Laya Gerstman,Licensed Master Social Work

Laya Gerstman,Licensed Master Social Work

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: Hena Hoda, LCSW 088483
Primary Credential: Licensed Master Social Work - 115827
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Allied Insurance Group
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
  • TrustMark
  • UMR
  • United
  • United Health Care
  • United Healthcare Student Resources
Fees: $175 per session, free 15-minute consultation
Free Initial Consultation

Offices

New York, New York 10010

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My Approach to Helping

Whether you’re looking to set boundaries, navigate life transitions, or communicate in a healthy way, therapy is a space to advocate for your needs and become the best version of yourself.

Through my positive, strengths-based approach, I work with each client individually to help them achieve their unique goals. Together, we’ll dig into your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs to address your issues and use those insights to find hope and build a more fulfilling life. Therapy can be hard work, so I love throwing in dashes of lightness and humor along the way.

In therapy, you can show up as whoever you want to be and I’ll hold space for all the different parts of you. Whether you’re moving through loss, addressing conflict, or starting a new chapter in your life, you and your needs will always come first in our work together.

More Info About My Practice

Every single person on this planet is incredible, resilient, and inherently special. When we come to therapy, many of the issues we bring stem from not believing in our worthiness. I’m committed to bringing out your greatness so you can live your best life possible.

When I’m not working with clients, I love to hike and play guitar. I’m always looking for new challenges and ways to push myself.

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I work with clients to bring out their strengths and improve relationships. By creating a safe, positive environment, clients can grow into their best selves, build fulfilling lives, and connect with the people around them. I also work with women navigating childbirth so they can feel confident in their new role as mothers.

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Career Choice
  • Depression
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Family Problems
  • Fertility Issues
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Pregnancy and Birthing
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Women's Issues
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