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Associate Therapist | New York, New Jersey

Demetra Papadopoulos

MHC-I

I support adolescents, adults and children who are navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. My goal is to provide therapy that feels supportive, collaborative, and grounded—where clients can explore their experiences openly and build greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.


My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and client-centered. I value creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to move through challenges at a pace that feels comfortable and meaningful to them.


Who I Support

I support:

  • Adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

  • Individuals processing trauma and difficult life experiences

  • Adolescents and adults experiencing life transitions and adjustment-related stress

  • Individuals exploring identity, self-understanding, and personal growth

  • Children and adolescents developing emotional awareness, coping skills, and resilience

My Approach

I take an integrative approach that honors the connection between thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. My work draws from evidence-based and reflective practices, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns

  • Mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional awareness and emotional regulation

  • Trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, insight, and resilience

My style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. Together, we focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating tools that support lasting emotional well-being.


Education & Professional Status

  • I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at New York University.

  • I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from Zicklin School of Business

  • I practice under clinical supervision in accordance with New York State regulations. Ongoing supervision supports ethical, high-quality care and helps ensure you receive thoughtful, client-centered treatment while your privacy remains protected.


Accepted Insurances

  • Aetna – New York, New Jersey

  • Meritain Health – New York, New Jersey

  • Cigna – New York, New Jersey

  • Magnacare – New York

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (formerly Empire) – New York

  • Carelon Behavioral Health – New York, New Jersey

  • Oscar (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

  • United Healthcare (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

  • Oxford (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

  • UMR (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – New York

  • Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

  • Highmark BlueCross BlueShieldof Western New York

  • Out-of-Network Benefits

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