Therapist in Brooklyn, New York Joselyn, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-40
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Joselyn, MSW, LCSW
Specializes In:
Joselyn Guazhima Sanchez, LCSW, serves clients across New York, offering a compassionate and collaborative space where individuals feel safe to explore and process their thoughts and emotions. With a warm and nonjudgmental approach, Joselyn works with adolescents, young adults, and adults, empowering them to address and overcome challenges that may be holding them back. She helps clients identify negative thinking patterns and self-sabotaging behaviors, supporting them in building healthier perspectives and enhancing their emotional well-being. Joselyn has a deep passion for supporting clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as grief and loss. Her expertise in these areas enables her to guide individuals through difficult life experiences, offering tools and insights to navigate emotional pain and find resilience. Drawing on her background in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Therapy, Joselyn helps clients develop new narratives about their experiences, fostering personal growth and healing. She also brings a strong focus to women’s issues, particularly for first-generation Americans, children of immigrant parents, and those facing cultural and identity-related challenges. In addition to individual therapy, Joselyn provides family therapy and parent-focused support, helping families address complex dynamics and communication issues. Her strengths-based and humanistic approach emphasizes each client’s unique values and capabilities, creating a path toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment. Joselyn’s culturally informed perspective is especially beneficial for those navigating identity issues or cultural and ethnic stresses, providing a supportive space for clients to explore and embrace their backgrounds. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Joselyn finds joy in exploring New York City’s cultural scene, from museums and art exhibits to discovering new cuisines. She also enjoys dancing, reading poetry, and cooking for her loved ones.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Ethnic identity
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
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Columbia University School of Social Work
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Joselyn. You can also call 347-304-9465 to have someone assist you.
Joselyn generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 347-304-9465 to find out Joselyn's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Joselyn:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 347-304-9465 to see how we can help.
Joselyn is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Joselyn works at:
Yes, Joselyn does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Joselyn is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish