About
The practice, led by Dr. Dana Valdemira, aims to help patients become more self-aware, aligning their emotional, mental, and physical selves. Dr. Valdemira and her team of therapists create a comfortable atmosphere for open and honest communication, addressing presenting issues and assisting patients in attaining their personal therapeutic goals. They specialize in various areas, including addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues, using evidence-based therapies such as ACT, CBT, and MBCT. The practice accepts multiple insurance plans, including BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, and NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan, among others.
Insurance & payment
Balanced Living Mental Health Counseling PLLC accepts multiple insurance plans, including BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, MagnaCare, NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan, and Out of Network. Self-pay session fees range from $110 to $250, depending on the modality and therapist.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- MagnaCare
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility and acceptance of difficult emotions and experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A problem-focused approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A type of therapy that combines mindfulness techniques with CBT to help individuals manage stress and anxiety.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
A type of couples therapy that helps individuals understand and change negative patterns in their relationships.
Family/Marital Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals and their families or spouses work through relationship issues and improve communication.
Interpersonal Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals understand and change negative patterns in their relationships.