Therapist in New Hyde Park, New York Jason Chernikoff, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Jason Chernikoff, LCSW
Specializes In:
Jason Chernikoff, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals and families across New York find greater balance, connection, and purpose in their lives. He provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions while developing effective tools for lasting change. Jason works collaboratively with each person to identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and move toward emotional well-being and resilience. With more than two decades of experience, Jason specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. He is also skilled in supporting clients navigating midlife or later life transitions, relationship challenges, and sleep or stress-related issues. Drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and faith-based or values-driven treatment, Jason tailors his methods to meet each client’s unique needs. His inclusive practice welcomes individuals and couples from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and military veterans. Jason is particularly passionate about helping individuals work through men’s issues, relationship conflicts, and the impact of grief and trauma. He focuses on empowering clients to strengthen emotional insight, improve communication, and develop healthier coping strategies that foster meaningful change and growth. Whether guiding couples toward deeper understanding or supporting individuals facing life’s transitions, Jason is committed to providing care that is both compassionate and practical. Outside of his clinical work, Jason enjoys traveling, exercising, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors, activities that reflect his belief in maintaining balance and living life with curiosity and intention.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
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
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
Education
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Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work
FAQs
Please call us at 332-245-3191 to schedule an appointment with Jason Chernikoff.
Jason Chernikoff generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 332-245-3191 to find out Jason Chernikoff'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 Jason Chernikoff:
- 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
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- 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.
Jason Chernikoff is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Jason Chernikoff works at:
Yes, Jason Chernikoff does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Jason Chernikoff is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Hebrew