About
She specializes in treating individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, ADHD, or self-esteem struggles. Her ideal client is someone ready to explore why they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. Antoinette uses various approaches to create a care plan tailored to each client's needs, drawing from her training in several modalities, including Gottman-trained Couples therapy and family therapy. She aims to help clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to find clarity, build healthier patterns, and strengthen their connection to themselves and others. Antoinette's approach focuses on real, lasting change that honors who her clients are and what they value.
Insurance & payment
Antoinette Bonafede Shine accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- MultiPlan
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Therapy
Antoinette offers individual therapy sessions to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD.
Couples Therapy
She specializes in Gottman-trained Couples therapy to help partners build a stronger connection and work through relationship challenges.
Family Therapy
Antoinette draws from various approaches to family therapy to support families in navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.