY)
Text only: 833-375-1088
email: aloecounselingassociates@protonmail.com
I usually respond in 1-2 business days to phone calls and emails.
Faxed/ emailed paperwork typically takes one week to fill out, please plan ahead.
Vacation Policy
I take multiple long vacations a year and I do not answer the phone or other contact methods during this time. If I am on vacation, please leave a message. If there is an emergency, please call the suicide and crisis hotline 988 or 911 if you are in immediate danger. During my vacations, you can call my shared office phone 518 254 1021 ext 105 This is the phone of my co-worker Meagan Sweeney LMHC