Therapist in New Hyde Park, New York Col Lal, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 3-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Col Lal, LMHC
Specializes In:
Individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, or life transitions can find compassionate, evidence-based care with Col Lal at LifeStance Health, serving clients throughout New York. Col Lal provides a supportive and structured environment where children, adolescents, teens, and adults can explore challenges, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies, helping clients navigate emotional difficulties, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being. Col Lal is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. She understands how these conditions can affect daily functioning, relationships, and self-esteem, and she tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. Using a thoughtful blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, she helps clients develop emotional regulation skills, strengthen resilience, and create lasting behavioral change. She also offers additional therapeutic approaches to support a wide range of mental health concerns. In addition to individual therapy, Col Lal provides family therapy and has experience supporting diverse populations, including individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those connected to adoption or foster care, and first responders. She incorporates culturally responsive care and is able to support Punjabi-speaking clients, helping ensure therapy is accessible and affirming. Outside of her clinical work, Col Lal enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, staying active, and spending time with family and friends. She values balance and self-care in her own life and encourages clients to discover routines and activities that bring fulfillment and joy.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 3-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 3-64
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
Education
-
Hofstra University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Col Lal. You can also call 332-245-3191 to have someone assist you.
Col Lal generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 332-245-3191 to find out Col Lal'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 Col Lal:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 332-245-3191 to see how we can help.
Col Lal is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Col Lal works at:
Yes, Col Lal does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Col Lal is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Punjabi